The Hideout Lounge at 72nd Street is a great bar with entertainment options like live music, DJ's, karaoke to leave you having a great time. Drinks are priced very reasonably and it's a smoking bar so stock up on the cigarettes. Styles of music played here are diverse such as metal, funk, reggae, electro to name a few.

If you're picturing a little trattoria tucked into a back alley, think again! Biaggi's is an upper-class, elegant Italian eatery with branches in several cities across the United States. Popular preparations such as chicken parmesan, shrimp oreganata, fettucini with lobster, lasagna bolognese, and a host of pizzas are served up to the hearty patrons who frequent the place. The wine-list offers white, red and sparkling wines, and you can crown your meal with a heavenly dessert like tiramisu, or the popular warm apple crostata.

The ultimate neighborhood bar, the VIP is the "Cheers" of Omaha. The bartenders know most everyone by name, but this should not keep a new face from joining the crowd. Stiff drinks, several televisions, pickle card gambling and the grooviest jukebox in town keep everyone coming back. Grab a seat at the bar, or choose a table next to the tiny dance floor. Friendly, attentive service, reasonable prices and a very generous pour are just a few more reasons to check out this local favorite.

This Indian restaurant, located in Rockbrook Village, offers great food and custom brews. The cuisine includes tandoori, vegetarian food and a new fusion menu, which combines Indian cooking techniques and spices with more traditional foods such as Atlantic Salmon and seared top sirloin. Chicken Tikki Naan and vegetable curry are two lunch favorites. The portions are very large, so you may need a take-out container. The atmosphere is rather dark, yet the quiet ambience is ideal for business lunches.

This lounge, known for its stiff drinks, combines a convenient location with friendly service to create a popular venue for chilling out. Besides cocktails, a selection of premium domestic beers is also available. Comfortable seating and a jukebox filled with easy listening and country music, create a relaxing atmosphere. This is a great place to catch up with friends. Golfers from nearby Miracle Hills Golf Course find the Green Onion Lounge an ideal spot to cool down and make this a bustling place.

At Kennedy's you will get the the quintessential Irish pub experience. Music, games, food, alcohol, fun and frolic; you will find it all here. There is a beer garden, some of the best DJs spinning some great music, gigs and musical performances all tailored for a fun evening. You can hit the dance floor or play pool and other games with your friends. Anything you do, this place will beckon you again.

This theater is run by the Douglas Theater Company, one of the top 50 theater companies in the US. This multiplex, located in Bellevue, has 16 screens for your viewing pleasure. For an even more enjoyable experience, sit back and relax with popcorn and a soda from the refreshment stand. Parking is ample. For film times, ticket prices and further information, please call or see their website.

If you are looking for a big band-era venue, this is it. This auditorium/hall situated in the heart of South Omaha's Bohemian neighborhood, just south of downtown, is perfect for wedding receptions, banquets, parties, dances, meetings and concerts. The large, formal auditorium, complete with balcony and buffet area, comfortably accommodates 750. National music acts, including Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 311 and Brave Combo, make Sokol a regular tour stop. A smaller, much more rustic venue is available downstairs.

"Larger than life" takes on a whole new meaning when you are sitting in this theater. The huge screen measures 60 feet tall by 80 feet wide. Combined with 12,000 watts of surround sound, the IMAX seems to put spectators in the middle of the action. Shows vary, so call the box office for titles and times. The theater is located at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo. Parking can be difficult during the peak summer season. Admission is $6.50 for adults and $4.50 for children.

Located near a number of Omaha attractions, including Henry Doorly Zoo and Rosenblatt Stadium, this restaurant offers authentic Mexican food at affordable prices. With an atmosphere both casual and festively ethnic, this restaurant promises to be an excellent choice for a variety of dining occasions. Homemade taco shells and tortilla chips turn the everyday a la carte into a specialty item. On Friday and Saturday, guests enjoy the live music of Howard's own mariachi band.