Juneteenth SteamPunk Ball 2026 | The Bohemian Gardens
Cultural Experiences
SteamPunk Tea Party is back again for 2026, but with new, grander events!
The House of Afros, Capes & Curls returns with the SteamPunk Tea Party, inviting you into a bold celebration of Black imagination, creativity, and innovation.
The 2026 theme,
“Timekeepers of Timbuktu,”
honors the legendary city of scholars and inventors, envisioning a world where African brilliance powers the engines of time. This year’s experience unfolds as a weekend-long interactive journey, blending story, performance, and history in a choose-your-own-adventure format where guests become
Keepers of Time
, unlocking hidden moments along the way.
The weekend begins on June 13 with the
Juneteenth STEAM-Punk Freedom Lab & Family Day
, a hands-on, all-ages experience exploring freedom through creativity, science, and storytelling, followed by a
21+ SteamPunk Vaudeville Show + Vendor Market
featuring nationally recognized and local artists, handcrafted goods, and the first chapter of the Timekeepers story. On June 14, the celebration culminates with a
VIP Soirée & Dinner
, featuring a three-course experience by Chef Djamil Bah-Traore of House of Bah, and the
Grand Steampunk Ball;
an evening of live music, dancing, immersive storytelling, portraits, and a vibrant costume parade. Tickets for VIP experiences are limited so be sure to secure your place in the story.
Juneteenth STEAM-Punk Freedom Lab & Family Day
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 12pm-3pm
Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center | 6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE, 68182
An interactive, hands-on space where community and families explore the meaning of freedom through creativity, history, science, and imagination.
21+ SteamPunk Vaudeville Show + Vendor Market
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 7pm-10pm
Church Art House | 3101 S 20th St, Omaha, NE 68108
Featuring Nationally recognized, regional and local artists
Handcrafted art, jewelry, vintage costuming, and artifacts, and more
Attendees receive the first chapter of the “Timekeepers” story and a narrative-linked artifact
The VIP Soiree + Dinner
Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 6pm - 8pm
Address: 1424 South 13th St, Omaha, NE 68108
3-course dinner by Chef Djamil Bah-Traore, from House of Bah African +
African American fusion food education
Pre-Ball Dance activities
The Grand Steampunk Ball
Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 8pm - 11pm
Address: 1424 South 13th St, Omaha, NE 68108
Ball Ticket Includes:
Live Music + Dancing
Interactive Story + Character-led interactions
Specialty Desserts
Portrait Studio
Curated photography & Costume Parade
Information Source: The House of Afros, Capes & Curls | eventbrite