Events

Events are listed as a courtesy and are subject to change. While we do our best to stay current, we do not guarantee the accuracy of all events listed in this section and neither do we pretend to be able to keep track of every event happening in the community.. Please contact the host organization for more information.

Events appearing at the top of this page are featured events. Everything else is in chronological order. School events are particularly subject to change. Please contact the shool for the most up to date information. You can follow their calendar (including sports) here: RC Community Schools. You can follow Willa Cather Foundation events here: Cather Events

75th Annual Farmers & Merchants Banquet

5:30pm @Red Cloud Community Center

January 31, 2025

Celebrate all things Red Cloud at the Red Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce's signature event! Help the Chamber celebrate this event's diamond jubilee featuring comedian Mike Baldwin.

Doors open at 5:30pm...READ MORE...

Mike Baldwin Comedian

~8pm @the Red Cloud Community Center

January 31, 2025

Come see national comedian Mike Baldwin after the conclusion of the 75th Farmers & Merchants Banquet, hosted by the Red Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce.

“Mike Baldwin simply goes out...READ MORE...

Omaha Street Percussion

7:30pm @Red Cloud Opera House Auditorium

February 07, 2025

Omaha Street Percussion infuses drums and dance together to create an upbeat show that is guaranteed to get you clapping your hands and shaking your hips! Household items like pots,...READ MORE...

Webster County Memories: An Exhibition by Karen Thurlow

@Red Cloud Opera House Art Gallery

January 11, 2025 to January 25, 2025

We look forward to welcoming Karen Thurlow to the Red Cloud Opera House gallery for our final exhibition of the year! Born in Red Cloud and raised in rural Webster...READ MORE...

Red Cloud Film Club

7pm @Mark Dahle Art Gallery

January 20, 2025

The Mark Dahle Art Gallery has 8,000 square feet devoted to paintings, photography and film. The gallery screens free classic movies as a community service throughout the year. For information...READ MORE...

Red Cloud Film Club

January 23, 2025

Thrift Style

Red Cloud Opera House Art Gallery

February 04, 2025 to March 08, 2025

Red Cloud Opera House
413 N WEBSTER ST
Red Cloud, NE 68970
United States

In the 1920s and ‘30s, manufacturers began producing patterned and colored feed sacks to give...READ MORE...

Virtual Author Series: Joy Castro

7-8pm via Zoom

February 13, 2025

The 2025 Author Series kicks off with Joy Castro, who will give a reading and discussion about her most recent novel, One Brilliant Flame. A common thread across many of our...READ MORE...

Rick Cook and Strait Country

7pm @Red Cloud Opera House Auditorium

March 07, 2025

Join us for what is bound to be a great night of country music! Rick Cook and Strait Country bring to life the familiar sounds of the undeniable "King of...READ MORE...

Virtual Author Series: Jim Locklear

7pm on Zoom

March 13, 2025

Prepare for spring with author Jim Locklear! Jim will join us to talk about his book, In the Country of the Kaw, a personal account of the natural and cultural wonders of...READ MORE...

Tastydactyl

7:30pm @ Red Cloud Opera House Auditorium

April 04, 2025

More details coming soon! This band feature's Red Cloud Motor Company's own Wade Maudlin!

Red Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce's Easter Egg Hunt

TBD at the Red Cloud City Park

April 19, 2025

More details coming soon. Sponsored by the Red Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce. READ MORE...

Alumni & Memorial Day Weekend

May 23, 2025 to May 26, 2025

More details coming soon. The Alumni Banquet will be May 24th. The weekend will begin with free events on Friday and conclude with a Memorial Day ceremony organized by the...READ MORE...

70th RCHS Alumni Banquet

May 24, 2025

More details coming soon. There will be a few minor updates to the schedule of events and when the time begins. Look for updates in late winter/early spring. READ MORE...

70th Annual Spring Willa Cather Conference

@The National Willa Cather Center

June 05, 2025 to June 07, 2025

Mark your calendars for the 70th Annual Willa Cather Spring Conference!

Details about the conference theme, invited speakers, related programs, and sponosrship opportunities are forthcoming. READ MORE...

Webster County Fair & Rodeo

@Bladen, NE

July 24, 2025 to July 26, 2025

Mark your calendars! More information coming soon. The event will feature 3 days of rodeo, bbq meals, 4H exhibits, live music and more! READ MORE...

Little Red Riding Hood

5:30pm: presented by Missoula Children's Theatre

August 01, 2025

BUY TICKETS

Join us for a production of Red Riding Hood featuring local youth! Auditions will take place on Monday, July 28, at 10:00 a.m. and are open to students...READ MORE...

Street Car Days

August 01, 2025 to August 03, 2025

Mark your calendars! More details comming soon. Brought to you by the Red Cloud Area Chamber of CommerceREAD MORE...

Little Red Riding Hood

12 noon: presented by Missoula Children's Theatre

August 02, 2025

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Join us for a production of Red Riding Hood featuring local youth! Auditions will take place on Monday, July 28, at 10:00 a.m. and are open to students entering...READ MORE...

AM/FM

7:30pm @Red Cloud Opera House Auditorium

October 03, 2025

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You voted and we listened! Because of a community vote, AMFM will be brought to Red Cloud to perform as part of our 2025 season. Formed...READ MORE...

Lauren Anderson

7:30pm @Red Cloud Opera House Auditorium

November 07, 2025

Lauren Anderson returns to Nebraska, bringing her soulful performance to the Red Cloud Opera House stage! Her earthy yet sharp vocals are a perfect match for the bluesy rock music...READ MORE...