Jitterbugs’ Night Out
Join Us Every Friday For
An Evening Of Fun And Dancing
No experience or partner needed
In the Know About JNO
Jitterbugs’ Night Out, or as we like to call it, JNO, has been home to Omaha Jitterbugs’ since 2001.
On average over 100 people come to JNO each week, and it’s one of Omaha’s longest-running weekly events.
Masks are optional at JNO.
When
Every Friday
8:00 pm – midnight
Where
Omaha Jitterbugs
Upstairs at
201 S. 24th St.
Omaha, NE 68102
Directions
What
Beginning Lesson 8:15 – 9:00
Social Dancing
DJed & Live Music
How Much
Price includes beginning dance lesson
$10 for General Admission
$5 for JIVE Volunteers
Cost for live music will vary based on the cost of the band.
You don’t need to bring a partner. The weekly beginning dance lesson runs from 8:15 to 9:00 p.m., and we encourage rotating partners since it is one of the best ways to learn and a great chance to dance with our JIVE ambassadors, who are happy to answer questions and help you feel comfortable. You are always welcome to stay with the partner you came with, too.
After the lesson, enjoy social dancing from 9:00 p.m. until midnight with swingin’ tunes from our DJ, so ask people to dance! Be sure to check our calendar for nights with live music. Our instructors and DJs are JIVE volunteers who have completed training.
Dressing sharp is encouraged! But you’ll see people in t-shirts, jeans, dresses, and suits. For special events and live music nights, people tend to dress nicer.
We’ve created a diverse and welcoming community: smoke-free, drug-free, and all ages are welcome. Children younger than 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Most nights more than 100 people attend. While the highest percentage of people attending are aged 19–39, dancers range from middle and high school students to retirees in their 70s and above. Check out our Code of Conduct.
You can bring in your own food and bottle for water. We provide free water because you WILL get thirsty. A full bar is available downstairs.
Join us for the Birthday Jam! After the announcements, around 10:15 pm, we gather in a circle on the dance floor and those who have a birthday (or graduation, or are newly engaged, or any special occasion!) stand in the middle. A song is played and different partners jump in to dance with you for a bit.
If you’d like to have a party during JNO, you are welcome! We suggest showing up at 8:00 pm if you need to set up a table for your party.
No party fees are charged.
For discounted entrance, learn about volunteering with JIVE!
Where to Park
You can park at any of the following locations:
FOE Parking Lots
Free parking in the lots directly south and west of the building
Metered Street Parking
Available along Douglas and 24th
Paid Lot
$ parking by app in the lot directly east of FOE
Get Free Entry
The Omaha and Council Bluffs Public Libraries have free entry passes to JNO as part of their Library Pass Programs. Check out the links below to get all the details.
Why Omaha Jitterbugs?
It’s easy to try.
Swing dance is for everyone! You can start anytime at our weekly Friday lesson and dance, where learning is easy, affordable, and fun.
It’s a welcoming community.
Meet new people and find community in Omaha and around the world. Social dances, rotating classes, and worldwide events foster serendipitous connections.
It’s life-changing.
Our programs nourish the human spirit. Health improves, confidence boosts, and people grow. Nowhere else can you find creativity, exercise, social connection, and fun all in one place.