About this Event
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
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Bohemian Gardens, 1424 South 13th Street, Omaha, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 135.23












