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A film by Beaufield Berry Misoprostol

July 10th, 2026

Beaufield Berry Film Debut: Misoprostol

Locally produced filmmaker Beaufield Berry premiers new film Misoprostol at the Benson Theatre, a film that explores the personal experience of abortion.

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Logo for Pass the Popcorn, KVNO’s film segment, featuring Film Streams.

July 9th, 2026

Film Streams on the Green Brings Free Outdoor Movies Back to Omaha

Film Streams is bringing free outdoor movies back to North Downtown Omaha with its second annual Film Streams on the Green series. The lineup features eight films ranging from family favorites and cult classics to award-winning documentaries, all under the stars at Sonny’s Builders District.

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Promotional poster for Orange Julius by Basil Kreimendahl featuring a boot-shaped map of Vietnam and surrounding areas, surrounded by flowers. The design reflects themes of memory, war, identity, and family explored in the play.

July 8th, 2026

Kevin Barrett Explores Family, Memory and Healing in Orange Julius

Omaha actor Kevin Barrett stars in Orange Julius, a new Voices in Alliance production exploring the complicated connections between a father, a child, and the memories that shape a family. The play blends humor, heartbreak, and humanity in a story about understanding before it’s too late.

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame Papillion Arts Foundation

July 7th, 2026

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Hits the SumTur Amphitheater Stage

The Papillion Area Community Theatre’s summer production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame brings a powerful story of acceptance, perception, and misinformation to the SumTur Amphitheater.

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Terra Hall, Operations & Communications Director at KANEKO, poses for a portrait while smiling at the camera. She represents the organization’s mission of supporting creativity and the arts through her work connecting operations, communications, and community engagement.

July 6th, 2026

KANEKO at 28: Building Community Through Creativity

Terra Hall’s journey to KANEKO has taken her from art school and the Peace Corps to an organic farm and Omaha’s Farmers Market. Today, as KANEKO’s Executive Projects and Communications Director, she champions the idea that creativity is essential, not just for artists, but for building stronger communities and reimagining what’s possible.

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A nighttime view of the Gene Leahy Mall pavilion filled with concertgoers as the Omaha Symphony performs on stage. Fireworks burst in the sky behind the pavilion, illuminating the downtown Omaha skyline during the RiverFront Fourth of July Celebration.

July 3rd, 2026

Omaha Symphony Returns to the Riverfront for Free Fourth of July Concert

The Omaha Symphony returns to Gene Leahy Mall this Fourth of July for a free outdoor concert under the stars. Broadway performer Diane Phelan joins the orchestra for what promises to be an epic evening of music, fireworks, and community celebration at the RiverFront Fourth of July Celebration.

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Christine Burright headshot next to the

July 2nd, 2026

Pass the Popcorn: Finding Fandom Through the World Cup

For filmmaker and writer Christine Burright, fandom has evolved from the Spice Girls and Star Wars to the NFL and, most recently, the FIFA World Cup. On this edition of Pass the Popcorn, she explores why soccer’s global celebration of sport, culture, and community has made her football’s newest fan.

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A stack of books with reading glasses on top, representing the “Between Two Covers” segment from The Next Chapter bookstore.

July 1st, 2026

Between Two Covers: A Season of Summer Reading

Summer reading is in full swing at The Next Chapter Bookstore, where book clubs are exploring everything from romance and fantasy to literary fiction and Jane Austen classics. Owner Shelly Murim shares the latest selections and invites readers to discover a new book, and maybe even a new book club, this season.

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Art Walk First Fridays Downtown Omaha Investigate. Appreciate. Celebrate.

June 30th, 2026

First Friday Omaha Downtown Art Walk Fosters Local Art Community

The Omaha Downtown Improvement District’s monthly First Friday Downtown Omaha Art Walk showcases local and regional artists while encouraging the community to explore downtown Omaha’s vibrant arts and culture.

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