Arts Today
April 23rd, 2026
Pass the Popcorn: Freaks and Geeks Still Lives in TV Memory
A short-lived 1999 teen dramedy still lives rent-free in the minds of many viewers. Freaks and Geeks continues to resonate decades later for its honesty, humor, and unforgettable cast.
April 22nd, 2026
My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding: A Show Celebrating Identity
My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding at Shelterbelt Theatre is a humorous, genre-blending musical that tells an autobiographical story of coming out, identity, and the power of embracing our individual unique qualities.
April 21st, 2026
When Two Become One
Opera Omaha and the Omaha Symphony have worked side by side for years. But this weekend, they come together for a true co-production, a semi-staged, immersive presentation of Bluebeard’s Castle by the Hungarian composer Béla Bartók.
April 17th, 2026
UNO Theatre Creates Immersive Romeo and Juliet Production
This rendition of Romeo and Juliet is an immersive experience that speaks to examine the dangers of polarization.
April 16th, 2026
Anime Week at Film Streams Brings Bold Storytelling to the Big Screen
From surreal comedies to emotional love stories, Anime Week at Film Streams highlights the global rise of anime with three visually stunning films.
April 15th, 2026
Chris Ware’s Rusty Brown Finds Humanity in the Quiet Corners of Omaha
A new edition of Between Two Covers on KVNO’s Arts Today explores Chris Ware’s Rusty Brown, a deeply detailed graphic novel set in Omaha that blends humor, pain, and extraordinary visual storytelling.
April 14th, 2026
Students Bring Baltic Sounds to Joslyn Castle in Free UNO Piano Concert
UNO piano students bring rare music from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to Joslyn Castle on April 21st, and it’s completely free. Come hear what a live performance can do that nothing else can.
April 10th, 2026
Enjoy Local Art with UNO’s Spring BFA Thesis and BASA Senior Exhibitions
The graduating students of the BFA and BASA programs within UNO are displaying their work in the Spring BFA Thesis and BASA Senior Exhibitions.
April 9th, 2026
A Puzzle Worth Solving: “Ludwig” Blends Mystery, Humor, and Music
Christine Burright highlights “Ludwig,” a British mystery series that blends puzzles, humor, and classical music into a binge-worthy crime drama with a clever twist.