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Poster for the Omaha Community Playhouse production of HAIR featuring five people dressed in 1960s-style clothing, partially covered together under a large blanket, evoking themes of unity, counterculture, and the free-spirited energy of the era.

February 23rd, 2026

The Omaha Community Playhouse Presents 1960s Inspired Musical HAIR

The Omaha Community Playhouse is presenting HAIR, a groundbreaking 1960s musical that explores protest movements, counterculture, and the Vietnam War.

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February 17th, 2026

Omaha Symphony reveals new season

The Omaha Symphony visited KVNO to reveal their exciting new 26-27 season live on air. 

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An art installment for Bemis Center's newest exhibition,

February 17th, 2026

Bemis Center Presents Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas

The Internet supports countless communities born out of the way people interact with each other. Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts is exploring these niche communities in their newest exhibition, “Close to the Clouds: Encountering Digital Diasporas”.

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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer & Jess Winfield Directed by Cain Ingram Free Admission Weber Fine Arts Room 006 February 13-14 | 7:30pm February 15 | 2:00pm

February 13th, 2026

Student Production of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged Leaves Audiences Thrilled

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged is a fully student-run production at UNO reimagines Shakespeare’s greatest works in this comedy.

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Christine Burright headshot next to the

February 12th, 2026

Pass the Popcorn Explores Blue Moon and the Life of Lorenz Hart

This week on Pass the Popcorn, Christine Burright explores Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon, a moving portrait of songwriter Lorenz Hart that brings music history to life through intimate storytelling.

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Poster for Kaneko’s “The Art of Love, Creative Pairings” Valentine’s Day event featuring the shadows of two people forming a heart shape.

February 11th, 2026

Kaneko Celebrates Creativity and Connection with Valentine’s Event

Kaneko’s Valentine’s event, The Art of Love, brings together art, wine, chocolate, and live music, offering visitors a creative and welcoming way to celebrate the season in Omaha’s Old Market.

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A promotional poster for Great Plains Theatre Commons’ newest production, “Ways to Win the Woods”. A toy house sits atop a pile of colorful hard candy with bold text displaying the title of the play.

February 10th, 2026

Ways to Win the Woods is Not the Fairytale You Remember

Great Plains Theatre Commons explores the power of community and the experience of homelessness in its new production, Ways to Win the Woods, inspired by Hansel and Gretel. The show premieres on the 13th at the Hoff Center for Performing Arts at 7 p.m.

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Promotional poster for BlueBarn Theatre’s production of The Heart Sellers featuring two birds sitting on a fork against a red dotted background.

February 6th, 2026

BlueBarn Theatre Explores Identity and Belonging in The Heart Sellers

The Heart Sellers explores immigrant identity and belonging in 1970s America at BlueBarn Theatre.

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

February 5th, 2026

Pass the Popcorn: Film Streams and Oscar Season Picks

This week on Pass the Popcorn, Arts Today spotlights Film Streams’ Oscar-season screenings and standout small-screen picks, including two powerful documentaries.

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