Arts Today
August 11th, 2026
5th Annual NOMAFEST Brings Famous Musicians to Omaha
NOMAFEST’s fifth annual festival brings popular musicians to Omaha while supporting the growth of the city’s local jazz and arts community.
August 10th, 2026
Former Kitty Clover factory finds new life as South Omaha arts hub
A historic South Omaha building once known for making potato chips is being transformed into a creative center for artists, entrepreneurs and the community.
August 6th, 2026
Martin Starr Brings Adventureland to Omaha
Film Streams is celebrating summer movies, sweet treats and Omaha connections with a special screening of Adventureland featuring actor Martin Starr and Nebraska’s own The Potash Twins for a conversation about film, music and their shared love of candy.
August 5th, 2026
Between Two Covers: New Nonfiction Reads
Looking for a thought-provoking read this back-to-school season? Carl Erickson of the Bookworm Bookstore recommends three standout nonfiction books that explore a lost Spanish treasure ship, a mysterious death in London and a student journalist’s investigation that shook one of the nation’s most prestigious universities.
August 4th, 2026
Omaha Fringe Festival Uplifts New Artists
The Omaha Fringe Festival returns showcasing 20 original performances while providing emerging artists with a platform to share new work and connect with audiences.
July 31st, 2026
Young Local Playwright Makes First Debut at Omaha Fringe Festival
Local playwright Addison Franklin is making their Omaha Fringe Festival debut with I Plead the August Fifth, an original murder mystery comedy that showcases young local talent.
July 30th, 2026
Pass the Popcorn: Two Netflix Rom-Com Picks
Looking for a lighthearted movie night? Christine Burright recommends two new Netflix romantic comedies, Voicemails for Isabelle and Office Romance, that mix humor, heart, and just enough romance to make them perfect summer escapes.
July 29th, 2026
Hot Shops Sparks Community in Omaha
Hot Shops Arts Center in downtown Omaha inspires creativity by providing artists and the community with access to glassblowing, metalworking, ceramics, and hands-on artistic experiences.
July 28th, 2026
Orchestra Omaha Is Taking Baroque Music Into The Woods — Literally
Orchestra Omaha is taking chamber music outdoors for the first time ever, under the burr oaks at Fontenelle Forest, with no seats required and nowhere you have to be.