Arts Today
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
June 29th, 2026
Bemis Center Exhibit MOTHER TIME Examines Motherhood Through Photography
The Bemis Center’s MOTHER TIME exhibition uses photography by Rose Marie Cromwell and Rachel Cox to explore the realities of motherhood.
June 26th, 2026
Omaha Chamber Music Society closes summer series with Baroque Latin America program
Baroque music didn’t just happen in Europe. This Sunday, the Omaha Chamber Music Society closes its summer series with Rhythms, Reverence & Revelry from Baroque Latin America — featuring 17th-century composers from Bolivia, Peru, Mexico, and Colombia.
June 25th, 2026
Pass the Popcorn: A Documentary That Sparked a Poetry Movement
A documentary that inspired Nebraska’s largest youth poetry initiative returns to Omaha this month. Louder Than a Bomb explores how spoken-word poetry empowers young people to find their voices and build community.