Arts Today
June 16th, 2026
Tom McGowen, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Speaks Behind the Scenes of Wicked
Tom McGowen, who has portrayed the Wonderful Wizard of Oz in the national tour of Wicked for 17 years, discusses his role and what audiences can expect from this production.
June 15th, 2026
Three Generations, One Show: Watie White’s Family Exhibition at Gallery 1516
Omaha painter and printmaker Watie White is bringing his uncle, pioneering glass sculptor Mark Pizer, and his BFA-graduate niece together for an exhibition at Gallery 1516, a show decades in the making, and one that traces the invisible threads of a family’s artistic life across three generations.
June 12th, 2026
Chamber Music Society Presents Second Summer Concert
Omaha Symphony musicians Federico Montes and Nate Olson will perform in the Omaha Chamber Music Society’s second summer concert Sunday at the Omaha Conservatory of Music.
June 11th, 2026
Disclosure Day + Close Encounters — Pass the Popcorn
Steven Spielberg revisits the mystery of alien life with Disclosure Day, a new thriller about a whistleblower claiming proof of extraterrestrial existence. The film echoes themes from his classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind, both exploring humanity’s enduring question: are we alone?
June 10th, 2026
Bellevue Little Theatre Debuts Regional Premiere of The Cottage
The Bellevue Little Theatre concludes its 57th season with the regional premiere of The Cottage, a Broadway comedy about love and betrayal running through June 21st.
June 9th, 2026
The House of Afros, Capes, and Curls’ Juneteenth Steampunk Celebration
The House of Afros, Capes, and Curls is celebrating Juneteenth with a multi-day Afrofuturist steampunk event that honors Black history.
June 5th, 2026
Omaha Chamber Music Society Opens Summer Series With Comedy and Classics
The Omaha Chamber Music Society opens its summer season with musical humor, unexpected twists, and a playful program featuring works by Mozart, Caroline Shaw, and Bach. The concert also marks the first season under new Artistic Director Brett Hodge.
June 4th, 2026
Stanley Tucci Still Owns the Ultimate Travel Show Obsession
Stanley Tucci’s Tucci in Italy is more than a food and travel show; it’s a warm, beautifully filmed journey through culture, tradition, and human connection. Christine Burright says the new season proves why Tucci remains the king of comfort-viewing television.
June 3rd, 2026
Bookworm Celebrates AANHPI Heritage Month With Recommended Reads
Even after May has ended, The Bookworm continues celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with recommended reads that explore history, family, and identity. From post Civil War Los Angeles to modern questions of belonging and displacement, these books spotlight powerful voices and unforgettable stories.