Arts Today
November 10th, 2025
The Legacy of Omaha Mayor Subby Anzaldo Lives On in Sicily
A new amphitheater in Carlentini, Sicily, will bear the name of former Omaha Mayor Sebastian “Subby” Anzaldo, the son of Sicilian immigrants whose journey from South Omaha to city hall embodied the American dream.
November 7th, 2025
Omaha Symphony’s Choral Collaborative Brings Together Hundreds of High School Voices
The Omaha Symphony’s Choral Collaborative brings together over 300 high school singers from six area schools to perform Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass and Elaine Hagenberg’s Illuminare.
November 6th, 2025
Pass the Popcorn: Is It Ever Okay to Steal? For Artists, It Might Be Essential
Is it ever okay to steal? It is if you’re an artist. Richard Linklater’s Nouvelle Vague, arriving on Netflix November 14, reimagines the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless and celebrates the art of creative theft proving that great artists don’t just imitate, they reinvent.
November 5th, 2025
Between Two Covers: Shelly’s Shortlist, Smart and Cozy
If your TBR pile is starting to threaten structural integrity, breathe easy: Shelly is here with a handful of books that deserve top billing on your nightstand.
November 5th, 2025
Voices in Alliance Presents Mothers and Sons
The inner workings of a person’s social circle that tether people together can be both
beautiful and layered or complicated and painful. Local nonprofit Voices in Alliance
presents their latest play, Mothers and Sons, a play that shows an intimate glimpse into the lives of four individuals and the ties that bind them together.
October 31st, 2025
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with the Omaha Symphony
A celebration of both death and life, Día de los Muertos is a vibrant holiday that honors lost loved ones. The Omaha Symphony will be hosting their own celebrations with their upcoming Día de los Muertos concert November 1 at the Holland Center, beginning at 2 p.m.
October 30th, 2025
Pass the Popcorn: Exploring the Worlds of Guillermo del Toro
Film Streams pairs Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth and Frankenstein for this week’s Pass the Popcorn, exploring the director’s signature blend of fantasy, emotion, and the humanity within monsters.
October 29th, 2025
South Omaha Immigrant History Museum: Día de los Muertos Altar
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Latino holiday that celebrates the lives and memories of those who have passed on.
October 28th, 2025
Vesper Concerts Continues Tradition with Returning Violinist Cristian Fatu
Romanian violinist Cristian Fatu returns to Omaha for Vesper Concerts on Nov. 7, performing a program that celebrates artistry, connection, and world-class chamber music.