Arts Today
October 17th, 2025
Prepare to be Scared with Scary Movie Music
With a chill in the air and the sound of fear, the season of spooks is back. The Omaha Symphony may just be the cause of your next frightful scream or joyful laugh with their upcoming Halloween party, Scary Movie Music, on October 17 and 18 at the Holland Center.
October 15th, 2025
Between Two Covers: Jonathan Lethem’s Stories Bend Genre and Truth
Jonathan Lethem’s latest collection, A Different Kind of Tension, shows a master storyteller at play—blending genres, stretching language, and reminding us that truth often hides in the most unexpected sentences.
October 14th, 2025
Silent Sky: How One Astronomer Changed Science
UNO Theatre’s production of Silent Sky brings the story of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt to life in a uniquely immersive performance set inside the Mallory Kountze Planetarium, blending science, storytelling, and starlight.
October 10th, 2025
Celebrating Omaha’s Creative Spirit at the Kaneko Soirée
The 2025 Kaneko Soirée is a community-focused celebration of art, music, and culinary creativity, showcasing local and national talent while supporting the Kaneko’s mission to inspire imagination.
October 9th, 2025
’70s Nostalgia Films for ‘Pass The Popcorn’
UNO graduate Christine Burright recommends streaming options for viewers drawn to 70s culture. All three films launched careers and became cult classics.
October 8th, 2025
Experience a Night to Remember with Art Factory: After Dark
A cornerstone of Omaha’s art scene, Hot Shops Art Center is gearing up for their annual Fall Fundraiser, titled Art Factory: After Dark. This year’s fundraiser features live art, interactive rooms and music.
October 7th, 2025
What the Constitution Means To Me: BlueBarn’s Powerful Season Opener
BlueBarn Theatre opens its 37th season with What the Constitution Means to Me, a show that examines how the U.S. Constitution shapes individual lives.
October 6th, 2025
Baron Breland Unites Omaha Choral Community for Masterwork Concert
Nearly 200 singers from seven ensembles perform Thursday at Countryside Community Church. The collaboration fills a programming gap left since the pandemic.
October 3rd, 2025
North Omaha Music and Arts Revives Historic Jazz District Through Education
NOMA offers affordable music programs and live jazz at 24th and Lake. Founder Dana Murray returned from world tours to create opportunities he lacked growing up in Omaha.