Arts Today
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.
June 24th, 2026
Generational Friendship: Shelterbelt Theatre Premieres The Net Will Appear
The Net Will Appear, now showing at Shelterbelt Theatre through June 28, explores an unlikely friendship between a 75-year-old man and a nine-year-old girl as they help each other navigate family challenges.
June 23rd, 2026
Elkhorn Community Theatre Presents Legally Blonde
Elkhorn Community Theatre’s summer production of Legally Blonde brings the inspiring story of Elle Woods to the stage celebrating themes of self-discovery and empowerment.
June 22nd, 2026
Council Bluffs to Host Free Hollywood Bowl Watch Party
A free outdoor watch party at Tom Hanafan Park in Council Bluffs will stream the Tabernacle Choir’s Hollywood Bowl concert live on Friday, June 26, complete with food trucks, family activities, and a service programed for that party.
June 19th, 2026
OCMS Closes Out Summer Series with “The (Un)Usual Suspects”
As the Omaha Chamber Music Society’s Summer Series reaches its third installment, bassist Danny Meyer steps into the role of curator. Her program takes audiences on a journey from Renaissance works to a high-energy finale that showcases the expressive possibilities of the double bass.