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North Omaha Music and Arts Weekly Music Sessions
2025-07-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-30 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-04 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-13 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) and 7 more dates | North Omaha Music Academy, 2510 N 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68110, United States
North Omaha Music and Arts hosts free weekly gatherings with live band performances, followed by open sessions where all musicians, MCs, and vocalists are invited to participate or sit in.
At our sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other local artists who share your passion for music. Our live shows kick off the evening, setting the tone for a night of creativity and collaboration. After the show, we open up the floor for jam sessions, where you can showcase your skills and improvise with other talented musicians.

Mondays are devoted to jazz, and whether you’re a seasoned jazz player or just starting to explore the genre, our sessions are the perfect place to hone your skills and connect with other jazz enthusiasts.

On Wednesdays, we shift our focus to contemporary, cutting-edge music, providing a space for musicians and vocalists to explore and experiment with new sounds and styles.

Covenant Choral Festival Concert
2025-07-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Covenant Presbyterian Church, 15002 Blondo St, Omaha, NE, 68116, United States
The Covenant Choral Festival Concert will be on Saturday, July 26 at 7:00PM at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Conductors for the festival will be Kevin Boesiger & Carey Helmink (Lincoln Berean Church).
All singers and groups from the area are invited to participate. Rehearsal will be at 1:00PM on Saturday. Register for participation in the choral festival by JULY 15. Contact Kevin Boesiger at 402-498-9000 to sign up.
The concert is the kick off for Celebration of the Arts which will feature a gallery of art work of various genres.

Richie Love at NOMA
2025-08-01 19:00 - 22:00 | NOMA, 2219 2510 N 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68110, United States
NOMA Welcomes back the Omaha legacy, Richie Love!
Richie Love aka “The Saxiest Man Alive”: Composer, Arranger, Producer, Vocalist, Teacher and Mentor. He is the CEO of Saxworld Productions, since 1985. First Record Release was in 1987. Love’s a gifted saxophonist/vocalist and innovative virtuoso music artist. He was nurtured deep in the genre roots of “Jazz”, “Blues”, “Rhythm and blues”, and “Funk” The youngest son of world-renowned saxophonist Preston Love, who Performed with such greats from Count Basie and Billie Holiday, to Marvin Gaye and the Jackson 5, He was Motown’s First West Coast Orchestra Leader/Contractor in the 60’s.
He began Playing Sax at Age 6 and has performed on hundreds of Live Venues, CD’s, T.V. and Radio Broadcasts. He has worked, Recorded with, headlined for and studied under a legendary group of musicians and songwriters such as Johnny Otis, Buddy Miles, Andre Lewis(Mandré), Norman Connors, Barbara Morrison, Shuggie Otis(Strawberry Letter 23), Angela Bofill, Billy Preston, Rickey Minor, Lester Abrams(Minute by Minute), Curly Martin, Reg Alexander(Reggie Vision), Bluesman-Ray Bailey, Billy Nunn, Stemsy Hunter, Lalomie Washburn, Lois McMorris(Lady Mac), Charles Williams, Jeannie Holliday and Preston Love to name a few.
Awards/Nominations include
2025 Red Carpet Award Show in Europe
2025 Featured in Speakers magazine article. An informative look at Love’s accomplishments.
2024 Josie Music Awards
2024 AirplayExpress Top 20
#1 Gold Status for Come Back
2023 Red Carpet Awards Show in Europe
Top 20 Monthly Charts
#1 Album of the Year
North Omaha Empowerment Conference.
Nebraska Music Hall Of Fame. Inducted “2021”
Four Music Mentoring Grants from the Nebraska Arts Council “1993-97”
Outstanding Artist Achievement Award. Raw Talent TV, Los Angeles “1987”
1994 Love’s band was featured in the Award winning documentary “Street Of Dreams”.
and MANY more!
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Venue: NOMA 2510 N 24th Street, Omaha (24th & Lake Streets)
Date: Friday August 1st 2025
Time: 7-10 P.M.
Cover Charge: $25

Sugaray Rayford at NOMA!
2025-08-02 19:00 - 22:00 | North Omaha Music Academy, 2510 N 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68110, United States
Sugaray Rayford is a man with a message and a larger than life personality and voice to deliver it. Working with producer, songwriter Eric Corne for the past 3 albums, the soul-blues powerhouse has crafted an incendiary sound and narrative, combining classic soul melodies and funky R & B grooves with raw blues power.
The pair’s first collaboration, Somebody Save Me, earned Rayford a 2020 Grammy nomination. Later that year he took home Blues Music Awards for ‘Soul Blues Male Artist’ and ‘B.B. King Entertainer of the Year.’ Rayford’s follow up In Too Deep won a plethora of awards including the Blues Music Award for ‘Soul Blues Album of the Year’.
Rayford’s new release is entitled ‘Human Decency’. The title track is a simple reminder that our similarities are stronger than our differences and in the end, there is no black or white or left or right, there are only hearts and minds.
About the leadoff single, “Run For Cover” a song that takes no prisoners, Q Magazine declares, “The bluesey soul of Rayford comes on full steam with this powerhouse single.”
“We’re calling people on their bullshit but we’re having fun with them. That’s my way. I’m gonna tell it to you straight but with love in my heart. I always bring some suga with the salt!” says Sugaray, bellowing with laughter.
An all-star cast lent their talents to the album, including guitarist Rick Holmstrom and singer Saundra Williams who are both from Mavis Staples’s band, along with bassist Taras Prodaniuk (Lucinda Williams, Merle Haggard).

Omaha Symphonic Chorus Auditions
2025-08-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 7706 S. 96th St, LaVista, NE, 68128, United States
Omaha Symphonic Chorus is currently holding auditions for the 2025-2026 season.
Auditions will be held on the following dates:
Saturday, August 2nd 9:00am-3:00pm
Tuesday, August 5th 5:00-8:00pm
Wednesday, August 6th 5:00-8:00pm
Here is a link to the OSC page with audition info:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BFh1Dz2sR/

Music at Miller Park
2025-08-09 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Miller Park, 2707 Redick Ave, Omaha, NE, 68112, United States
In partnership with Nelson Mandela Elementary School and the Minne Lusa and Miller Park Neighborhood Associations, Omaha Performing Arts (O-pa) presents Music at Miller Park, a free, community-sponsored outdoor summer concert series at the Miller Park Pavilion, 2707 Redick Ave.
The series kicks off on June 28 with Omaha native DREION, a rising star whose electrifying blend of soul, funk and R&B has made waves nationwide. DREION returns to Music at Miller Park after competing on Season 26 of “The Voice,” where he turned all four celebrity judges’ chairs with his soulful rendition of Earth, Wind & Fire’s “Shining Star.” Beyond music, DREION is passionate about foster care reform and uses his platform to advocate for foster youth.

NOMAFest 2025
2025-08-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Turner Park, 3110 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
OMAHA – North Omaha Music and Arts (NOMA), a non-profit focused on developing the next generation of musicians, will be taking its annual NOMAFEST event to Turner Park, and this year’s concert lineup is sure to be one of the best music events of the summer.
Hitting the stage for the fourth annual festival on Saturday, Aug. 9, will be Eric Gales, Ghost-Note and Lakecia Benjamin. Renowned singer Heidi Martin and Dana Murray & Manifesto will perform at NOMA Sunday, Aug. 10.
“When we started NOMAFEST four years ago one of our goals was to bring top caliber performers to the NOMA stage, while also celebrating the rich history of the jazz musicians who entertained on 24th Street,” said Murray, executive director of NOMA. “I know we’ve accomplished that – but this year’s lineup is really something special. These artists are some of the most talented in the blues, funk and jazz genre. People who love brilliant musicians and incredible music should make their way to Turner Park.”
As both an African-American, left-handed guitarist of extraordinary ability and an expressive vocalist, it is natural for people to compare Eric Gales to the great Jimi Hendrix. But he has developed a unique hybrid blues/rock style, weaving in the flare of Albert King and Frank Gambale into his performances. Gale’s guitar prowess, reminiscent of the 1960s and 70s, is unmatched and is sure to entertain.
Bringing the funk to the stage, Ghost-Note features the Grammy-winning percussion duo of Robert “Sput” Searight and Nate Werth. They’ll be joined by musician extraordinaries who’ve shared their talents with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Toto, Justin Timberlake, Herbie Hancock, Prince and many more. Prepare to get on your feet and groove to the sounds taking funk music to the next level.
Ready for a little R&B, jazz and funk? Then look no further than Lakecia Benjamin. With five Grammy nominations to her credit, she has played for the likes of Gregory Porter and Theo Crocker, while also being featured on “Everything’s Beautiful” with Robert Glasper and Stevie Wonder. Her most recent release “Phoenix” has already garnered worldwide acclaim. Alongside Benjamin, “Phoenix” also features Dianne Reeves, Wayne Shorter, Sonia Sanchez, Angela Davis and many more.
Sunday, August 10 at NOMA will feature singer Heidi Martin, whose original voice and artistry is both authentic and defiant of genre, and Dana Murray & Manifesto. Murray’s musical journey began in Omaha and was honed while performing with such greats as Wynton Marsalis, Jimmy Witherspoon, Roy Hargrove, Aloe Blacc and Norah Jones. NOMA is his vision for respecting the deep jazz history of North 24th Street, while developing and showcasing the musical dreams of artists throughout the community.
More details about NOMAFEST will be announced soon, but you can also check here.
Media Contacts:
Dana Murray, Executive Director
dmurray@northomahamusic.org
(402) 598-2693
Andrew Bailie, Executive Assistant
abailie@northomahamusic.org
(414) 491-6270

Continental Drift Music Festival
2025-08-16 15:00 - 22:00 | The Granary Green, 5555 Granary Pl, Ralston, NE, 68127, United States
Continental Drift Music Festival has relocated in 2025 to The Granary Green in Ralston, NE, which is right in the heart of Omaha!
Their outdoor stage will be a fun “next phase” for the 13th year of our music festival and we hope that you can join us on Saturday, August 16th.
Music will run from 3-10p featuring outstanding local bands from the area. Expect this years’ lineup to bring rock, Americana, indie, and powerpop to the great Nebraska outdoors, with bands Ten O’Clock Scholars, Brothers Tandem, The Farewell Season, Third Frate, Two Drag Club, Fox, plus more TBA! And with awesome amenities like a bar, food menu, seating area and yard games, you’re sure to have a good time. Oh, and did we mention it’s FREE? Because it’s FREE! And family-friendly!
For more information on this rain or shine event, head to www.continentaldriftmusicfestival.com

St. Paul Sundays with Bel Canto Duo
2025-08-17 15:00 - 16:00 | St. Paul Benson, 5410 Corby St, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
St. Paul Sundays with Bel Canto Duo
Join Bel Canto Duo for a serene afternoon of live music featuring the rich, expressive sounds of oboe and cello. Their St. Paul Sundays series will be held on August 17, September 14, and October 12 at 3:00 PM, offering an intimate concert experience that nurtures reflection and community connection. Suggested donation: $20 per person. More information at www.belcantoduo.com

13th Annual LOVAN Jazz Festival
2025-08-30 16:00 - 22:00 | Turner Park, 3110 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
The 13th Annual LOVAM Jazz Festival returns Saturday, August 30th, to Turner Park in Midtown Crossing, starting at 4pm with FREE admission for all. The lineup features jazz legends Jazz Funk Soul (Jeff Lorber, Paul Jackson Jr. and Everett Harp), chart-topping bassist Julian Vaughn, and the electrifying duo Four80East for an unforgettable evening of world-class music and community celebration.

Free Concert- The Intimate Chopin: Works for Voice and Piano
2025-09-03 19:00 - 20:30 | The Belvedere Hall, 201 East 1st St, Papillion, NE, 68046, United States
The Polish Heritage Society of Nebraska, Inc., and the Polish Home Omaha are pleased to announce a free concert on Wednesday, September 3, at the Belvedere Hall in Papillion. The concert celebrates Frédéric Chopin’s lesser-known art songs, revealing his deep connection to Polish poetry, folk idioms, and heartfelt lyricism beyond the piano. Alongside these rarely heard vocal gems, the program offers a few beloved solo piano works that will make surprise appearances throughout the evening. The featured
vocalist is Ania Helwing, Soprano, accompanied on piano by Dr. Damon Stevens, Director of Opera at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. This performance is part of their Midwest tour to present the complete songs of Frédéric Chopin (in Polish). The Belvedere Hall is located at 201 East First Street in downtown Papillion. The doors will open at 6:00 PM and the concert will begin at 7:00 PM. A free-will offering will be appreciated. Refreshments (including Polish adult beverages) will be available for
purchase.

Dragons Love Tacos: The Musical
2025-09-05 18:30 - 19:30 | The Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Script by Cristina Pippa and Music and Lyrics by Sharon Kenny
Adapted from the best-selling book, Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin and Illustrated by Daniel Salmieri
Art © 2012 by Daniel Salmieri
The only thing dragons love more than parties are TACO PARTIES! If you want dragons to come to your party, serving tacos is the way to go. But do not, under ANY circumstances, serve dragons spicy tacos.
Join Robbie and his dog Kodi as they throw the biggest party of the year, with tacos that have NO spice…or do they? Featuring catchy original songs, vibrant characters, and a slew of dragons, this show brings Adam Rubin’s hilarious book to the stage. Will Robbie succeed in throwing the ultimate taco party without any fiery mishaps?
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Sep 5, 2025 to Sep 21, 2025 and happens every:
Fridays: 6:30pm – 7:30pm Timezone: CDT
Saturdays: 11:00am – 12:00pm Timezone: CDT
Saturdays: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Timezone: CDT
Sundays: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Timezone: CDT

TarBaby at North Omaha Music and Arts
2025-09-07 19:00 - 22:00 | NOMA, 2219 2510 N 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68110, United States
Masterclass and Concert with TarBaby featuring Orrin Evans, Eric Revis and Nasheet Waits
