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FolkHouse Concert at the Castle: Sturtz
2025-06-08 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Joslyn Castle, 3902 Davenport St, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
FolkHouse Concerts at the Castle features the best in local grassroots, folk, and Americana bands in an intimate venue: the Castle’s historic Carriage House.
Join us Sunday, June 8th, for a live concert with Sturtz!
Doors open at 7pm, concerts begin at 7:30pm. This is a 16+ event. Capacity is limited.
NPR’s All Songs Considered described the band as “a reassuring breath of fresh air that pulls me back to simpler times.” The acoustic quartet – Andrew Sturtz [vocals, guitar], Courtlyn Carpenter [cello, harmonies], Will Kuepper [bass, harmonies], and Jim Herlihy [banjo, harmonies] – is serene and folksy, with melodic vocals soaring over the lower string instrumentals. Sturtz released their debut album You’ve Done this Before in August 2021, and now they are hard at work recording a second album that is set to release in September 2024. When they’re not playing music, you’ll probably find them milling flour, farming, laying in a creek, or eating native foliage.
The Castle and Cathedral District has partnered with FolkHouse, the passion project of Jerome Brich and Mary Montag. Since 2000, they have offered music lovers an opportunity to experience live intimate concerts by top-notch professional touring musicians in a comfortable and friendly environment. No clanking bar glasses, noisy espresso machines or other distractions; just a comfortable smoke-free setting where the guests can focus on the music! And maybe best of all, there are plenty of opportunities to socialize with the performers and other music fans at FolkHouse. FolkHouse started in their home, and we’re thrilled to welcome them into OUR home.

North Omaha Music and Arts Weekly Music Sessions
2025-06-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-18 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-30 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-02 19:00 - 22:00 and 3 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.

Pete Fucinaro at NOMA!
2025-06-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Love’s Jazz & Arts Center, 2510 N 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68110, United States
NOMA is Thrilled to present Omaha’s own, Pete Fucinaro!
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Pete Fucinaro is a saxophonist and composer whose musical scope encompasses jazz and contemporary music. His compositions draw from a wide range of styles and genres while remaining rooted in the jazz tradition.
Pete attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he studied with Carl Allen and earned a Master of the Arts degree in saxophone performance. He earned his undergraduate degree in jazz studies from the University of North Texas, was a member of the seven-time GRAMMY nominated One O’Clock Lab Band, and recorded with Vector Field on their debut release “V1”, which features five of his original compositions. In 2023, Pete participated in the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead program, where he had an original work premiered at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. Pete has performed on the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center, the Discover Jazz Festival in Burlington, VT, and worked closely with Jason Moran, Melissa Aldana, Ingrid Jensen, Linda May Han Oh, Benny Green, Clarence Penn, and Camile Thurman. In 2024, Pete was selected to be in the Ravinia Steans Music Institute Program for Jazz in Highland Park, IL, where he debuted original music and worked with Rufus Reid, Steve Wilson, and Billy Childs.
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Venue: NOMA 2510 N 24th Street, Omaha (24th & Lake Streets)
Date: Saturday June 14th 2025
Time: 7-10 P.M.
Cover Charge: $10

Council Bluffs Youth Talent Show at Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park
2025-06-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Tom Hanafan’s River Edge Park, 4200 Avenue B, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501, United States
The Omaha Mobile Stage Youth Talent Show Series is an outdoor amateur talent competition for ages 3 through graduating high school seniors.
For competition rules, please visit www.omahamobilestage.org/youthtalentshow

MidWeek Wednesday at the NOMA Cafe with Nate Bray
2025-06-18 19:00 - 22:00 | NOMA, 2219 2510 N 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68110, United States
Midweek Wednesday at the NOMA Cafe concert series!
Featuring Nate Bray June 18th & 25th
One of Omaha’s longest-standing local musicians, featured in “Nate Bray & the Soul Supremes.” Nate Bray can be found performing regularly in the Omaha area, bringing some of the best music of all time to the vibrant and growing scene!
Enjoy the brilliant vibes brought to you by Omaha’s own right at the NOMA Cafe!
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Venue: NOMA 2510 N 24th Street, Omaha (24th & Lake Streets)
Date: Wednesday, June 18th & 25th
Time: 7-10 P.M.
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Joe 2 Morrow at NOMA
2025-06-20 19:00 - 22:00 | NOMA, 2219 2510 N 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68110, United States
In 2023, Zach and Joey traveled from opposite ends of the state, with no expectations other than to make music together for the first time in ten years. Since then they have combined their unique musical skills to curate a vibe like no other.
This show will leave you wanting more of their vibes, and we’re excited to have Joe 2 Morrow at NOMA Friday June 20th!
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Venue: NOMA 2510 N 24th Street, Omaha (24th & Lake Streets)
Date: Friday June 20th 2025
Time: 7-10 P.M.
Cover Charge: $10

Sister Midnight Presents: System Exclusive with X-ID and Specter Poetics
2025-06-21 19:00 - 23:00 | Joslyn Castle, 3902 Davenport St, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
Sister Midnight presents a moody evening of music in the Castle’s historic Carriage House.
Join us Saturday, June 21st, for a live concert with System Exclusive performing live with Omaha’s own synth duo X-ID and electro dance by Specter Poetics.
Doors open at 7pm, concerts begin at 8pm. This is a 16+ event. Capacity is limited.
Life has been chaos lately; you deserve a little treat. Lucky for you, nomadic California duo System Exclusive are back in the van, carry(ing) on spreading upbeat synth-powered dream punk all over these beleaguered United States. After 275 shows in two years across 16 different countries, these road pups just can’t shake the feeling they need to be swinging through your town and singing for the cheap seats.
Their latest release “Click” (a split release between Le Cepe Records in Paris, France and Mt St Mtn in Sacramento, CA) laced their mad scientists lab of bleeping and buzzsawing synthesisers with barbed wire guitars, anchored by the powerful pulse of live drums. Atop it all, Ari’s powerhouse alto, tough and tender by turns, drives the songs into emotional overdrive. For maximum results, wear dancing shoes and dress to kill.

Battle of the Bands Youth Talent Show at Millwork Commons
2025-06-22 16:00 - 18:30, 2025-06-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Millwork Commons, 1229 Millwork Avenue, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Battle of the Bands is a themed showcase in the Omaha Mobile Stage Youth Talent Show Series. The series is an outdoor amateur talent competition for ages 3 through graduating high school seniors.
If you act as a band, you are highly encouraged to register for Battle of the Bands. Bands are highly encouraged to not substitute musicians within their 10 minute time allotment. If there is a need to feature a different mix of musicians, you are highly encouraged to create a second band for this group and enter two bands into the competition.
For competition rules, please visit www.omahamobilestage.org/youthtalentshow

Theater/Musical Theatre
2025-06-27 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-06-28 13:30 - 16:00 | Duchesne Academy, 3601 Burt St, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
Performing Artists Repertory Theatre presents their Summer Season. First, our double feature: One More Look and Love, Loss, and What I Wore by Nora and Delia Ephron runs June 27 at 6:30 pm and June 28 at 1:30 pm. Next, Zend of the Rainbow by Peter Quilter runs August 7, 8, 9 at 7 pm and August 10 at 2 pm. End of the Rainbow. Venue: Duchesne Academy, 3601 Burt Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68131. Ticket: 402-706-0778.

Music at Miller Park
2025-06-28 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-28 19:30, 2025-07-12 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-12 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.

BluesEd Showcase
2025-06-29 13:00 - 18:00 | Bushwackers Saloon & Dance Hall
Join us Sunday, June 29th from 1–6pm for an afternoon of incredible live music as the Blues Society of Omaha presents the BluesEd Showcase! Catch performances from talented young blues artists including The Redwoods, Blue Sunday, True Blues, Vertigo, and Roots—all taking the stage at Bushwackers at The Granary.
This is a free, family-friendly event—no cover charge. Come support the next generation of blues musicians!
For more info, visit BluesEd.com.

Papillion Youth Talent Show at SumTur Amphitheater
2025-06-29 16:00 - 18:30 | SumTur Amphitheater, 11691 S 108th St, Omaha, 68046, United States

Sensation of Union
2025-07-11 18:00 - 23:30 | The Church / Art House, 3101 S. 20th St, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
Musical artist Calius and painter Louie Lou EyE combine their creative forces to bring this exercise in synesthesia. With Calius providing vibrational frequency of sound and Louie guiding a community painting experience. The aim is to bring together in a living art piece drawing inspirations to and fro. Participants are encouraged to wear paint friendly clothing and bring a collaborative spirit.

Marcus Lewis at NOMA
2025-07-12 19:00 - 22:00 | NOMA, 2219 2510 N 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68110, United States
Marcus Lewis holds a BM in jazz performance from Valdosta State University and MM in trombone performance from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Marcus currently lives in Kansas City, MO where he leads his own quintet and 18-piece big band. His latest project, “Brass and Boujee”, debuted on the iTunes Jazz Charts at #2 and the Billboard contemporary jazz charts at #15. Marcus has a passion for education and is the Founder and Artistic Director of Future Jazz, a nonprofit dedicated to jazz education. He is also the Adjunct Jazz Trombone Professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance.
Marcus has performed at venues that include the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, the Klaipeda Jazz Festival in 2003, and the Jimmy Carter Summer Concert Series in 2008. As a sideman, he has also performed at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, the 2010 New Orleans Jazz Fest, the 2011 Glastonbury Festival, the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Concert and the 2012 North Sea Jazz Festival, the Sydney Opera House, and for President Barack Obama at the White House in 2011 and 2012. Television shows include SNL, David Letterman, The Today Show, Jools Holland, Arsenio Hall, and American Idol. Marcus was awarded the 2008 Betty Carter Jazz Residency and the 2003 Outstanding Soloist award at the Wichita Jazz Festival, and won the Charlotte Street Generative Artist Award in 2018.
Some notable artists that Marcus has performed and/or recorded with are Aretha Franklin, Prince, Janelle Monáe, Bruno Mars, B.o.B, Jidenna, Musiqsoulchild, Avery Sunshine, The Barkays, Confunkshun, Quincy Jones and Sugarfoot’s Ohio Players. Marcus is a B.A.C. artist/endorser, and plays their trombones exclusively.
In addition to an active touring and recording schedule, Marcus stays busy writing, arranging, teaching and leading clinics and master-classes worldwide.
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Venue: NOMA 2510 N 24th Street, Omaha (24th & Lake Streets)
Date: Saturday July 12th 2025
Time: 7-10 P.M.
Cover Charge: $10

Youth Talent Show Finals at Gene Leahy Mall
2025-07-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Gene Leahy Mall, 1302 Farnam St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Registrations for this event are by invitation only and reserved for first-place winners from each age division from all prior Youth Talent Show competitions between May 31 and June 29.
The Omaha Mobile Stage Youth Talent Show Series is an outdoor amateur talent competition for ages 3 through graduating high school seniors.
For competition rules, please visit www.omahamobilestage.org/youthtalentshow
