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Waitress
2025-02-15 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-02-16 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE, 68132
Tony Award®-nominated musical Waitress offers a unique recipe for finding happiness in unexpected places. Jenna, an adept pie maker and waitress at the local diner, finds herself trapped in a small town and an unfulfilling marriage. Faced with an unplanned pregnancy, Jenna worries that her dream of opening her own pie shop may slip away. However, a baking contest in a nearby county and the arrival of the town’s charming new doctor provides her with a tantalizing recipe for happiness. Featuring music and lyrics by Grammy Award®- winner Sara Bareilles, this regional premiere of Waitress is a hit musical that’s “a little slice of heaven” (Entertainment Weekly).
Disclaimer: Contains adult language and situations.
There will be no performance on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. A performance will be added on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025.

OCP will host an audio-described performances of Waitress on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. for those who are blind or visually impaired. Please contact the OCP Box Office at (402) 553-0800 for additional information.

Alec Soth: Reading Room
2025-02-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Feb 15, 2025 – May 4, 2025

Drawing on documentary, formalist, and narrative photographic traditions, Alec Soth uncovers the beauty and banality of the human experience. His work has taken him across the world, capturing landscapes, interiors, and people in stunning, large-format photographs. These images, carefully composed and exhibiting remarkable clarity and directness, allow the subjects to be grasped all at once, while their details—gestures, angles, objects—invite sustained attention. An immersive exploration of both the artist’s picture-making and book-making practices, this exhibition transforms The Joslyn’s Riley CAP Gallery into a reading room. Photographs from two recent projects, I Know How Furiously Your Heart Is Beating and Advice for Young Artists, hang on the walls. On a table, a selection of the artist’s photobooks situates the visitor in a small library. Taken together, the recurring motif of the book and a focus on the spaces we inhabit while reading, turns an often-solitary act into a collective experience.
Pictured: Alec Soth (American, b. 1969), Lauren’s Books, 2023, archival pigment print, image size: 40 × 50 in. (101.6 × 127 cm), sheet size: 45 × 55 in. (114.3 × 139.7 cm), © Alec Soth, Courtesy of the artist and Weinstein Hammons Gallery

All Aboard: The Railroad in American Art, 1840–1955
2025-02-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
All Aboard: The Railroad in American Art, 1840-1955, explores depictions of trains and train infrastructure in American painting during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. From its emergence as a technological marvel in mid-nineteenth century landscape views to its adoption by artists as a symbol of modern life and industry, the railroad was a significant motif in several major art movements.
Featuring paintings from the Hudson River School to postwar abstraction, the exhibition considers the impact of the railroad on American art through significant works by Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Hart Benton, John Sloan, Georgia O’Keeffe, Jacob Lawrence, George Tooker, Kay Sage, and others. Depictions of rail workers and passengers present trains as spaces for distinct forms of social interaction. Other works illuminate the railroad as an engine of modernity, but also a cause of population displacement, labor struggles, and environmental destruction that changed the fabric of American life, from the urban centers of the East Coast to the Heartland and Pacific Ocean.
All Aboard: The Railroad in American Art, 1840–1955 is organized by Dixon Gallery & Gardens, Joslyn Art Museum, and Shelburne Museum. It is accompanied by an exhibition catalogue.
This exhibition is sponsored by: Julie & Lance Fritz, Stephanie & John Koraleski, Mutual of Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska; Omaha Steaks; Valmont Industries, Inc.; The family of Shirley & Jim Young, and Union Pacific.
Pictured: Carl Frederick Gaertner (American, 1898–1952), Swamp Spur, 1944, oil on canvas, 24 × 40 in. (61 × 101.6 cm), The John and Susan Horseman Collection, Courtesy of the Horseman Foundation, © The Estate of Carl Frederick Gaertner courtesy of WOLFS Gallery

Ticket Information:

Tickets may be purchased at the Welcome Desk upon arrival (no advance reservations).

Joslyn Members: FREE

General Public: $10 ages 13 and up

(tickets for those 12 and under are free)

All Aboard public free days:

First weekends, 10 am–4 pm:

Mar 1 & 2, Apr 5 & 6, May 3 & 4

First Wed, 4–8 pm: Mar 5, Apr 2

First Thu, 4–8 pm: Mar 6, Apr 3, May 1

Kimberly Akimbo
2025-02-16 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-02-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
WINNER
BEST MUSICAL
THE MOST TONY AWARD-WINNING SHOW OF THE SEASON
A new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order), KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the winner of 5 Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL. It features Tony Award-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen), and direction by Tony-nominated director Jessica Stone.
Justin Cooley originated the role of Seth on Broadway and was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for the role. He will play the role in Omaha!
Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush … and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.
Recommended for ages 13 and up. Children under 5 are not permitted in the theater. The show contains some strong language, crude humor, references to alcohol use, and authentic New Jersey vernacular.
An ASL interpreted and Audio described performance is available on February 15 at 2:00 PM.

Fabrics of Africa: Weaving Culture and Community
2025-02-16 13:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-20 13:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-21 13:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-22 13:00 - 19:00 | KANEKO, 1111 Jones St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Experience the vibrant world of African textiles through the discerning eye of exhibition curator Suzanne Gunn. Raised in the villages of Kenya, Gunn’s connection to African craftsmanship was instilled through her mother, who stimulated Gunn’s appreciation for traditional artistry. This early influence inspired Gunn’s subsequent travels across the continent, where she built lasting relationships with expert artisans and collected extraordinary textiles reflecting both cultural heritage and artistic innovation.
“In recent years, fabric production has evolved to incorporate modern and traditional techniques, showcasing the dynamic interplay between innovation and heritage. This makes an African exhibit featuring textiles especially meaningful, as it highlights the value of both approaches in shaping cultural expression.
By celebrating the artistry and stories behind these textiles, the exhibit brings attention to their historical, cultural, and ritual significance while also acknowledging their continued relevance in a modern context. This platform serves to educate and inspire, emphasizing the rich legacy and ongoing evolution of these crafts, ensuring they remain vibrant and appreciated in an ever-changing world.”
-Suzanne Gunn, Curator
The exhibition includes an interactive element for visitors, who are invited to contribute to a digital tapestry created through traditional African design elements. As each individual pattern is woven into the whole, the growing, evolving piece celebrates both African textiles and our interconnectedness.

A Symphonic Journey - Rick Steves
2025-02-16 14:00 | Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Rick Steves, America’s leading authority on European travel, teams up with the Omaha Symphony for a musical journey that begins in the United States, and touches down in seven different European countries. This unique concert celebrates music’s power to stir the patriotic soul. Playing musical tour guide, Steves utilizes his extensive knowledge of European history and culture to help set the context for each piece. Then, the orchestra performs a selection of stirring 19th-century anthems by Romantic-era composers, including Grieg, Smetana, Strauss, Berlioz, Elgar, Wagner, and Verdi. Each selection honors a particular nationality, while the finale, Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” (Europe’s official anthem) pays homage to the continent’s motto of “United in Diversity.” The music is accompanied by a montage of evocative video images from each country.

Vesper Concerts presents Bel Canto Duo
2025-02-16 15:00 | Presbyterian Church of the Cross, 1517 S 114th St, Omaha, NE, 68114, United States
Our February performers are Darci Gamirl and David Downing, known as The Bel Canto Duo.
Darci is an oboe and English horn specialist, composer, and producer who performs as a soloist and orchestral musician with various orchestras and national touring productions.
David is a Grammy-nominated cellist and sought-after recording artist. After extensive classical music studies at such prestigious schools as the Interlochen Arts Academy, the Harid Conservatory of Music, and the Cleveland Institute of Music, David walked away from the classical orchestral world—and the cello. Thanks to loving, supportive family and friends and his passion for creating music, David started performing again and never looked back.
Darci and David formed the Bel Canto Duo in 2016. The duo was awarded Outstanding New Artist by the Omaha Entertainment Awards (2023) and was a finalist (American Prize) for chamber music composition and the Ernst Bacon Prive for the performance of American music.
The Bel Canto Duo’s concert is entitled “Visions of Love,” a fitting theme for a concert near Valentine’s Day. The concert is free, and everyone is invited to attend. Stay after the concert for cookies!

North Omaha Music and Arts Weekly Music Sessions
2025-02-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-19 19:00 - 22:00 | 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.

Benson Theater Happy Hour
2025-02-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Benson Theatre, 6054 Maple St, Omaha, NE, 68104, United States
Benson Theatre is leading the way to a new community space with doors open more frequently, ideas flowing more freely, and communities colliding for fun, innovation, and celebration. Bring your friends, coworkers, dates, or clients to our beautiful space for conversation, relaxation, collaboration, and creation every Tuesday 3-7pm. Featuring cocktails and mocktails you won’t find anywhere else in Omaha curated by our incredible Lead Bartender, Jenna Lacy. We look forward to hearing your ideas, perspectives, and dreams!

Silent Write
2025-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Yates Illuminates, 3260 Davenport St, Omaha, NE, 68131, United States
Join us for a dedicated silent space for writing!
Noisy neighbors? Fractious family? Come to the GPTC’s classroom at Yates, bring your laptop and some headphones and get some focus.
Converstion welcome in the hall, but once you cross the threshold. SHHHHHH…….
Contact Ellen Struve with any questions at estruve@gptcplays.com

Public Tour
2025-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Joslyn Art Museum, 2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Join a Gallery Volunteer for a lively conversation that will engage the senses and build visual literary skills. At the conclusion of the one-hour experience, participants will receive resources for ways to keep looking and learning at The Joslyn. Free, drop-in program; no registration required.

Sound Bathing
2025-02-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft Street, Omaha, NE, 68108, United States
Join Ellie and Matthew Shrader for an evening of sound bathing, a meditative experience where attendees are “bathed” in sound waves. These waves are produced by a variety of means, including healing instruments such as gongs, Himalayan singing bowls, crystal singing bowls, percussion, chimes, rattles, tuning forks, shruti boxes, and even the human voice.
During the sound meditation, participants lie on their backs for the entire experience as Ellie and Matthew weave together sounds that tune the mind for healing. Participants report feeling more relaxed in mind and body, with improved sleep and an overall sense of wellbeing.
This is an inclusive class for any body, and everybody. $45, $35 for garden members. Pre-registration is required.
Happens on the following Dates:
Feb 20, 2025, 6:00pm to 7:30pm Timezone: CST
Mar 20, 2025, 6:00pm to 7:30pm Timezone: CST
Apr 10, 2025, 6:00pm to 7:30pm Timezone: CST
May 15, 2025, 6:00pm to 7:30pm Timezone: CST

New Ways/New Works: A Celebration of Arts and Performance
2025-02-20 19:30, 2025-02-21 19:30 | Strauss Performing Arts Center, 6001 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68182, NE, 68102, United States
This multi-day event will feature a cabaret, screenplays, play readings, poetry, a 24 hour play challenge, and new ways of exploring performance!

February 20–22, 2024 | 7:30 P.M.
February 23, 2024 | 2 P.M. matinee
February 27–March 1, 2024 | 7:30 P.M.
March 2, 2024 | 2 P.M. matinee

Dvořák & Elgar
2025-02-21 19:30 | Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
In what could possibly be its first ever performance by the Omaha Symphony, Elgar’s lush Symphony No. 1 will show why it received immediate and phenomenal success after its premiere in 1908. Cellist Oliver Herbert, “a knockout” (San Francisco Classical Voice), completes this uber-romantic program with the most iconic work for cello in the repertoire – Dvořák’s Cello Concerto.

Dot
2025-02-21 19:30 | Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE, 68132
By Colman Domingo
Feb. 21 – March 23, 2025
Howard Drew Theatre
The holidays at the Shealy household are always a wild family affair. This year, however, Dotty and her three adult children are exchanging more than just gifts this season. As Dotty struggles with challenges of dementia, her children find themselves in a delicate juggling act—caring for their mother while also attending to their own needs. Described as “a thoroughly entertaining comedy-drama” from The New York Times, this fresh and amusing play takes on the complexities of aging parents, midlife crises and the essence of a West Philadelphia community with a blend of wit and candor.
Disclaimer: Contains adult language and situations.

Jitterbugs' Night Out
2025-02-21 20:00 - 23:59 | Eagles Ballroom, 201 S 24th St, Omaha, NE, 68102, United States
Jitterbugs’ Night Out, or as we like to call it, JNO, has been home to Omaha Jitterbugs’ since 2001.
On average 130 people come to JNO each week, and it’s one of Omaha’s longest-running weekly events.
Masks are optional at JNO.
You don’t need to bring a partner. The weekly beginning dance lesson is from 8:15 – 9:00 and you can choose to rotate partners throughout the lesson or stick with the partner you came with. Then the DJ plays swingin’ tunes for social dancing from 9 p.m. until midnight, so ask people to dance! Check our calendar for nights with live music. Our instructors and DJs are volunteers with JIVE who have completed training.
Dressing sharp is encouraged! But you’ll see people in t-shirts, jeans, dresses, and suits. For special events and live music nights, people tend to dress nicer.
We’ve created a diverse and welcoming community: smoke-free, drug-free, and all ages are welcome. Children younger than 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Most nights more than 100 people attend. While the highest percentage of people attending are aged 19–39, dancers range from middle and high school students to retirees in their 70s and above. Check out our Code of Conduct.
You can bring in your own food and bottle for water. We provide free water because you WILL get thirsty. A full bar is available downstairs.
Join us for the Birthday Jam! After the announcements, around 10:15 pm, we gather in a circle on the dance floor and those who have a birthday (or graduation, or are newly engaged, or any special occasion!) stand in the middle. A song is played and different partners jump in to dance with you for a bit.
If you’d like to have a party during JNO, you are welcome! We suggest showing up at 8:00 pm if you need to set up a table for your party.
No party fees are charged.
For discounted entrance, learn about volunteering with JIVE!

Cello Masterclass with Oliver Herbert
2025-02-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Omaha Conservatory of Music, 7023 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132, Omaha, NE, 68132, United States
Catch an educational, enriching and engaging cello masterclass led by Oliver Herbert. Free and open to the public! Great for all instruments and non-musicians alike.
