FOR MORE CONTENT LIKE THIS, READ OUR NEWSLETTER
OMAHA MAGAZINE ALSO RECOMMENDS
EXHIBITIONS
Seven Art Movements
Through March 10 at Joslyn Museum, 2200 Dodge St.
This exhibit aims for museum-goers to interact with art beyond the visual into the textural and auditory mediums, engaging people in a different way and making art more accessible for the visually impaired.
402.342.3300
Barragán: A Spiritual Master Photographs by Robert Duncan
Through March 16 at Gallery 1516, 1516 Leavenworth St.
The photographs on exhibit display the artistry of Luis Barragán’s work in Mexico City on how nature and architecture come together.
531.375.6643
The DePorres Club A Head of Their Time
Through March 29 at Great Plains Black History Museum, 2221 N 24th St.
The DePorres Club was an activist organization that pre-dates the Civil Rights Movement and advocated the idea that segregation and discrimination were sins.
402.932.7077
Power Up
Through April 20 at Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S 20th St.
This special exhibit teaches kids healthy learning habits in regards to physical and emotional health, relationships, and creativity.
402.342.6164
Abraham Lincoln: President, Emancipator, Corporate Pitchman
Through April 27 at the Durham Museum, 801 S 10th St.
This immersive and multi-sensory exhibit will bring one of America’s most loved and iconic figures to life.
402.444.5071
Antarctic Dinosaurs
Through May 4 at the Durham Museum, 801 S 10th St.
Embark on a thrilling paleontology adventure and witness the latest discovery in Antarctica: Dinosaurs!
402.444.5071
All Aboard: The Railroad in American Art, 1840-1955
Through May 4 at Joslyn Museum, 2200 Dodge St.
In the city of the Golden Spike, the railroad and its relationships with industrialization are explored through paintings by American artists.
402.342.3300
Alec Soth: Reading Room
Through May 4 at Joslyn Museum, 2200 Dodge St.
Alec Soth flips through humanity in his photo books on display in the Riley CAP Gallery to form narratives about the experience of life.
402.342.3300
Carmen Winant: The Last Safe Abortion
Through May 4 at the Bemis Center, 724 S 12th St.
Originally organized by the Minneapolis Institute of Art, this exhibit will feature collections of photographs showing the regular day’s work for abortion clinics and other healthcare staff.
402.341.7130
Synchronicities: Intersecting Figuration with Abstraction
Through May 4 at the Bemis Center, 724 S 12th St.
Nine artists come together in this exhibition to focus on the ideas of abstraction and how many mediums of art can blend together in the artistic experience.
402.341.7130
Frozen in Time: Winters in Nebraska
Through May 15 at Nebraska History Museum, 131 Centennial Mall N, Lincoln.
Staying warm for the winter has always been a challenge, and this exhibit aims to showcase the different methods people have used throughout history.
402.471.3270
Henry Payer: Appliqué Sur Le Terrain
Through Sept. 4 at the Joslyn Museum, 2200 Dodge St.
Henry Payer uses Indigenous ribbon work to showcase the cultural landscape in modern Nebraska.
402.342.3300
The Floating World And Beyond: 200 Year of Japanese Prints
March 22-Aug. 24 at Joslyn Museum, 2200 Dodge St.
This exhibit features printmaking and dives in to how the art form informs the history and culture of Japan.
402.342.3300
Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow
April 2-May 31 at Great Plains Black History Museum, 2221 N 24th St.
This exhibit will emphasize the struggle of the Jim Crow era and the “separate but equal” laws and mindsets still in place after legal equality for all races was established.
402.932.7077
CONCERTS
Sullivan King
March 5 at Steelhouse Omaha, 1100 Dodge St.
Dubstep and heavy metal are the speciality of this DJ, who’s fan base in named Rage Nation.
402.345.0606
Gaelic Storm
March 6 at Steelhouse Omaha, 1100 Dodge St.
This group of many members brings traditional Irish, Scottish, and Celtic music into the folk and rock genres.
402.345.0606
Dirty dancing In Concert
March 6 at Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St.
Before it occurred to her to mind, Johnny was calling her Baby in this stage performance while the ’87 classic movie plays behind them.
402.661.8501
TAE & The Neighborly
March 14 at Holland Music Club, 1200 Douglas St.
The genres of R&B and soul-pop combine in this group’s performances that is easy on the ears.
402.345.0202
Kid Rock: 2025 Spring Arena Tour
March 21 at CHI Health Center, 455 N 10th St.
Kid Rock and Chris Janson come to the stage for the first stop on this 7-show tour.
402.341.1500
Al Stewart & Livingston Taylor
March 30 at Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St.
With careers spanning decades, these two folk music artists are combining forces to show audiences why they’ve performed alongside artists like Yoko Ono and Fleetwood Mac.
402.345.0202
Kelsea Bellerini: Live on Tour 2025
April 3 at CHI Health Center, 455 N 10th St.
With special guests The Japanese House and Maryann Taylor, Kelsea Ballerini will perform songs from her latest album PATTERNS, perhaps alongside the songs that launched her into stardom from her debut album.
402.341.1500
FolkHouse Concert at the Castle: Brad Colerick
April 5 at Joslyn Castle and Gardens, 3902 Davenport St.
Folk music in a very personable setting where the artist interacts with the audience and shares stories of the songs is just what’s offered here by Brad Colerick.
402.595.2199
Lady Blackbird
April 8 at the Holland Music Club, 1200 Douglas St.
With inspiration from Nina Simone and Billie Holiday, Lady Blackbird combines blues, jazz, and soul to captivate her audiences.
402.345.0202
Kayzo
April 9 at Steelhouse Omaha ,1100 Dodge St.
Bringing EDM sets to Omaha all the way from Los Angeles, CA.
402.345.0606
Papa Roach and the Rise Against: Rise of the Roach Tour
April 10 at CHI Health Center, 455 N 10th St.
Rock and punk rock groups Papa Roach and Rise Against come together with special guest Underoath to provide a rocking musical experience.
402.341.1500
FolkHouse Concert at the Castle: Carol Montag
April 12 at Joslyn Castle and Gardens, 3902 Davenport St.
With four studio albums under her belt and performances for Ballet Iowa and former ambassadors, Carol Montag is sure to impress.
402.595.2199
Bullet for My Valentine & Trivium
April 20 at Steelhouse Omaha, 1100 Dodge St.
Releasing heavy metal music since 2006, Bullet for my Valentine rocks Steelhouse Omaha with special guest Trivium.
402.345.0606
Bossman Dlow
April 22 at Steelhouse Omaha, 1100 Dodge St.
The 26-year-old rapper, originally from Florida, comes to Omaha with self-described “motivational music” and a 2024 song “2 Slippery” having reached 29th on the US R&B/hip hop charts.
402.345.0606
Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
April 28 at the Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St.
With a classical twist on classic rock, this orchestra is prepared to put on a theatrical show featuring rock from the past 40 years.
402.661.8501
STAGE PERFORMANCES
Naruto: Symphonic Experience
March 2 at Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St.
The beloved anime knits with an orchestral score and the original Japanese language with English subtitles to bring this movie to another level.
402.661.8501
Ballet Hispánico
March 12 at Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St.
This performance showcases a blend of ballet with Latinx dance styles and costuming to thrill viewers.
402.661.8501
#IMOMSOHARD
March 13 at Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St.
Comedians Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley take to the stage to share stories and jokes about motherhood, marriage, and friendship.
402.661.8501
Hadestown
March 14-16 at Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St.
Orpheus and Eurydice have their stories told one again in this Broadway hit, following a narrative of poverty and how love can drive extreme actions.
402.661.8501
Charlie Berens
March 23 at Steelhouse Omaha, 1100 Dodge St.
This comedian is also an Emmy Award winning journalist, as well as running his own podcast that has amassed a following for his comedy and storytelling.
402.345.0606
Some Like it Hot
March 25-30 at Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St.
The Prohibition Era plays no games and lots of jazz in this undercover swing band musical comedy.
402.661.8501
Beehive The 60’s Musical
March 28-30 at The Slowdown, 729 N 14th St.
Six women tell the story of their young adult experiences from the Beehive Dance to the tensions of the 60s through songs “My Boyfriend’s Back”, “Be My Baby”, and more.
402.345.7569
“I’m Possible”
April 3 at Steelhouse Omaha, 1100 Dodge St.
Presented by the Omnium Circus, this story follows Johnny through the whirlwind of finding himself through fantastical turns of events.
402.345.0606
Who’s Live Anyway?
April 4 at Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St.
The stars of TV show “Who’s Line is it Anyway” bring high energy and a readiness to take audience suggestions and factor in audience participation to their performance.
402.345.0202
Ladies of Hip Hop l Black Dancing Bodies Project: Speak My Mind
April 10 at Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St.
This hip-hop group tells a story with their choreography, performing at Lincoln Center and beyond and coming right to Omaha.
402.345.0202
Stavro Halkias: the Dreamboat Tour
April 11 at Steelhouse Omaha, 1100 Dodge St.
Comedian and podcast host are just two hats Halkias wears as sweeps into Omaha for his most recent tour.
402.345.0606
John Crist: Jokes for Humans
April 11 at Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St.
Buckle up for a night of comedy with John Christ, a comedian since 2009.
402.661.8501
Golden Girls
April 12 at the Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St.
The sitcom’s tour give a look into the classic issues and shenanigans of the show while giving insight into how the Golden Girls would look at today’s world.
402.661.8501
Spring Blind 402 Comedy Fest
April 17 at the Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St.
Karlous Miller, Chico Bean, DC Young Fly and Money Bagg Mafia take center stage in a comedic whirlwind.
402.661.8501
American Midwest Ballet: Alice in Wonderland
April 26 at the Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St.
Lewis Carroll’s fantastical adventure comes to the Orpheum stage for one night only, taking audiences with them down the rabbit hole.
402.661.8501
FAMILY, FESTIVALS, AND MORE
Family Portraits
March 7-30 at Hot Shops Art Center, 1301 Nicholas St.
Working with acrylic and gold leaf, Ang R. Bennet brings joyful Black childhood to the forefront with their pieces.
402.342.6452
Reflections and Refractions
March 7-30 at Hot Shops Art Center,1301 Nicholas St.
The Kappa Pi Art Club of Creighton University features a mixture of mediums aimed at reframing how we see the outer and inner workings of life.
402.342.6452
Paw Patrol Live!
March 8-9 at the Orpheum Theater, 409 S 16th St.
This Mighty Adventure picks up where the Paw Patrol movie left off, giving kids the chance to watch and participate as the Paw Patrol team saves the day once again.
402.661.8501
Disney on Ice: Magic in the Stars
March 13-16 at CHI Health Center, 455 N 10th St.
The Disney stories with a new spin-and lots of jumps-as the characters of old and new Disneys movies skate across the ice.
402.341.1500
The Met: Live in HD
March 15 & 19, April 26 & 30 at ACX Aksarben Cinema, 2110 S 67th St.
Bringing performances of Beethoven and Mozart’s operas from stage to screen, special showings of live performances of Fidelio and Le Nozze Di Figaro come to Aksarben Cinema.
402.932.9858
Karaoke Night
March 19 at Châm Pang Lanes, 910 Harney St.
From 7-11pm, belt and harmonize with the spares and strikes at Omaha’s newest bowling spot.
402.513.7805
Stained Glass Workshop
March 22 at Hot Shops Art Center, 1301 Nicholas St.
This beginner-friendly class will teach the basics of stained glass artwork with the final product of a honeycomb sun catcher. 16+.
402.342.6452
Wannabe-a Spice Girls Tribute
March 29 at the Waiting Room Lounge, 6212 Maple St.
Five performers come together to bring back the power and excitement of the Spice Girls through their songs, dances, and perfectly 90s costumes.
402.884.5353
Age of Steam Saturday
March 29 at Spielbound Board Game Cafe, 3229 Harney St.
A new map from the Age of Steam game, set in the era of American railroad-building, is uncovered at this event for beginners and experienced players.
402.763.8444
National Geographic Live: The Untold Story of Sharks with Dr. Jess Cramp
March 30 at the Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St.
Humans are just starting to understand the world of sharks, and Dr. Jess Cramp aims to educate as to how sharks are important to the ecosystem and why they have an impact on the lives of Pacific Islanders each day.
402.345.0606
Omaha Tattoo Arts Festival
April 4-6 at CHI Health Center, 455 N 10th St.
The 7th annual festival put on by Villain Arts returns to CHI and will feature tattoos, piercings, art, and more.
402.341.1500
Quest at the Castle! An RPG micro-con
April 26 at Joslyn Castle and Gardens, 3902 Davenport St.
With contests, games, and indoor and outdoor activities, this event will be filled with adventure.
402.507.6633