The Omaha Symphony and the Texas Tenors will perform at the Holland Center May 23 at 7:30 p.m., and May 24 at 2 p.m. Conductor Ernest Richardson and these artists will blend country, classical, Broadway and pop music, all with breathtaking vocals, humor and cowboy charm. Since appearing on America’s Got Talent in 2009, the Texas Tenors released five albums, two PBS specials, four DVDs and multiple singles that have earned them three Emmy Awards, multiple #1 debut albums on the Billboard Charts and an induction into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame in 2022. Visit here for tickets.
Taste of Omaha is coming to Heartland of America Park May 29 through May 31 starting at 5 p.m. Friday. Celebrating its 29th year, Taste of Omaha brings together a selection of great foods and culinary delights, attracting people from throughout the Midwest to taste, relax and enjoy. Watch cooking demos, several live performances including music and wildlife encounters, browse vendors, amusement rides, balloons, face painting, a great view of the Festival from the Big Ferris Wheel and much more! Details here.
Opera Omaha will present UnShakeable June 5 through June 7 at Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center at 1001 South 6th Street in Council Bluffs. This production, blending opera and audience interaction, imagines a world where memory has fractured after a mysterious epidemic, leaving two actors to reconstruct their relationship through the works of Shakespeare.
Opera Omaha will partner with Old School Shakespeare Omaha to present a special performance “Shake Night” Saturday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m. It will begin with the opera and will be followed by an immersive performance of Hamlet in the lobby. There will also be a Relaxed performance the same day at 2 p.m. Surrounding the production, Opera Omaha will also host free community events including a youth art show, open conversations exploring themes of memory and identity, and pre-performance discussions with librettist Andrea Fellows Fineberg. Tickets and information can be found on their website.
The Rose Theater will present Frozen starting June 5 at 6:30 p.m. and running through June 28. Based on the iconic Disney film directed by Chris Buck & Jennifer Lee, this classic story has been reimagined as a full-length musical, bringing its iconic music to the stage such as “For The First Time in Forever,” “Do You Want To Build a Snowman” and the award-winning “Let It Go.” It will include “spectacular set designs, dazzling special effects and puppetry to bring lovable characters to life.” Frozen is a story about sisterhood, self-discovery and the enduring power of life, making it a heartwarming experience for all ages. Visit their website for tickets.
The Omaha Art Fair will be coming back to the Aksarben Village June 12 through 14, starting at 11 a.m. on Friday. Organized by local artists, the art fair’s mission is to bring creativity, community, accessibility and inspiration to all ages. The festival brings together 160+ artists from across the nation, showcasing a wide range of artistic mediums and styles.
Visitors can enjoy live demonstrations, several local crafts and creations, live entertainment, a children’s activity center with plenty of activities and various food and drink vendors. Making its debut in 2025, it carries on the legacy of the beloved Summer Arts Festival, which ended in 2024 after a 50-year run. Details here.
