Friday Night Concert Series returns to Rockbrook Village plaza for the summer starting on June 5 from 7 to 8 p.m. The first concert will feature Delta 88’s performing Blues Hits. Attend early and enjoy dinner on the outdoor patios at Pasta Amore, Miranda’s or Jaipur, as well as drinks at the Public House or Corkscrew Wine & Cheese. The event is free to attend.
The Global Sounds Music Festival comes to South Omaha at Upland Park on Saturday, June 6 from 4:30 to 10:00 p.m. Sponsored by Omaha Performing Arts and Canopy South, this free festival includes live music, free family activities and fireworks at the end of the event. There will also be several food truck vendors, such as Kona Ice, Edgar’s Cuban Kitchen and more. The musical lineup includes, McCarthy Trenching, Omaha Street Percussion, Ozone Creations and more performing throughout the evening. Upland Park is located at 3104 Jefferson Street.
The Reverb Lounge will present Belles on Thursday, June 11 at 8 p.m. for a one-night show. Originally from Omaha, Kelli Belles is a rising country artist and songwriter who now resides in Nashville. She initially began her career with her mother, Jayme Jones, as part of a country duo known as “Belles.” She has transitioned to a successful solo career and has gained recognition for her most recent collaboration with Dolly Parton, “Son of Jolene.” She is coming back to her hometown for one show before she makes her Opry Debut in Tennessee later in July. Visit their website for more information.
Steelhouse Omaha will present Five For Fighting and Edwin McCain on Sunday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m. These two are one of the most definitive piano-rock and acoustic-pop hitmakers of the late 1990s and early 2000s and have teamed up for a summer co-headline tour bringing hits to theaters and amphitheaters across the nation. John Ondrasik, of Five For Fighting, is a one-man moniker of piano driven pop-rock, known for his 2001 Grammy-nominated song “Superman (It’s Not Easy).” McCain is known for being a soulful acoustic guitarist with his 90s hit “I’ll Be” and is dubbed the “great American romantic.” Visit Steelhouse’s website for tickets and more information.
The Omaha Community Playhouse has announced that applications for the 2026-2027 Directing Fellowship are now open. For a whole season, emerging and developing directors go through hands-on experiences, professional mentorship and opportunities to develop artistic and leadership skills to navigate the theatre world today.
