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The June 18th Arts & Culture Report

June 18, 2026

The Garden Bros Nuclear Circus will be taking place at the Oak View Mall this weekend starting Thursday, June 18 through Sunday, June 21. Known as the largest circus on earth, this spectacle features over 60 world-class performers, a 5-ring layout for unbeatable views, concert-style lights and a fast-moving show suitable for all ages. Attendees can arrive one hour before the show for the Kids Fun Zone, with activities such as bounce houses, face painting, bungee rides, a toy store, a giant slide and more. Tickets are available online. The box office will open two hours before the show and remain open all day.

The Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum will present a Father’s Day Car Show this weekend on Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be multiple car-builds along with crowd-sourced voting for awards, giveaways, food, beverages and participant perks. From classic cars to modern builds, this one-of-a-kind event brings together horsepower and history inside our aircraft-filled hangars.

The Holland Performing Arts Center will present Ben Folds & A Piano tour with special guest Lindsey Kraft on Saturday, June 20 at 8 p.m. It is a spectacular performance filled with a crossover of pop and classical music.

Ben Folds is an Emmy-nominated pop artist with a catalog of innovative music including several solo albums and numerous collaborations. He has performed for over two decades with some of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras. Folds also served eight years as the first Artistic Advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) and is an advocate for arts funding, music education, and music therapy.

Lindsey Kraft is a versatile American actress and singer-songwriter, known for her TV roles on Grace and Frankie and Obliterated. After 20 years of film and television, Kraft made a creative career pivot in 2019 by teaching herself the piano to write her own songs. she now tours as an opening act for Folds, showcasing her semi-autobiographical musical, We’ve Been Here Before.
Visit their website for tickets and more information.

The Omaha Public Library at Millard Branch will host a fantasy-inspired escape room event for teens on Tuesday, June 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. Inspired by the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas, young attendees will use teamwork, logic and determination to maneuver the escape room. To register, call the Millard Branch at 402-444-4848.

The Astro Theater has announced the Daughtry 20 Years Unplugged Tour featuring special guest Ryan Perdz will be coming to Omaha Saturday, October 31 at 8 p.m. The multi-platinum powerhouse rock band Daughtry has remained a dominant force for nearly two decades. The band has sold more than 11 million records worldwide, earned four Grammy nominations, received American Music Awards and achieved multiple Billboard chart-toppers.

Entering a bold new chapter with their latest albums, Daughtry delivers a harder-edged, high-impact statement that reaffirms they’re still driving the rock conversation and industry. Ryan Perdz is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Buffalo, N.Y. Being self-taught at the age of 10, he learned bass, violin and mandolin, developing a hands-on approach to songwriting and arrangement. Influenced by artists such as Nirvana, Chris Cornell and Led Zeppelin, Perdz channels the emotional weight of 90s rock through a modern lens, balancing grit with melody.

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 19 at 10 a.m. Visit here for tickets and more information.

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