Habitat Omaha will hold the Pope Leo-Inspired Wall-Raising event at 6731 North 50th Avenue on Saturday, April 18th at 9:30 a.m. This multifaith youth-volunteer movement will raise the first wall of 20 homes to be built over the next two years as part of Omaha’s “Pope Leo Village” and the Bluestem Prairie Development. With 600 volunteers participating in this effort, it’s an effort to create more attainable and affordable homes for working families, inspired by Pope Leo’s call to put faith into action.
The Omaha Symphony, led by guest conductor Lina Gonzalez-Granados, will present Mozart & Dvořák on Sunday, April 19 at 2 p.m. at the Joslyn Art Museum. Resident Conductor of the LA Opera, Gonzalez-Granados is an internationally talented young conductor, with her powerful interpretations earning her recognition. She will conduct the Omaha Symphony for the first time with Dvořák’s rare gem: his Symphony No. 5 in F Major. Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz opens the program with her ode to Clara Schumann, while the Principal Winds tackle Mozart’s phenomenal Sinfonia Concertante.
There will be pre-concert activities such as an art tour around the Josyln at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., Symphony staff members will share insights about the program from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m., and the Omaha Area Youth Orchestra ensemble will play music in the fountain court at Abbott Hall from 1:20 to 1:40 p.m. Visit their website for more information,
The Omaha Symphony and Opera Omaha will collaborate on stage with Applied Underwriters presents Beethoven’s Fifth & Bluebeard’s Castle on April 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Holland Performing Arts Center. The Omaha Symphony will open with one of the most famous works: Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5., beginning with four of the most recognizable notes in history. Then Opera Omaha will join the symphony onstage for Bluebeard’s Castle, Béla Bartók’s psychological thriller. It follows Judith, newly wed to the enigmatic Duke Bluebeard, as she dares to open his castle’s forbidden doors, drawing her closer to a horrifying secret.
“From the compelling vocal performances to the immersive projections that transform the Holland Center stage, patrons will be swept into an evening that’s emotionally charged, visually stunning and musically electrifying,” according to Omaha Symphony president and CEO, Jennifer Boomgaarden Daoud. Visit their website for tickets and more information.
The RITMO Music Fest 2026 will be at the Riverfront at Heartland of America Park on Saturday, May 9 from 2 to 10 p.m. This one-day event will transform the city in a vibrant celebration of Latino music and culture. Guests can expect a mainstage with live performances blending reggaeton, Latin pop and more, with a lineup including Banda Los Recoditos, 3BallMTY, Chimbala, Don Chezina, Maday, Adán Rodríguez, plus high-energy sets from DJ Jpeg and DJ Revo.
There will also be food trucks with bold, authentic Latino flavors, as well as a VIP section experience with elevated views and comfort – all with Omaha’s skyline as the backdrop. Visit HERE for tickets and more information.
The Maha Festival is coming back to Omaha at the Heartland of America Park this summer on August 8. The headliner is British Indie rock breakout Wet Leg, known for their 2021 viral hit “Chaise Longue” and a self-titled debut album that topped the U.K. charts. Other acclaimed and high-requested acts are Omaha’s own Bright Eyes, Grammy-winning rapper Killer Mike, rising alternative artist Blondshell. Omaha-based musician David Nance & Mowed Sound and emerging local artist Carver Jones. Tickets are now on sale HERE.