The Astro Amphitheater in La Vista opens their summer season on Thursday, April 23 with the first show Ethel Cain on the Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour, with opener 9million at the venue at 7 p.m. The Astro has 13 outdoor shows announced so far extending into September, with four ticketed free shows in the Encore Summer Series.
Outdoor shows include:
- George Thorogood and The Destroyers with The Marshall Tucker Band on May 17
- The Black Keys on July 20
- Jefferson Starship with Atlanta Rhythm Section, Pure Prairie League and Firefall on September 24
Several indoor shows at the Astro include:
- Iron & Wine on April 29
- Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on June 6
- Little River Band with Ozark Mountain Daredevils on June 20
- Wolfgang Van Halen and Mammoth on July 18
More shows continue to be announced.
The Millard Makers Market series begins their monthly craft events on Saturday, April 25th from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Oakview Mall parking lot. This free community event will have more than 70 vendors and businesses to shop, live performing music, snacks and baked goods, games, bounce houses as well as a time to revisit some of the Oakview Mall businesses. Future events will take place on the last Saturday of every month until October.
The series is hosted by Local Makers Collective, a locally-rooted business that brings together unique goods and passionate vendors through thoughtfully curated markets, craft fairs and community-centered events.
The 2026 Spring Platte River Art Show will be taking place this weekend at the Peter Kiewit Lodge at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park April 24 through 26. Meet amazing artists and their works ranging from mixed media, photography, paintings, jewelry, glass, wood work, handcrafted artwork and sculptures. There will be a wine and cheese reception on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. The show runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Omaha Performing Arts will present MAMMA MIA! at the Orpheum Theater starting April 28 at 7:30 p.m. and running through May 3. This jukebox Broadway musical about a bride-to-be inviting three men who could be her real father to her wedding has been a reigning classic for more than 25 years. People all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the timeless hits of ABBA that make this performance the ultimate feel-good show.
Steelhouse Omaha will present An Evening with John Cusack, featuring a special screening of Say Anything on Saturday, May 9 at 8 p.m. at Steelhouse Omaha. John Cusack is a versatile actor, producer and screenwriter known for his roles in the 1980s, especially Say Anything in 1989. There will additionally be a moderated conversation and audience Q&A following the film, as well as behind-the-scenes stories and insights from Cusack.
Omaha Performing Arts just announced My Hero Academia in concert coming to the Orpheum Theater on October 1. Celebrating the 10th year anniversary of the iconic anime series and its thrilling, upbeat music. This is a unique chance to experience the story about a young powerless student attending the biggest hero academy as he pursues his dream to become the number #1 hero. Tickets start at 35$ and go on sale on April 23.