The Culxr House will host Art Battle Omaha on April 4 at their venue on 3014 North 24th Street at 5 p.m. With live painting featuring local talent, participants will watch as masterful artists craft stunning pieces in 20 minutes per round and vote for the ultimate champion. In addition to the competition, there will be a Kid’s Art Booth, other interactive painting stations and music performances.
The Joslyn Art Museum will host Nights at the Joslyn on April 9 starting at 5 p.m. This month’s free event offers activities including live performances by Omaha Street Percussion, curator conversations with Karin Campbell, Phil Willson Curator of Contemporary Art, and others, as well as creating art and stopping by the shop for beautiful art items. Visit their website for more information.
The Omaha Symphony will perform “Let’s Groove Tonight: Motown & the Philly Sound” on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. and April 12 at 2 p.m. at the Holland Performing Arts Center. Maestro Ernest Richardson will lead the symphony featuring guest vocalists: Broadway superstar Chester Gregory, vocal powerhouse Crystal Monee Hall and Brik Liam. With hit pop, soul and R&B songs such as “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now,” “You’ll Never Find A Love Like Mine,” “Love Train,” “You Make Me Feel Brand New,” “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me,” and “I’m Coming Out.” Visit their website for more information.
The Omaha Parks Foundation, along with the City of Omaha, announced the 2026 Memorial Park Concert, featuring headliner Smokey Robinson as well as special opening guest CAKE, on Friday, June 26th. The popular summer concert will kick off with the National Anthem at 6:30 p.m. and end with a fireworks show at 10 p.m.
Smokey Robinson is a legendary singer, songwriter and former frontman of the Miracles, receiving numerous awards such as GRAMMY Living Legend Award and the National Medal of Arts Award from the President of the United States. He has also been inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriter’s Hall of Fame.
CAKE is an American rock band formed in the early 90s, where they seamlessly blend many genres and influences into their music such as alternative rock, country and funk. They are currently working on their 9th album, due to release later this year.
The CHI Health Center will feature Benson Boone, who just announced his “Wanted Man” tour, coming to the venue on September 1. Boone is an American singer and songwriter who rose in popularity in the last five years. He competed on American Idol in early 2021 and gained more recognition on TikTok with singing videos and snippets of his original music. His 2024 breakout hit “Beautiful Things” topped charts in multiple countries and became the most-streamed song of the year. Presale access has begun, and general access begins April 3 at 11 a.m. Visit here for more information.