Omaha Performing Arts will feature Free Community Day at the Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free, drop-in event will have several fun activities, performances and family friendly experiences designed to lift the creativity and community spirit, as well as showcase what the newly-built Tenaska Center has to offer. Activities include:
- Live performances and demonstrations by Omaha Performing Arts artists
- Connect and meet with instructors and leaders of upcoming programs
- Bounce houses, food and other activities
- A chance to try hands-on instruments with no experience needed
- Sample real class offerings, and receive 50 percent off when registering on April 11
There will also be a Hip Hop Lab Block Party & Street Market at 7 p.m. at the Tenaska Center FNBO Garden.
The Rose Theater will feature the world premiere of The Great Race April 17 through May 3. This whimsical puppet play adapted from Chinese Mythology tells the story of three young neighbors getting into an argument, then being transported into the take of the Great Race, where a thrilling competition that determined the order of the zodiac takes place. Directed by Sesame Street’s Alan Muraoka and featuring stunning puppetry designed by What If Puppets, The Great Race was originally developed in The Rose’s Sharing Our Stories program to uplift underrepresented voices in Omaha. Regular admission is $20, and members get in for free. Visit the website for more information.
The Omaha Community Playhouse will present Dial “M” for Murder opening April 17 and running through May 10 on the Hawkes Mainstage Theater. When a suave husband discovers his wife’s affair and plots the perfect crime to murder her, things quickly spiral into a web of deceit, betrayal and unexpected twists. This adaptation by Jeffery Hatcher reimagines Frederick Knott’s original story through a modern lens, while keeping the suspense, betrayal and passion. There will also be a pre-show discussion on the 2nd Level of the Lobby area on April 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. for a deep dive into the creative process and inspiration behind Dial ‘M’ for Murder. For tickets and more information, visit here.
The Spring Gallery Walk is taking place across Fremont’s downtown district on Saturday, April 25th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The entire district will be open for guests to stroll and explore businesses, artists and products. There will be 21 participating businesses, some of which will host happy hour specials or free refreshments, and more than 30 artists selling their work. There will be performances by musicians and live painting artists as well as a scavenger hunt happening at the Fremont Area Art Association. Visit here for more information.
The Waiting Room will feature Struggle Jennings, country-rap star, performing his Last Name album tour April 28 at 7 p.m. The American rapper from Nashville is the grandson of Waylon Jennings, and an RIAA Certified Gold-selling artist known for blending country and rap in his music.
By sharing his story with honesty and passion, he has developed a large and loyal fanbase who relate not only to his music but also to his journey. Since being released from prison in 2016, where he served a five-year, drug-related sentence, Struggle has performed for sold-out crowds across the country and released multiple projects. Visit here for tickets and more information.