The Omaha Community Playhouse’s production of the electrifying rock ‘n’ roll classic Grease, is opening Friday, September 12 and running through October 12, 2025 in the Hawks Mainstage Theatre. The beloved musical, which inspired the iconic movie, has been captivating audiences worldwide since its Broadway debut in 1972.
This is the first time Grease has been staged by the Omaha Community Playhouse and the first production for Vincent Orduña in his role as Artistic Director of the theatre.
Tickets for Film Streams’ Feature 9 event go on sale this Friday, August 29th, for Film Streams members. Get your tickets and get excited for an incredible event, featuring filmmaker Spike Lee! FYI, Spike Lee’s film Highest 2 Lowest is moving to the Dundee Micro on Friday, and they’ll have it for just one more week.
The public is invited to explore “Additions,” the current exhibit at the Metropolitan Community College Gallery of Art and Design, located on the Elkhorn Valley Campus.
“Additions,” featuring Omaha artists Thomas McLaughlin and Benjamin Wills, explores how two distinct artistic approaches can merge to create something entirely new. The exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., now through Thursday, Oct. 2. It will conclude with a gallery talk and closing reception on Oct. 2 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and will feature both artists.
The 13th Annual LOVAM Jazz Festival returns Saturday, August 30th, to Turner Park in Midtown Crossing, starting at 4 p.m. with FREE admission for all. The lineup features jazz legends Jazz Funk Soul (Jeff Lorber, Paul Jackson Jr. and Everett Harp), chart-topping bassist Julian Vaughn and the electrifying duo Four80East for an unforgettable evening of world-class music and community celebration.
Join PACE INTERACTIVE: Spellbound – Magic of the Arts – an evening of wonder and wizardry, on August 29th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wander the halls of the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center and experience spell binding performances, captivating visual art and flavorful culinary creations. This one-of-a-kind open house invites guests to celebrate the arts and the magic of community.
The Polish Heritage Society of Nebraska, Inc., and the Polish Home Omaha are holding a free concert on Wednesday, September 3, at the Belvedere Hall in Papillion. The concert celebrates Frédéric Chopin’s lesser-known art songs, revealing his deep connection to Polish poetry, folk idioms and heartfelt lyricism beyond the piano. Alongside these rarely heard vocal gems, the program offers a few beloved solo piano works that will make surprise appearances throughout the evening.
The featured vocalist is soprano Ania Helwing accompanied on piano by Dr. Damon Stevens, director of opera at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa. This performance is part of their Midwest tour to present the complete songs of Frédéric Chopin (in Polish). The Belvedere Hall is located at 201 East First Street in downtown Papillion. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., and the concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. A free-will offering will be appreciated. Refreshments (including Polish adult beverages) will be available for purchase.