The Henry Doorly Zoo is featuring Shark Tunnel of Love, a special event at the Aquarium from February 11 through 14 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This adults-only Valentine’s experience at the zoo is designed for meaningful connection. Guests ages 21 and up can explore select areas of the zoo while celebrating as a couple or gathering friends for a night out. Select the experience that matches your evening, from General Admission to early-access VIP and private igloo options. There will also be a Kids Night Out: Shark Tunnel of Fun on February 13 and 14 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., where young ones can tour the tunnel before the event begins, with activities, snacks and more. Tickets remain available for February 11 and 12 but are going fast.
The Holland Performing Arts Center will feature Hearts & Harmony Gala by Hero’s Encore on February 14 from 4 to 6 p.m., at Scott Hall, with a VIP hour beginning at 3 p.m. Experience veterans, first responders and transitioning service members share original songs created through a nine-month therapeutic music and storytelling program as they celebrate their graduation. These performances are lived stories told onstage – raw and honest – for an honorary evening. For more information, visit their website.
The Omaha Symphony will present Stravinsky’s Firebird performing at the Holland Performing Arts Center on February 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. Renowned opera conductor Christopher Allen leads an splendid evening of breathtaking virtuosity. John Strauss II’s opening to Die Fledermaus puts guests in a theatrical frame of mind before Francisco Fullana, famed violinist, joins the Omaha Symphony for Barber’s stunning Violin Concerto. Starburst, by leading contemporary American composer Jessie Montgomery, is filled with energy, and a fabulous feature for the Omaha Symphony strings. Finally, Stravinsky’s iconic Firebird takes us back to the ballet, with perfectly crafted music filling one’s imagination in every visual. For tickets and more information, visit here.
Steelhouse Omaha will feature the Vitamin String Quartet performing The Music of Billie Eilish, Bridgestone and Beyond as part of their 2026 tour February 26 at 7 p.m. Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) is one of the most popular string ensembles in the world. They perform spellbinding renditions of classical, dance, hip-hop and pop musical hits from Billie Eilish, BTS, The Weeknd, Daft Punk and more. VSQ has garnered over 2 billion streams and numerous Billboard chartings since its inception. Doors open at the venue at 6 p.m. with reserved seating only. Prices start at $39.20. For more information or for tickets, visit here.
The Omaha Film Festival (OFF) has unveiled the official lineup for its 2026 festival, bringing 104 films to the big screen at Aksarben Cinema, March 10 through 15, bringing independent film, filmmaker conversations and community celebration to the metro area. This year’s festival includes three special screenings, 12 documentary features and 12 narrative features, 30 short films, 10 animated short films and 37 national and international short films.
This year’s event will also feature OFF Academy, which welcomes dozens of students in grades 7 through 12 for interactive learning experience through working with filmmakers, writers and production professionals.
