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The June 26 Arts and Culture Report

June 26, 2025

The City of Omaha and the Omaha Parks Foundation will hold the annual Memorial Park Concert this Friday, June 27. This year’s free event features very special guest Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs and headliner Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, as well as the classic annual fireworks show to cap off the night.

Humanities Nebraska just announced the details for the upcoming 30th Annual Governor’s Lecture in the Humanities: “Indigenous Storytelling Through Film and Television.” The free event will take place on October 21 at the Holland Performing Arts Center and will feature “Dark Winds” star/executive producer Zahn McClarnon in conversation with film producer Bird Runningwater. Co-chaired by Carol Wang and Beth Whited, this year’s Governor’s Lecture in the Humanities is the 30th consecutive year that Humanities Nebraska has brought an outstanding national speaker to Nebraska to give a free public talk.

Private and semi-private lesson spots at Omaha Conservatory of Music fill quickly. By joining the waitlist, you’ll get early access when waitlist enrollment opens on July 1. Gain exclusive access a week before open enrollment starts. The conservatory offers personalized lessons with experienced teachers in piano, strings, voice, guitar and more. Join the waitlist: https://omahaconservatoryofmusic.opus1.io/lead

The Omaha Community Playhouse will host its annual Awards Night Monday, June 30. The event recognizes outstanding performances during its 2024/25 season as well as the extraordinary contributions of actors, crew members, staff and front-of-house volunteers. Speakers include Susan Baer Collins, co-artistic director; Alex Rodriguez, co-artistic director; and various presenters from the community. The event takes place at the Omaha Community Playhouse at 69th & Cass Street with pre-show cocktails starting at 6:00 p.m. and the ceremony at 7:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Film Streams’ Ruth Sokolof Theater is back in business starting on Friday, June 27, after briefly closing its doors during the College World Series. Make up for lost time and be sure to catch the two new releases, the return of Weekend Essentials, and the 30th anniversary screening of Heat on June 28 at 6:00 p.m.

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