9 16 23 EVENTS JAMES SURLS: NIGHTSHADE AND REDBONE

rough August 13 at KANEKO, 1111 Jones St. Th e solo exhibition features work by the internationally recognized sculptor, one of the most preeminent artists living and working in the United States, whose sculptures, drawings, and prints reflect his unique sensibility regarding natural forms. 11am to 5pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday; 11am to 8pm Thursday. Admission: free for members; $10 general admission. 402.341.3800.

—thekaneko.org

TRAJES MEXICANOS/MEXICAN COSTUMES rough August 12 at El Museo Latino, 4701 S 25th St. Th e exhibition features a selection of prints from the 1940s by Guatemalan artist Carlos Mérida, who was one of the fi rst artists to fuse European modern painting to Latin American themes, especially those related to Guatemala and Mexico. 11am to 5pm Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday; 11am to 2pm Saturday. Admission varies. 402.731.1137.

—elmuseolatino.org

THE LUNCHBOX: PACKED WITH POP CULTURE

rough Sept. 3 at Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St. Featuring hundreds of lunchboxes from the 1950s through the 1980s as well as oneof-a-kind original paintings on loan from local lunchbox collector Mark Kelehan, the display provides an overview of the history of lunchboxes, insight into the production process, and an educational introduction into the dynamic world of collecting. Noon to 4pm Sunday; 10am to 4pm Tuesday—Saturday. 402.444.5071. —durhammuseum.org

PRESENCE IN THE PAUSE: INTERIORITY AND ITS RADICAL IMMANENCE

rough September 17 at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, 724 S. 12th St. Th is group exhibition features work focusing on the complexity of our everyday relationships through portraits and domestic scenes that examine personhood, memories, and the speeding up and slowing down of contemporary life. 11am to 5pm Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; 11am to 9pm Thursday. Admission: free. 402.341.7130.

—bemiscenter.org

LANDSCAPES BY REAGAN D. PUFALL

June 1—July 23 at Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St.

Documenting landscapes has long been a reason for artists to explore their country. While focusing on the roads, fields, and vistas rather than on buildings or fi gures, Pufall’s photographs acknowledge the presence and infl uence of humanity. Open daily, 9am to 5pm. Admission: free with garden membership or paid admission. 402.346.4002.

—lauritzengardens.org

COLLECTIVE VISIONS II

June 2—25 at Hot Shops, Nicholas Street Gallery, 1301 Nicholas St.

Th is group exhibition features the work of 14 photographers and their personal explorations of the artistic medium. Opening reception: June 2, 6 to 9pm. Monday—Friday, 10am to 6pm; Saturday & Sunday, 11am to 5pm. Admission: free. 402.342.6452.

—hotshopsartcenter.com

COUNTRYSIDE VILLAGE ART FAIR

June 3—4 at Countryside Village, 8722 Countryside Plaza, 87th & Pacifi c streets. The 52nd Celebration of the Countryside Village Art Fair is a two-day event that features a wide array of artistic mediums, including ceramics, drawing, fiber, textiles, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood. 10am to 6pm Saturday; 10am to 5pm Sunday. 403.391.2200.

—countryside-village.com

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Art Fluid Open Studio Night

June 23, 5 to 8pm at Hot Shops, Nicholas Street Gallery, 1301 Nicholas St.

Th is happy hour, open studio night focuses on experiencing the creative process through the center’s artists. Admission: free. 402.342.6452. —hotshopsartcenter.com

Stage Performances

Hairspray

June 6–11 at the Orpheum eater, 409 S. 16th St. Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour. Based on the 1988 John Waters fi lm of the same name, the production tells the story of 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad during 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular program, "The Corny Collins Show." She scores a spot and becomes an overnight sensation, leading her to become a leading beacon for racial integration on the show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? The winner of eight Tony Awards, including “Best Musical,” the show is known for taking on challenging social and racially charged themes. Showtimes vary. 402.345.0606.

—ticketomaha.com

Women Playing Hamlet

June 22—24 at Florence City Hall, 2864 State St. In Shakespeare's day, men played the women's roles. In this new comedy by William Missouri Downs, women play all the men's roles. It's the story of Jessica, an actress who has been cast to play Hamlet in New York. After accidentally interrupting a performance of Hamlet starring Sir Patrick Stewart, Jessica thinks Stewart is stalking her; she also faces an uphill battle through a maze of self-important humanities professors, Freudian psychiatrists, and a Danish mother only to discover she doesn’t understand Hamlet or herself. The ensuing search for identity is the theme as Jessica takes on her emotional baggage and an existential overload, as well as her self-doubt and disdain for Danish fondue. 7pm Saturday and Sunday; 2 & 7pm Monday. 402.455.6341.

Practice House

ough June 2 at Yates Illuminates, 3260 Davenport St. Rachel Carnes based this world premiere on a real chapter in American education, in which babies were leased from local orphanages for the purpose of training women in the new and improved “scientifi c parenting methods.” 7:30pm. 402.370.8259.

—gptcplays.com

Dance Nation

rough June 25 at the Bluebarn eatre, 1106 S 10th St. A 2019 Pulitzer Prize fi nalist for drama, this production is a stark, unrelenting exploration of female power featuring a multigenerational cast of women portraying 13-year-old heroines. 402.345.1576.

—bluebarn.org

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

June 2—25 at the Rose eater, 2001 Farnam St. Join Belle, Lumiere, Cogsworth, and all of your other favorite characters in the Beast’s castle for an escape to a world where redemption starts with learning how to love and how to be loved. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful fi lm songs written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, including “Be Our Guest,” “Gaston,” and “Beauty and the Beast.” 402.345.4849.

—rosetheater.org

RESPECT: THE WOMEN, THEIR MUSIC, THEIR STORIES

June 2—25 at Omaha Community Playhouse 6915 Cass St. Follow the journey that spans the 1960-1980s music era and honors several of its most iconic women. 402.553-0800. —communityplayhouse.com

MADAGASCAR—THE MUSICAL

June 17 at the Orpheum eater, 409 S. 16th St. Are you ready to "Move It, Move It”? Join Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the Orpheum stage in this live musical spectacular. 2pm. 402.345.0606. —ticketomaha.com

Concerts

BRAHMS & MAHLER 5

June 2 & 3 at the Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St. Th e Omaha Symphony ends its season by welcoming two of the American classical music world’s most dynamic young artists: composer Carlos Simon and violinist Stella Chen. Atlanta native Carlos Simon has made a name for himself in the world of composition, with Th e Philadelphia Enquirer lauding his music as “perfectly engaging and propulsive.” Th e Omaha Symphony performs with Simon for the fi rst time, bringing his 2020 work, “Fate Now Conquers,” to life. Emerging star Stella Chen makes her Omaha debut with Brahms’ stormy yet lyrical “Violin Concerto.” Finally, the orchestra performs Mahler under the baton of Maestro Ankush Kumar Bahl for the fi rst time. “The Symphony No. 5,” like his other symphonies, is a tour de force, requiring an expanded orchestra. 7:30pm. 402.345.0606.

—ticketomaha.com

Glenn Miller Orchestra

June 12 at the Holland Performing Arts Center, Holland Music Club, 1200 Douglas St. “A band ought to have a sound all of its own,” Glenn Miller once said. “It ought to have a personality.” The Glenn Miller Orchestra, founded in the legendary band leader’s name in 1956, has more than enough. Featuring 18 members, lead singers, and a vocal group, the touring act performs its catalog of big band classics just the way they would have over 80 years ago when Miller stood in front of his band. Omahans can take some home state pride away from the show. Th is show highlights Miller’s wide-ranging catalogue, which includes 17 Top 10 hits such as “Sunrise Serenade,” “Stairway to the Stars,” and “Blue Orchids.” Tinged with nostalgia, this is a concert certain to put audiences “In the Mood.” 7:30pm. 402.345.0606.

THE FLAMING LIPS: YOSHIMI

Battles The Pink Robots Tour

June 16 at Steelhouse Omaha, 1114 Dodge St. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of their album Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, The Flaming Lips will play the album, released in 2002 to great critical acclaim, in full. It demonstrated more use of electronic instruments and computer manipulation than the band’s previous release, Th e Soft Bulletin , and emerged as the group’s fi rst critical and commercial success after nearly twenty years as a band. The album’s lyrics touched on wide-ranging subject matter, including melancholy pondering about love, deception, artificial emotion, pacifi sm, and mortality. The fi nal track on the album, “Approaching Pavonis Mons by Balloon (Utopia Planitia)," earned a 2003 Grammy Award for 'Best Rock Instrumental Performance,' with the album reaching certified gold in 2006. 8:30pm. 402.345.0606.

—steelhouseomaha.com

BROOKS & DUNN REBOOT TOUR

June 1 at the CHI Health Center, 455 N 10th St. Where do all the cowboy folk go to boot scootin' boogie? They'll be in Omaha, where Brooks & Dunn play hits spanning three decades. 7pm. Ticket prices vary.402.341.1500.

—chihealthcenteromaha.com

BAD OMENS

June 1 at e Admiral 2234 S 13th St. Features the band, whose lyrical content since its debut revolves mostly around despair, mental health struggles, and addiction. 8pm. 402.706.2205. —the admiral.com

SATURDAYS AT STINSON CONCERT SERIES WITH NEBRASKA ALL STAR ROCK & ROLL BAND

June 3 at Stinson Park, Aksarben Village, 2285 S 67th St. Features popular hits from the 1960s and ‘70s. 7pm.

—aksarbenvillage.com

BACKROADS MUSIC FESTIVAL

June 3 at Country Drive Golf Course, 951 County Rd. 4, Ashland. Features 10 bands, including Soda Spill, John Rogers, Backroads Lullaby, Cooper James, Square Wave Jerks, Getchasum, Sonic Diversion, Ancient Greek Godz, Charm School Dropouts, The 70's Band, and more. Also includes classic cars, local vendors, food, and family fun. 12pm to 12am. 402.944.2333.

—countrydrivelive.com

RED HOTT MOTLEY CRUE TRIBUTE

June 3 at Dream on the Green, 7402 F St. Features the Motley Crue tribute band with special guest. 9pm. 402.677.9999.

—americandreambar.com

ACOUSTIC THIEVES

June 7 at Country Drive Golf Course, 951 County Rd. 4, Ashland. Features live music, food, drinks, and country sunsets. 6:30pm. 402.944.2333. —countrydrivelive.com

DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE

June 7 at e Admiral 2234 S 13th St. The American alternative rock band formed in Bellingham, Washington, in 1997 and rose from being a side project to becoming one of the most exciting groups to emerge from the indie rock scene of the ’00s. They have been nominated for eight Grammy Awards. 8pm. 402.706.2205. —theadmiral.com

MATCHBOX TWENTY SLOW DREAM TOUR

June 8 at CHI Health Center Omaha, 455 N. 10th St. The American rock band consisting of Rob Th omas (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Brian Yale (bass guitar), Paul Doucette (drums, rhythm guitar, backing vocals), and Kyle Cook (lead guitar, vocals) takes to CHI’s stage for this one-night-only show. 7:30pm. 402.341.1500. —chihealthcenteromaha.com

JAKE OWEN

June 10 at Harrah’s Casino Stir Concert Cove, 1 Harrah’s Blvd., Council Bluff s, IA. Owens performs from his catalogue, which includes eight #1 songs such as “Made For You,” “I Was Jack (You Were Diane),” and his most recent hit, “Homemade.” 8pm. 712.329.6000.

—caesars.com/harrahs-council-bluff s

BENSON BOONE

June 14 at e Waiting Room Lounge, 6212 Maple St. Features a show by the American Idol and TikTok personality, singer-songwriter, and multi instrumentalist. 8pm. 402.884.5353. —waitingroomlounge.com

TEQUILA BROTHERS

June 14 at Country Drive Golf Course, 951 County Rd . 4, Ashland . Features live music, food, and beverages. 6:30pm. 402.944.2333. —countrydrivelive.com

RIVAL SONS

June 16 at e Admiral, 2234 S 13th St. The night includes Rival Sons, the Black Angels, and Starcrawler. 7pm. 402.706.2205. —the admiral.com

LOUIS TOMLINSON

June 17 at Harrah’s Casino Stir Concert Cove, One Harrah’s Blvd., Council Bluff s, IA. Tomlinson performs for his Faith in the Future World Tour 2023. Tomlinson exhibits the full capability of his talents while never refraining from sounding unapologetically like him for a nanosecond. 8pm. 712.329.6000.

—caesars.com/harrahs-council-bluff s

JESSE MALIN

June 20 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave. Features the American rock musician, guitarist, and songwriter alongside Anthony D’Amato. 8pm. 402.884.5707.

—reverblounge.com

INTOCABLE

June 22 at the Orpheum eater, 409 S. 16th St. One of the most influential groups in the Tejano/ Norteno music scene today, Intocable crafts a unique and extraordinary style of music that expertly fuses Tejano conjunto music, Norteno folk rhythms, pop ballads, and rock. 8pm. 402.345.0606.

—ticketomaha.com

CHARLEY CROCKET

June 22 at e Admiral, 2234 S 13th St. By synthesizing country, blues, soul, Cajun, R&B, and other pieces of American Roots music, the country star produces an inimitable sound. 8pm. 402.706.2205.

—the admiral.com

TYRESE

And Trey Songz A Night 2 Remember Tour

June 10 at the CHI Health Center, 455 N 10th St. Tyrese and Trey Songz headline this tour stopping with special guests 112, H-Town, and J. Holiday. 7pm. Ticket prices vary. 402.341.1500. —chihealthcenteromaha.com

Counting Crows

June 13 at Steelhouse Omaha, 1114 Dodge St. Features the Grammy and Academy Award-nominated rock band and their intensely soulful and intricate take on timeless rock & roll. Exploding onto the music scene in 1993 with their multi-platinum breakout album, August and Everything After, the band has gone on to release seven studio albums, selling more than 20 million records worldwide. 7:30pm. 402.345.0606. —steelhouseomaha.com

JACKSON BROWNE

June 13 at the Orpheum eater 409 S. 16th St. Features a show by the American musician, singer, songwriter, and political activist who has sold over 18 million records in the United States throughout his career, which has spanned decades. 7pm. 402.345.0606. —ticketomaha.com

ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS: WE’RE ALL GOING ON A SUMMER HOLIDAY TOUR

June 21 at Steelhouse Omaha, 1114 Dodge St. Th e music legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee performs with Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets alongside special guest Texas guitarist Charlie Sexton. Listed as number 80 on Rolling Stone’s 2010 list of the “100 Greatest Artists of All Time,” Costello will play a wide-ranging set of his lauded catalogue. 7:30pm. 402.345.0606.

—steelhouseomaha.com

BOB LOG III

June 21 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave.

The American slide guitar one-man band plays old Silvertone archtop guitars and wears a fullbody human cannonball suit and a helmet wired to a telephone receiver, which allows him to devote his hands and feet to guitar and drums. 8pm. 402.884.5707.

—reverblounge.com

THE 502S

June 22 at e Waiting Room Lounge, 6212 Maple St. Formed by Ed Isola, the American indie folk band from Maitland, Florida, has a sound that’s been described as a "folk orchestra" and as a blend of roots, rock, and bluegrass. 8pm. 402.884.5353.

—waitingroomlounge.com

SATURDAYS AT STINSON CONCERT SERIES WITH TAXI DRIVER

June 24 at Stinson Park, Aksarben Village, 2285 S 67th St. Features covers of all genres, including Motown, classic and modern rock, country, pop, dance, and current hits. 7pm.

—aksarbenvillage.com

FESTIVAL OMAHA

June 24 at Upland Park, 3104 Jeff erson St. Features Cuban music such as Latin Jazz, Danzón, Son, Guaracha, Cha Cha Cha, Guaguanco, and more. 8:45pm. 402.444.5900.

—Andywilliam87music.com

OFF WITH THEIR HEADS

June 27 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave. Features the American punk rock band formed in 2002 in Minneapolis, with opening act, Single Mothers. 8pm. 402.884.5707.

—reverblounge.com

MARGO PRICE: ’TIL THE WHEELS FALL OFF TOUR

June 28 at e Waiting Room Lounge, 6212 Maple St. Price performs music from her her new album Strays, which sees the artist navigating her way through worth of loss, lies, failures, and substance abuse. 8pm. 402.884.5353. —waitingroomlounge.com

Joshua Ray Walker

June 30 at e Waiting Room Lounge, 6212 Maple St. With character-driven songs and an anti-Nashville look, Joshua Ray Walker has been winning hearts and ears since his debut in 2019 by fearlessly breaking the country music mold. 7:30pm. 402.884.5353.

—waitingroomlounge.com

FAMILY, COMMUNITY, & MORE

TOWERS OF TOMORROW WITH LEGO® BRICKS

rough Sept. 3 at Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St. Th e traveling exhibition features 20 iconic skyscrapers from North America, Asia, and Australia constructed in breathtaking architectural detail by Ryan McNaught, one of only 12 LEGO®-certified professionals in the world, and his award-winning team. Towers include such global famous architectural wonders as the Central Park Tower and the Chrysler Building. A placard accompanies each LEGO® model tower describing the building—its height, location, architect, and completion date alongside the model's height, hours under construction, and number of LEGO® bricks. Visitors can also create their own towers of tomorrow with over 200,000 loose LEGO® bricks available in hands-on construction areas. Noon to 4pm Sunday; 10am to 4pm Tuesday—Saturday. 402.444.5071. —durhammuseum.org

Jurassic Adventure

rough October 1 at Lee G. Simmons Conservation & Wildlife Safari Park, 16406 292nd St., Ashland . Th is all-new added experience features some of the world's largest and most life-like robotic dinosaurs, which are located throughout the park. The adventure includes full-sized dinosaurs and handmade animatronics created with scientific supervision. Visitors can dig in fossil pits and can consult a Jurassic Adventure Guide Map identifying all the things to learn, see, and do at the park. Visitors can see a variety of animals in their natural habitats, including more than 60 American elk spread across the 50-acre Elk Meadow, 10 White-tailed deer, prairie dogs, grey wolves, American black bears, American white pelicans, Sandhill cranes, trumpeter swans, pygmy goats, eagles, and bison. There are also two miles of hiking trails to enjoy. Admission prices vary. 402.944.9453. —wildlifesafaripark.com

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Jurassic Nebraska

rough January 7, 2024 at Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S 20th St. Experience what life would be like if dinosaurs were around in our everyday life; toss a football against some ferocious defenders, explore and discover fossils in a giant dig pit, climb Chimney Rock to look a T-Rex in the eye, and more. 9am to 4pm Tuesday—Friday; 9am to 5pm Saturday & Sunday. 402.342.6164. — ocm.org.

TASTE OF OMAHA

June 2—4 at Liberty First Arena, e Granary, Ralston. Now in the 26th year, the popular event features food from many of Omaha's top restaurants, good entertainment, and family activities for the kids. 402.346.8003 —showofficeonline.com/TasteHome

ELKHORN DAYS

June 8—11, times vary, downtown Elkhorn, 20801 Elkhorn Dr. Th e annual celebration includes a parade, fi reworks, corn hole tournament, the TahaZouka Music Festival, the West O Car Show, and more.

—elkhorndays.com

BELLEVUE ROCKS! RIVERFRONT FESTIVAL 2023

June 8—11 at American Heroes Park, County Hwy H10, Bellevue. Th e four-day event features live music, headlined by Country Rocker Uncle Kracker, and the return of the large, family-friendly, famous Heart of America Carnival to Bellevue’s Riverfront with rides and attractions. Times vary.

—bellevuerockstheriverfront.com

LITFEST: UNDER THE STARS

June 10 at 24645 Pacifi c St., Waterloo. Includes a female empowerment dinner, shopping, networking, and self-healing workshop. 5pm to 1am. —nelitinc.com

NCAA MEN’S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES

June 16—26 at Charles Schwab Field, 1200 Mike Fahey St. The top eight college baseball teams in the nation compete for the NCAA Division I Men’s Baseball Championship, also known as “the Greatest Show on Dirt.” Times vary. 402.554.4422.

—NCAA.com/CWS

OMAHA FREEDOM FESTIVAL: A CELEBRATION OF JUNETEENTH

June 17 at Malcolm X Memorial Foundation, 3448 Evans St. The event provides for cultural and historical celebration in addition to education, entertainment, and exposure to resources with a concert later in the day featuring Musiq Soulchild, Lyfe Jennings, Enjoli & Timeless, Josh Jones, and DJ Chain. 12pm to 12am.

—omahafreedomfestival.com

ANNUAL TESTICLE FESTIVAL

June 17 at Round the Bend Steakhouse, 30801 E park Hwy. Ashland. The 29th annual event includes beef fries, cold beverages, live music, and a Ball Eating Contest. 11am to 11pm. 402.944.9974.

—roundthebendsteakhouse.com/festival

DINOSAUR DOMINION

FAMILY FUN WEEKEND

June 3—5, at Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S 20th St. Includes themed activities and a chance to explore the new exhibition, Jurassic Nebraska 9 am to 4 pm Friday; 9am to 5pm Saturday & Sunday. 402.342.6164.

— ocm.org.

OMAHA KITE FESTIVAL

June 24 at Concordia Jr.—Sr. High School, 15656 Fort St. Witness some of the largest, most colorful kites in the nation. The event includes free face painting and balloon twisting for kids. Guests should bring lawn chairs or blankets for open lawn seating. 11am to 4pm.

FESTIVAL OMAHA

June 24 at 3104 Jeff erson St. Features diff erent types of Cuban music such as Latin Jazz, Danzón, Son, Guaracha, Cha Cha Cha, Guaguanco, and more. 3:45pm. 402.800.5107.

—andywilliamallstarband.com

MEMORIAL PARK CONCERT

June 30 at Memorial Park, 6005 Underwood Ave. Presented by the City of Omaha, the event includes local bands, national acts, and one of the region's largest fi reworks displays. Headlined by Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge with special guests Herman's Hermits led by Peter Noone. Presented by City of Omaha. People can begin staking out their spots with blankets at 5am. Concert begins at 6pm.

—memorialparkconcert.com

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