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SHAWN MENDES WITH DERMOT KENNEDY
July 10 at CHI Health Center Omaha, 455 N.
10th St. Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes is known for songs such as "Senorita" and "Th ere's Nothing Holding Me Back." 7 p.m. Tickets: $16-$1,095. 402.341.1500. –chihealthcenteromaha.com
JOSH A
July 11 at Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Producer, rapper, and singer Josh A started in the Florida music scene and has addressed topics such as isolation, depression, and heartbreak in his music. 8 p.m. Tickets: $25 advanced/$30 day of show. 402.345.7569. –theslowdown.com
AJJ WITH OPEN MIKE EAGLE
July 12 at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St.
Th is band from Arizona combines a folk-punk sound with commentary about social issues. 8 p.m. Tickets: $22 advanced/$25 day of show. 402.884.5353. –waitingroomlounge.com
FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS
July 13 at Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. A former member of punk rock band “Million Dead,” Frank Turner has turned his attention to folkier, acoustic music. 7 p.m. Tickets: $29.50. 402.345.7569. –theslowdown.com
RHYTHMS COLLECTIVE WITH LINOMA MASHERS
July 14 at Turner Park at Midtown Crosing,
3110 Farnam St. Th is award-winning band performs original tunes as well as standard island tunes and American classic rock in reggae and ska styles. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: free. 402.346.7372. –ticketomaha.com
BIG GIGANTIC
July 15 at Waiting Room Outdoors, 6212 Maple
St. Th is duo combines live instruments and electronic dance music. Th ey cross multiple genres, such as jazz, dubstep, and hip hop. 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $35. 402.884.5353. –waitingroomlounge.com
NATE SMITH
July 15 and 16 at Barnato, 225 N. 170th St.
Country artist Nate Smith incorporates rock ’n’ roll, powerful vocals, and backwoods soul into his music. 8 p.m. Tickets: $17.50-$300. –barnato.bar
PLAYING WITH FIRE FESTIVAL WEEKEND I
July 15 and 16 at Turner Park, 3110 Farnam
St. PwF is dedicated to supporting local, nonprofi t organizations and building bonds between people–locally, nationally, and internationally–with free, live music concerts presented by brilliant worldwide musicians. –playingwithfi reomaha.net CASEY DONAHEW
July 16 at Waiting Room Outdoors, 6212 Maple
St. Donahew’s latest No. 1 single, “Let’s Make a Love Song,” was the most-played independent song on country radio in 2019. 7 p.m. Tickets: $30 advanced/$35 day of show. 402.884.5353. –waitingroomlounge.com
COLLECTIVE SOUL AND SWITCHFOOT
July 16 at Stir Concert Cove, 1 Harrah’s Blvd.,
Council Bluffs. Rock band Collective Soul has performed for fans across the world, and alternative band Switchfoot has sold nearly 10 million copies of their studio albums worldwide. 8 p.m. Tickets: $39.50-$229. 712.329.6000. –caesars.com/harrahs-council-bluff s/shows
COLA
July 18 at Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Th e three-member band Cola combines driving guitar parts, unexpected drum patterns and thoughtful songwriting into their music. 8 p.m. Tickets: $12. 402.345.7569. –theslowdown.com
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS WITH LYDIA LOVELESS
July 19 at Falconwood Park, 905 Allied Road,
Bellevue. Drive-By Truckers recorded its 12th studio album, “Th e Unraveling,” with a Grammy award-winning engineer in Memphis. 8 p.m. Tickets: $35 advanced/$40 day of show. –falconwoodpark.com
MO LOWDA & THE HUMBLE
July 20 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military
Ave. Th is indie rock band from Philadelphia has brought their versatile, energetic sound to live shows in clubs and theaters throughout the U.S. 8 p.m. Tickets: $25 early bird (2) packs/$15 advanced/$18 day of show. 402.884.5707. –reverblounge.com
THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS/ ATTACK ATTACK!
July 21 at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St.
Th e Red Jumpsuit Apparatus has sold over 1 million albums and has topped the Billboard charts seven times since 2010. Ohio-based band Attack Attack! has crafted a unique sound featuring screamo, electronic, and metalcore infl uences. 6 p.m. Tickets: $22 advanced/$25 day of show. 402.884.5353. –waitingroomlounge.com
CHASING CHANCE
July 22 at Slowdown, 729 N. 14th St. Chasing Chance is a local band that brings loud drums, chanting vocals, and heavy bass music to their performances. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10. 402.345.7569. –theslowdown.com
July 22 at Stir Concert Cove, 1 Harrah’s Blvd.,
Council Bluffs. Rock band Poison started in the club scenes of Pennsylvania and Los Angeles before fi nding success with hits such as “Every Rose has its Th orn” and “Unskinny Bop.” 8 p.m. Tickets: $85-$603. 712.329.6000. –ticketmaster.com
CHRIS ISAAK AND LYLE LOVETT
July 22 at Holland Performing Arts Center,
1200 Douglas St. Chris Isaak has released nine albums and has been nominated for two Grammy awards. Singer, composer, and actor Lyle Lovett has fused elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues into his music in a convention-defying manner. 8 p.m. Tickets: $63.50-$179.50. 402.346.7372. –ticketomaha.com
GRETA VAN FLEET WITH RIVAL SONS AND THE VELVETEERS
July 23 at CHI Health Center Omaha, 455 N.
10th St. Grammy-winning rock band Greta Van Fleet is known for songs such as "Highway Tune" and "Heat Above." 7 p.m. Tickets: $36-$375. 402.341.1500. –ticketmaster.com
VINCE GILL
July 23 at Holland Performing Arts Center,
1200 Douglas St. One of the most popular artists in modern country music, Vince Gill is famous for his top-notch songwriting, world-class guitar playing and warm, soaring tenor, and quick wit. 8 p.m. Tickets: $49.50-$124.50. 402.346.7372. –ticketomaha.com
S. CAREY WITH COURTNEY HARTMAN
July 26 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave.
Drummer Sean Carey, who has served as drummer and backing vocalist for the group Bon Iver, explores themes of nature and sustainability in his solo music. 8 p.m. Tickets: $18. 402.884.5707. –reverblounge.com
COIN WITH BLACKSTARKIDS
July 26 at The Admiral, 2234 S. 13th St. Th is band formed in Nashville and brought their bright, indie pop sound to stages across North America during their 2021 tour. 8 p.m. Tickets: $29.50 general audience/$50 premiere balcony/$35 day of show. –admiralomaha.com
JASON BOLAND AND THE STRAGGLERS
July 29 at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple
St. Th e country group has independently sold more than 500,000 records and released 10 albums. 8 p.m. $23 advanced/$28 day of show. 402.884.5353. –waitingroomlounge.com
July 29 at Liberty First Credit Union Arena,
7300 Q St. Alexander Garcia, also known as El Fantasma, is a Mexican singer-songwriter who performs regional music. 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $60$500. 402.934.9966. –libertyfi rstcreditunionarena.com
PAT BENATAR AND NEIL GIRALDO
July 30 at Stir Concert Cove, 1 Harrah’s
Blvd., Council Bluffs. Benatar is known for classic rock hits such as “Love is a Battlefi eld” and “Heartbreaker.” 8 p.m. Tickets: $39.50-$199. 712.329.6000. –caesars.com/harrahs-council-bluff s/shows
BROTHER MOSES
July 31 at Barnato, 225 N. 170th St. Arkansas-based band Brother Moses formed in 2014 and have incorporated catchy hooks and intertwined guitar parts into their indie rock songs. 8 p.m. Tickets: $15-$250. –barnato.bar
MARK IRVIN
July 31 at Sumtur Amphitheater, 11691 S. 108th
St. Mark Irvin is a singer/songwriter, recording artist, freelance musician, and music educator from Omaha. 7 p.m. Tickets: free. –papillion.org
PLAYING WITH FIRE FESTIVAL WEEKEND II
Aug. 12-13 at Turner Park, 3110 Farnam
St. PwF is dedicated to supporting local, nonprofi t organizations and building bonds between people–locally, nationally, and internationally–with free, live music concerts presented by brilliant worldwide musicians. –playingwithfi reomaha.net
OUTLANDIA FESTIVAL
Aug. 12-13 at Falconwood Park, 905 Allied
Road, Bellevue. National acts Wilco and Th e National play alongside locals such as Mesonjixx and Clarence Tilton at this event, being held for the fi rst time. Times and tickets vary. –outlandiafestival.com
» Family & More « FARMERS MARKETS
Here are the times and dates for the local markets. Attendees are encouraged to check with organizers for availability before attending any market.
• Aksarben Village (67th Street and Mercy
Road) 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays
• Council Bluffs (Bayliss Park) 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Th ursdays
• Gifford Park Neighborhood Market (33rd and California streets) 5-8 p.m. Fridays • Old Market (11th and Jackson streets) 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays
• Village Pointe (168th and Dodge streets) 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays
• Papillion (City Park) 5-8 p.m. Wednesdays
LEASHES AT LAURITZEN
July 4 and 11, and Aug. 1 and 8 at Lauritzen Gardens, 100 Bancroft St.
Canines can explore the grounds and enjoy treats and water located at stations throughout the garden. Adults can bring up to two dogs. 5-8 p.m. Tickets: $10 for non-members, $5 for dogs, free for members. 402.346.4002. –lauritzengardens.org
RALSTON INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
July 3-4 in Downtown Ralston, 7400 Main
St. Th is year’s theme is to be determined, but the event always includes a kiddie parade, street dances, quilt show, carnival, and more. Th e big parade will commence at 1 p.m. Admission: free. 402.339.7737. –ralstonareachamber.org/events/calendar
RIBSTOCK FESTIVAL
July 23 at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village. Th is celebration of barbecue features rib sampling, a photo booth, and live music. Proceeds go toward the Food Bank for the Heartland, Project WeeCare, and the Millard Business Association scholarship fund. Noon to 10 p.m. Admission: $5. 402.496.1616. –aksarbenvillage.com
BENSON DAYS
July 30 and 31 along 60th and Maple St. Benson Days celebrates the neighborhood’s creative culture. Saturday features a parade starting at Benson High. Sunday features a kickball tournament, bike ride, and tour of Benson’s historic buildings. Email bensondaysne@gmail.com for more information. Admission: free. –bensondays.com
NEW AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL
Aug. 5 in Benson, 60th St. at Military Ave. Th e street festival will include exhibits, food trucks, and on-street performances. 5-10 p.m. Admission: free. Email info@bff omaha.org for more information. –bff omaha.org
PETFEST 2022
Aug. 13 at Petshop, 2725 N. 62nd St. BFF's annual music festival fundraiser will present an incredible lineup of local musicians, artists, and performers. Times vary. Tickets: $30 advance, $35 day of show. Email info@bff omaha.org for more information. –bff omaha.org NEBRASKA BALLOON AND WINE FESTIVAL
Aug. 19-20 at Ta-Ha-Zouka Park, Elkhorn.
Guests can taste award-winning wines, watch hot air balloon launches, view arts and craft displays, and more. 5 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $21-$15 adults, $8 children under 12, children 5 and under free. 402.346.8003. –showoffi ceonline.com/NebraskaWineBalloon
OMAHA FASHION WEEK
Aug. 22-27 at Omaha Design Center, 1502
Cuming St. OFW is returning to the runway for Fall 2022. Th e MAGIS Showcase will feature work by emerging and talented designers. 6 p.m. Ticket prices vary. 402.937.1061. –omahafashionweek.com
MILLARD DAYS
Aug. 23-28 at Andersen Park, 136th and Q
St. Th is event includes a parade, carnival, beer garden, tractor pull, and live music. Times vary. Admission: free, $25 for carnival. 402.679.5258. –millarddays.com
DUNDEE DAY
Aug. 20 in Dundee, 50th St. and Underwood
Ave. Th is street festival celebrates the Dundee neighborhood with a parade, 5k run, art and craft vendors, pancake breakfast, book sale, food trucks, live music, and a beer garden. Admission: free. –dundeeday.org
SEPTEMBERFEST
Sept. 2-5 at CHI Health Center Omaha, 455
N. 10th St. Th is festival runs through Labor Day weekend and provides musical acts, educational and artistic displays, a carnival, Omaha’s largest parade, a beer garden, and food. Times vary. Admission: $7 per person per day, children 5 and under free. 402.278.2951. –septemberfestomaha.org
Event times and details are correct as of presstime, but are subject to change.
Omaha Magazine encourages readers to visit venues' websites and/or calling ahead before attending an event or visiting a museum.
