OMAHA MAGAZINE | EVENTS CALENDAR
ERIN RAE
TURKUAZ
As a reflection of her Tennessee upbringing, Rae’s songs fuse musical genres and influences to create fresh new sounds. She has been compared to artists such as Joni Mitchell and Jackson Browne. 8 p.m. Tickets $10. 402.884.5707. –reverblounge.com
Balancing male-female harmonies, strutting guitars, wild horn arrangements, and interminable grooves, a spirit takes shape on stage nightly for Turkuaz via larger-than-life performances. 8 p.m. Tickets: $22 advance, $25 DOS. 402.884.5353. –waitingroomlounge.com
Dec. 2 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave.
LESLIE ODOM JR.
The Christmas Tour, Dec. 1. at Holland Performing ArtsCenter, 1200 Douglas St. Odom,
Jr. is a multifaceted, award-winning vocalist, songwriter, author, and actor. His holiday show will feature music from his newest Christmas album with both original songs and holiday tunes. Tickets: $35-65. 402.345.0202 –o-pa-org
SEEYOUSPACECOWBOY
Dec. 3 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave. A
Los Angles-based group who blend heavy hardcore and politically minded art-punk, SeeYouSpaceCowboy released their new EP A Sure Disaster in 2021. 7 p.m. Tickets: $15. 402.884.5707. –reverblounge.com
JAMES TAYLOR WITH SPECIAL GUEST JACKSON BROWNE
December 7 at CHI Health Center Omaha, 455 N. 10th St. Six-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor and his All-Star Band are joined by Songwriter Hall of Fame winner Jackson Browne. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $59-$119.50.402.341.1500 –chihealth.com
ANDERSON EAST
Dec. 7 at The Slowdown 729 N. 14th St. Maybe We Never Die, East’s third release for Elektra/ Low Country Sound, takes the Alabama-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter’s seductively vintage voice in a decidedly fresh direction. 7 p.m. Tickets: $25-$89. 402.345.7569. –theslowdown.com
“HOLIDAY STOMP” WITH THE HOT SARDINES AND THE SHAWN BELL TRIO
Dec. 10 at Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St. Full of brass and dazzle, this hot jazz band will infuse yuletide classics with their unique and swinging sound. 7:30 p.m Tickets: $20-$48. 402.345.0202. –o-pa-org
JASON MRAZ WITH TOCA RIVERA WITH SPECIAL GUEST GREGORY PAGE
Dec. 10 Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St. To
celebrate the 20th anniversary and re-release of his first album Live & Acoustic, Mraz is hitting the road with longtime collaborator Toca Rivera. 8 p.m. Tickets: $36.50-$80.50. 402.345.0606. –o-pa.org
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Dec. 10 at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St.
DAVID BENOIT CHRISTMAS TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE BROWN
Dec. 11 at Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St. A Charlie Brown Christmas is a tra-
dition enjoyed around the world. David Benoit, along with acclaimed singer and songwriter Courtney Fortune, is paying tribute to this incredible piece of entertainment history. 7.30 p.m. Tickets: $20-$39. –o-pa-org
» Performances « HAMILTON
Through Nov. 14, Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop,
jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway, Hamilton returns to Omaha bringing the story of America then, as told by America now. Tickets: $59-$179. 402.345.0606. –o-pa.org
MARY MACK
Nov. 3 at Omaha Funny Bone, 17305 Davenport St. Mack is an American comedian, musician,
and writer currently starring as Jesse in the animated sitcom Solar Opposites. She has released five albums of her stand-up. Times vary. Tickets: $20. 402.493.8036. –omaha.funnybone.com
FLATLAND CAVALRY
THE FUN TOUR: JIM GAFFIGAN
album, Homeland Insecurity, Texas’ Flatland Cavalry wants to stop and smell the roses. 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. 402.884.5353. –waitingroomlounge.com
brand of comedy, award winning Jim Gaffigan recently released his eighth stand-up special. 7 p.m. Tickets $41-$46.75. 402.341.1500 –chihealth.com
Dec. 11 at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St. With their highly anticipated sophomore
Nov. 4 at CHI Health Center Omaha. 455 N 10th St. Known around the world for his unique
JIM BRICKMAN: THE GIFT OF CHRISTMAS
JIM BREUER
The multiple Grammy-nominated songwriter and piano sensation is back this festive season with his annual holiday tour “The Gift of Christmas.” 7 p.m. Tickets $49.50-$79.50. 402.345.0606. –o-pa.org
the ‘90s and starred in the movie Half-Baked. Times vary. Tickets: $35. 402.493.8036. –omaha.funnybone.com
Dec. 12 at Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St.
ARLO MCKINLEY
Dec. 14 at Reverb Lounge, 6121 Military Ave.
Mckinley is an American country singer-songwriter with concert covers that range from Johnny Paycheck and The Misfits to Rihanna and Post Malone. 7 p.m. Tickets: $15 advance, $18 DOS. 402.884.5707. –reverblounge.com
OMAHA SYMPHONY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Dec. 16 through 19 at Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas St. Ernest Richardson, the
Omaha Symphony, and a stellar cast of singers and dancers send your spirits soaring with festive favorites and Christmas classics. Dec. 16-19 7 p.m., Dec. 18-19 2 p.m. Tickets: $20-$89. 402.345.0202 –o-pa-org
MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER
Dec. 22 - 23 at Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St.
Celebrate the magic of Mannheim Steamroller during their annual holiday tour. While 2020 was the first year the group was unable to tour in 35 years, 2021 will reunite the group with its legion of longtime fans. 7.30 p.m. Tickets: $39$59. 402.345.0606. –o-pa.org
Nov. 11-13 at Omaha Funny Bone, 17305 Davenport St. Breuer was on Saturday Night Live in
THE WEISENHEIMERS— THE MAKE UP SHOW
Nov 12. at Howard Drew Theatre, 6915 Cass St. The Weisenheimers are back at the Omaha
Community Playhouse. The Midwest’s premier improv comedy group returns for one night only. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20. 402.553.0800. –omahaplayhouse.com
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Nov. 19 through Dec. 23 at Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass St. Filled with stunning
Victorian costumes, festive music and crisp, wintry sets, A Christmas Carol is a reminder of the power of redemption and generosity. Wednesdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets:$40-$45. 402.553.0800. –omahaplayhouse.com
MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 LIVE: TIME BUBBLE TOUR
Nov. 24 at Orpheum Theater, 409 S. 16th St.
Audiences can experience the cult classic live, sitting in the same theater as their favorite characters. 7 p.m. Tickets: $35-$55. 402.345.0606. –ticketomaha.com
