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Community Events & Partnerships

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Global Sounds June 2024

Global Sounds June 2024

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At Omaha Performing Arts, our mission is to bring the best performing arts from around the world to our community. From free concerts in Omaha to music and dance workshops with award-winning artists, we work with partners across the metro to create new opportunities to connect with the arts and each other.

Explore our programs, upcoming community and cultural events in Omaha, partnership opportunities, and the many ways we can share arts experiences to make a lasting impact!

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Community Programs

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Arts Access

Free and subsidized tickets for organizations working with underserved communities.

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Hip Hop Lab

Exploring hip hop culture through performances, culture talks, and camps & classes.

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Voices AMPLIFIED!

A cultural engagement series celebrating art and artists from diverse cultures.

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Jazz on the Green

Free summer concerts in Midtown Crossing with local and touring artists from around the world.

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Music at Miller Park

Free community-sponsored outdoor summer concert series in North Omaha.

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military and first responders

Ticket discounts & opportunities for first responders, active military personnel, veterans, and their families.

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Explore upcoming community events

Searching for "events near me?" or wondering how to find community in Omaha? You're in the right place. Discover free and Choose-What-You-Pay events happening at O-pa's venues and across Omaha — the perfect way to learn something new, have an incredible experience, and meet your neighbors.

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Community Highlight | Common Senses Festival: Rhythm Bath

Sep 19, 2026

Scott Hall at the Holland Center

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Community Highlight | AfroCon

Oct 11, 2026

Metropolitan Community College – Center for Advanced and Emerging Technology

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Mexico Beyond Mariachi: Music & Dance with Sugar Skull!

Oct 13, 2026

Learning Community Center of South Omaha

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The Conversation: Gospel Musicianship

Nov 3, 2026

Salem Baptist Church

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Afghan Table: A Live Cook-Along

Dec 14, 2026

Virtual Performance

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The Art of Becoming: Cosplay Workshop

Jan 9, 2027

The Venue at Highlander

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Rhythms of the Diaspora Series

Feb 3 — Mar 24, 2027

The Venue at Highlander

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Exploring Afghan Music with Fanoos Ensemble

Apr 2, 2027

Joslyn Castle

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Hands-On Music Workshop with Fanoos Ensemble

Apr 3, 2027

Joslyn Castle

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Mele & Mana: Hawaiian Folk Music with Amy Hānaialiʻi

May 13, 2027

Tenaska Center

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Meet Our Community Partners

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Our work is only possible with our community partners. We work regularly with the organizations below. Learn more about them and support their missions!

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Looking for other ways to connect? Volunteer with us!

Get involved in the arts, meet new people, discover diverse shows from around the world, and help us create extraordinary experiences for everyone who walks through the doors of the Orpheum Theater, Holland Center, and our community partner venues.

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Holland Performing Arts Center

1200 Douglas Street,
Omaha, NE 68102

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1100 Dodge Street,
Omaha, NE 68102

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12th & Douglas Street,
Omaha, NE 68102

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Omaha, NE 68102

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