Omaha Magazine - July/August 2022 - The Arts & Culture Issue

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» Exhibits « LYDIA CHESHEWALLA: BODY SPEAKING TO BODY

Through July 16 at The Union for Contemporary Art, 2423 N. 24th St. Cheshewalla is a transdisci-

plinary artist from Oklahoma, living and working in motion throughout the ecological landscape. As an Osage woman, her work primarily focuses on community, emotional awareness, environmental justice, ephemerality, kinship, and art as healing action. 1-8 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. 402.933.3161 –u-ca.org

PARADISE ON EARTH: THE ART OF MARCEL MOULY

Through Aug. 20 at El Museo Latino, 4701 S. 25th St. Mouly’s paintings depict colorful open

fields, landscapes of countrysides, and exotic locations he visited during his many travels. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Advanced timed tickets required: $5 general, $4 college students with ID, $3.50 students (K-12) and seniors (55+), free to members and children under 5. 402.731.1137 –elmuseolatino.org

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JULY/AUGUST 2022

DINOSAUR REVOLUTION

Through Sept. 4 at Durham Museum, 801 S. 10th St. This exhibit combines learning and play

to challenge visitors’ knowledge about dinosaurs, display cutting-edge discoveries, and debunk popular myths. Admission: $13 adults, $10 seniors (62+) and military/veteran, $7 children (3-12), free for members and children 2 and under. Noon-4 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, closed Mondays. 402.444.5071. –durhammuseum.org

NAMASTE INDIA

Through Sept. 4 at Omaha Children’s Museum, 500 S. 20th St. From Bollywood to the Taj Mahal,

from playing cricket to practicing yoga, visitors will experience the wonders of India in the cultural exhibit Namaste India. Admission: Free to members and children under 24 months, $14 children 2-15 and adults, $13 seniors (60+). 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. 402.342.6164. –ocm.org

MAYA DUNIETZ: ROOT OF TWO

Through Sept. 18 at Bemis Center, 724 S. 12th St. Th is solo exhibition by Maya Dunietz

engages the physicality of sound through a series of installations encompassing the entirety of Bemis Center’s 13,000-square-foot gallery space. Admission: free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. 402.341.7130. –bemiscenter.org

CARNE Y ARENA (VIRTUALLY PRESENT, PHYSICALLY INVISIBLE)

Through Sept. 10 at K ANEKO, 1111 Jones St.

Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Academy Award-winning virtual reality experience explores the human condition of immigrants and refugees. The 20-minute solo experience is based on true accounts. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $40. 402.341.3800. –thekaneko.org

BEYOND VAN GOGH

Through Aug. 14 at Mid-America Center, 1 Arena Way. Th is limited-run exhibit has more

than 300 of the greatest works by Vincent Van Gogh. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets: $29 children 5-15, $45 military, $50 general, $84 VIP. 712.323.0536. –vangoghomaha.com

» Stage Performances « TRACY MORGAN

July 8 and 9 at Funny Bone, 17305 Davenport St. Starring for seven seasons on NBC’s “30 Rock,”

Morgan appeared opposite Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin. He can currently be seen in the second season of the TBS show “The Last OG.” 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $40-$50. 402.493.8036. –omaha.funnybone.com

CHRISTOPHER TITUS

July 15 and 16 at Funny Bone, 17305 Davenport St. Titus has six one-hour comedy specials

running on Comedy Central, and his seventh special, "Born With a Defect," spent four weeks on the Billboard Top Ten Comedy Chart. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $25-$35. 402.493.8036. –omaha.funnybone.com

FELIPE ESPARZA

July 16 at The Waiting Room, 6212 Maple St.

Esparza is a comedian and actor known for his stand-up specials, “They’re Not Gonna Laugh at You,” and his dual-release on Netflix, “Bad Decisions/Malas Decisiones.” 7 and 9:15 p.m. Tickets: $32.50 advanced/$35 day of show. 402.884.5353. –waitingroomlounge.com

DEON COLE

July 22 and 23 at Funny Bone, 17305 Davenport St. Cole is a comedian, writer, and actor, who

can be seen as Charlie on ABC’s “Black-ish” and Freeform’s “Grown-ish.” 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday; 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $39-$49. 402.493.8036. –omaha.funnybone.com


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