• Omaha Entertainment & Arts Awards accepts summer showcase submissions; Rothsteen, Montee Men, Lush Bruise Crew featured in new Live at O’Leaver’s; Diet Cig, PARTYBABY, Pumarosa at SXSW Day 2; Mike Semrad & the Likes, Jack Hotel, Pleiades & the Bear at Duffy’s Tavern

• Benson First Friday Femme Fest opens artist submissions; Lighthouses announces March tour; Song Premier: Karen Choi’s “100 Year Flood”

• Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards stretches into its 10th year; Raise the Roots aims to connect community with sustainability initiatives; Omaha Zine-Fest Benefit this weekend