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TEMPLATE Benson First Friday
✨ BENSON FIRST FRIDAY ✨
🗓️ Every First Friday | 📍 Benson Creative District
Benson First Friday is your monthly invitation to explore the neighborhood, discover local art, and connect with the creative community. Stroll the district, pop into galleries, shop artist markets, and experience the energy that makes Benson special.
Expect gallery openings, artist markets, pop-ups, performances, and unexpected creative moments throughout the Benson Creative District.
🎨 First Friday poster by a featured local artist - 🖼️ Posters sponsored by @blick_omaha
🙌 Ongoing First Friday support from: Mutual of Omaha @mutualofomaha • Ted and Wally’s @tedandwallys
✨ WHAT TO EXPECT ✨
🎨 BFF ARTIST MARKET
📍 Benson Theatre (February - April)
⏰ 6:00 - 9:00
Shop local and support Omaha artists at the BFF Artist Market. Discover handmade goods, original artwork, prints, and one-of-a-kind finds from a rotating lineup of makers and creatives.
🍻 FRIEND OF BFF HAPPY HOUR
📍 The Sydney (5918 Maple St.)
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
Kick off First Friday with a relaxed happy hour celebrating connection and community. Enjoy special programming, occasional live performances, and learn more about becoming a Friend of BFF, including exclusive perks and giveaways.
✨ BENSON FIRST FRIDAY OPENING RECEPTIONS ✨
❤️ PETSHOP GALLERY
📍 2727 N. 62nd St.
⏰ 6:00 - 10:00 every First Friday
Petshop Gallery’s galleries and studios act as incubators for emerging artists and experimental spaces for established artists, creating a welcoming environment where art is for everyone. Exhibitions are often avant-garde and boundary-pushing, featuring local artists alongside national and international voices.
❤️ BFF GALLERY
📍 5901 Maple St.
⏰ Evening hours during First Friday
BFF Gallery presents artist exhibitions and community partnerships. Exhibitions are guided by BFF’s core values (AEIOU) and center equity, collaboration, and community-driven creative work.
❤️ MAMO GALLERY
📍 2725 N. 62nd St.
⏰ Evening hours during First Friday
MaMO Gallery is a 42-foot mobile gallery transformed into an exhibition space dedicated to immersive installations and interdisciplinary work. Through site-responsive exhibitions, MaMO expands access to contemporary art and brings transformative creative experiences directly into surrounding communities.
💛 FRIEND OF BFF PERKS
Become a Friend of BFF and enjoy PERKS every First Friday!
Alley Cat Vintage: 20% off purchase
Benson Brewery: Half off draft beer (3-6 PM)
Beercade: $1 off all drinks
Burke’s Pub: Buy one apple pie shot, get another for a penny (3-6 PM)
Burrito Envy: Free cinnamon crisp with purchase
Central Skate Shop: 10% Off Purchase
Edge of the Universe: Free cookie with drink purchase
Jake's Cigars: Half off sangria on tap
Kai Tei: Buy one get one sake
Shaheen’s: 15% off any purchase
Snowy Sundaes: $1 off any drink
St. Andrew’s: $1 off tap beers until 7. $1 off Sangria all night
Star Deli: 10% off purchase
Ted & Wally's: Free scoop of ice cream
The Sydney: $1 off all drinks
Become a Friend of BFF HERE!
Friend of BFF Business Members:
ASL Interpreting Services • Access Period • Blue Line Coffee • The Bay • Central Skate Shop • Dahlia House • FiberFirst • Gregg Grossman, Inc. • Heather Tedesco, Realtor, BHGRE • Jake’s Cigars • Maven Social • Metropolitan Community College • Ming Toy Gallery • Nebraska AIDS Project • Omaha Roller Derby • RAIL + STEAM • Removery • SET the Bar • Shaheen’s Afghan Cuisine • Shipment Vintage • Slowdown • Snowy Sundaes • Star Deli • StudioDaze Omaha • Taco Co. • The Garage by the Grey House • The Sydney
💛 THANK YOU TO OUR BENSON FIRST FRIDAY SUPPORTERS
Mutual of Omaha • Ted & Wally’s Ultra-Premium Homemade Ice Cream • Nebraska Arts Council • Nebraska Cultural Endowment
Produced by: BFF Omaha • Benson Creative District
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