February 7th First Friday!
Schedule
Fri, 07 Feb, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 08 Feb, 2025 at 02:00 am
UTC-06:00Location
Downtown Benson | Omaha, NE
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February 7th First Friday!We’re in LOVE with Benson and First Friday—the BEST day of the month! Come out and feel the love this February 7th for First Friday!
You know what we’d love? For YOU to become a Friend of BFF! Be our Valentine and sign up now at bffomaha.org/friend
Huge shoutout to this month’s poster artist, Everyday Human!
First Friday Openings and Events!
❤️ BFF Gallery (5901 Maple St.) 6:00 - 9:00
Acre 54 // Bart Vargas
Bart Vargas unveils a thrilling collection of hand-cut collages. Two years in the making, these works have already turned heads in group shows, museums, and art centers across the U.S. and beyond.
❤️ Petshop Gallery (2727 N. 62nd St.) 7:00 - 10:00
o·ver·lap // mx. Jae
A collage-based exploration of gender expression, beauty, and identity using vintage magazines from the 1960s-1980s.
❤️ Ming Toy Gallery (6066 Maple St.) 6:00 - 9:00
The Enemy Within // Brad Thiel & Howard Thiel
An examination on personal and societal struggles through narrative-driven art and recycled assemblages that critique consumption.
❤️ Radial Arts Center (5915 Maple St.) 6:00 - 9:00
Eloquence // Alyssa Schmitt
Eloquence by Alyssa Schmitt explores the evolution of abstraction as a personal visual language through a collection of post-undergraduate paintings.
❤️ Mercer Masonic Lodge (5903 Maple St.)
BFF Artist Market 6:00 - 9:00
❤️ REVERB (6121 Military Ave.) Doors 7:00 | Show 8:00
Pull Up and Vibe: Open Mic Series
Pull Up and VIBE at the Reverb for a night of entertainment!
❤️ Soundarte.net Studio (Inside Petshop - 2729 N. 62nd St.) CASTOFFFORM / SOHL Listening Session
❤️ Star Deli (6114 Military Ave.) Oil Paintings by Leah Bevington
❤️ Eleven Eleven (6061 Maple St.) Nye Street Studio Artist Reception
❤️ Benson Brewery (6059 Maple St.) Window Display Featured Artist: Nebraskans for Palestine
❤️ Burke's Pub (6117 Maple St.) Window Display Featured Artist: Patrick Hargon
❤️ The Waiting Room Lounge (6212 Maple St.) Good Luck Club
❤️ Trudy's (2814 N. 60th Street)
🎨 Gallery of Broken Hearts
Experience an immersive heartbeat at Trudy’s and let go of what makes you feel broken. This public art installation invites you to display your thoughts and emotions from 4 PM – 9 PM
🖼️ heART Space: Group Showing of Harvester Artists
Explore a stunning collection of works from Harvester Artist Lofts in a special group showing.
💖 Share the Love – 6 PM to 8 PM
Stop by the Education Space and share what you love about BFF Omaha by writing or drawing on a little paper heart to be displayed. Plus, get crafty with DIY Valentine's and spread the love!
🎵 Riz the DJ LIVE at Mood Studios + 2neuro Grotto Open Studio!
📦 Stay Magical Mystery Box & Anything Goes Coloring Contest!
and SO MUCH MORE!
Visit https://www.bffomaha.org/events/february-7th-first-friday for a complete list of all the Benson happenings!
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
🟠 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 at bffomaha.org/friend
Thank You to Our First Friday Sponsors!
⭐ Mutual of Omaha
⭐ Ted & Wally's Ultra-Premium Homemade Ice Cream
⭐ Union Pacific
Friend of BFF Business Members:
🔹 ASL Interpreting Services
🔹 Benson Mill Apartments
🔹 Blue Line Coffee
🔹 Dahlia House
🔹 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
🔹 Shaheen’s Afghan Cuisine
🔹 Snowy Sundaes
🔹 Soundarte.net
🔹 Star Deli
🔹 StudioDaze Omaha
🔹 Taco Co.
🔹 The Garage by the Grey House
🔹 The Sydney
🔹 Veg.Edible
First Friday is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts and made possible thanks to the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.
BFF Omaha: Building Community Through Arts Engagement!
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Where is it happening?
Downtown Benson, 6204 Maple St, Omaha, NE 68104-4000, United States,Omaha, NebraskaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
