June 2nd First Friday PRIDE (.official event.)
Schedule
Fri Jun 02 2023 at 05:00 pm to Sat Jun 03 2023 at 02:00 am
Location
Benson neighborhood | Omaha, NE
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Join us in the Benson Creative District for First Friday PRIDE! Show UP and show OUT for the LGBTQIA2S+ community June 2nd!
?️? Digital animations and Powder Pink Legggs by Kim Darling / New public art by Mary Ensz / Live Artists Lando Bando Art Factory, Jae Meyer, Brutal Doodles, & 2neuro
?️⚧️ JUDYJAM presented in partnership with Omaha Mobile Stage hosted by Tia Pet & Purris Stilton. Featuring: Faleasha Savage, Dior Carter, Molli Poppinz, Vanity, Giselle Jacobs, Mimosa Savage, William Stoker, Trade, and Darren Renfrow
https://www.facebook.com/events/781827453583138/
?️? Sovia e Bossemeyer at Petshop Gallery // Rainbow Gallery feat: Sara Bradshaw, Shay, Scar Baudelaire, Cedar, & Cory Moeller // Window Displays ft. Kim Darling and Jon Sandau
?️⚧️ All-Ages PRIDE ART CLUB Activities, Live Music, Stained Glass demonstrations with Isabella Manhart @ Ted & Wallys // Youth art exhibition & DIY stuffed felt rainbows with Rowena B Bennett @ Trudy’s
?️? Friend of BFF Happy Hour feat: Safe Space Band and art by Evan Marnell & Art Melika @ The Sydney (6-7:00) // Pride Chalk Wall @ Edge of Universe
?️⚧️ Featured Pride vendors in the BFF Artist Markets // Mark Andrew and Alyssa Schmitt featured artists in the South Market
?️? MaMO artist in residence Eve Lanik // Queer Group Show at Star Deli featuring Annie Jones, Samuel Kenney, Alex Cole and Anna Schmidt
?️⚧️ Queer Nite presents PRIDE RAWQ Feat: E. Rawq, Pure XTC, DJ Keymash, Live Art by 2neuro plus midnight performances by Tia Pet, Faleasha Savage, Alana Viviana and Apollo Carter
?️? Pride decoration packs distributed to all Friend of BFF business members AND MORE
First Friday Pride made possible with support from the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. Additional support provided by the Omaha Community Foundation and the Omaha Summer Arts Festival.
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Join BFF and 65+ artists, vendors, & community partners in the Benson Creative District!
Make your way through TWO Markets and find your new favorite thing!
? The NORTH MARKET is at Military Ave between Maple & Binney!
? The SOUTH MARKET is at 62nd St between Maple & Miami!
? Live Music from Starlite Walker and Levee + BFF Art Club at Ted and Wally's
? PLUS the new COMMUNITY VILLAGE at Nebraska AIDS Project!
This #FirstFriday catch:
❤️ Live artists: Lando Bando Art Factory, Jae Meyer, Brutal Doodles, & 2neuro
❤️ Community Partners: OutNebraska, Elevate, and Nebraska AIDS Project
❤️ On-street DJ's: DJ B and J Benson!
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BFF Omaha, along with the Benson BID and Benson Creative District, is unveiling new banners along Maple St. and within the heart of Benson. 32 banners will feature original work from 16 local artists, selected from a juried submission process over the winter. 90+ artists submitted 160 designs, making the decision a tough one. The 16 selected banner designs will make their debut in late spring and remain up until 2025.
The new Benson banners will feature art by: Anthony T. Pena, Bart Vargas, Bekah Jerde, Brooke Carpenter, C+C Mini Factory, Danielle Easdale, Eduardo Gardea, Jared Spence + Bill Sitzmann, Jenna Johnson, Kaitlin Kratky, Kendra Limon, Lx, Maggie Costello, Nash Bellows, Reagan D Pufall, and Tim Guthrie
? Shoutout to this month’s poster artist Raianna Vierkant & Kim Darling!
Thanks to Blick Art Materials for sponsoring our monthly posters! Visit Blick Art Materials for all your art supply needs! ?
FIRST FRIDAY
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A Clean Sheet of Paper // Sovia e Bossemeyer
https://www.facebook.com/events/593688305882833/
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PROCREATE: a parent and child collaborative art show
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Artist in Residence: Eve Lanik // Where Do You Go When You Dream?
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Art Lounge Open Hours 7:00 - 10:00
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(6117 Maple St.)
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(6105 Maple St.)
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FREE GIFTS and the Tunnel of Love!
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(6061 Maple St.)
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(6051 Maple St.)
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https://www.facebook.com/events/627958808880529
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(6023 Maple St.)
To Go Kits - ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED!
Live Music from Starlite Walker & Levee / Stained Glass Demo by Isabella Manhart
FREE Scoop of Ice Cream for ALL Friend of BFF members EVERY #firstfriday
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(2814 ?. 60?ℎ ??.)
Youth Art Pride Exhibition / DIY Stuffed Felt Rainbow with Rowena B Bennett
Trudy’s Open Studios feat: Aksarben Creative, Dark Marbles, Guesswork Studios + VSmith Healing Art and Design
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(5901 Maple St.)
Sorgin Argibide Ortzadar Maiteminduta by Amanda Caillau
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(5905 Maple St.)
“Varmits new work by Kim Darling
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(5901 Maple St.)
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Friend of BFF Happy Hour featuring Safe Space Band 6:00 - 7:00
Featured Artists: Evan Marnell and Art Melika
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(6054 Maple St.)
GPTC Benson Variety Show
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(6056 Maple St.)
Get a Slice and a Soda and thank them for sponsoring our BFFzz zine!
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(6066 Maple St.)
Amy Haney // Don't Let The Name Deceive You
https://www.facebook.com/events/1446247136184657
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(6070 Maple St.)
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(6112 Military Ave)
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(6114 Military Ave)
Queer Group Show featuring Annie Jones, Samuel Kenney, Alex Cole, and Anna Schmiet
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(6324 Maple St)
First Friday at Dungeon Crate
https://www.facebook.com/events/259447353265071
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(6206 Maple St.)
Featured Artist: Ang Bennet
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(6200 Maple St.)
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(6220 Maple St.)
NAP Gallery Presents: Sexual Health Art and Artifacts
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(6902 Pratt St.)
Sandlot Fun Days
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(2735 N. 62nd St.)
CTRL + ALT + DEL - Amanda
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/ctrlaltdel-amanda/273091765104144/
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(6121 Military Ave)
Midwest HomeBass Vol 7 Featuring Gdot Savo, Race Coakley, F$M, Tru Vers, Apex Tha Official and more!
https://www.facebook.com/events/221587753958818
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(6212 Maple St.)
Omaha Rocks Unplugged 5
https://www.facebook.com/events/1404019943767214
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(5918 Maple St.)
Queer Nite presents PRIDE RAWQ: a First Friday Pride After Party feat: E Rawq, Pure XTC, DJ Keymash ad midnight performances by Alana Viviana, Apollo, Faleasha Savage, and Tia Pet
https://www.facebook.com/events/966116604579117
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Don’t forget! Friends of BFF receive special PERKS every First Friday! Become a member at bffomaha.org/friend and enjoy these perks!
❗ ?????? ??????? // Half off draft beer (3-6)
❗ ???????? // $1 off tap beers until 7. $1 off Sangria all night
❗ ?????'? // Pub BOGO for a penny apple pie shots (3-6)
❗ ??????? // Buy one get one TACOS
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❗ ???????? ??????? // $1.00 off all drafts
❗ ????'? // Half off Sangria on tap
❗ ??? ??? // Buy one get one SAKE
❗ ??. ??????? // $1 off Tap Beers until 7. $1 off sangria
❗ ???? ???? // 10% off your purchase
❗ ??? & ?????'? // FREE scoop of ice cream
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members only happy hour 5 - 6
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BFF Omaha's "?????? ????? ?????? ??????.," states that your establishment will encourage, expect, and strive to maintain a safe environment, with a zero tolerance policy towards harassment and assault.
If visitors feel unsafe at any time while in your establishment, staff or someone of authority will promptly take steps to address the situation, or if necessary remove the person(s) responsible and/or notify the proper authorities.
Keep and Eye Out for our ?????? ????? ?????? buttons worn by BFF volunteers and decals in business windows. In the event you need help, look out for the ???????? ?????? ????? ?????? ??????? ????? or ????? ?????? ???? ????? ??????. This person and/or business will be able to help!
For more information and to sign the pledge on behalf or your business, please visit bffomaha.org/about
Let's keep each other safe!
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? Never walk alone after dark - ask a friend, area staff, or BFF staff/volunteer to walk you to your car
? Don’t drink and drive - call a safe ride, take the bus, phone a friend!
? COVID-19 is still afoot - please get vaccinated, be safe, wear masks, and do NOT attend First Friday if you are feeling ill.
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR BFF MEMBERS!!!
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Support BFF in our mission of building community through arts engagement by purchasing official merch from the BFF Shop! Shop ‘til you drop knowing we won’t drop the ball on paying artists! Keep Benson Good Weird and Pay Artists!
Visit shopbffomaha.myshopify.com and add some things to your cart!
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⭐ Benson Brewery @bensonbrewery
⭐ First Interstate Bank
⭐ FNBO @fnbo
⭐ Mutual of Omaha
⭐ Ted & Wally's Ultra-Premium Homemade Ice Cream n Benson @tedandwallys
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⚫ Barchen
⚫ The Byrd Bath @the_byrdbath
⚫ Five Nine @shopfivenine
⚫ Jake's Cigars @jakesomaha
⚫ Jimmie Johns
⚫ Maven Social
⚫ Omaha Roller Derby
⚫ Radial Arts Center @radialartscenter
⚫ Saint Paul Benson @saintpaulbenson
⚫ Shakedown Street Tavern @shakedownstreettavern
⚫ Sundee Event Center
⚫ The Sydney @thesydneybenson
⚫ Taco Co. @handmadetacos
ᴡᴇ ʟᴜᴠ ʏᴀ!
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ʏʀ BFFs
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Where is it happening?
Benson neighborhood, ,Omaha,NE,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: