Mayday! Mayday! Fight the Patriarchy Fundraiser

Name: Mayday! Mayday! Fight the Patriarchy Fundraiser
Start: 2026-05-01T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-02T00:00:00-05:00
Location: Benson Theatre

Schedule

Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 12:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Benson Theatre | Omaha, NE

📍 Benson Theatre
📅 Friday, May 1, 2026
⏰ Doors at 5pm
🎟 $15 suggested donation at the door
👨‍👩‍👧 All ages welcome
May Day has always been about solidarity, resistance, and community. This year, we’re bringing that energy to Benson for a night of music, art, connection, education, and collective action.
Join us at the Benson Theatre for Mayday! Mayday! Fight the Patriarchy, a unique, diverse-genre showcase featuring a DJ, two comedians, and musicians weaving together blues, hip hop, punk, indie, folk, and heavy vibes. Whether you come for the music, the laughs, the message, or the people, the goal is simple: to gather, learn, connect, and stand up for what you believe in.
Connect with others who believe in protecting civil liberties and standing up for justice at a time when rights, dignity, and democracy are being challenged across the country and around the world. Learn more about resistance efforts and actions you can take to defend human rights.
✨100% of proceeds will benefit the ACLU of Nebraska. There is a $15 suggested donation at the door.
Pop in, grab a wristband, and come and go as you please. Benson First Friday will also be happening, so make sure to explore the neighborhood’s galleries, shops, and festivities while you're out.
Featuring performances by:
✨5:15-5:45 | DJ Jak_E
✨6:00-6:15 | Jen Magilton (comedy)
✨6:30-6:45 | David Burdge (comedy)
✨7:00-7:30 | Kristen Taylor (indie folk)
✨7:45-8:15 | Hector Anchondo (blues)
✨8:30-9:00 | J. Crum (hip hop)
✨9:15-9:45 | Wyrmwood (folky psychedelic rock)
✨10:00-10:30 | Frankie Chiaro (euphoric alternative punk-rock)
✨10:45-11:15 | Dedications (heavy, atmospheric post-hardcore)
✨11:30-12:00 | Quilt (indie)
✨…and your host, Beaufield Berry!
And featuring an art auction with:
✨Bart Vargas
✨Shawnequa Linder
✨Sarah Rowe
✨Jada Messick
✨Amelia Broussard
✨Shaun Bellarin
✨Katie Temple
✨Amy Haney
✨Jeff King
✨Erica Bailey
✨Alex Jochim
✨Molly Gurnicz
✨& More TBA!
Bring your crew. Bring your voice. Bring your energy. Let’s raise some funds and raise a little hell—for good.
Community Sponsorships Available for $250
✨Logo on poster (if secured by 4/1)
✨Logo on digital promotional graphics
✨Listing on the event Facebook page as a Community Sponsor
✨Acknowledgment from the stage during the event
✨4 wristbands for entry
✨Opportunity to distribute small branded giveaways at the event that fit the vibe (postcards, stickers, pens)
Thank you to our community sponsors:
✨Heather Tedesco, Realtor
✨Say Hey There
✨Mika Ink
✨SET The Bar
✨Sailor’s Grave
✨The Byrd Bath
✨50501 Omaha
✨Central Skate