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 Opening Receptions
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.
A collage-based exploration of gender expression, beauty, and identity using vintage magazines from the 1960s-1980s.
(6066 Maple St.)
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
Featuring:
Cory Does Art 🔺 Nico's Novelties 🔹 That Eccentric Plant Lady 🔸 Busy Bee Organics & Gifts 🔷 Spencer Fine Art 🔶 Off Primary 🔵 H.E.M.P. 🟣 Lady T's Gourmet Creations 🟢 Infatuare 🟡 The Velvet Archway 🔴 Lil' Stinker Co. 🟠 Thayer Arts 🟤 Do It Big Creations ⚫ Intergalactic Unicorn
Community Partners
CHI Health + Tilt 23
Music by DJGetEjikeWithIt 🎶
First Friday at 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!
🎥 Benson Film Festival Pop-Up Social @ Authento Creative
📦 Stay Magical Mystery Box & Anything Goes Coloring Contest!
❤️ 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!
❤️ The Sydney (5918 Maple St.)
6:00 - 7:00
Friend of BFF Happy Hour w/ Dex Arbor
Let's catch up over good drinks, great company, and a live performance by Dex Arbor at The Sydney! 🎶🍹
🍹 BFF Members enjoy $1 off drinks!
🤟 ASL Interpretation Provided
💖 Perks of Being a Friend of BFF:
🎟️ A FREE ticket to the 2025 BFF Fur Ball and Art Auction on November 14th!
💰 Exclusive First Friday discounts that save you $$$!
🎨 VIP experiences, early access to events, and so much more!
Let's start the year feelin' happy!! Not a Friend of BFF yet?
Sign up online at bffomaha.org/friend
More First Friday Fun!
❤️ Alley Cat Vintage (6132 Military Ave.) chain mail jewelry by Fish Spit Co
❤️ Benson Brewery (6059 Maple St.) Window Display: Nebraskans for Palestine
❤️ Benson Community Center (6059 Maple St.) Youth Open Skate and Games w/ The Bay 3 - 8
❤️ Burke's Pub (6117 Maple St.) Window Display: Patrick Hargon
❤️ Eleven Eleven (6061 Maple St.) Nye Street Studio Artist Reception
❤️ Five Nine (6105 Maple St.) Meet Make Mail 5PM - 7PM
❤️ Floors! Floors! Floors! (6105 Maple St.) $1 Sale / $0 Party!
❤️ Jake's Cigars (6206 Maple St.) Featured Artist: Santi Mora-Amaral
❤️ Soundarte.net Studio (2729 N. 62nd St.) CASTOFFFORM / SOHL Listening Session
❤️ Star Deli (6114 Military Ave.) Oil Paintings by Leah Bevington
❤️ Super Groovy’s (6003 Maple St.) Featured Artist: H. Jo Moore
❤️ The Waiting Room Lounge (6212 Maple St.) Good Luck Club
Galleries, Artist Studios, + More!
❤️ Benson Theatre (6054 Maple St.)
❤️ Choice Gallery (5905 Maple St.)
❤️ Maple St. Construct (5912 Maple St.)
❤️ StudioDaze (6601 Maple St.)
❤️ Word Play Gallery (5917 Maple St.)
Food & Drinks
Restaurants & Cafés
❤️ A Taste of New Orleans (6023 Maple St.)
❤️ Au Courant (6064 Maple St.)
❤️ Benson Brewery (6059 Maple St.)
❤️ Burrito Envy (6113 Maple St.)
❤️ Chingon (6207 Maple St.)
❤️ Edge of the Universe (6070 Maple St.)
❤️ Hardy Coffee Co. (6051 Maple St.)
❤️ Ika Ramen (6109 Maple St.)
❤️ JoJo’s Diner (6118 Military Ave.)
❤️ Mantra (6913 Maple St.)
❤️ Ruby’s Place (5913 Maple St.)
❤️ Shaheen's Afghan Cuisine (6121 Maple St.)
❤️ Snowy Sundaes (6015 Maple St.)
❤️ Star Deli (6114 Military Ave.)
❤️ Taco Co. (6108 Maple St.)
❤️ Ted & Wally's (6023 Maple St.)
❤️ The Tenant (6201 Maple St.)
❤️ Veg.Edible (2740 N. 61st St.)
❤️ Virtuoso Pizzeria by David Losole (6056 Maple St.)
❤️ Yoshitomo (6011 Maple St.)
Bars & Breweries
❤️ B5 Brewing Company (6115 Maple St.)
❤️ Beercade (6104 Maple St.)
❤️ Bärchen Beer Garden (6209 Maple St.)
❤️ Burke's Pub (6117 Maple St.) )
❤️ Eleven Eleven (6061 Maple St.)
❤️ Kai Tei (6109 ⅓ Maple St.)
❤️ Krug Park (6205 Maple St.)
❤️ Musette (6020 Maple St.)
❤️ Shakedown Street Tavern (2735 N. 62nd St.)
❤️ St. Andrew’s (6102 Maple St.)
Shopping
❤️ Centre for Useless Splendour (6916 Maple St.)
❤️ Ceremony (6107 Maple St.)
❤️ Collectives Corner (7008 Maple St.)
❤️ Dungeon Crate (6404 Maple St.)
❤️ Found Vintage (6022 Maple St.)
❤️ Haney Shoes (6060 Maple St.)
❤️ Legend Comics & Coffee (6068 Maple St.)
❤️ Lover Luxuries (6065 Maple St.)
❤️ Tip Top Thrift Shop (5910 Maple St.)
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
Veg.Edible: Free Cookie
Become a Friend of BFF HERE!
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
