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March 7th First Friday!


March 7th First Friday!

March First Friday is almost here, and we’re feeling LUCKY to have the best arts community around! Join us March 7th for another magical First Friday! For extra luck become a Friend of BFF at bffomaha.org/friend

This month’s First Friday poster artist is Reagan D Pufall!

BFF ARTIST MARKET @ MERCER MASONIC LODGE

🐾 BFF Artist Market 🐾
📍 Mercer Masonic Lodge (5903 Maple St.)
⏰ 6-9pm

Stop by the BFF Artist Market to meet our friends from Nebraska Humane Society — they’ll be collecting donations and bringing along adoptable pups ready for snuggles and forever homes! 🐶❤️

What kind of donations to bring?

Donation Wish List, which includes:
🐕 Pet food
🧸 Hard dog toys & cat toys
🦴 Kongs
🍽️ Moist & Meaty food packs
🎉 Enrichment items (like peanut butter & canned goods)

First Friday Opening Receptions

PLAY/BOOK

📍Petshop Gallery

(2727 N. 62nd St.)
6:00 - 10:00

Explore the raw, unfiltered creative process as artists unveil their personal sketchbooks. This exhibition highlights the sketches, studies, and ideas behind finished works, celebrating the messy, experimental side of art.

The Reincarnation of Finn Young

📍 BFF Gallery

(5901 Maple St.)

6:00 - 10:00

A mixed media exhibition by Finn Young featuring paintings, poetry, jewelry, and clothing. Through vibrant colors and diverse materials, Finn explores themes of self-discovery, transformation, and personal growth.

“The Space Between” Josephine Langbehn
📍 Ming Toy Gallery (6066 Maple St.)
5:30 - 9:00

Josephone Langbehn presents a series of large-scale portraits inspired by historical photographs that reveal quiet connections between past and present.

Serendipitous Harmony: Embracing love, inspiration, and mental wellness
📍 Radial Arts Center (5915 Maple St.)
6:00 - 9:00

This group show explores unexpected moments and diverse artistic expressions that evoke themes of love, inspiration, and mental wellness.

Pictures of Nothing | Chad M. Olsen
❤️ Maple St. Construct (5912 Maple St.)

An exhibition of new works by Chad M. Olsen

Jasper Claudin “The Saint Agatha Procedure”

❤️ Star Deli (6114 Military Ave.)
6:00 - 9:00PM

A powerful body of work exploring gender transition, healing, and personal transformation through the lens of Christian martyr Saint Agatha.

Grand Re-Opening
📍 Central Skate Shop (2905 N. 59th St)


6:00 - 9:00

Celebrate the grand re-opening of Central Skate Shop and see work by Tyler Emery.

Pull Up and Vibe: Open Mic Series
📍 REVERB (6121 Military Ave.)
Doors 7:00 | Show 8:00

Pull up and VIBE at this Open Mic Series at the Reverb Lounge!

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗱𝘆’𝘀 – 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟳
𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒅𝒚’𝒔 (2814 N. 60th St.)

𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Collaborative upcycled art project — add to the Magical Tree or craft mythical creatures!

Featured Artist: Shri, owner of Naad Naturals, practitioner of healing arts and resident at Harvester Artist Lofts will be performing with her Tibetan Singing Bowls. Performances at 6:30, 7:30, & 8:30

𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘆𝗲𝗿 6:00 - 8:00 PM

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀
Explore creative spaces: Authento Creative, No Hand Out's Clothing, 2neuro Grotto & Mood Studios.

Happiness in an hour, guaranteed! Only at the Friend of BFF Happy Hour!

Join us every First Friday at The Sydney for the Friend of BFF Happy Hour! A chance to win a FREE Friend of BFF Membership plus a live performance by Loh Aliese 🎶

📍 Where: The Sydney (5918 Maple St.)

⏰ When: 6:00 - 7:00 PM

🎭 Live Performance by Loh Aliese

🍹 BFF Members enjoy $1 off drinks!

🤟 ASL Interpretation Provided

Not a Friend of BFF yet?

Sign up online at bffomaha.org/friend! ❤️

#BFFPerks #FirstFriday #HappyHour

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

Check out this month’s Happy Hour artist plus past performers on our Happy Hour Spotify playlist!

More First Friday Fun!

Galleries, Artist Studios, + More!

Food & Drinks

Restaurants & Cafés

Bars & Breweries

Shopping

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

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.

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