✨ BENSON FIRST FRIDAY: FEBRUARY 6TH ✨
🗓️ Friday, February 6 | 📍 Benson Creative District
Oh, it’s true — we’re in love. 💘
In love with you: the artists, musicians, makers, neighbors, and small businesses who make the Benson Creative District a one-of-a-kind treasure! 💖
Make February First Friday a love letter to Benson and enjoy an evening of art, music, and connection at Benson's many galleries, studios, and favorite neighborhood spots.
Looking to fall in love with arts and creativity this year? ❤️
🎯 2026 artist opportunities are now live → bffomaha.org/artists
Don’t delay! Some opportunities close at the end of January!
🎨 February First Friday poster by Hannah Hough
🖼️ Posters sponsored by Blick
💛 Benson First Friday is made possible thanks to:
Mutual of Omaha • Ted and Wally’s
📍 Plan your night & stay up to date → bffomaha.org/firstfriday
#BensonFirstFriday #FirstFriday #BFFOmaha #FebruaryFirstFriday #LoveTheDistrict #BensonCreativeDistrict
BFF EVENTS YOU’LL LOVE!
🎨 BFF ARTIST MARKET
📍 Benson Theatre (February - April)
⏰ 6:00 - 9:00
Shop local and support Omaha artists at the BFF Artist Market. Discover handmade goods, original artwork, prints, and one-of-a-kind finds from a rotating lineup of makers and creatives.
🍻 FRIEND OF BFF HAPPY HOUR
📍 The Sydney (5918 Maple St.)
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
Kick off First Friday with a relaxed happy hour celebrating connection and community. Enjoy special programming, occasional live performances, and learn more about becoming a Friend of BFF, including exclusive perks and giveaways.
FIRST FRIDAY OPENING RECEPTIONS
Satisfaction Not Guaranteed
works by Nathan Gurnon
📅 First Friday February 6
🕕 6–10 PM 📍 Petshop — 2725 N. 62nd St.
Satisfaction Not Guaranteed is built around a simple idea: art doesn’t come with a promise. Phrases like “the customer is always right” or “satisfaction guaranteed” don’t really apply when it comes to making work that’s personal, imperfect, and subjective.
Nathan Gurnon makes within the skill boundaries he’s currently working in. Where technique may fall short, creativity takes over. If the work connects with you, that’s appreciated. If it doesn’t, that’s understood. This work isn’t meant for everyone—it’s for the people who do find something in it.
A Pretty Good Show. photos from the MCC photo club
🗓 February 6 ⏰ 6–9pm
📍 BFF Gallery, 5901 Maple Street
With no assigned theme, students were invited to present their strongest photographic work using digital or analog processes. Together, the images form an unexpected rhythm—earning the title A Pretty Good Show.
Come support emerging photographers from Metropolitan Community College and celebrate student work in the Benson Creative District.
Neighborhood by Benjamin Willis
📍 Radial Arts Center — 5915 Maple St.
🗓️ February 6
Come enjoy an interactive experience in Ben Wills’ “Neighborhood” immersive showcase throughout the month of February. Have your picture taken in the iconic living room where Mr. Rogers changes his shoes, watch re-runs of the beloved show, visit with neighbors and purchase screen printed portraits of the man who taught us what it means to be good helpers
1Camera1Year
📍 Central Skate Shop — 2905 N. 59th St.
🗓️ February 6
Jameson Hooton is a photographer based in Omaha and co-founder of Hooton Images. In 2014, he started ‘1camera1year’, a black & white film project focused on interesting faces and the analog process. His work aims to express a sense of quiet and melancholy; like being alone in your room.
1 of 1 photo decks for sale along with plenty of other pieces.
✨ Trudy’s Studio Tenant Group Exhibition ✨
📍 2814 North 61st Street
🗓️ Opening: February First Friday
⏰ 6–9 PM
🖼️ Featuring work from:
• Ben Matukewicz (Authento Creative)
• Elle Mostek (Work in Progress)
• Sydney Sehi & Sovia Bossemeyer (Scavenger Studio)
• Ben Nollette, Fatima Parra, Shiloh King & Emma Geiger
EVEN MORE OF THAT BENSON FLAVOR YOU LOVE!
Undercurrents at the Dock: Session 002
2.6.26 / 7-9 pm
Trudy's Artist Studios - 2814 N 60th St
We're back at the Dock in February! Come hang underground for some live art, live music, and live poetry during First Friday in the Benson Creative District.
This month's session features:
⚡ art by @monroe__blue
⚡ music by @alex_airola
⚡ poetry by @laifuvtaroo
⚡ hosted by @nathan.b.wise
Youth Skate Jam with The Bay
📍 Benson Community Center
🗓️ Friday, Feb. 6
⏰ Warmup 5:30 PM | Jam 6–8 PM
🎟️ Free & All Ages
Pull up to the BCC this Friday for our Youth Skate Jam 🛹🔥 Show off your best tricks in our mini contests for a chance to win prizes from @sandlottimes!
Benson First Friday at Benson Brewery
Friday, Feb 6 • 5–7 PM
Live music from:
Midwest Depressed (5:30 - 6:00)
Sal Salazar & the All Nighters (6:00 - 6:30)
Randall Gruber (6:30 - 7:00)
Neola (5:00 - 5:30)
Get there early for dinner and if you're a Friend of BFF enjoy Half off draft beer (3-6)!
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
Central Skate Shop: 10% Off 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
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 HERE!
Thank You to Our First Friday Sponsors!
⭐ Ted & Wally's Ultra-Premium Homemade Ice Cream
Friend of BFF Business Members:
🔹 The Bay
🔹 Gregg Grossman, Inc.
🔹 Heather Tedesco, Realtor, BHGRE
🔹 Metropolitan Community College
🔹 Removery
🔹 Slowdown
🔹 Taco Co.
🔹 The Garage by the Grey House
BFF Omaha: Building Community Through Arts Engagement!