September 5th First Friday

 Benson Creative District
 Friday, Sept 5 |  5–2 AM
 FREE & Open to All

BFF Omaha’s September First Friday goes to the dogs — literally! 
Bring your pups to stroll Benson’s dog-friendly businesses, join in a dog painting activity , and celebrate art, music & community at the final Artist Market + UNLEASHED show of the summer. One last party before pumpkin spice season! 

 PETSHOP UNLEASHED: VOLUME 4 – Summer Finale

 Behind Petshop (2725 N. 62nd St.)
 6–10 PM – FREE

 The final chapter of our outdoor concert series closes with a bang! Expect bangers only from these local legends:
 Conny Franko w/ Betty (KCMO)
 Soli
 Mr. Bomb
 Uriah w/ Randall & Roam

 BFF Summer Artist Market – Season Finale!

75+ vendors, handmade goods, DJs, and family-friendly vibes.
 Highlight: Dog painting activity at the market!

 At Nebraska AIDS Project: treats for dogs, cats, and humans + bandana-decorating station!

 Youth Artist Market

 Benson Community Center (6008 Maple St.)
 6–8 PM
A youth-led market in collaboration with The Bay, powered by the Omaha Community Foundation + Omaha Parks and Recreation. Support the next generation of artists + entrepreneurs!

 Tilt23 Showcase @ Ted & Wally’s (6023 Maple St.)

Live music by ROCKIANA, Amphibaphobia, Melo Vi8e5 & Ris 
 Friends of BFF = FREE ice cream scoop! 

 Gallery + Exhibition Highlights

BFF Gallery (5901 Maple St.)
 Hunter Parry: Self-Titled – Painter + draftsman Hunter Parry debuts a new exhibition showcasing refined technique + quiet intensity.

Petshop Gallery (2727 N. 62nd St.)
 Lidwina by Sheila Talbitzer – Embroidered MRI scans transformed into floral meditations on resilience, fear & beauty.

MaMO (2725 N. 62nd St.)
 April Vendetta – DREAM BABY DREAM – Exploring labor, surveillance & cultural memory through archive + performance.

 Full map + schedule: bffomaha.org

 Thank You to Our First Friday Sponsors!
 Mutual of Omaha · Ted & Wally’s Ultra-Premium Homemade Ice Cream · Union Pacific · Park Omaha

 Friend of BFF Business Members:
ASL Interpreting Services · Blue Line Coffee · Central Skate Shop · 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 · SET the Bar · Shaheen’s Afghan Cuisine · Shipment Vintage · Slowdown · Snowy Sundaes · Star Deli · StudioDaze Omaha · Taco Co. · The Garage by the Grey House · The Sydney

 BFF Omaha: Building Community Through Arts Engagement!