Name: 2nd Saturday
Start: 2026-07-11T15:00:00-05:00

2nd Saturday Live Music Saturday, July 11 Participating Blackstone District &amp; Midtown Crossing establishments Get ready for a night of nonstop music and neighborhood vibes! With more than a dozen live music experiences along Farnam Street between Turner Boulevard and 40th Street, you'll discover acoustic performances, DJs, karaoke, and more. Explore the restaurants, bars, and local businesses along the way, and enjoy an evening packed with great music, great food, and great company. Come early, stay late, and enjoy every note! Full line-up coming soon.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/152969/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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2nd Saturday Live Music Saturday, July 11 Participating Blackstone District & Midtown Crossing establishments Get ready for a...

Benson Creative District Downtown Benson Omaha, NE 68104

✨ BENSON FIRST FRIDAY ✨ July 3 | Benson Creative District
First Friday is back for a hot, sweaty holiday weekend in Benson! Come out for artist markets, gallery openings, live music, cold treats, local biz, and all the creative independent spirit that makes Benson an American Beauty. ✨
Plan your night in Benson with art openings, artist markets, live music, Friend of BFF perks, and more throughout the district.
🎨 BFF SUMMER ARTIST MARKETS Military &amp; Maple | 62nd &amp; Maple 6:00–10:00 PM
Shop local and support Omaha artists with handmade goods, original artwork, prints, and one-of-a-kind finds from a rotating lineup of makers and creatives.
🎶 PETFEST SUMMER: JULY Petshop Gallery | 2725 N. 62nd St. 6:00–10:00 PM | FREE
PETFEST takes over the Petshop backlot all summer long with live music every First Friday.
7:00 — Dirty Talker 8:00 — Little Rooms 9:00 — Problems
Huge shoutout to our PETFEST sponsors: FiberFirst, Benson Brewery, Ted &amp; Wally’s, Ming Toy Gallery, and Central Skate Shop.
🍦 FIRST FRIDAY @ TED &amp; WALLY’S 6:00–9:00 PM
Come out for a sweet TILT23 Showcase featuring Ogi Kidd, Dis, and Ronda Civic. Plus Clothing Swap Omaha, Maggie Pop’Nz at the Wonder Station, Okami Amore gifts, and BFF All Ages Art Club with youth art activities and chalk.
✨ OPENINGS IN THE BCD GALLERIES ✨
PETSHOP | 2725–2729 N. 62nd St. | 6:00–10:00 PM Rickrack or Champion Come revel in the menagerie. The rodeo clown returns for a limited time with Rickrack or Champion, an exhibition and book release by Quentin Patrick Fortney. Also on display: Impotent Rage
BFF Gallery | 5901 Maple St. | 6:00–10:00 PM Who do you think you are? Cynthia Smith is a native Nebraskan, self-taught artist, and physician whose work explores themes of identity, duality, and change.
MaMO | 2725 N. 62nd St. | 6:00–10:00 PM MiNMG: Money is Not My God MiNMG is a participatory art project that aims to strengthen Omaha’s economy and our bonds as a community by turning hundreds of one dollar bills into unspendable art pieces together.
Ming Toy Gallery | 6066 Maple St. | 6:00–10:00 PM Hello, Goodbye Amy Webb’s work examines the emotional complexities of rural life through themes of spiritual fear, memory, nostalgia, and environmental unease.
And so much more!
Check back Thursday night for the final event listings.
Plan your night and find the full listing at: bensoncreativedistrict.org/firstfridayThis event runs on all days from&nbsp;Jul 3, 2026 to&nbsp;Jul 4, 2026.Time :5:00pm to&nbsp;2:00am Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/151733/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Benson First Friday: July 3rd

Benson First Friday: July 3rd

✨ BENSON FIRST FRIDAY ✨ July 3 | Benson Creative District
First Friday is back for a hot, sweaty holiday weekend in Benson!...

Funny Bone Omaha

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About the Artist: Lebanese-Palestinian American, born in Oakland California, Sammy Obeid double majored in Business and Mathematics at UC Berkeley and then turned down a job at Google to be a comedian. Now the host of 100 Humans on Netflix, he’s also appeared on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and America’s Got Talent, as well as TBS’s Conan, and is best known for his world record of performing comedy 1,001 nights in a row, a story featured in both Time Magazine and The New York Times.
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Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom! There is a 2-item minimum purchase per person. This includes all beverages, food, and Funny Bone merchandise. Seating is done on a first come first seated basis. If you wish to sit with another party, please arrive and enter the showroom together. Our tables seat 4 people per table. If you have less than 4 tickets, you will be seated with other guests from a separate party at the same table. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price. This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter. 
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Local Event: Sammy Obeid

Sammy Obeid

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About the Artist: Lebanese-Palestinian American, born in Oakland California,...

Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE 68108

Join artist Sydney Sehi for a plein air watercolor class at Lauritzen Gardens. Perfect for adults and beginners, this class offers a unique opportunity to paint outdoors, capturing the beauty of the garden’s landscapes. Learn foundational watercolor techniques in a relaxed, nature-filled setting and leave with a finished piece of art. No experience necessary, just bring your creativity!
 Pre-registration is required one week in advance of the course. $55. Garden members receive 20% off.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/150460/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Plein Air Watercolor Class

Plein Air Watercolor Class

Join artist Sydney Sehi for a plein air watercolor class at Lauritzen Gardens. Perfect for adults and beginners, this class...

Hot Shops Art Center

Explore open studios, see new exhibitions, and connect with artists in a vibrant, dynamic setting. Enjoy a beverage as you wander through our creative spaces, discovering the ever-evolving world of artistic expression at the Hot Shops. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or just looking for a unique night out, Art Fluid is an event you won’t want to miss! Cash bar with Kros Strain Draft Works Snacks will be available too. Don’t miss this chance to connect with the makers behind the magic and add a touch of artistry to your life. Suggested $5 donation at the door. Featured Exhibitions: Nicholas Street Gallery - Les Bruning's Never Ending Show 1301 Gallery - Ollie Webb &amp; WhyArts Collaboration Ignition Point - Rose Rutherford &amp; Andre Watts First Fire Gallery - Work from students at Metro Community College and University of Nebraska Omaha

Local Event: Friday Night Art Fluid

Friday Night Art Fluid

Explore open studios, see new exhibitions, and connect with artists in a vibrant, dynamic setting. Enjoy a beverage as you...

Lauritzen Gardens

Get inspired by the beauty of the natural world and come create a striking canvas painting using the impasto technique. Participants will build thick, expressive layers of paint to create a lively textured depiction of bird’s nests and florals.
No prior experience needed! Designed for ages 16 and up. All supplies are provided.
Pre-registration is required at a least one week in advance of the course.
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Local Event: Impasto Painting: Nests and Florals

Impasto Painting: Nests and Florals

Get inspired by the beauty of the natural world and come create a striking canvas painting using the impasto technique....

This class is for all who want to experiment creatively and build skills beyond Phone Photography 1 and 2. Learn techniques to frame your shots and turn everyday scenes into professional-looking works of art. Discover how to use creative on-the-go lighting, in both natural and artificial sources, to create stunning images throughout the garden's natural environments and one you can create at home.
You will learn how to use the Adobe Lightroom app to remove distractions, edit colors, apply filters, and more! Participants must bring their own phone and have downloaded the Adobe Lightroom app prior to class.
Pre-requisite: Phone Photography 1 and 2. Course fee is $30, garden members receive 20% off. Pre-registration is required.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/150278/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View&nbsp;Tickets &amp; More&nbsp;Info</a>

Local Event: Phone Photography 3 Workshop

Phone Photography 3 Workshop

This class is for all who want to experiment creatively and build skills beyond Phone Photography 1 and 2. Learn techniques to...

DoubleTree Hotel Omaha Southwest 3650 S 72nd St Omaha, NE 68124

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect.
Now playing at DoubleTree Hotel Omaha Southwest in Omaha, NE, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late.
Planning a group celebration or private event in Omaha? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/148740/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Omaha, NE

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery...

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter,...

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