Name: Crystal Ball + Art Auction
Start: 2026-11-13T18:00:00-06:00
Location: Mercer Lodge 5903 Maple St. Omaha, NE 68104

Mercer Lodge 5903 Maple St. Omaha, NE 68104

🔮 CRYSTAL BALL &amp; ART AUCTION 🔮
Charge your crystals, gather the coven and join your BFFs for a night of art, music and magic! ✨
📅 Friday, November 13 | 6–10 PM 📍 BFF Gallery + Mercer Masonic Lodge 5901–5903 Maple Street
Hosted by Karma Lilola, with live music from Huapango Folk and performances by Juanna V. Mii and Mimosa Savage!
🎨 Art auction featuring work from 75+ artists 👑 Crowning of our 2027 BFF Royalty 🪩 Dancing + photo ops 🍽️ FREE food and drinks!
Plus, the return of the Sydney After Party!
💖 FREE for Friends of BFF | $40 for non-members 🎟️ Get tickets or become a Friend of BFF at bffomaha.org/ball. Link in bio!
Made possible with support from FiberFirst, Benson Brewery, O.T.B. Flavored Turkey Legs, Omaha Roller Derby and soundarte.net.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/171038/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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Crystal Ball + Art Auction

🔮 CRYSTAL BALL & ART AUCTION 🔮
Charge your crystals, gather the coven and join your BFFs for a night of art, music and magic!...

Lauritzen Gardens 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE 68108

Over the past 25 years, Lauritzen Gardens has grown from a young botanical garden into one of Omaha’s treasured community destinations. Thanks to the generosity of our members, donors, volunteers, and supporters, we’ve reached this remarkable milestone and put down deep roots for the garden’s future.
Join us we celebrate 25 years of horticulture, education, conservation, enjoyment, and spectacular things at Omaha’s public garden.
Monday, November 2, 2026 5:00 p.m. – Cocktails 6:30 p.m. – Dinner $250 per person, $2,500 per table of 10 Space is limited.
Questions? Please call Tim Gorham at (402) 346-4002, ext. 267 for more information.
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Local Event: Lauritzen Gardens' 25th Anniversary Gala

Lauritzen Gardens' 25th Anniversary Gala

Over the past 25 years, Lauritzen Gardens has grown from a young botanical garden into one of Omaha’s treasured community...

Lauritzen Gardens

In this botanical illustration workshop, you'll learn how to draw a frameable holiday flower design using simple geometric principles. Whether it has been years since you last used a ruler and compass or you’re new to geometric drawing, this class offers a relaxing and creative holiday project. Led by Camille Werther, you’ll create a beautiful piece to enjoy or share. All materials provided.
Course Fee: $45 | Garden members receive 20% off.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/161056/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Botanical Illustration: Geometric Floral Drawing

Botanical Illustration: Geometric Floral Drawing

In this botanical illustration workshop, you'll learn how to draw a frameable holiday flower design using simple geometric...

This lecture, featuring Austin Eischeid, is designed for all of the plant lovers who wish to express art and emotion through the use of hearty, long-lived perennials in their gardens. Eischeid, owner of Austin Eischeid Garden Design, designs public gardens, institutional landscapes, and private residences across the country. His work is rooted in the New Perennial movement- naturalistic plantings that are dynamic, ecologically sound, emotionally moving, and dynamic in every season. Eischeid played an integral role in helping Pied Oudolf’s design of Polina Gardens come alive through plant and tree selection and direct work with the Lauritzen Gardens team.
 Come gain insight into thoughtful garden design and discover how you can apply similar concepts to transform your own landscapes.
 Pre-registration is required. Event includes a cash bar. Members FREE, Non-members $10
 This lecture is made possible by a generous gift from the Loveland Garden Club, GCA<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/153000/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Loveland Garden Club Lecture with Austin Eischeid

Loveland Garden Club Lecture with Austin Eischeid

This lecture, featuring Austin Eischeid, is designed for all of the plant lovers who wish to express art and emotion through...

Explore the world of watercolor and learn basic techniques to create beautiful and colorful works of art. This course will focus on the fundamentals of watercolor painting, including techniques, materials, tools, color, value, and rendering in watercolor.
Absolutely no experience is necessary! This course is a fun way to dip your toe (or brush) into a new medium without the full commitment, as all supplies are provided.
Cost:&nbsp;$55&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp; Garden members receive 20% off&nbsp;<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/165226/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Beginner Watercolor I

Beginner Watercolor I

 Explore the world of watercolor and learn basic techniques to create beautiful and colorful works of art. This course will...

✨ BENSON FIRST FRIDAY ✨ Friday, November 6, 2026 📍 Benson Creative District | Omaha, NE
The stars are aligning! Explore gallery exhibitions, shop local artists, and enjoy an evening around Benson as we kick off the Crystal Ball + Art Auction with Preview Night!
🔮 CRYSTAL BALL + ART AUCTION PREVIEW NIGHT BFF Gallery | 5901 Maple St. | 6–9 PM Browse artwork from 75+ artists and claim your favorites at Buy It Now prices. FREE and open to all!
🐎 THE PROBLEM HORSE + CONTRADICTIONS IN PRACTICE Petshop Gallery | 2725–2729 N. 62nd St. | 6–10 PM Discover Rachel Cox’s interactive photography and text installation, The Problem Horse. Also on display: Contradictions in Practice.
🌱 CONVERSION MaMO | 2725 N. 62nd St. | 6–10 PM Explore connections between creative reuse, farming, flowers, and waste.
👁️ GODS AND MONSTERS + EMBELLISHED Ming Toy Gallery | 6066 Maple St. | 6–10 PM Visit GODS and MONSTERS, featuring work by Frost, plus Embellished in the little gallery.
💛 YELLOW + MAPLE ST. CONSTRUCT FILM FESTIVAL Maple St. Construct | 5912 Maple St. | 6–9 PM Explore YELLOW, a solo exhibition by Dan Crane. Outside, catch the 2026 Maple St. Construct Film Festival!
🎨 BFF ARTIST MARKET Benson Theatre | 6054 Maple St. | 6–9 PM Shop work from local artists and makers inside Benson Theatre!
📷 ANALOG OMAHA SKATEBOARDING — MATT SCHEFFLER Central Skate Shop | Starts at 6 PM See black-and-white gelatin silver prints documenting skateboarding in Omaha, photographed using old film cameras. Enjoy a street closure, free hot dogs and chips, and First Friday fun!
🏎️ MARIO KART TOURNAMENT — THE BAY Benson Community Center | 6008 Maple St. Registration at 5 PM | Tournament starts at 5:30 PM Racers ages 18 and younger are welcome! All skill levels can join the fun, with prizes for the winners.
📖 ESCAPE FROM TERIKIAK — BEN LUEDERS HARDY COFFEE/BENSON See artwork from Ben Lueders’ book Escape from Terikiak.
🕯️ DÍA DE MUERTOS OFRENDA Trudy’s Visit a Día de Muertos ofrenda, with installation assistance from Rosa Nelson Chaidez.
🏺 FUTURE ARTIFACT STUDIO POTTERY POP-UP Legend Comics &amp; Coffee | November 6 Browse and shop pottery from Future Artifact Studio during Benson First Friday!
💛 FRIEND OF BFF PERKS Bring your membership card and enjoy these First Friday offers:
✨ 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 ✨ HARDY COFFEE/BENSON: $1 off any drink ✨ 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 PM; $1 off sangria all night ✨ Star Deli: 10% off purchase ✨ Ted &amp; Wally’s: Free scoop of ice cream ✨ The Sydney: $1 off all drinks
Become a Friend of BFF: bffomaha.org/friend
🔮 KEEP THE MAGIC GOING! The Crystal Ball + Art Auction takes place Friday, November 13, from 6–10 PM at BFF Gallery and Mercer Masonic. Friends of BFF receive FREE entry! bffomaha.org/ball
🗺️ PLAN YOUR FIRST FRIDAY Find event details and download the official event listing, available the night before First Friday: <a href="https://www.bensoncreativedistrict.org/community-neighborhood/benson-first-friday-november6" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bensoncreativedistrict.org/community-neighborhood/benson-first-friday-november6</a>
❤️ Thank you to Mutual of Omaha, Ted &amp; Wally’s Ultra-Premium Ice Cream, FiberFirst Internet, and our Friend of BFF Business Members!
💚 Made possible with support from the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.
Proudly produced by BFF Omaha, building community through arts engagement in the Benson Creative District and beyond!&nbsp;<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/171037/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View&nbsp;Tickets &amp; More&nbsp;Info</a>

Local Event: Benson First Friday: November 6

Benson First Friday: November 6

✨ BENSON FIRST FRIDAY ✨ Friday, November 6, 2026 📍 Benson Creative District | Omaha, NE
The stars are aligning! Explore gallery...

Discover the beauty of creating watercolor batiks. This interesting process involves layering paint and wax to create complex textures and vibrant colors. Students will be guided through the process to create their own a rich, layered translucent work of art to take home.
Instructed by Stephanie Wolcott.
Cost: $55 | Garden members receive 20% off<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/165233/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

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Watercolor Batiks

Discover the beauty of creating watercolor batiks. This interesting process involves layering paint and wax to create complex...

Funny Bone Omaha

For More Information, Visit <a href="https://omaha.funnybone.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">omaha.funnybone.com</a>
About the Artist: Marlon Wayans is an actor, producer, comedian, writer and film director. His films have grossed $1.14 billion in domestic box office and nearly $1.8 billion in global box office. As a stand-up comedian, he is selling out nationwide and adding shows every weekend. Marlon’s latest comedy special “Good Grief,” which premiered in June 2024 on Amazon Prime Video, hit #1 on the streaming platform its first week. His other critically acclaimed #1 comedy specials include “Woke-ish” on Netflix and “God Loves Me,” “You Know What It Is” and “Marlon Wayans Presents: The Headliners” on HBO Max. Wayans can next be seen in September 2025 starring in the psychological horror thriller “Him” from Universal Pictures and Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw banner. Wayans is commonly recognized for his role as ‘Marcus Copeland’ in Columbia Pictures’ 2004 hit comedy classic “White Chicks” opposite Shawn Wayans and directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. His other hit films include “Scary Movie” and “Scary Movie 2, “Requiem for a Dream,” “Respect,” “Fifty Shades Of Black,” “Little Man,” “A Haunted House” and “A Haunted House 2,” “Naked,” “Sextuplets,” “The Curse of Bridge Hollow,” “Air,” “On The Rocks,” and “Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood,” among others. His TV credits include The WB’s “The Wayans Bros.,” which was the highest rated comedy on the network and continues to air in syndication, the NBC sitcom “Marlon,” “Fox’s “In Living Color” and “Bel-Air.”
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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.Happens on the following Dates: Nov 6, 2026, 7:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada) Nov 6, 2026, 9:45pm to 11:15pm Timezone: Central Time (US &amp; Canada)<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/133952/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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Marlon Wayans

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