Mark your calendar for the next neighborhood block cleanup on April 18th.
Also, the Benson Neighborhood Clean-Up is on Saturday. May 2nd, 9 am-2 pm.
What’s coming up in Benson
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Ming Toy Gallery
NOW SHOWING
Experiences in femininity: The goal of this exhibition is to create an immersive environment that encourages reflection and dialogue, inviting visitors to engage with the complexities and nuances of gendered experience.
L. Zenaide Luhr 4.03.26: Known for her multimedia modernist art, her many years of teaching and her highly creative and active lifestyle, L. Zenaide Luhr made a large imprint on the arts culture of Omaha.
Gifts of the spirit: 5.01.26 Brandon Rial’s debut solo exhibition, exploring emotion and spiritual reflection through geometric abstraction, color, and pattern. Each piece invites quiet reflection.
Wednesday + Friday: 1 to 6pm
Thursday: 3 to 8pm
Saturday: 10am to 1pm
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Reverb Lounge
Thu, Apr 02 1% Productions Presents: Quazy Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm
Fri, Apr 03 1% Productions Presents: Auslander – Rammstein Tribute with Up The Irons – Iron Maiden Tribute Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm
Sat, Apr 04 Mammoth and 1% Present: smith with Montycler Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm
Sun, Apr 05 Nice Enough Ent. Presents: Saxmo Davis with Yung Mex, Replenish The Vocalist, Hellzflame, Mr. 16bars, Dredaymackovelli, Atilli Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm
Tue, Apr 07 Mammoth and 1% Present: Carly Cosgrove with Leisure Hour, Summerbruise Doors: 6 pm // Show: 7 pm
Wed, Apr 08 Black Heart Booking Presents: The Koffin Katswith The Rumours, Carrie Nation & the Speakeasy Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm
Thu, Apr 09 1% Productions Presents: Goalkeeper with Capture This, After Arizona, Names Without Numbers (Acoustic) Doors: 6:30 pm // Show: 7:30 pm
Fri, Apr 10 Handmade Horsepower Tour Colby Acuff with LOW GAP Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm
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The Sydney Bar & Lounge
Thu, Apr 02 Just Announced Taiyamo Denku w/ Blaz and unique vibration, Ogi Kidd, Zaiyon, JDream Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm
Fri, Apr 03 Just AnnouncedKaraoke with Taylor Doors: 9 pm // Show: 9 pm
Sun, Apr 05 Die Sexual Dead Poets, DJ Sado_Naut, & DJ Barrens Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm
Thu, Apr 09 Saintseneca with Mesa Buoy Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm
Fri, Apr 10 Just Announced Benson Soul Society Doors: 9 pm // Show: 10 pm
Sat, Apr 11 Luke Severeid Comedy Doors: 6 pm // Show: 7 pm
Fri, Apr 17 ZQ PRODUCTIONS presents: Cartoon Sexwork Doors: 8 pm // Show: 9 pm
Sat, Apr 18 Just Announced Goro Blunt Productions Presents: Blazin Babes Rave and Burlesque Doors: 9 pm // Show: 10 pm
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The Waiting Room Lounge
Fri, Apr 03 1% Productions Presents: Damones with DJ07 Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm
Sat, Apr 04 Black Heart Booking Presents: Subhumans with The Venomous Pinks, Disrepair Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm
Sun, Apr 05 1% Productions Presents: Mei Semones with John Roseboro Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm
Tue, Apr 07 Nights After VAMP Tour Magnolia Park with Silly Goose, Pinknoise Doors: 6:30 pm // Show: 7:30 pm
Thu, Apr 09 1% Productions Presents: DeVotchKa Tribute to the Music of Little Miss Sunshine Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm
Fri, Apr 10 Nice Enough Ent. Presents: Space To Play with Velvet Velvet, Infielder Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm
Sat, Apr 11 Nice Enough Ent. Presents: Orgy Of The Dead 2 Musical Acts: SmokeBreak / Dead Poets / Glow in The Dark Burlesque Acts: Laz TheImpaler / Tina Mazing / Vinyl The Clown / Battie Babe / Redd Royal Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm
Sun, Apr 12 Forever Foggy Tour Ryan Caraveo with Travis Thompson Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm
Mon, Apr 13Moments Before The Wind Tour Free Throw with Macseal, TRSH, Wakelee Doors: 6 pm // Show: 7 pm
Wed, Apr 15 1% Productions Presents: Ratboys with villagerrr Doors: 7 pm // Show: 8 pm
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Omaha Public Library - Benson Branch
Apr 4 Baby Storytime9:30am–10:00am
Apr 4 Music & Movement 10:30am–11:00am
Apr 6 Teen Hangout4:00pm–5:00pmArts
Apr 9 Benson Pageturners Book Club 10:30am–12:00pm
Apr 11 Baby Storytime9:30am–10:00am
Apr 11, Music & Movement 10:30am–11:00am
Apr 11 Teen Writing Workshop: The Secrets of Science Fiction and Fantasy 1:00pm–2:30pm
Apr 14 Benson Mystery Book Club 6:00pm–7:15pm
Apr 16 Writing Club 5:30pm–7:30pm
Apr 18 Baby Storytime 9:30am–10:00am
Apr 18 Music & Movement 10:30am–11:00am
Apr 18 Other Worlds Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm
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Benson Community Center
Benson Hours
Thu/Fri/Sat - 3 - 8 PM
Kibudoryu Aikido: Monday: 6:00-7:30p.m. - Cost: $25/month - Traditional Japanese martial arts are ages 16 and up. For details, call Walker at 402-301-3609.
Historical European Fencing: Mondays & Wednesdays: 6:30-8:30pm, Saturdays: 12:00-3:00pm - Cost: $50/month - Discover the art of 15th century combat – Omaha KDF trains adults (18+) in historical fencing with longsword, messer, dagger, and a variety of other historical weapons. For details, contact Tyler at 402-968-8763 or omahakdf@gmail.com.
Kendo (Advanced Class): Wednesday: 6:00-8:00pm - Cost: $30/month - Traditional Japanese fencing and swordsmanship. Classes are ongoing, feel free to join at any time.
For more information please contact Ryan Stejskal at 785-410-8358.Kibudoryu Aikido: Monday: 6:00-7:30p.m. - Cost: $25/month - Traditional Japanese martial arts are ages 16 and up. - For details call Walker at 402-301-3609.
The Bay Adult Open Skate: Sundays: 3:00-8:00pm Ages 18+ - $7 Entry paid via -eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-bay-omaha-43542588363
The Bay Popsicle Skate Night: Last Tuesday of Each Month: April 28th, May 26th: 6:00-8:00pm - A monthly gathering for girls, femmes, and nonbinary skaters of all ages to build skills and community. Must register via eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-bay-omaha-43542588363
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Benson First Friday (BFF)
Next First Friday is April 3:
District-wide collaboration, with galleries, storefronts, bars, and community spaces hosting their own creative programming every month.
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SET THE BAR
It’s all decided this week! Starting off today with the last Elite 8 games, then the Final Four on Friday and the Championship game Sunday. Speaking of finals... This week ends the regular season for LOVB Nebraska Don’t miss @gov1007 last serve Saturday night!! If you can’t make it to Baxter, come over to SET, you know we’ll have it on!
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The Bay Omaha
Youth Open Skate & Gaming: Thursday-Saturday: 3:00-8:00pm: Ages 18 and Under - Skateboards & helmets provided. FREE! *Signed waiver required
Popsicle Skate Night: Last Tuesday of Each Month, April 28th, May 26th - 6:00-8:00pm: A monthly gathering for girls, femmes, and nonbinary skaters of all ages to build skills and community. Must register via eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-bay-omaha-43542588363
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Edge of the Universe
Monday: Silent Book Club & Movie
Tuesday Ted Talk: Free- Starts at 7 PM
Wednesday: Music Bingo - 7 pm
Thursday Karaoke - 7 pm
Friday Night Parties - Every Friday, we have a party with dancing
Saturday Kid Afternoons
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Jake's Cigars
Tuesday’s Beginning 7 PM: Tuesday Trivia
12 - 3 PM: Benson Book Club + banned book bingo
Sundays: Bring your laptop, steam deck, switch, or any handheld with headphones
Sims Sundays
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B5 Brewing
Every Tuesday - 7- 9 PM - Trivia Night - America’s Pub Quiz - Test your knowledge and have a beer.
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Barchen Beer Garden
Sundays Start Here
Watch here every Live NFL Games Every Sunday
Cinco De Mayo Tuesday May 5th Grab your best fiesta hat and join us for Cinco de Mayo!
Mother's Day Sunday May 10th Join us on Mother's Day and treat your mom to a delicious meal!
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Benson Improvement District
Meeting schedule for the year:
April 24, 2026
July 31, 2026
October 30, 2026
9:30 AM Benson Library
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Benson Little League
2026 Registration Now Open!
Tee Ball (Ages 4-7) - $70
Registration closes on 04/01/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 05/02/2026 to 06/26/2027 -
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Benson Baptist Church
Wednesdays: Dinner with Friends, K.I.D.s, Frontlines and Adult Bible Experience: Activities start at 5:30 PM with dinner, followed by K.I.D.s, Frontlines, and Adult Bible Experience at 6:30 PM.
Food Pantry Ministry: Donations are accepted Mon-Thurs from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
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St Paul United Methodist Church
Our Services
SATURDAYS 5 PM | ROTH CHAPEL
SUNDAYS 10 AM | SANCTUARY
Livestreamed on our YouTube Channel
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Public Worship changes: We have returned to offering public Sunday worship at 8:15 with Holy Communion on the first and third Sundays of the month.
We will also continue our 10:40 a.m. Sunday service broadcast live on Facebook. This service will also be open to the public.
Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, March 28· 2:00 – 3:00p
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St Bernard Catholic School
Mass Times
Saturday 5:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am | 10:30 am
Tuesday-Friday 8:00 amMass in French Every 4th Sunday 12:30pm
Adoration & Confession Every Wednesday 7am -
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Things to Do in Benson
Benson strip hopping among their favorite neighborhood bars including Burrito Envy and Tequila Bar, The Sydney and Benson Brewery. If retro games and cold pours are your thing, Beercade is a can’t-miss stop. This grown-up arcade.
Dining options are plentiful in Benson. Enjoy a European-influenced tasting menu at Au Courant – a singular Omaha experience. Savor inventive sushi at Yoshitomo, where chef David Utterback redefines what a sushi roll can be. Craving comfort food? Grab a slice the size of your face at Virtuoso Pizzeria, which perfectly chars its New York-style pies.
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Beercade & St. Andrews
Minors accompanied by a guardian of legal age are allowed until 7pm.
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Taco Co.
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Legend Comics & Coffee
3/13, 6 PM Flesh & Blood Pro Quest Vegas, Baby!
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Health Clinic at Benson High School - Charles Drew
Tooth Mobile Froms
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Benson Business Improvement District
The Benson Business Improvement District, established by the City of Omaha in 1977 is responsible for raising funds to maintain and improve the Benson business district.
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Benson Neighborhood Association
The Benson Neighborhood Association (BNA) was originally comprised of five neighborhood associations that were formed within the Benson boundaries between 1910 and 1920.
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Creative District
Benson is now an official Creative District!
In June 2022, Benson was designated as Omaha’s first Creative District!
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BFF Omaha
We believe that everyone has the right to create, experience, and cultivate the arts in our communities. goes here
Welcome to Benson!
Our story starts way back in 1887 with Erastus Benson, a land speculator, investor, and philanthropist. He purchased 900 or so acres of land from Edward Creighton, an Omaha businessman. On March 4, 1887, Erastus platted the land and called it Benson Place, later changing it to Benson. We were annexed into the City of Omaha in 1917.
‘Ole Erastus was quite the entrepreneur and renaissance man. He helped found the first of the regional phonograph companies and invested in a young man named Thomas Edison and his Kinetoscope. In his spare time, our founder wrote songs – more than 20 of ’em are included in the Edison Sheet Music Collection of the U.S. Library of Congress.
His spirit must have somehow settled into our dirt, because the entrepreneur is alive and well in today’s Benson, helping our neighborhood become the place you want to live, hang out, or open a business.
Stop by for a visit – you’ll be back for the experience.