Event info

Join the North Downtown Omaha Alliance for a gathering of businesses and residents as we celebrate North Downtown Day on Saturday, August 7th, 2010 from 4pm to 9pm. From bikes to music and drinks to films, North Downtown Omaha is a diverse, progressive neighborhood featuring creative, unique businesses and residents.

What to expect

Block party

Dueling pianos concert at Barley's Bar and Grill, Siena Francis House third annual art event, live art installation by Muralist Cait Irwin, TipTop Apartments open house, with soup and more by Soup Revolution, along with Together, Inc., Lund Ross, and New Street.

Local Filmmakers Showcase

Film Streams first Local Filmmakers Showcase. Curated by an independent jury of local artists and film enthusiasts, the Showcase features 14 films by area directors, presented together in a single, 120-minute program. For more information visit: filmstreams.org

Live Music

Slowdown open house with live music by Talking Mountain, Bear Country and others. For more information visit: theslowdown.com

Photobooth

Photo booth by Christine Elizabeth Photography at Slowdown.

Bikes

Bike rental, pedicab rides, and Green Street Ally Cat will all by hosted by Green Street Cycles.

Hands-on art

Inclosed Studio with hands-on letterpressing.

Art Cars

Studio 906 FUNraiser featuring Central ART Car Exhibit & Celebration with Live Music, Art Activities for children, and more.

Open House

  • Hot Shops open house + art show, including Omaha Creative Institute art demonstrations, hands on learning applications, and workshops.
  • The tenants of the Mastercraft Building (What Cheer, SecretPenguin, minorwhite, CAMP, Birdhouse Design and Community ReDesigned) are holding an open house from 4-6pm.

Shopping

Urban Outfitters + friends sidewalk sale with GUNK dj.

Food and Drink specials

  • The Old Mattress Factory Bar and Grill music on the patio, drink and food specials.
  • Liberty Tavern specials and live music on the Liberty Tavern patio.
  • The Union at Holiday Inn will have food and drink specials all night.

Stay the Night

Special room rates available at Hilton Omaha, Homewood Suites by Hilton, and Holiday Inn Downtown.