With thoughts turning towards spring and all it brings, March 1st First Friday is the perfect time to relax and enjoy some of the varied art and music of the city in your downtown.
Showcasing a sampling of the local talent that abounds combined with some from farther afield, there is always something to please the senses. Along with cultural aspect the shops and restaurants are open for you to discover and enjoy while you are out and about.
Keep in mind that parking on the streets and in all municipal lots is always free after 6:00 p.m. making access easy.
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Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery - 147 Lochiel St - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Chasing Vibrato: Rita Letendre - Opening Night - Drawing works from JNAAG and Museum London’s permanent collections, Chasing Vibrato investigates Letendre’s experiments with new mediums that prompted a stylistic transition from the hard-edged arrows that gained her international recognition to a period dominated by atmospheric haze.
Artopia Gallery & Framing - 188 Christina St N - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. - New ceramic work by Natalie Prevost
Parallel Junction -Unique Handcrafted Gifts & Decor - 176 Christina St. N - 5:00 - 9:30 p.m. - Grand Opening - Live music by Bruce Clarke - snacks- refreshments - giveaways
zZas Pizza Bistro - 170 Christina St N - 6:00 -9:00 p.m. - live music with Blackmore & Blackmore
R. W. Lawton Gallery located behind the Imperial Theatre Box Office by The Capitol Bar -168 Christina St. N - Displaying large paintings by Donna Powers-Garner, James Burden, Rita Viscount, Regina Gudelis, and Bill Walters
Cheeky Monkey - 130 Christina St. N - 7:00 -9:00 p.m. - dynamic trio - Noise Pollution and art exhibit & sale by Bill Walters “Gifts Abound”
Cowboys & Indians - 121 Christina St. N - Open until 9:00 p.m. - - Works by Local First Nations Artists
The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts - 127 Christina St. S - 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. - Sarnia Artists’ Workshop presents “SQUARE FOOT SHOW” - Each piece of art is one square foot in size.
Music by singer-songwriter Hazel Pretty
The Cove Wellness - 140 Front St. S. - 5:30 p.m. - Gentle Yoga Karma Class: drop-in with a donation toward St. Clair Child & Youth (min. $5) - all welcome. Reserve your space text or call: (519) 330-3060. (Under 17 requires parental consent.) Refreshments and “meet the team” to follow 6:30-7:30 p.m.
One Tooth - 155 Front St N - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Demi Krall performing
Cafe Yoga: Sarnia Reiki, Meditation & Yoga - 150.5 Front St. N. Suite 7 - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Starting off a weekend of Sacred Geometry. Enjoy art, music, hot drinks and good vibes.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62 - 286 Front St N. - 8:00 p.m. to midnight - Music and dancing - The Sarnia Kitchen Party Band
Bad Dog Sarnia - 229 Christina St N - 8:00 p.m. - midnight - live music - Bren Dube
Ups N’ Downs - 226 Front St N - 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. - live music - Dan Butts
Hawg Bar - 117 Christina St. N - 9:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music - Strum N Drum
