August First Friday Events in downtown Sarnia Media release
August is always a sizzling time of year. During the August 3rd First Friday Cultural Walkabout in downtown Sarnia, that will be especially true. Take a look at the list of all the exciting events going on. Besides all this, many other merchants are open late as well. Parking in the downtown is free after 6:00 p.m. on the streets, parking lots and at Bayside Centre.
Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery - 147 Lochiel St. 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. - John Kissick: The Boom bits opens tonight. Come and enjoy the dazzling surfaces of this painting exhibition. Artist will be present. Plus experience the larger than life sculptures and entwined drawing of Jamie Angelopoulos
Artopia Gallery & Framing - 188 Christina St N - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m - “Put A Bird On It!” Back by popular demand! Lynn Eves from Bluewater Center for Raptor Rehabilitation will be at Artopia with a variety of “Bird Friends”. We will be handing out canvas for you to create your favourite bird to donate. These will be for sale at October’s First Friday. All proceeds go to Bluewater Centre for Raptor Rehabilitation. Let’s help out our Fine Feathered Friends.
Coffee Culture - 130 Lochiel St. - 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Live music
ThempTATIONS - Hemp Goods and Culture Shop - 180 Christina St. N. - open until 9:00 p.m. - featuring artist Mic Vilhan.
Cheeky Monkey - 130 Christina St. N - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Very special performance from Emm Gryner. New original art show & sale “Escape” by Bill Walters
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62 - 286 Front St N. - 8:00 p.m. to midnight - Music and dancing - Borderlite Trio
Ups N’ Downs - 226 Front St N - 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. - live music - Bil Eldridge
Lawrence House Centre for the Arts - 127 Christina St. S - Art Exhibit “Artisans on the Lawn” which will continue through Saturday August 4th. Music will start at 5:30 p.m. with Sherry Abram and continue with Blackmore and Blackmore performing from 7:00 -9:00 p.m. Summer! Summer! Member’s art exhibition opens 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Vanilla Bean - 138 Cromwell St. - Live entertainment 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Vocalist/guitarist Hazel Pretty
Refined Fool - 137 Davis St - Caitlyn Jean exhibits her new body of abstract paintings which explore the cyclical nature of life
Come Unity - 123 Christina St. N.- Over 15 local artists and artisans featured every day! Extended hours, First Friday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Wall art, Stained Glass, Dee’s Bees, Soy Candles, Dream Catchers, Acupressure Rings, Crystal Lamps, Metaphysical and more!
Cafe Yoga: Sarnia Reiki, Meditation & Yoga - 150.5 Front St. N. Suite 7 - 6:00-9:00 p.m. - “Into The Woods”. Art Exhibition by Tara Dimuzio. Live Piano & Guitar with Andrea Max
Silhouettes - 125 Christina St. N - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Live Mannequins in the windows
Cowboys & Indians - 121 Christina St. N - Open until 9:00 p.m. - Beadwork demonstration by Anishinaabekwe artist Tawny Daws
Bad Dog Sarnia - 229 Christina St N - 8:00 - midnight - Live entertainment - Bren Dubé
