There is a definite chill in the air this time of year, but in downtown Sarnia the arts scene is only getting hotter and hotter. Ranging from live music to art you can serve food on, there is something for everyone of every age during First Friday Cultural Walkabout with the November 2nd evening being no exception.
Below is a list to guide you along while you explore the many interesting shops, galleries and eateries to be discovered. For more updates throughout the month remember to LIKE Sarnia First Friday on Facebook.
Reminder that parking downtown is free after 6:00 p.m. including on the street and all lots.
Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery - 147 Lochiel St - 6:00-9:00 p.m. - Members Reception 7:00 p.m. -
Artist Demonstration 6:45 p.m., 7:45 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. Well known for his participation in the early Canadian graffiti movement and as avant-garde hip-hop artist Thesis Sahib, James Kirkpatrick works in a variety of media including drawing, painting, sculpture, textiles, zines, mask making and experimental sound improvisation
Coffee Culture - 130 Lochiel St. - 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. - Live music
Artopia Gallery & Framing - 188 Christina St N - 6:00-9:00 p.m. - “Raw Edge” - Hand crafted charcuterie boards made from locally sourced wood by Sarnia resident Nathan Cote. The boards are finished with a natural beeswax and mineral oil that Nathan makes himself to ensure that the boards are both food-safe and long lasting.
Themptations - Hemp Goods and Culture Shops - 180 Christina St. N. - open until 9:00 p.m. - featuring local artist Leanne Green
zZas Pizza Bistro - 170 Christina St N - 6:00-9:00 p.m. - live music by Mike Blackmore
Two Zero One Salon - 171 Christina St. N - Breast Cancer Awareness Event 1:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Full hair cut price donated to the Canadian Cancer Society. Free hair cuts for survivors and patients
R. W. Lawton Gallery located behind the Imperial Theatre Box Office by The Capitol Bar -168 Christina St. N. - 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. - ‘Large at the Lawton’ - Works by Peg Kivi, Regina Gudelis, Rita Viscount & Deborah Scragg
Cheeky Monkey - 130 Christina St. N - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Indie/Celtic music by The Forest Pioneers plus ‘Escape’ art show & sale by Bill Walters until end of Nov.
Vanilla Bean - 138 Cromwell St. - Live entertainment 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. - George Ayers & Gary Wilkins
Cowboys & Indians - 121 Christina St. N. - Jeff ‘Red Dog’ George - Tribal Artist 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts - 127 Christina St. S - 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. - Opening reception ‘Wrap It Up’, featuring art by members of the Lawrence House in a wide variety of media. ‘Dancing Hooks’, traditional rug hooking by Fran’s Clan in the Turret Room - Doug Hacking at the piano performing live
Cafe Yoga: Sarnia Reiki, Meditation & Yoga - 150.5 Front St. N. Suite 7 - 7:00-9:00 p.m. - Art Exhibit: “Sebastian” by Liz Hubert - Live Music with: Andrea Max
One Tooth - 155 Front St N - 7:00-9:00 p.m. - featuring the artists ‘4 Friends’. 4 retired teachers who spend their time making mittens from recycled knits and ALL proceeds go to Community Living in Sarnia Lambton
River Bank & Co. - 172 Front Street N. - with Red Balloon, Mudd Puddle Soap Company, Personal Touch Eatery and Wick + Bear. Holiday Season Festivities with musical entertainment 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. by Jasper Blue (Chris Bourke)
Collide - rev-el-ree Night - 148 Front St. - Doors open 5:00 p.m. - no cover before 9:00 p.m after 9:00 $3.00 cover - Ben Ainsworth 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. - DJ Diskreet 11:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Refined Fool - 137 Davis St -. Showcasing Brent VandenBroek’s acrylic paintings on canvas
Ups N’ Downs - 226 Front St N - 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. - live music - Bil Eldridge
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62 - 286 Front St N. - 8:00 p.m. to midnight - Music and dancing with Lizzy and the Rainmen
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Bad Dog Sarnia - 229 Christina St N - 8:00 - midnight - Live music with Renee & Rob
