First Fridays is ready to kick off the summer with more than two dozen participating venues and the return of the Food Truck Court. Stop downtown on the first Fridays of June for art shows, live music, a celebration of Pride, and more. Visiting food trucks include Grumpy Gaucho, Tapville, Holy Pierogi, Home Run Hot Dogs and Lemonade, Harvey’s Fire Box, and Snow Cone Sisters from 5 to 9 p.m.
Here’s the whole lineup:
ART
SUPERJUMBO, 105 E. Galena Blvd.
VIDEO-20XX Release
Superjumbo is proud to launch a new VIDEO-20XX collection, along with sold out items only available at Superjumbo.
5 to 9 p.m.
Artesan Lofts Art Gallery, 2 S. Stolp Ave.
Ruin and The Traveler: Sculptural Work by Aurora artist Jonathan Pacheco | Ceramics For Sale | Ceramic sculptures composed from the last 10 Years.
6 to 9 p.m.
Chupacabra Puerto Rican Kitchen, 31 N. Broadway
Talento Creations Art
5 to 9 p.m.
Gary Brown Art Gallery and Studio | Mark Radina Stained Glass, 7 S. Broadway
Art Raffle: 5 art creations donated by artists: Randy Meyers, Mark Radina, Gary Brown + Susan Brown. Winners at 8 p.m. All proceeds go to Ukraine.
5 to 9 p.m.
The ArtBar at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway
Season 10 Finale | New art from over three dozen local artists closes out the 10th season
7 p.m. to Midnight
Aurora Public Art at The DLP Art & History Center, 20 E. Downer Pl., 3rd Floor
Remix: Work by local collage artists | Kevin May DJ
6 to 9 p.m.
Offbeat Thrift and Vintage, 14 W. Downer Pl. Ste. 16
Cindy Fonseca: The Stages of 30. A solo exhibition that celebrates the different stages of artistic style, and the journey it took to get there
5 to 9 p.m.
If These Walls Could Talk, 32 S. Stolp Ave.
Red Door 202, featuring artists Anne Von Ehr, Mary Powers, Anne Eifler, Jean Pechtel, Jen Hunger Judith Vaczo.
7 to 10 p.m.
Nieponski Gallery at Crystal House, 59 S. LaSalle St.
Free tarot card reading by Ptah, a seasoned professional with over 20 years experience
5 to 8 p.m.
French 75 Gallery and Lounge, 56 E. Galena Blvd.
New artwork featuring Daniel Mundy, David Hettinger, Martin Mondrus, Hope Ashworth + Jake Beltran
5 p.m. to Midnight
MUSIC
La Quinta de los Reyes, 36 E. New York St.
La Sociedad D’Paul Music | Models giving Hornitos paloma + Margaritas samples
6 to 8 p.m.
Altiro Latin Fusion, 1 S. Stolp Ave.
Live Spanish Rock feat. Damián Rivera
7 to 9 p.m.
Endiro Coffee, 29 W. New York St.
First Fridays art + music
6 to 9 p.m.
Tavern on Broadway, 24 N. Broadway
Music by Ryan Worthy | Enter to win $25 gift certificates
8 to 10 p.m.
Tredwell Coffee, 14 W. Downer Pl. Ste 18
Live music
5 to 9 p.m.
Aurora Tap House, 134 W. Downer Pl.
DJ HappyMeal
9 p.m.
MORE
1881 Electric Cycle Company, 1 E. Benton St. Lower Level
E-bikes and art. Free test rides.
11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Perch, 31 W. Downer Pl. 3rd floor
Mindfulness Craft + Summer Self Care Tips
Join us for a rainbow-themed craft for the kids and real-life self care tips for you to stay grounded this summer.
5 to 8 p.m.
SciTech Hands On Museum, 18 W. Benton St.
SciTech Last Look: The public is invited to walk through the museum one last time before the doors permanently close. The gift shop will be open, offering merchandise at half off. Preview items offered for sale at the “Last Chance” public sale the week of June 6.
4 to 9 p.m.
Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River St.
The People’s Ball: Come fancy or come as you are. Interactive group dance with Simply Destinee, performances by a professional hula hoop artist and juggler + a DJ
6 to 8 p.m.
Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway
Open for fun
5 to 8 p.m.
The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange, 64 S. River St.
It’s a Spring Thing: Shopping, raffles, music + good vibes. Enter to win a $50 Visa Gift Card with the best Tik Tok video of the shop during First Fridays
5:30 to 9 p.m.
McCarty Mills Taproom and Bottleshop, 140 S. River St.
Hat Trick BBQ | Art by Joshua Schultz | Music by Brittnee Meghan, TeeJayKay and Double Ontendre
Open until Midnight
G.A.R. Museum, 23 E. Downer Pl.
Boy Scouts Lego Race Track: Build a Lego race car with the Three Fires Council of the Boy Scouts of America
5 to 9 p.m.
Aurora Historical Society at The DLP Art & History Center, 20 E. Downer Pl.
Head to Toe: Exhibit of hats and shoes from 1850s to 1970s | Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora 95th anniversary celebration and exhibit
6 to 9 p.m.
Zen Loft Wellness Center, 6 W. Downer Pl. upstairs
Magnolia Belly Dance at 7:30pm | $1/min chair massage + $10 mini tarot readings | Shop I of the Angeles | Meet and greet with Business Collective | Live music with Mo Pippy
5 to 9 p.m.
Wyckwood House Boutique and Bar, 80 S. River St.
Alexandra Weber, Fearless Traveler, Jewelry and home decor. Myrna Williams + Flavored Pepper Jellies pop ups | Music by Who We Are feat. Nick Gutierrez
5 to 9 p.m.
Society 57, 100 S. River St.
Cocktails + Bites
6 to 9 p.m.
POP UP
All Spoked Up, 14 W. Downer Pl. Ste 10
Grande Clam: Handmade Croc charms ranging from chickens to plants, an assortment of decals of positive daily reminders, vegan leather key fobs + fun items
6 to 9 p.m.
Aroma Roots Bath & Body + Obsidian Clothing, 32 N. Broadway
Vela Bae Candles Pop Up | 50% off all items for Obsidian Clothing. 10% off all sugar scrubs for Aroma Roots Bath & Body.
5 to 9 p.m.
FOOD TRUCKS
Food Truck Food Court at Water Street Square, 65 S. Water St.
Grumpy Gaucho | Tapville | Holy Pierogi | Home Run Hot Dogs and Lemonade | Harvey’s Fire Box | Snow Cone Sisters
5 to 9pm
