Aurora’s monthly First Fridays will bring the party to the street this Friday when Aurora Downtown hosts its annual Stolp Block Party from 6 to 10 p.m. on Stolp Avenue.
The block party has been part of August’s First Fridays since 2017. This year, Lynne Jordan and The Shivers will be the headlining musical act at 8 p.m. at Millennium Plaza gazebo. The Instinct will open at 6 p.m.
The event is free and welcomes everyone. Stolp Avenue will be closed from Downer Place to Galena Boulevard.
A handful of local artists curated by If These Walls Could Talk will set up on the south end of Stolp Avenue. Local nonprofits will also be part of the event.
Food trucks include Grumpy Gaucho, Strawberries BBQ, Home Run Hot Dogs and Lemonade, Wurst Kitchen, Holy Pierogi, My Funnel, Chills Italian Ice, and Tapville Social.
On Water Street Mall, Community Advocacy Awareness Network (CAAN) will host a Business Entrepreneur Unity Expo from 5 to 10 p.m. with a variety of vendors and activities to support the community.
Throughout downtown, the First Fridays event lineup includes more than 30 venues with activities for all ages.
Yellow Bird Books, 34 S. Stolp Ave., D’Light of the Bug: Whimsical Watercolors feat. local artist Lisa Lentz Manning at the Stolp Block Party with original watercolors, prints, stickers, and t-shirts available for sale, 6 to 10 p.m.
The Nolan Gallery, 33 S. Stolp Ave., Dulce Havana and Stillness exhibitions + wearable art, 7 to 10 p.m.
Pure Skin Solutions, 26 S. Stolp Ave., Ebony Sade Art, 5 to 9 p.m.
Aurora Historical Society | Aurora Public Art at The DLP, 20 E. Downer Pl., 1st floor: “Here Comes the Bride” continued: Vintage wedding fashions; 3rd floor: Steve Banks Solo Exhibit feat. contemporary pop art, 6 to 9 p.m.
The ArtBar at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Why am I like this? 7 to 11 p.m.
Sergio Furniture | Catrinas Aurora, 36 W. Downer Pl., Handmade Mexican Art, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Artesan Lofts Art Gallery, 2 S. Stolp Ave., Comic & Illustration: A collaboration with local artists, 6 to 9 p.m.
French 75 Gallery and Lounge, 56 E. Galena Blvd., Select works by Martin Mondrus + a specialty craft cocktail, 4 p.m. to midnight
G.A.R. Museum, 23 E. Downer Pl., Live music by The Town Band, 5 to 9 p.m.
Zen Loft Wellness Center, 6 W. Downer Pl. upstairs, Late night open jam hosted by Mo Pippy Music | musicians of all styles, ages, and skill levels are welcome, 8 to 10 p.m.
Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 28 W. New York St., Live music + margarita specials, Until 1 a.m.
The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Colleen Wild & The Haunted: Suggested donation show feat. local singer songwriter and their band, 8 to 11 p.m.
Wyckwood House Boutique + Cocktail Bar, 80 S. River St., Live music by Steve Mast + summer cocktails. Sneak peek of fall fashion. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tavern on Broadway, 24 N. Broadway, Live music by Michael Rawls, 8 to 10 p.m.
Altiro Latin Fusion, 1 S. Stolp Ave., Live music by Damian Rivero, 6 to 9 p.m.
Aurora Tap House, 134 W. Downer Pl., Karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Superjumbo, 102 E. Galena Blvd., Yetee Street Fighter 6 Collection Launch, Noon to 8 p.m.
Zen Loft Wellness Center, 6 W. Downer Pl. upstairs, Find your Zen: Belly dance performance by Magnolia Dance Collective at 7:30 p.m $1/min chair massage, local vendors, local art for sale, hang in hammocks, 5 to 10 p.m.
The Perch, 31 W. Downer Pl., 3rd Floor, Inspirational Magnets and $1 Sale | All ages are invited to create an inspirational magnet for the new school year + a clearance sale, 5 to 8 p.m.
ASU Cycles, 14 W. Downer Pl. Ste. 10, Francis’ Birthday Sale: It’s the shop cat’s birthday month. Sales on bikes, clothes, e-bikes, skateboards, decks, etc. + used bikes for sale outside, 6 to 8 p.m.
Endiro Coffee, 29 W. New York St., Live Music Featuring: Invisible Cartoons | Drink Special: Root Beer Horchata Floats, 5 to 9 p.m.
The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange, 64 S. River St., Dancehall Vibes Pop Up: DJ GAB spinning Reggae and Dancehall, Izzy’s Fine Designs henna, SUKI Finds vintage clothing, nuEra cannabis consultation, Banana Pudding Twist, 5 to 9 p.m.
Santori Public Library, 101 S. River St., Unity Expo: Stop in for children’s games, activities, and more, including a new Bookmobile-themed and Warhol-inspired art installation, 6 to 8 p.m.
The Cornucopia Tea & Gift Shop, 63 S. Broadway, Introduction to Health & Wellness Teas: Learn about 10 Ayurvedic Tea Infusions, 5 to 10 p.m.
Society 57, 100 S. River St., Cocktails and sushi pop up Little Lelani. 6 to 9 p.m.
FNBO, 140 S. River St. STE 112, Special pop up by The Wood Crafters by Luz & Juan + back to school raffle, 5 to 9 p.m.
For more information and a complete map of First Fridays locations, visit www.auroradowntown.org.
