Date and Time
Friday Apr 7, 2023 Sunday Apr 9, 2023
Location
Downtown Aurora
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Description
First Fridays
We're ready to celebrate Spring at First Fridays on April 7 in downtown Aurora.
Enjoy art, live music, discounts, specials, and so much more. All ages are welcome! FREE!
Enjoy art, live music, discounts, specials, and so much more. All ages are welcome! FREE!
ART
Aurora Historical Society | Aurora Public Art at The DLP, 20 E. Downer Pl.
1st floor: Aurora's Own Ruth Van Sickle Ford: Exhibit feat. her life story + paintings
3rd floor: Aurora Art League Show
6 to 9 p.m.
1st floor: Aurora's Own Ruth Van Sickle Ford: Exhibit feat. her life story + paintings
3rd floor: Aurora Art League Show
6 to 9 p.m.
The ArtBar at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway
Art and artists set up in the cafe for art viewing, discussion, and purchasing
7 to 11 p.m.
Art and artists set up in the cafe for art viewing, discussion, and purchasing
7 to 11 p.m.
Superjumbo Records and Collectibles, 102 E. Galena Blvd.
New Superjumbo Poster Release: A new screen-printed poster by artist Chris Hodge
Noon to 9 p.m.
New Superjumbo Poster Release: A new screen-printed poster by artist Chris Hodge
Noon to 9 p.m.
*If These Walls Could Talk, 32 S. Stolp Ave.
Two Sisters, Paint and Print: A collection that highlights the diversity in the art of Anne Von Ehr and Mary Shoemaker.
7 to 10 p.m.
Two Sisters, Paint and Print: A collection that highlights the diversity in the art of Anne Von Ehr and Mary Shoemaker.
7 to 10 p.m.
McCarty Mills Taproom, 140 S. River St. Ste 108
Featured artist Geli Inks + a Special Menu by RKN TCO
5 to 10 p.m.
Featured artist Geli Inks + a Special Menu by RKN TCO
5 to 10 p.m.
*Gary Brown Art Gallery and Studio, 7 S. Broadway
Poetry in Art: Original art creations including retro and antiques available for purchase
6 to 9 p.m.
Poetry in Art: Original art creations including retro and antiques available for purchase
6 to 9 p.m.
Artesan Lofts Art Gallery, 2 S. Stolp Ave.
Ruth L. Poor, mixed media
6 to 9 p.m.
Ruth L. Poor, mixed media
6 to 9 p.m.
Zen Loft Wellness Center, 6 W. Downer Pl. upstairs
The Sandbox Collection: Experimental pieces, odds and ends, bits and bobs, medium and smaller pieces of the artists’ work
5 to 9 p.m.
The Sandbox Collection: Experimental pieces, odds and ends, bits and bobs, medium and smaller pieces of the artists’ work
5 to 9 p.m.
French 75 Gallery and Lounge, 56 E. Galena Blvd.
New Works by David Hettinger + a special First Fridays craft cocktail
4 p.m. to midnight
New Works by David Hettinger + a special First Fridays craft cocktail
4 p.m. to midnight
Sergio Furniture | Catarinas Aurora, 36 W. Downer Pl.
Handmade Mexican Art
Open until 9 p.m.
Handmade Mexican Art
Open until 9 p.m.
MUSIC
*Wyckwood House Boutique + Cocktail Bar, 80 S. River St.
Bar + Shopping + Live Music with singer, songwriter Grant Milliren
5 to 9 p.m.
Bar + Shopping + Live Music with singer, songwriter Grant Milliren
5 to 9 p.m.
The Venue, 21 S. Broadway (entrance on Water Street Mall)
Pete Jive: $5 Suggested Donation Show
8 to 11 p.m.
Pete Jive: $5 Suggested Donation Show
8 to 11 p.m.
Tavern on Broadway, 24 N. Broadway
Live music by Nick Scarpinato
8 to 10 p.m.
Live music by Nick Scarpinato
8 to 10 p.m.
Altiro Latin Fusion, 1 S. Stolp Ave.
Live Spanish Rock by Damian Rivero
6 to 8 p.m.
Live Spanish Rock by Damian Rivero
6 to 8 p.m.
Aurora Tap House, 134 W. Downer Pl.
Come party with Retrospect, playing songs from Motown to today's hits
9 p.m. to midnight
Come party with Retrospect, playing songs from Motown to today's hits
9 p.m. to midnight
Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 28 W. New York St.
Dance Night
Open until 1 p.m.
Dance Night
Open until 1 p.m.
MORE
The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange, 64 S. River St.
Spring 10% off sale | Coffee Sampling with Brewpoint Coffee | Art Pop Up by Teresa’s Art
5 to 9 p.m.
Spring 10% off sale | Coffee Sampling with Brewpoint Coffee | Art Pop Up by Teresa’s Art
5 to 9 p.m.
The Polished Peach Spa, 5 ½ W. Downer Pl. 2nd FLR
Pretty Peaches: Special peachy waxing deals
6 to 10 p.m.
Pretty Peaches: Special peachy waxing deals
6 to 10 p.m.
Unveiled Studio, 5 ½ W. Downer Pl. 2nd FLR
Pay Your Age Boudoir Micro Session: 15 min Boudoir micro sessions with 1 digital image for the price of your age. 21+ only
6 to 9 p.m.
Pay Your Age Boudoir Micro Session: 15 min Boudoir micro sessions with 1 digital image for the price of your age. 21+ only
6 to 9 p.m.
*Santori Public Library, 101 S. River St.
Poetry Fest + Open Mic: Enjoy live poetry readings by the A-Town Poetics | Poetry activities, crafts, and more for all ages
6 to 8 p.m.
Poetry Fest + Open Mic: Enjoy live poetry readings by the A-Town Poetics | Poetry activities, crafts, and more for all ages
6 to 8 p.m.
The Perch, 31 W. Downer Pl. 3rd FLR (inside Aurora Business Center)
Celebrate spring, new life, and transformation with butterfly crafts for all ages
5 to 8 p.m.
Celebrate spring, new life, and transformation with butterfly crafts for all ages
5 to 8 p.m.
*Alice’s Corner, 37 W. New York St.
Buy 3 empanadas, get one free
4 to 9 p.m.
Buy 3 empanadas, get one free
4 to 9 p.m.
*Zen Loft Wellness Center | I of the Angeles, 6 W. Downer Pl. upstairs
Share your poetry, story, or tale. Come with a tale to share and/or listen and support others as they share their unique view starting at 7 p.m.
Share your poetry, story, or tale. Come with a tale to share and/or listen and support others as they share their unique view starting at 7 p.m.
*Amy Morton’s Stolp Island Social, 5 E. Galena Blvd.
Debut of Cocktail of the Month named after a literary giant + interactive poetry engagement
5 to 9 p.m.
Debut of Cocktail of the Month named after a literary giant + interactive poetry engagement
5 to 9 p.m.
*Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway
Explore the museum + purchase tickets for the 3rd annual Meat Raffle on May 2
5 to 8 p.m.
Explore the museum + purchase tickets for the 3rd annual Meat Raffle on May 2
5 to 8 p.m.
Endiro Coffee, 29 W. New York St.
Open for First Fridays
5 to 9 p.m.
Open for First Fridays
5 to 9 p.m.
*The Cornucopia Tea & Gift Shop, 63 S. Broadway
Sip n Shop: Special purchase A Tea Lover’s Devotional package + rewards card
Open until 9 p.m.
Sip n Shop: Special purchase A Tea Lover’s Devotional package + rewards card
Open until 9 p.m.
Society 57, 100 S. River St.
Cocktails & Bites
6 to 10 p.m.
Cocktails & Bites
6 to 10 p.m.
Huge Witch, 31 W. Downer Pl. 2nd FLR (inside Aurora Business Center)
Tarot, Oracle, and Astrology Readings: Have your "fortune" told + shopping
5 to 9 p.m.
Tarot, Oracle, and Astrology Readings: Have your "fortune" told + shopping
5 to 9 p.m.
Premil, 46 W. New York St.
Premil deals: 15% entire store
Noon to 8 p.m.
Premil deals: 15% entire store
Noon to 8 p.m.
*G.A.R. Museum, 23 E. Downer Pl.
A Salute to Service: Poems by Aurora's Deputy Poet Laureate Quentin Johnson
Activities (ages 12+): Poem contest - For the Month of April a prize will be awarded weekly for the best poem submitted for that week!
5 to 9 p.m.
A Salute to Service: Poems by Aurora's Deputy Poet Laureate Quentin Johnson
Activities (ages 12+): Poem contest - For the Month of April a prize will be awarded weekly for the best poem submitted for that week!
5 to 9 p.m.
POP UP
Chupacabra Puerto Rican Kitchen, 31 N. Broadway
Aroma Roots Spring Show: Handcrafted bath & body, soaps, wax melts
5 to 9 p.m.
Aroma Roots Spring Show: Handcrafted bath & body, soaps, wax melts
5 to 9 p.m.
FNBO, 140 S. River St. STE 112
Photos with Easter Bunny + crafts | Sabino Creek pop up
5 to 9 p.m.
APRIL 7 MAP
Photos with Easter Bunny + crafts | Sabino Creek pop up
5 to 9 p.m.
APRIL 7 MAP
First Fridays is brought to you by Aurora Downtown and participating businesses. We're celebrating 10 years of First Fridays in 2023.
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