First Friday (FF) is a free gallery crawl when the North Village Arts District (NVAD) will collectively open its doors, encouraging residents, visitors, and tourists to explore and appreciate the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify and energize our community. Explore the unique venues and enjoy the live music art and entertainment, and some venues will have light refreshments. A map/guide postcard will be available at the venues.
Parking: Check out our new downtown parking guide for the scoop on parking options downtown. As a quick reference, parking garages are free after 6 pm and street parking is free after 7 pm. There is also a permit parking spaces bordering the Wabash bus station area that is free after 6 pm.
Participating Businesses and Activities:
Pumpkin carving at The Center Project from 6-8 pm.
- 6-8p: The Center Project (300 St James St, Suite 104) – Pumpkin Carving (while supplies last)
- Missouri Contemporary Ballet Has started a Pre-professional Student Performance Company and will be holding open rehearsal for the upcoming winter showcase on October 2 and November 6. The public is free to come in and see a live rehearsal for our upcoming show!
- Sager Braudis Gallery – Opening Reception for Autumn Exhibit including artists Jacob Burmood, Janice Mason Steeves, Kim Morski, Joel Sager, and Mike Sleadd.
- Orr Street Studios – Photo Vision Exhibit Opening Reception and Awards (7 pm) and Columbia College Art Department Outdoor Video Installation. [not free] Smokin Chicks food truck will be available.
- Resident Arts (Orr Street Studios)- live mural painting with our After-school Teen Artist Residents.
- Yoga Sol- Kirtan, Sing, Chant, move. Kirtan Chanting starts at 7 pm. Relaxing, soulful way to start out the night. — 7-8 pm
- Fretboard Coffee live music on the outdoor patio. 6 pm Pippa and The Strawmen. 7 pm David Dearnley.
- Artlandish Gallery – Over 50 Artists works and live music inside Bluesman Johnny Fox. Out front Paul Fostch. On the outdoor patio. 6 pm—Pippa and The Strawmen. 7:45 pm—Austin Jones.
- Talking Horse Productions
- [food not free] North Village Recording (north corner of Hubbell and East Ash) and DogMaster Distillery – Greenspace pop-up party with LIVE OUTDOOR MUSIC from Blake Gardner and the Farmers, craft cocktails from Dogmaster Distillery, and food from Lilly’s Cantina taco truck! Recording studio tours and Q&A welcome!
- Root Cellar
- Dogwood Studios – Geometric work by Chris Morrey and Matt Ballou.
- Lo & Behold
- [free music; not free food] Rose Music Hall – HAPPY HOUR 5-7 pm with live music in the park from Cowgirl’s Train Set and tacos from Pepe’s of Columbia!
- Café Berlin
- [may not be free] The Bridge – Afterparty! 9:30 pm
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