First Fridays on March 4 features art, music, and more in downtown Aurora. Dozens of businesses open their doors for a lively evening open to the public.
First Fridays opens up downtown businesses with art, music, and more. See what’s new and come have fun downtown Aurora at dozens of venues. All ages are welcome and activities can be tailored to your or your groups interests.
March 4 First Fridays
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ART
Artesan Lofts Art Gallery, 2 S. Stolp Ave.
36: Solo show by Aurora artist Shelby Anderson + raffle for $36 gift card.
6 to 8:30 p.m.
French 75 Gallery and Lounge, 56 E. Galena Blvd.
Petite Paintings with a Punch: Smaller paintings by David Hettinger, Daniel Mundy and Hope Ashworth.
Open until Midnight
Gary Brown Art Gallery and Studio, 7 S. Broadway
Updated gallery staging, new art by Gary Brown, Mark Radina and Kip Pasta + antiques.
5 to 8 p.m.
ArtBar at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway
HERstory: A celebration of Women’s History Month through art.
7 p.m. to Midnight
MUSIC
Aurora Tap House, 134 W. Downer Pl.
Sonic Soul performs
9 p.m.
La Quinta De los Reyes, 36 E. New York St.
La Sociedad D’Paul + $8 house margaritas
6 to 9 p.m.
Altiro Latin Fusion, 1 S. Stolp Ave.
Live Spanish Rock feat. Damián Rivera
6 to 8 p.m.
Tredwell Coffee, 14 W. Downer Pl. Ste 18
Girl Scout cookies outside from 5 to 7 p.m.
5 to 9 p.m.
Endiro Coffee, 29 W. New York St.
Cecy Santana performs live + enjoy monthly specials
6 to 9 p.m.
Tavern on Broadway, 24 N. Broadway
Music by guitarist Ryan Worthy from 7 to 9 p.m. Marco from 9 to 11 p.m.
MORE
Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River St.
Gleeson Irish Trio performs, try out virtual reality equipment + make a lucky craft
6 to 8 p.m.
Superjumbo, 102 E. Galena Blvd.
Re-Re Opening
Introducing Vinyl at Superjumbo.
6 to 10 p.m.
Endiro Coffee, 29 W. New York St.
Endiro Coffee and Indivisible Aurora Present: Chili Cook-Off
5 to 8 p.m.
McCarty Mills Taproom and Bottleshop, 140 S. River St.
Art, Food + Music: Smileys BBQ and featured artist Rogue 1
Open until Midnight
G.A.R. Museum, 23 E. Downer Pl.
The Smithsonian’s Righting A Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II
5 to 9 p.m.
Aurora Historical Society, 20 E. Downer Pl. at David L. Pierce Art and History Center
Portraits of the Past: Dozens of oil and photographic portraits from the 1840s to 1980s
6 to 9 p.m.
Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway
Smoke Alarm Showdown: Play ring toss and have the chance to win a smoke alarm (while supplies last)
5 to 8 p.m.
Zen Loft Wellness Center, 6 W. Downer Pl. upstairs
Open house: Music by The County Line + massages for $1/min., shop I of the Angeles, hang in hammocks
5 to 9 p.m.
Wyckwood House, 14 W. Downer Pl. Ste 16
Dan Becker, performs Irish music and more from 6 to 8 p.m. Busy Bee Custom Creations, unique custom wood creations. Visit Offbeat Thrift and Vintage downstairs for a coat sale.
5 to 9 p.m.
Society 57, 100 S. River St.
Cocktails + Bites
6 to 9 p.m.
The Perch, 31 W. Downer Pl.
1000 Paper Cranes Memorial: Help fold origami cranes to create a community memorial to commemorate two years of the pandemic.
5 to 8 p.m.
Hope Chest, 34 N. Lincoln Ave.
Storewide Sale (exclusions apply)
4 to 7 p.m.
Miss Lee’s Lounge, 215 E. Galena Blvd.
Aur-House presents Art of Sound with DJ Hitman, Devere, CMFC, and NSTO. Feat. artist is Jenni Robinson. 21+ No cover
8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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