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First Fridays puts spotlight on women in the front on March 3

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First Fridays celebrates Women’s History Month on March 3 at 30 venues open to the public. 

Visit downtown Aurora and explore a downtown open house filled with live music, art shows, cultural activities, and more.

(* denotes) Women in the Front participating venues are celebrating Women’s History Month by creating space for women who stand up, take charge, and inspire us. 

March 3 MAP

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: Live R&B music by Melodic at 7 p.m. & 8 p.m. | Our Mentors photography exhibit

6 to 9 p.m.

The ArtBar at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway

Artbart: A Simpsons Show feat. Alexis Patino

7 to 11 p.m.

Artesan Lofts Art Gallery, 2 S. Stolp Ave.

Blacklight feat. Johnny Felix paintings | blacklight palette makeup performance by Gina Ginn from G.A.M.E Makeup Supply 

6 to 9 p.m.

*Zen Loft Wellness Center, 6 W. Downer Pl. upstairs

WOMEN an art exhibit

5 to 9 p.m.

French 75 Gallery and Lounge, 56 E. Galena Blvd.

New Paintings from Daniel Mundy + a special First Fridays craft cocktail 

5 p.m. to midnight

Sergio Furniture | Catarinas Aurora, 36 W. Downer Pl.

Handmade Mexican Art

Open until 9 p.m.

Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 28 W. New York St.

Tango Comic’s Graphic Novel release + Vizo Arts Gallery feat. Josh Schultz, Ray Gomez, Brian Schab, Francis Penavic and Juan Carlos Baez | Live music by acoustic trio The Downhillers

6 to 10 p.m.

Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway

Museum Open and Mural Reveal: Explore the museum + view the recently completed mural by Aurora Christian students 

5 to 8 p.m.

MUSIC

The Venue, 21 S. Broadway (entrance on Water Street Mall)

Dave Ramont & Gerald Dowd: Suggested Donation Show 

8 to 11 p.m.

Tavern on Broadway, 24 N. Broadway

Live music by Ryan Worthy

8 to 10 p.m.

Altiro Latin Fusion, 1 S. Stolp Ave.

Live Spanish Rock 

6 to 8 p.m.

Aurora Tap House, 134 W. Downer Pl.

DJ Happy Meal

9 p.m. to midnight

*Tredwell Coffee, 14 W. Downer Pl. 

Celebrating Women: Live music by Duo, Echo and Ransom (Colleen Wild and Jason Benefield) | Girl Scouts Troop 709 + Greg Zilioli with A Call to Shoulders

5 to 9 p.m. 

MORE

The Polished Peach Spa, 5 W. Downer Pl. 2nd FLR

Peachy Promo: Complimentary Samples and Peachy Deals

5 to 10 p.m.

Unveiled Studio, 5 ½ W. Downer Pl. 

Pay Your Age Boudoir Micro Session: 15 min Boudoir micro sessions with 1 digital image for the price of your age. 21+ only

5 to 10 p.m.

*Santori Public Library, 101 S. River St.

Woman Up!: Live music by Mariachi Sirenas + Magnolia Dance Collective bellydance | Girl Scouts crafts | Empowered Women of the Future Club + League of Women Voters

6 to 8 p.m.

*The Perch, 31 W. Downer Pl. 3rd FLR

Mindful Craft for all ages + Historical Spiritual Women Spotlight: Learn about historical women who have shaped our understanding of spirituality and faith

5 to 8 p.m.

*Zen Loft Wellness Center | I of the Angeles, 6 W. Downer Pl. upstairs

Open house: Open Mic for musicians and poets with Mo Pippy (Instruments and hand drums provided or bring your own)

5 to 10 p.m.

*Amy Morton’s Stolp Island Social, 5  E. Galena Blvd.

Celebration of Women: Cheers to Women First Fridays Cocktail

5 to 9:30 p.m.

Endiro Coffee, 29 W. New York St.

Live music + art show

5 to 9 p.m.

*The Cornucopia Tea & Gift Shop, 63 S. Broadway

The Tea Ladies Social Hour: Teas of the month, free tea tasting, St. Patrick’s Day Tea Celebration, 10% off all Teas. 15% off all Chinaware. 

Open until 9 p.m.

Jim Schweizer presents The AI Generation, 1 E. Benton St. upstairs

Explore AI Generation: Stable Diffusion, CurrentGPT chat models, demonstrations + discussion

6 to 9 p.m. 

Society 57, 100 S. River St. (pictured | photo by Brandon Butler)

Cocktails & Bites + Live Music + Gerardo Madrigal Art Exhibit

6 to 10 p.m.

*Huge Witch, 31 W. Downer Pl. STE 212 (inside Aurora Business Center)

Tarot, Oracle, and Astrology Readings from LGBTQ POC katherine the great or spend $40 on merch and get a free reading

5 to 9 p.m. 

Pure Skin Solutions, 26 S. Stolp Ave.

Exfoliation, Music and Refreshments: Discounted Hand ($25) and Lip ($20) Exfoliation 

5:30 to 8 p.m.

*G.A.R. Museum, 23 E. Downer Pl.

Hidden Warriors: The History of Women in the U.S. Military to open at 6 p.m.

5 to 9 p.m.

POP UP

Premil, 46 W. New York St. 

2k tournament, food, and 10% off the entire store ($50 to play | spectators welcome)

5 to 9 p.m.

The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange, 64 S. River St.

Pop up with Suki Finds with unique merchandise, art pop up, raffles and 10% off select merchandise + music 

5 to 9 p.m.

Chupacabra Puerto Rican Kitchen, 31 N. Broadway

Aroma Roots: Handcrafted bath & body, soaps, wax melts

5 to 9 p.m.

*Wyckwood House Boutique + Cocktail Bar, 80 S. River St.

Cocktails + shopping + live music: Matthew Ripsch Music + musician and local artist Lauren Ottley with custom prints

5 to 9 p.m.

*FNBO, 140 S. River St. STE 112

Open house, light refreshments and goodies | 1819 Madera Designs pop up

5 to 9 p.m.

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