First Fridays lineup on April 7 brings spring fun to downtown Aurora | AURORA DOWNTOWN
First Fridays lineup on April 7 brings spring fun to downtown Aurora | AURORA DOWNTOWN
First Fridays features more than 30 venues on April 7. Celebrate spring and National Poetry Month in downtown Aurora. Enjoy art, live music, family-friendly activities, discounts, specials, and more. Free!
April is National Poetry Month. Look for poetry in storefront windows. Food trucks return in May at Aurora Downtown’s Food Truck Festival from 5 to 9 p.m. on May 5 on Benton Street.
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.
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.
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.
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.
McCarty Mills Taproom, 140 S. River St. Ste 108
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.
Artesan Lofts Art Gallery, 2 S. Stolp Ave.
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.
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
Sergio Furniture | Catarinas Aurora, 36 W. Downer Pl.
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.
The Venue, 21 S. Broadway (entrance on Water Street Mall)
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.
Altiro Latin Fusion, 1 S. Stolp Ave.
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
Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 28 W. New York St.
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.
The Polished Peach Spa, 5 ½ W. Downer Pl. 2nd FLR
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.
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.
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.
Alice’s Corner, 37 W. New York St.
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.
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.
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.
Endiro Coffee, 29 W. New York St.
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.
Society 57, 100 S. River St.
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.
Premil, 46 W. New York St.
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.
POP UP
Chupacabra Puerto Rican Kitchen, 31 N. Broadway
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.
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