Downtown Sarnia comes alive on May 1st with live music, art openings, a market, and community events spread across more than a dozen venues.
The days are getting longer, so wandering downtown Sarnia in the early evening is getting nicer and nicer. Enjoy the wide range of arts and culture activities happening on First Friday, May 1st.
Live Music and Dancing with Boneyard, 7 – 11 PM. All are welcome, no cover. Sarnia Legion Branch 62, 286 Front Street North.
Live Music with Dixon, 7 – 9 PM. GRIND kitchen + bar, 265 Front St N. Doors are open around back. Free parking on the north ramp.
Live Music with Jeff Black, 7:30 – 10:30 PM. Bad Dog Sarnia, 229 Christina St. N.
Live music with Stevie D Trio, Classic Rock, 8:30 – 11:30 PM. Ups N' Downs, 226 Front St N.
Music by Centrefold, 6:30 – 8 PM. Yarn and rainbow art by Squazzy. Greens Sarnia, 196 Christina Street North.
Mark Stebbins: The Lingering Instant. Aganetha Dyck, Diana Thorneycroft, and Reva Stone: Together Apart | Under One Roof. Opening reception 6 – 9 PM. Last month for John Williams: Debwewe Giizhik | (sound in the distance). Still on view: Making Space: Recent Acquisitions. Open until 9 PM on First Friday. Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel Street.
Paintings from her Gallery in the Grove exhibition and mini Tarot readings by Taryn Elizabeth, 4 – 8 PM. Open 'til 8 PM. Blackwater Coffee Company, 177 Christina St N.
SOLD OUT. Fleetwood Mac Rumours, 8 PM. Classic Albums Live. Imperial Theatre, Sarnia ON, 168 Christina St. N.
First Friday Corner Market, 5 – 8 PM. Small businesses, big talent: join us for an evening of local vendors and friendly faces. Coldwell Banker Southwest Realty, 169 Christina St. N.
15% off all original art and prints. Spring bouquets by De Bloom. Open until 8 PM. Regular hours: Tue – Sat 10 AM – 5 PM. River Bank & Co., 172 Front St. N.
With A Side of Giggles, 5 – 9 PM. Ages 8+, $5 drop-in. Join Addy for a night filled with improv, clowning, and drama activities focused on laughter as the best medicine. With A Side of Fun, 155 Front Street North.
Plus Size Women's Closet Sale, 6 – 9 PM. Come shop local closets, sizes 14+. Brands include Joe Fresh, H&M, Old Navy, PENN., Reitmans and more. Bring cash and a reusable bag. All items gently used. The Veranda Sarnia, 148 Front St. N.
Drop-in open 6 – 7:30 PM in recognition of Sexual Assault Prevention Month. 24-hour crisis line: 519-337-3320. The Centre Sarnia-Lambton, 145 Christina St. N.
Karaoke 9 PM – 12 AM with DJ DarKrum. No cover. AJ's Bar & Music Hall, 143 Christina Street North.
Lens on Lambton: Lambton College First Year Photography Students and Faculty Show on 2nd floor Mezzanine. Downtown Market, open First Friday until 9 PM, 140 Christina Street North.
Live Dinner Music with the Harbour Jazz Duo, 5 – 8 PM. Reservations recommended. Now open for lunch on Fridays, 11:30 AM – 2 PM. Tang's China House, 165 Cromwell St.
Let's Make Waves: Discover Music Therapy, 6 – 9 PM. Fundraiser for Bluewater Health featuring live performances and interactive demonstrations. Discover how music therapy supports healing, connection, and well-being. Tickets are $50 with meal included. Tickets at Bluewater Health Foundation and In the Pocket, 100 Christina Street North.
Now Showing: Thunderbolts: The New Avengers (2025), PG-13, 5:30 – 7:40 PM. Sarnia Library Theatre. LCLibrary, 124 Christina St. S.
Lambton County High School Art Show. Opening reception 6 – 9 PM. The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts, 127 Christina St. S.
Champagne Celebration, 4 – 8 PM. Our 1st Anniversary! The Oasis, 149A Christina St. N.
