A rundown of events at the First Friday cultural walkabout

Journal Staff Sarnia’s First Friday cultural walkabout will take over the downtown again on Nov. 2, and below is guide to help navigate its shows, shops, galleries and eateries. Many stores other than those listed below are open till 9 p.m.

Journal Staff

Sarnia’s First Friday cultural walkabout will take over the downtown again on Nov. 2, and below is guide to help navigate its shows, shops, galleries and eateries.

Many stores other than those listed below are open till 9 p.m., and parking is free after 6 p.m. on the street, in downtown lots and at Bayside Centre.

 JUDITH & NORMAN ALIX ART GALLERY – 147 Lochiel St – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Artist demonstration 6:45 p.m., 7:45 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.  James Kirkpatrick, aka hip-hop artist Thesis Sahib, works in a variety of media including drawing, painting, sculpture, textiles, zines, mask-making and experimental sound improvisation.

COFFEE CULTURE – 130 Lochiel St. – 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. – Live music.

ARTOPIA GALLERY & FRAMING – 188 Christina St N – 6 p.m. -9 p.m. – “Raw Edge” – Handcrafted charcuterie boards made from locally sourced wood by Sarnian Nathan Cote.

THEMPTATIONS – Hemp Goods and Culture Shops – 180 Christina St. N. – open until 9 p.m. – featuring local artist Leanne Green.

ZZAS PIZZA BISTRO – 170 Christina St N – 6:00-9:00 p.m.  – Live music with Mike Blackmore.

TWO ZERO ONE SALON – 171 Christina St. N – Breast Cancer Awareness Event 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Full hair cut price donated to the Canadian Cancer Society. Free hair cuts for survivors and patients.

R. W. LAWTON GALLERY, located behind the Imperial Theatre Box Office by The Capitol Bar -168 Christina St. N. – 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. – ‘Large at the Lawton’ – Works by Peg Kivi, Regina Gudelis, Rita Viscount & Deborah Scragg.

CHEEKY MONKEY – 130 Christina St. N – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Indie/Celtic music by The Forest Pioneers,

plus ‘Escape’ art show & sale by Bill Walters until end of November.

VANILLA BEAN – 138 Cromwell St. – Live entertainment 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. – George Ayers & Gary Wilkins.

COWBOYS & INDIANS – 121 Christina St. N. – Tribal artist Jeff ‘Red Dog’ George, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

THE LAWRENCE HOUSE CENTRE FOR THE ARTS – 127 Christina St. S – 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Opening reception for ‘Wrap It Up,’ featuring art by Lawrence House members in a variety of media. ‘Dancing Hooks,’ traditional rug hooking by Fran’s Clan in the Turret Room  – Doug Hacking at the piano performs live.

CAFE YOGA: Sarnia Reiki, Meditation & Yoga – 150.5 Front St. N. Suite 7 – 7 p.m. -9 p.m. – Art Exhibit: “Sebastian” by Liz Hubert, and live music with Andrea Max.

ONE TOOTH – 155 Front St N – 7 p.m.-9 p.m. – Sarnia-based Odd Duck sock company hosts a party featuring entertainment, snacks, wine-tasting and giveaways, while the 4 Friends make mittens from recycled knits in support of Community Living in Sarnia-Lambton.

RIVER BANK & CO. – 172 Front Street N. – with Red Balloon, Mudd Puddle Soap Company, Personal Touch Eatery and Wick + Bear.  Holiday Season festivities with musical entertainment 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. by Jasper Blue (Chris Bourke).

COLLIDE – rev-el-ree Nights – 148 Front St. – Doors open 5 p.m. – no cover before 9 p.m.; $3 cover after 9 p.m. – Ben Ainsworth 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. – DJ Diskreet 11 p.m. – 2 a.m.

REFINED FOOL – 137 Davis St. – Showcasing Brent VandenBroek’s acrylic paintings on canvas.

UPS N’ DOWNS – 226 Front St N – 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. – live music with Bil Eldridge.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, BRANCH 62 – 286 Front St N. – 8 p.m. to midnight – Music and dancing with Lizzy and the Rainmen.

BAD DOG SARNIA – 229 Christina St N – 8 p.m. to midnight – Live music with Renee & Rob.