First Friday Santa Cruz

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We MOVED … 1349 Pacific Ave. Celebrating 2 Years!!!

Nicely: Gallery, Decor and Design 1349 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

We are moving the shop and hope to reopen mid April. Nicely, Gallery, Decor and Design will be celebrating our 2 year anniversary the first weekend in May. Join May 2nd to celebrate! Michelle Nicely will have her studio in the space along with all the other fine art and antiques we always have and […]

Our NEW location: Nicely gallery, decor and design is celebrating 2 years!

Nicely: Gallery, Decor and Design 1349 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

We moved Nicely: 1349 Pacific Ave. Nicely, gallery, decor and design will be celebrating our 2 year anniversary , First Friday May 2nd! Join us and celebrate! Michelle Nicely will have her studio in the space along with all the other fine art and antiques we always have and more; double the space. We also […]

Live Oak Jack Rabbit Student Art Reception

Palace Art & Office Supply 1501-K 41st Ave, Capitola, CA

The 4th Annual Live Oak Jack Rabbit art, athletic, music, and food festival will take place on 4/26 at Shoreline Middle School! Event participants and the LOJR panel of judges will select 12 student artists for recognition from Del Mar Elementary, Green Acres Elementary, Live Oak Elementary, Shoreline Middle School, Tierra Pacifica, and Ocean Alternative […]

Kuumbwa Jazz: Celebrating Creativity – 50th Anniversary Exhibit Premiere & Conversation

Kuumbwa Jazz 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, California

Join us for this special First Friday event commemorating Kuumbwa Jazz’s 50th anniversary. Enjoy the premiere of Celebrating Creativity, an exhibit spanning 50 years of Kuumbwa archives, including posters, photos, and historical ephemera. At 6 PM there will be a conversation with Kuumbwa co-founder Tim Jackson and Bay Area vocalist Kim Nalley, exploring Kuumbwa’s history […]

Katell Le Bourdonnec at Stripe

Stripe the Store 107 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

Stripe is thrilled to rejoin the First Friday art tour! We are kicking things off with a show featuring the vibrant, intricate collages of Katell Le Bourdonnec, and a pop-up with Anne Vantalon, who will be bringing her gorgeous paper flowers. Katell Le Bourdonnec is a French artist based in Santa Cruz, California. "I strongly […]

First Friday at the Santa Cruz Hostel: Art, Music & History Come Alive!

Santa Cruz Hostel 321 Main Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Join us on Thursday, May 2nd for a magical evening at the historic Santa Cruz Hostel, nestled in the charming Carmelita Cottages. We're celebrating First Friday with an inspiring mix of art, live music, and local culture—and you’re invited! Featured Artist: Explore the bold and evocative sculptures of Jeff Arnett, a local poet and sculptor […]

First Friday at Artisans & agency with Carissa Rose

Artisans & agency 1368 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

We’re celebrating the beauty of nature through the eyes of Carissa Rose, our former store manager and dear friend! While she won’t be there in person, her stunning giclée prints and cards—all created from flowers and plants grown in her Pacific Northwest garden—will be on display and available for purchase. Join us on Friday, May […]

Here to Eternity – A Celebration of Queer Creativity and Expression

M.K. Contemporary Art 703 Front Street, SANTA CRUZ, CA, United States

First Friday of May at MK Contemporary Art - May 2, 6 to 8 PM In partnership with Santa Cruz Pride, honoring the 50th Anniversary Celebration, "Here to Eternity", a bold and moving celebration of queer creativity and expression, (we will also be hosting an Artist Reception, Saturday May 3rd, 4-6PM). Featuring work by local […]