First Friday Santa Cruz

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Events

Sabrina Aramburu First Friday at Botanic and Luxe

Botanic and Luxe 110 Cooper St Suite 100F, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

My name is Sabrina Aramburu, I am based in Santa Cruz, California, and I am passionate about using my skills and experience as a graphic designer and illustrator to help others and execute new visions and ideas. While in school, I worked under the head graphic designer for surf and beach boutique, Zen Island. I […]

Hear the Stories Behind "White Sky, Falling Dragon"

Santa Cruz Actor's Theatre 1001 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Playwright and director Steve “Spike” Wong discusses the cultural background and social history of his play, White Sky, Falling Dragon, which will be produced at Actors' Theatre from April 19 through May 5, 2024. Inspired by his father’s World War II military service and subsequent return home to Watsonville, California, the play is a story of […]

Barbara Gerry at Satellite Workspace & Digital Media Studio

Satellite Workspace & Digital Media Studio 325 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

The Satellite is excited to host Barbara Gerry. Barbara's medium is mosaics. For me, art is joy. When I am working it puts me into a flow that is outside of time. It’s a pleasurable experience which has been very healing. The images I create are borne out of tremendous gratitude for the life I […]

First Friday at Tumbleweed Found with Paul Rangell, "From Now On"

Tumbleweed Found 1025 Center St., Santa Cruz, CA

"These images and objects, celebrate the intersection of traditional hand processes, invention and luck. Lithographs printed from stone and aluminum plate, enamel paint, glass, collage, transfers, and embossments are the vocabulary. Frames and boxes are made from recycled wood and scrap metal. Intention, accident, intuition, and conjecture are stirred up in the hopper. A tip […]

Psychedelic First Friday

Green Magic Yoga Studio 738 Chestnut St, Santa Cruz, California

Psychedelic First Friday is where visionary art, spirituality, and the psychedelic meet, creating a one-of-a-kind event that leaves you inspired, enlightened, and awestruck. This session is organized by the Santa Cruz Psychedelic Society along with their community partner Green Magic Yoga. This event is +21 Only, this is not the setting for you to sell […]

Far West Fungi X The Vision Sanctuary First Friday

Far West Fungi 224 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Enjoy an evening of local art and mushroom love, with Laurel and Cedar Street neighbors, Far West Fungi and The Vision Sanctuary. Indulge in small bites and sips as you bounce between both open door locations, and partake of the full Far West Fungi Cafe for extended open hours into the spring evening. Chat it […]

Carboncillo Tattoo: After Hours

Carboncillo Tattoo 303 Potrero St #43-104, Santa Cruz, CA

Opening our doors for the first time since opening in 2020, join us for our very first, First Friday. Meet the artists, enjoy libations, and experience some live painting. 5-9pm Building #43, Unit 104

SPECIAL SMUDGE – A Print and Zine Show

Minnow Arts 204 Locust Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Since 2021, MINNOW ARTS brand SPECIAL SMUDGE* has been handcrafted with just three ingredients: tears, sweat, and blood, in that order. This simple recipe produces a unique pungent flavor that works with just about any substrate. Gluten free, with 0 calories, and more viscous than other special sauces, SPECIAL SMUDGE will be available exclusively at […]

Big Basin Vineyards Wine Bar: Brad Burkhart, Ceramic Sculptor & Suzy Rad, Pet Pawtraits

Big Basin Vineyards Tasting Room and Wine Bar 525 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Happy Spring! Come down to the Wine Bar to see a special First Friday Exhibit! Ceramic Sculptor Brad Burkhart's work is mystical and interestingly paired with Poems by Seattle Poet Cheryl Latif. Joining us for First Friday evening ONLY, is pop up artist Suzy Rad! She paints pet pawtraits and other animals with a brilliant […]

Coping Mechanism: Steve Davis Solo Sculpture show

Felix Kulpa Gallery & Sculpture Garden 107 Elm St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Coping Mechanisms: Steve Davis Solo Exhibition A thought provoking politically charged technically stellar exhibition of sculpture Cast Metal, Mixed Media Sculpture and Installation March 1-April 27,2024 Felix Kulpa Gallery 107 Elm St, Downtown Receptions: Friday April 5, 5-8pm Gallery Hours: Thurs-Sun 11-6pm Free and Opwn to the public

Bridget Henry at the Homeless Garden Project Store

The Homeless Garden Project Downtown Store 1338 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Please join us at the Homeless Garden Project Store in downtown Santa Cruz for April First Friday! Bridget Henry will be featuring her work for the First Friday event and through the entire month in our store- her artist statement can be found below. The night will also include the following: sticker & magnet artist […]

Modern Impressions: Texture & Light

The Vision Sanctuary 313 Cedar St A, Santa Cruz, Ca

Enjoy this collection of oil paintings by Jason Cohen embracing Texture and Light. Jason has been working on this collection of beautiful chunky oil paintings during his studio residency at The Vision Sanctuary, and we are proud to display them in our gallery space for the month of April. If you miss First Friday, our […]

First Friday at Artisans & agency featuring Charlene Sawe & Isabelle Coats

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

For the month of April, Artisans & agency is excited to share the abstract and impressionistic art work of Charlene Sawe, as our featured artist. We will also have Isabelle Coats, one of our resident jewelers, in the shop to share a new collection of her beaded jewelry. We hope you can join us for […]

Home is Other People

Little Giant Collective 115 River St. S., Santa Cruz, CA

Little Giant Collective Proudly Presents Home is Other People a solo show by Sadie Lynn. A collection of portraits of people who made the artist realize that home isn’t a place. Transient, impermanent, and found in multiples, it’s who you grow with. Please make this touching show a stop on your First Friday tour. Reception […]

PULSE – A Spring Exhibition – First Friday of April

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

PULSE. For the next seven weeks, our entire 4,600 square foot gallery will be filled with works from 35+ local and regional artists represented by the gallery. Each of these contemporary artworks express the lively rhythms of life through vibrant colours, textures and forms. Please join us from 6-8PM on the First Friday of April. […]

Millennial Garden – Solo Show by Abi Mustapha

Santa Cruz Art League 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA

Experience the culmination of Abi Mustapha's artistic journey at the Santa Cruz Art League this First Friday from 6-8pm. Delve into her world of vibrant colors, intricate details, and thought-provoking compositions as she presents her oil and acrylic portraits alongside her never-before-seen digital collages. Whether you join us during First Friday or prefer a quieter […]

Showing before Release

Studio Sarinova 375 Coral street, Santa Cruz, CA

Brian Sarinova has finally finished a body of Art that has taken 7 years to complete. After moving in 2023 from the Tannery Art Studio location to his new studio on 375 Coral st. Santa Cruz the final touch on this work began and is now ready for release. This first friday April 5 until […]