First Friday
Explore First Friday Downtown
May 5, 4:30 pm
Free and open to the public, First Friday Downtown features new art, live music, and special events on the first Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m. at dozens of galleries, retailers and nonprofits throughout Downtown Colorado Springs.
Galleries offer in-person First Friday experiences compliant with current public health guidelines. Scroll down for a comprehensive of participating venues, updated monthly.
First Friday
First Friday
May 5 @ 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every month that begins at 4:30 pm on day First of the month, repeating until December 2, 2023
March 3, 2023 Featured events & shows
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic MuseumLeRoy Neiman: the Olympic painter
- 4-8 p.m.
- Admission to the exhibit is FREE
- USOPM has exclusive original artwork from Neiman, never before seen by the public.
- Neiman was the official artist of the Olympiad in 1972 and held that role through five Olympics.
- Finger foods and cash bar
Cottonwood Center for the ArtsMINMAX
- 5-8 p.m.
- Juried exhibition that asks artists for their thoughtful representation of either minimalism or maximalism
- Enjoy two floors of open studios + galleries
- Beer, wine, and specialty cocktail by donation
Red Swing BrewhouseFirst Friday First Timers!
- 5-8 p.m.
- Featured artist Ashlee Kothenbeutel of Ashlee Designs
- Live painting demonstration
- Refreshments available for purchase
Kreuser GalleryLoom & Lathe, I used to cover my mirrors and Line Break - The Space Between
- 5-9 p.m.
- Three exhibits by 5 local artists!
- Artists Jo Murto, Jess Ritter, Sophia Hanna, Lori DiPasquale and Catherine Giglio
- Live music by Ben Hall
The Gallery at Cacao ChemistryChocolate + Art
- 5-9:30 p.m.
- Featured artists Laurel Bahe and Lorraine Danzo
- Live demonstration by the artists
- Sample delicious chocolate
The Look Up GalleryNew work by Jes Moran
- 5-9 p.m.
- Inside of Yobel
- Featuring works by local artist Jes Moran
- Live music by DJ Rocky Ross
- Refreshments offered
Kinship LandingConnect to Culture: First Friday & Free Performance
- 5-9 p.m.
- $2 Kinship Lager all night
- Live music by Danny Leroy & Strouds Run Band 7-9 p.m.
- Featured artist Brittany Stuart
Gallery 113First Friday Art Walk
- 5-8 p.m.
- Featured artists Suzy McDowell and Jane Hammoud
- McDowell creates art using gorgeous colors of our natural surroundings.
- Hammoud's pottery is fabulous AND functional!
- Wine and chocolate provided
Mash Mechanix BrewingFirst Friday Live Music
- 5-11 p.m.
- CountyWyde Bluegrass Band live at Mash Mechanix
- Food truck on-site
InherentBehind the scenes at Inherent
- 5-7 p.m.
- Come in for a tour of the space and collections of INHERENT, a brand that is changing the way society approaches men’s mental wellness.
- Refreshments provided
Anita Marie Fine ArtFrame of Reference
- 5-8 p.m.
- Featured master artists Richard Dahlquist and Chuck Mardosz
- This exhibition reinforces the images that enliven our attitude and perspective on living. So, get out and climb up!
- Refreshments provided
Bell Brothers BrewingFirkin First Friday
- 5-11 p.m.
- Featured artists Breaking Glass Creations Colorado, Robbie Cochran, Todd R Short, Creations by Colin, J&V Woodworks
- Try the First Friday firkin, a chipotle chocolate stout
- Light eats available for purchase, or order Bingo Burger delivered to your seat in the taproom.
The Bridge Gallery"Clay"
- 5-8 p.m.
- An exhibit by invited artists showing the versatility of clay as sculpture, functional pieces, or as a printmaking medium.
- Artists Deena Bennett, Michael Cellan, Rui Haagen, Frank Gray, Maxine Green, Clyde Tullis, Mark Wong.
Salad or BustArt, wine & apps!
- 5-7 p.m.
- Featured artists Reveille Kennedy and Katie Whatley
- BOGO glasses of wine and discount pricing on appetizers
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado CollegeThe Gift and Korri Grossman
- 5-8 p.m.
- Art in Deco Lounge by local artist Korri Grossman
- FREE access to FAC Museum during First Friday
- Live music by Ryan Flores
- Drinks and snacks for purchase in Deco Lounge
- First Friday attendees get BOGO tickets to In The Heights on March 3
Colorado Co-opJewelry Trunk Show
- 5-8 p.m.
- Jewelry trunk show with local designer Lina Perez
- See Lina's jewelry line "Like Water Jewelry"
- Light refreshments served
The Carter PayneBody Art: A Different Medium
- 5-9 p.m.
- Featuring artists from Fallen Heroes: Makai Synner, Darin Newhouse, AJ Cullen, Nathan, Reece Allen, Bryan Thakeray, J, Jayo, and Paes164
- Featuring artists from The Hive: Dustin, Cody, and Coco
- Food & drink will be available for purchase from The Carter Payne: Crusade Wine Bar, Araucana Bespoke Cocktails, Local Relic, and Immerse Cuisine
G44 GalleryWater Rites by Shannon Dunn
- 5-9 p.m.
- New exhibit for March
- Dunn aims to highlight the fragile beauty of our world and our place within it.
- Cash bar
Events are added as information is received
Getting around downtown
Try the new Free Downtown Shuttle to see more of Downtown! The new shuttle operates from Cache La Poudre to Rio Grande streets, seven days a week on 7-10 minute intervals. Click to learn about the free Downtown Shuttle.
