First Friday November 2026 schedule

Downtown Sarnia’s November walkabout brings exhibition openings, live music, comedy, workshops and late shopping tonight. Find the updated venues, performance times and registration details here.

Art openings, live music, comedy and late-night shopping are on the schedule for First Friday in downtown Sarnia tonight, Nov. 6.

The monthly cultural walkabout includes a new holiday exhibition at Lawrence House, a Sheryl Crow and Stevie Nicks tribute at the Imperial Theatre, and activities at galleries, shops, restaurants and community spaces.

Here is the November lineup, drawn from the First Friday organizers’ schedule and updates sent to the Journal.

Live music and entertainment

Sarnia Legion Branch 62, 286 Front St. N.: Rumblefish plays from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., with dancing and no cover. All are welcome.

GRIND kitchen + bar, 265 Front St. N.: DIXON performs from 7 to 10 p.m. The entrance is around back, with free parking on the north ramp.

Bad Dog Sarnia, 229 Christina St. N.: Live music runs from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Ups N’ Downs, 226 Front St. N.: Travis Laur performs rock from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Fork & Thistle, 170 Christina St. N.: DJ NicksBlend plays from 9 to 11:30 p.m. The late-night pies and fries menu is available until 11 p.m.

Tang’s China House, 165 Cromwell St.: Dinner jazz with Torrie Seager and Brenda Earle Stokes runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Reservations are recommended.

Imperial Theatre, 168 Christina St. N.: Jacob Moon and Classic Troubadours present The Songs of Sheryl Crow and Stevie Nicks at 7:30 p.m. Ticket information is available at imperialtheatre.net or by calling 519-344-7469.

AJ’s Bar & Music Hall, 143 Christina St. N.: A rap show features more than 10 artists and special guest Jonas Brown. Doors open at 8 p.m.; cover is $10.

In the Pocket, 100 Christina St. N.: Alex Weber of Cosmo Productions hosts an amateur comedy open mic from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Iron Eagle Gyms, 140 Front St. S., Unit A: An open house with live music runs from 6 to 9 p.m.

Riverport Tavern, 132 Front St. S.: The tavern opens at 8 p.m. for adult entertainment, for ages 19 and older.

Art and exhibitions

Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, 147 Lochiel St.: Dream Spell, drawn from the permanent collection, opens for First Friday. Continuing exhibitions include Breathing Spaces by Colleen Schindler and Grahame Lynch, Homme by Liana Russwurm, and Memento. The gallery stays open until 9 p.m.

The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts, 127 Christina St. S.: Wrap It Up and Put a Bow on It opens with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibition fills the house with locally made art and crafts for sale. Doug Hacking performs at the piano from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

John Maynard, 190 Christina St. N.: Midnight Ink features original drawings from 6 to 9 p.m.

The Painted Cat, 137 Christina St. N.: The Miniature Memories of Jillian Holmes runs from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring dollhouses and miniature scenes by the local artist. Part of the collection’s sales will support the Alzheimer’s Society. A small-scale art-making cafe and a Love Buzz pop-up with cider, coffee, tea and sweets are also planned. Details are available at thepaintedcat.ca.

Downtown Market, 140 Christina St. N.: Bill Walters’ exhibition of original oil paintings, Onward, opens with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition continues through December. The market, which features more than 50 local artisans, stays open until 9 p.m.

Workshops and community events

With A Side of Fun, 160 Christina St. S.: Body Talks Anger, a dramatic arts and movement workshop for adults and couples, offers sessions from 6 to 7 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is required and costs $50. Call or text 289-214-3794. The workshop takes place at this Christina Street location.

Inner Calm Counselling, 155 Front St. N.: Still A Mom’s Shop Create Connect event runs from 5 to 8 p.m., supporting mothers who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. The evening includes shopping, refreshments and a Journey Gems Canada bracelet-making activity from 6 to 7:30 p.m., costing $30. Proceeds support the initiative’s next day retreat.

Sarnia Library, 124 Christina St. S.: The Make of the Month laser-cutter gift-tag activity is already full, according to the organizer’s First Friday schedule.

Shopping and extended hours

The Atrium Collective, 148 Front St. N.: The new local-artist retail and event space is listed as open until 8 p.m. for First Friday.

River Bank & Co., 172 Front St. N.: Original artwork and prints are 15 per cent off. Open until 8 p.m.

Never Better Tattoo, 234 Front St. N.: A flash sale runs from 1 to 6 p.m., with one tattoo for $80 or two for $140.

Pete’s Collectables & Rarities, 149B Christina St. N.: Open until 8 p.m.

UE INC., 132 Front St. N.: A holiday preview runs until 7 p.m.