Downtown Sarnia will buzz with activity on Friday, July 4, as local venues host a mix of live performances, gallery openings, and community events during the city’s monthly First Friday celebration.
Live music
Sarnia Legion Branch 62 (286 Front St. N.)
Live music and dancing with Totally Acoustic 7–11 p.m. No cover.
GRIND kitchen + bar (265 Front St. N.)
Live music with The Celtic Hillbillies 5:30–8:30 p.m. Entry through the back. Free parking on the north ramp.
Bad Dog Sarnia (229 Christina St. N.)
Live music with Lise Michaud 8–11 p.m.
Ups N' Downs (226 Front St. N.)
Live music with DOUBLE VISION 8:30–11:30 p.m.
Roxy Lounge Sarnia (216 Front St. N.)
Live music with Josh Douwes 8–11 p.m. No cover.
Greens Organic Café (196 Christina St. N.)
Live music with Isabelle Elise 6:30 p.m. to close.
Art by B. Hotke on display.
Tang’s China House (165 Cromwell St.)
Dinner music with jazz guitarist Torrie Seager 5–8 p.m. Reservations recommended.
Malabari Bistro (117 Christina St. N.)
Music jam with Forced Epiphany 5–8 p.m.
Theatre and performance
Imperial Theatre (168 Christina St. N.)
Jersey Nights: A Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons 7:30 p.m. Tickets $62.50.
AJ’s Bar & Music Hall (143 Christina St. N.)
CHEM VALLEY PROMOTIONS presents Polluted with special guests Junko Daydream, ICANTREMEMBER, and 4hateu8 Doors at 7 p.m., $10 cash at the door. 19+.
Art and exhibitions
Lawrence House Centre for the Arts (127 Christina St. S.)
Opening reception featuring Fresh Retro Introspect by Daisy Fresh, Arctic Frontiers by Shaun Antle, and Rejuvenation by Debra Bardwell-Simic 6–9 p.m.
Live music by Annette Dillon and Daniel Murphy from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery (147 Lochiel St.)
Storm Watch, Futures, and Sculpting Life on view Red Dot Tours from 7 to 8 p.m. Sculpting Life closes July 5.
The Painted Cat (137 Christina St. N.)
Teeny Tiny Art Gallery from late spring art sessions.
Art supplies available and 3D Paint Pals workshop 5–8 p.m. Reservations encouraged.
Downtown Market (140 Christina St. N.)
Nicole Lane presents her book I’m A Book Dragon (rescheduled from June) 6–8 p.m.
Market open until 9 p.m.
River Bank & Co. (172 Front St. N.)
Bedard’s Beeworks with local honey and a live observation hive 5–8 p.m.
Coldwell Banker Southwest Realty (169 Christina St. N.)
Taste of Sarnia — local food, drinks and entertainment 5–8 p.m.
Davis Craft Kitchen and Bar (a Refined Fool Restaurant) (137 Davis St.)
Camlachie Carpentry Co. presents Reclaimed Radiance — wood mosaics made from reclaimed materials. All evening
Workshops and community events
Homegrown Sarnia (173 Christina St. N.)
First birthday celebration with pop-ups from Trippy Sips and Jordi’s Art Closet. Door prizes and free swag Open until 11 p.m.
Sarnia Library (124 Christina St. S.)
Make of the Month: Denim Scrunchie 6:30–7:30 p.m. Register at the library or online.