Spring energy will be in full swing this Friday as downtown Sarnia hosts another vibrant First Friday cultural walkabout. The May 2 edition features more than two dozen venues showcasing art, music, theatre, and community engagement.
Live Music
Sarnia Legion Branch 62 (286 Front St. N.)
Live Music and Dancing with Borderline, 7–11 p.m.
All are welcome. No cover.
GRIND kitchen + bar (265 Front St. N.)
Live Music with Ainsworth & Young, 7:30–10:30 p.m.
Entry through the back. Free parking on the north ramp.
Bad Dog Sarnia (229 Christina St. N.)
Live Music with Brian Millar, 7:30–10:30 p.m.
Ups N' Downs (226 Front St. N.)
Live Music with Sue & Ben, 8–11 p.m.
Classic rock favourites with guitar and piano.
Greens Organic Café (196 Christina St. N.)
Live Music with Maggie Moran, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Local Artist of the Month: Jessica Sit.
Homegrown Sarnia (173 Christina St. N.)
Acoustic Music by Kesenia Parent, 6 p.m.
Monthly First Friday Giveaway. Open until 10 p.m.
River Bank & Co. (172 Front St. N.)
Live Music with Hannah Rogers, 6–8 p.m.
First Friday hours: 5–8 p.m.
Coldwell Banker Southwest Realty (169 Christina St. N.)
An evening of music, local artists and lakeside listings, 4–8 p.m.
The ISO Bar (170 Christina St. N.)
Live Jazz with the Gene Norland Quartet, 7–10 p.m.
Fresh oysters from Shuck The World, 5–7 p.m.
Lambton College Photography Program: Instructors' Exhibition.
AJ’s Bar & Music Hall (143 Christina St. N.)
Live Music with DIXON, starting at 10 p.m.
No cover.
Tang’s China House (165 Cromwell St.)
Dinner Music with Jazz Guitarist Torrie Seagar, 5–8 p.m.
Reservations recommended.
Backhome Coffee (112 Christina St. S.)
Smooth Local Sounds of Kaz Deery, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Sip into spring with fresh brews and live tunes. Open until 8 p.m.
Theatre and Performance
Imperial Theatre (168 Christina St. N.)
Fleetwood Mac Mania, 7:30 p.m.
A stunning visual and musical tribute.
Sarnia Library Theatre (124 Christina St. S.)
Fit for a King, presented by The Lambton Young Theatre Players
A rollicking, madcap comedy.
Tickets: Adults $20 / Students $10. Call 226-932-7262 to reserve.
Art Exhibits and Showcases
The Painted Cat (137 Christina St. N.)
“In the Garden” Art Showcase, 5–8 p.m.
Featuring early spring student art.
3D Print Paint Pal experience — walk-ins welcome or reserve your spot.
Refined Fool Brewing Co. (137 Davis St.)
Huron Wood by local craftsman Craig Griffiths.
Handmade maps of the Great Lakes.
Downtown Market (140 Christina St. N.)
Lambton College Photography Program: First-Year Students' Exhibition.
Open until 9 p.m.
Seventh Rayn Design Co. (162 Cromwell St.)
Artwork, Murals & Design with guest artists T.J. Broda & Devon Doucet, 5–8 p.m.
Third floor above the Downtown Market.
The ISO Bar (170 Christina St. N.)
Photography Exhibit: Lambton College instructors
Live jazz and oysters throughout the evening.
The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts (127 Christina St. S.)
Lambton County High School Art Show Opens, open until 9 p.m.
Featuring students from Northern, North Lambton, Alexander MacKenzie, Saint-François-Xavier, St. Pat’s and LCCVI.
Live piano with Doug Hacking, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Workshops and Community Events
The Centre Sarnia-Lambton (145 Christina St. N.)
Red Dress Day Commemoration, 1–7 p.m.
Beading Workshop, 1–4 p.m. (Register: [email protected])
Jingle Dancers & Corn Soup Samples, 6–7 p.m.
Red Dress Display throughout the day.