Below are some of the establishments that can be toured during the next First Friday cultural walkabout on Aug. 2.
Downtown street and lot parking is free, and bicycles racks are available in many locations to lock bikes.
JUDITH & NORMAN ALIX ART GALLERY - 147 Lochiel St. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Photography in Canada, 1960-2000, Drawing from Canadian Photography Institute collections at the National Gallery of Canada, this exhibition celebrates the diversity of photo production in Canada
COFFEE CULTURE - 130 Lochiel St. - 7:30 - 10 p.m. - Live music
ARTOPIA GALLERY & FRAMING - 188 Christina St. N. – 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Featuring works by Carol Finckbeiner Thomas, Shane Norrie, Ariel Lyons and John Lightfoot
PARALLEL JUNCTION - 176 Christina St. N. The work of more than 40 artists and artisans
PETITE A LA CARTE - New restaurant at 170 Christina St. N. featuring works by artists Bill Walters and Lynne Kenneith Brogden.
DOWNTOWN MARKET - 140 Christina St. N. – 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. - live music
CHEEKY MONKEY - 130 Christina St. N – 7 p.m. -9 p.m. Live blues music with Dressed to Kill, and opening night art exhibit 'Solstice' by Bill Walters
SILHOUETTES BOUTIQUE - 125 Christina St. N – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Live mannequins in the windows
COWBOYS & INDIANS - 121 Christina St. N. - Open till 9 p.m. With works by local First Nations artists
LAWRENCE HOUSE CENTRE FOR THE ARTS - 127 Christina St. S.
* 2 p.m.- 9 p.m. “Artisans On The Lawn” one-of-a-kind art.
* 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Live music with Missy Burgess
* 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. “I Live Here Too” poetry slam
* 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Lawrence House members’ original art exhibit “Summer Fling/Colourful Conversations” opening reception. Continues Saturday, Aug. 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with music and art demos. BBQ hosted by Harmony for Youth
RIVER BANK & CO. - 172 Front St. N. - 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Tiki party with live music by SOUP (Southern Ontario Ukulele Players). Artist Jenny Liz Rome debuting new prints. Tropical flora photos by Sarah Barry.
ONE TOOTH - 155 Front St. N. – 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Live music celebrating the summer
INNER CALM COUNSELLING - 155 Front St. N. Unit 108 - 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Art by Mother & Sol Doula Services
CAFE YOGA: Sarnia Reiki, Meditation & Yoga - 150.5 Front St. N. Suite 7 – 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Open House, with “Dog Days” black & white photos by Laura Persichetti, and singing on piano with
Cheryl LaCroix.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION, BRANCH 62 - 286 Front St N. - 8 p.m. to midnight - Music and dancing with Wanda and the Poor Boyz
UPS N’ DOWNS - 226 Front St N - 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. - live music with Dan Butts
BLUE LINE PUB & LOUNGE - 180 Front St. N – Live music starts at 7 p.m.
HAWG BAR - 117 Christina St. N - 9 p.m. to midnight, live music with Ace's High
REFINED FOOL BREWING CO. - 137 Davis St. - Amy Bourgon's mixed media work, "Awakening," explores spirit, perception and energy.