Sarnia's monthly downtown cultural walkabout on First Friday, February 2nd, features music and art from the Legion and Grind kitchen + bar in the north, to the Sarnia Library and the Lawrence House in the south.
The Sexual Assault Survivors' Centre is opening their new location at 145 Christina St. N. with a pop-up preview of their Inspire 2024 fundraiser to be held in May. The First Friday event, running 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., features vendors, workshops and a special announcement regarding the Inspire 2024 keynote speaker.
Parking is free downtown after 6 p.m. (and on weekends), but there is no overnight parking during the winter.
Here's a full list of what's happening this month:
Sarnia Legion Branch 62 (286 Front Street N.)
Live Music and Dancing with Cornerstone 7-11 p.m.
All are welcome - No cover
Grind kitchen + bar (265 Front St N. Doors open around back)
Live Music with Ainsworth & Young 7:30 - 10:30 PM
Free parking on the north ramp
Ups N' Downs (226 Front Street N.)
Live Music with Stevie D Trio 8 - 11 p.m.
Greens (196 Christina Street North)
Live Music 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. with Mike Blackmore & Dan Murphy
Artist of the month - Christina Graham
Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery (147 Lochiel St.)
Explore our captivating new exhibitions:
Re View Exhibition 5
Natalie Hunter: “Through sunset, slow dusk, and gathering dawn”
Music by the ISO 7, 7:15, 7:30 & 7:45 PM
Open until 9 p.m.
River Bank & Co. 5 – 8 PM (172 Front St. N.)
New Art by Wilma Mehl and Do Good Candles Pop Up
Coldwell Banker Southwest Realty (169 Christina St N.)
Clothing Swap presented by Reilly Stead & Rebecca Murray
Join us for a pop-up bar, small bites, live music, and a 50/50 draw.
All proceeds will be donated to the Inn of the Good Shepherd
Theatre Sarnia Presents (168 Christina St. N.)
Halfway There by Norm Foster 7:30 p.m.
Sexual Assault Survivors’ Centre NEW Downtown Location (145 Christina St. N.)
Inspire Pop Up & Vendor Market 4 – 8 p.m.
24 Hour Crisis Line: 519-337-3320
Studio 140 on the Mezzanine at the
Downtown Market (140 Christina Street North)
Live Art Auction with Musical performance by Nicole Magnish & Friends 6 – 8 p.m.
Tang’s China House (165 Cromwell St.)
Live Music with Laurence Roscoe 5-8 p.m.
Reservations recommended
Refined Fool Brewing Co. (137 Davis Street)
Flowers for Your Lover by Shawn McKnight
Native plant floral arrangements. Bouquets to last a lifetime.
Sarnia Library (124 Christina St. S.)
Now Showing: Wakanda Forever 2 - 5 p.m.
Make of the Month: Wooden Bird Window Decoration 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts (127 Christina Street South)
Exhibition Opening 6 – 9 p.m.
Illuminations: art by Lambton College Students
President's Awards Presentation: 7 p.m.
Spoken Word: 8 p.m.
Doug Hacking at the piano 6 - 8 p.m.