FRI JUL 6 ǀ 5-9 PM
Join us for the JUL 6 First Friday Art Walk with over 15 venues featuring live music, art demos, drink specials, tasty eats and more! This month is HOT, HOT, HOT as we celebrate the summer heat and strong, brilliant women (we’ve got a bra show AND a nude show AND an author reading featuring SIX amazing women!).
As always, explore our unique array of shops, galleries, landmarks and murals on a self-guided walking tour.
ART WALK PARTICIPATING VENUES
Y:ART Gallery & Fine Gifts
3402 Gough St
Contemporary fine-art gallery representing local, regional and national artists with an extraordinary gift shop featuring handcrafted works. The gallery hosts exhibitions, workshops, artist talks and more. Honored to be named Baltimore Magazine’s Best East-Side Art Space.
Featured Exhibition: THE BRA SHOW
Contemporary Folk music by The Villagers
Highlandtown Gallery
248 S. Conkling St, Gallery A
Opening of the nudes/erotica/exotic women show…the most sensual show of the year! Meet all the artists!
Live music from 6-9pm
Wine and cheese refreshments to celebrate.
Zwiebach Creations Gallery
248 S. Conkling St, Gallery B
Artist Debbie Lynn Zwiebach will present a collection of her original “Exotic Women.” She’ll also be serving up her famous sangria!
Night Owl Gallery
248 S. Conkling St, Gallery C
All About BIKES!
Join us in welcoming WallyGPX to Night Owl Gallery! WallyGPX is an internationally acclaimed geo-glyphic artist whose ephemeral pieces span miles. A First Friday exclusive: he will be presenting never-before-seen sketches and ride-plans and will be available to chat about his unique process.
Also featured will be new bicycle photography by Becky Reed.
5pm – 9pm
Light Refreshments will be served.
The Laughing Pint
3531 Gough St
Featuring ink paintings by Catherine Gayhardt!
$5 greyhound drink special & kitchen is open until 10:30pm.
Colby’s Clothesmobile Garage
3522-A Bank St (entrance on Conkling St)
Colby’s Clothesmobile has added a brick and mortar shop in Highlandtown with men and women’s vintage clothing and accessories. Featuring a bricolage of vintage works of art.
RoofTop Hot
339 S. Conkling St
Featuring local organic food by Chef Dan Ennis!
Yellow Arrow Publishing
at Dennis Moore Pottery Studio
3522-B Bank St (Corner of Bank St & S. Conkling St, street level entrance on Bank)
Start these hot summer nights off with Women’s Empowerment Night. Come listen to a wide range of authors give their spin on all things lady. Stay for the Q&A at the end of the night.
Light beverages and snacks provided. Come out and support independent publishing.
For more information and the line up of authors, visit yellowarrowpublishing.com
Rust-N-Shine [Special First Friday Opening]
410 S. Conkling St
Take a peek into Highlandtown’s one-of-a-kind market featuring vintage & retro items and handmade treasures.
(Only open from 5-9pm during Highlandtown’s First Friday Art Walks)
Filippo’s Restaurant & Lounge featuring Live Street Art Demos in the adjacent alley
418 S. Conkling St (and through to 417 S. Highland Ave)
Southeast Baltimore native Adam Stab assembles a rotating crew of street artists on Highlandtown’s Mural Alley Walkway. See new paintings created LIVE every First Friday! Drink specials available inside Filippo’s Lounge.
*Weather permitting.
Docs Smoke Shop
3721 Eastern Ave
Docs is a family business in Highlandtown since 1979. They have a great selection functional glass art and pendants from American artists across the country. Give the gift they will appreciate! (Open until 8pm during Art Walks)
PEAK Performance Training
512 S. Conkling St
Closing reception of “Words Among Friends” by Bryan Costello
Snacks by Jimmy’s Famous Meals.
6-9pm
Creative Alliance
3134 Eastern Ave
Marquee Lounge: Opens at 6:30 with Haitian food for sale, drink specials and live music!
Main Gallery: The Big Show!
Amalie Rothschild Gallery: Leslie Schwing: Seious Weather: Views from the Middle World
8pm in the Theater: RAM from Haiti w/ Tetpwav and Sodotutu (Irmina Ulysse) $18, $15 members (+3 at the door)]
Roll Ice Cream & Coffee
3222 Eastern Ave
Featuring work by Tim Doherty paired with delicious ice cream on a hot summer night!
Snake Hill Tavern
418 S. Clinton St
Reception for “Portraits From My Sketchbook” MORE New Drawings and Mixed Media by Tom Hamrick
5pm – 9pm
Happy Hour until 7pm
Kitchen Open until 11pm
Ideals of Highlandtown featuring Maxine Taylor Fine Arts
3319 Eastern Ave
Works by Maxine Taylor on display and for sale. Also featuring custom refurbished and locally made furniture pieces and wine racks.
Gaffney’s Crabs
415 S. Highland Ave
If you’ve never stopped in to Gaffney’s Crabs, now is your chance! Create a piece of art with owner Caryn! Grab your crabs and eat ’em out back!
