first fridays

A couple weekends ago I attended the First Fridays Art Walk in Downtown San Jose. I had such a blast walking around and visiting all of the hidden gems that the SOFA area holds. The one for June is quickly approaching ( I can't believe it's already near the end of May ) on the first. That night the SubZERO festival will make its return to downtown- and that makes First Fridays like 10 times better. It hosts multiple performers, street artists, gift and art booths, plus a ton of food trucks. It is a fun party in the streets, type atmosphere that carries on 'till after midnight. If you're in the area you should totally come check it out.

 

We walked around and saw some amazing exhibits, as you can see from the pictures :) After we walked to Trials, which is a great local British Pub near our building. I got to have my favorite drink, a Lambic

beautiful quilts

of course <3



a crisp Lambic



Downtown San Jose- First Fridays Art Walk

MACLA

Just a little publicity for this great event in Downtown San Jose this evening. It is one of my favorites to attend because of the overwhelming feel of creative energy found at each stop (over 20)... it gets better and stronger with each gallery you visit. If I walk the whole way and start at my building I can get a little Irish music, Jazz at the Fairmont, Robot art, and maybe a quick bite... and those are the only stops that I know of right now. If I see something that looks interesting, I always stop to see what they are showcasing. Last time I went I got this awesome "Big Lebowski" tee for boyfriend and we sipped wine while listening to this great garage band.

The event starts around 7 and lasts until the final person leaves. Some of the galleries I'm tickled about are...


ICA
SLG Publishing Comics Art Boutiki & Gallery
Downtown Yoga Shala - My friend Nadia Nasiri is showing her project Made in Nature
San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles ( they are doing a fabric swap tonight)

So if your plans aren't set in stone for tonight, I highly suggest you head downtown and check out the amazing shows tonight. Wine and appetizers are free at each venue and there are usually some food trucks parked. But if you are looking for some great restaurants in the area look at this last post or this site always helps me out. If you cant make it this month... next month Should Not be missed..
Next month is the 5th Annual SubZERO Festival returns on JUNE 1, 2012. check out their website.
It is located in the SOFA district of downtown and feels like an outdoor festival with art booths and musical groups and local food and mini boutiques. It lasts until midnight, so you can still go after you get off work.

Hope to see you tonight and next month too... ciao xx

sorry I'm totally am geeking out over some of the displays for this evening...

Art by Nadia Nasiri

c/o galleryONE

TechShop San Jose 

c/o ICA