First Friday, September 3rd
The heat of the summer has passed, so grab a jacket as you head out into the evening to celebrate arts and culture in downtown Sarnia on First Friday, September 5th. Here is a listing of all of the activities to enjoy:
Community Hymn Sing 6 to 7 PM
Come and sing familiar favourites led by our music director Lois Lafond
With special guests Madeleine Kerr, Barb & Larry Pajuk, Gwen Butler, David Crosbie and more!
Entrance is Free but donations will be gratefully accepted at the door.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
261 Christina St. N.
Live Music and Dancing with Boneyard 7 – 11 PM
All are welcome – No cover
Sarnia Legion Branch 62
286 Front Street North
Live Music with JST4FN 5-8pm
GRIND kitchen + bar
265 Front St N. Doors are open around back
Free parking on the north ramp
Ainsworth & Young 7:30 – 10:30 PM
Live Music
Bad Dog Sarnia
229 Christina St. N.
Live music with Stevie D Trio 8:30 – 11:30 PM
Ups N’ Downs
226 Front St N.
Live music with Josh Douwes 7 – 9 PM
Roxy Lounge Sarnia
216 Front St N/ 211 Christina St N
Live Music with Leslie Gordon 7 – 9 PM
An Eclectic, Laid Back, Singer/Songwriter
The Perfect Coffee House Vibe!
Coffee Culture Café & Eatery
130 Lochiel St.
Zumba with Brian Slaughter at 6:30 PM
Art by Healing Brown Bear
Greens Sarnia
196 Christina Street North
Opening: John Williams’ mural Debwewe Giizhik | (sound in the distance) from the sky
Stories in Focus closing October 4th
Red Dot Tours 7 – 8 PM
Open until 9 PM on First Friday
Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery
147 Lochiel Street
Presenting Canada’s Tiniest Movie Theatre Part 2!
Back by popular demand enter the River Bank Vault Cinema
Sowing a variety of fun films! 5 – 8 PM
Popcorn available… while supplies last!
Regular Hours: Mon – Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
River Bank & Co.
172 Front St. N.
Grand Opening! 6 – 9 PM Free
Live acoustic music by Kaz Deery
Opening remarks 7:30 PM
Tours, snacks and refreshments
Sarnia’s natural light photo studio and event space
The Veranda, 148 Front St. N.
Corner Market 4 – 8 pm
Music & Local artists
Meet n Greet with Lakeside Property Agents
Coldwell Banker Southwest Realty
169 Christina St. N.
Lambton Brass 7 PM (doors open at 6:45 PM)
Featuring Greg Robbins, Don Vander Klok, Pat Christie, Ken Van Ewyk, and Peter Sambell
Tickets: $25 | 18 & under: $5 at www.theiso.org
The ISObar
170 Christina St. N.
Sarnia Lambton Suicide Prevention Committee members visit The Centre 4 – 7 PM
Connecting and sharing resources for World Suicide Prevention Day: “Creating Hope Through Action”
The Centre
145 Christina St. N.
24 Hour Crisis Line: 519-337-3320
Karaoke with DarKrum 9 PM – 12 AM
Open 8 PM – 2 AM No Cover
AJ’s Bar & Music Hall
143 Christina Street North
TPC Studio celebrates the end of Summer
Tiny Art Gallery features creations from our Late Spring After School Art Sessions and our TPC Studio Summer Camp programming.
Grab a pic with our Selfie Sticker Photo-Booth
Make your own 3D Paint Pals
Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are highly encouraged.
https://calendly.com/ thepaintedcat/sep-3d-paint- pals
The Painted Cat 5 – 8 PM
137 Christina St N
Featuring Local Artist Jesse Turley
Jepy Art @jepyart
Exhibit opening reception 6 – 9 PM
Refreshments provided
Downtown Market Open Until 9 PM
140 Christina Street North
Dinner Music 5 – 8 PM
Jazz Guitar Night with Torrie Seager & Gene Norland
Reservations recommended
Tang’s China House
165 Cromwell St
Family-Friendly Live Music and Open Mic with Cynthia Fay
4 – 8 PM / FREE
IN THE POCKET
100 Christina St North
Author Talk 6 – 8 PM with Irene Matys
“My Cypriot Table”
Mediterranean Recipes for Gathering, Sharing, Savoring
Sarnia Library Theatre
124 Christina St. S.
Wilma Mehl pastels “Within and Beyond the Wave”
Photos by Members of the Sarnia Photographic Club
Opening Receptions 6 – 9 PM
Music by The Songbirds Union: Evan and Angele Dawe 6:30 – 8:30 PM
The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts
127 Christina St. S.
Business Open Late:
Honestly Dough 4 – 6 PM
Mexican street food pop up
Come and sing familiar favourites led by our music director Lois Lafond
With special guests Madeleine Kerr, Barb & Larry Pajuk, Gwen Butler, David Crosbie and more!
Entrance is Free but donations will be gratefully accepted at the door.
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
261 Christina St. N.
Live Music and Dancing with Boneyard 7 – 11 PM
All are welcome – No cover
Sarnia Legion Branch 62
286 Front Street North
Live Music with JST4FN 5-8pm
GRIND kitchen + bar
265 Front St N. Doors are open around back
Free parking on the north ramp
Ainsworth & Young 7:30 – 10:30 PM
Live Music
Bad Dog Sarnia
229 Christina St. N.
Live music with Stevie D Trio 8:30 – 11:30 PM
Ups N’ Downs
226 Front St N.
Live music with Josh Douwes 7 – 9 PM
Roxy Lounge Sarnia
216 Front St N/ 211 Christina St N
Live Music with Leslie Gordon 7 – 9 PM
An Eclectic, Laid Back, Singer/Songwriter
The Perfect Coffee House Vibe!
Coffee Culture Café & Eatery
130 Lochiel St.
Zumba with Brian Slaughter at 6:30 PM
Art by Healing Brown Bear
Greens Sarnia
196 Christina Street North
Opening: John Williams’ mural Debwewe Giizhik | (sound in the distance) from the sky
Stories in Focus closing October 4th
Red Dot Tours 7 – 8 PM
Open until 9 PM on First Friday
Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery
147 Lochiel Street
Presenting Canada’s Tiniest Movie Theatre Part 2!
Back by popular demand enter the River Bank Vault Cinema
Sowing a variety of fun films! 5 – 8 PM
Popcorn available… while supplies last!
Regular Hours: Mon – Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
River Bank & Co.
172 Front St. N.
Grand Opening! 6 – 9 PM Free
Live acoustic music by Kaz Deery
Opening remarks 7:30 PM
Tours, snacks and refreshments
Sarnia’s natural light photo studio and event space
The Veranda, 148 Front St. N.
Corner Market 4 – 8 pm
Music & Local artists
Meet n Greet with Lakeside Property Agents
Coldwell Banker Southwest Realty
169 Christina St. N.
Lambton Brass 7 PM (doors open at 6:45 PM)
Featuring Greg Robbins, Don Vander Klok, Pat Christie, Ken Van Ewyk, and Peter Sambell
Tickets: $25 | 18 & under: $5 at www.theiso.org
The ISObar
170 Christina St. N.
Sarnia Lambton Suicide Prevention Committee members visit The Centre 4 – 7 PM
Connecting and sharing resources for World Suicide Prevention Day: “Creating Hope Through Action”
The Centre
145 Christina St. N.
24 Hour Crisis Line: 519-337-3320
Karaoke with DarKrum 9 PM – 12 AM
Open 8 PM – 2 AM No Cover
AJ’s Bar & Music Hall
143 Christina Street North
TPC Studio celebrates the end of Summer
Tiny Art Gallery features creations from our Late Spring After School Art Sessions and our TPC Studio Summer Camp programming.
Grab a pic with our Selfie Sticker Photo-Booth
Make your own 3D Paint Pals
Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are highly encouraged.
https://calendly.com/
The Painted Cat 5 – 8 PM
137 Christina St N
Featuring Local Artist Jesse Turley
Jepy Art @jepyart
Exhibit opening reception 6 – 9 PM
Refreshments provided
Downtown Market Open Until 9 PM
140 Christina Street North
Dinner Music 5 – 8 PM
Jazz Guitar Night with Torrie Seager & Gene Norland
Reservations recommended
Tang’s China House
165 Cromwell St
Family-Friendly Live Music and Open Mic with Cynthia Fay
4 – 8 PM / FREE
IN THE POCKET
100 Christina St North
Author Talk 6 – 8 PM with Irene Matys
“My Cypriot Table”
Mediterranean Recipes for Gathering, Sharing, Savoring
Sarnia Library Theatre
124 Christina St. S.
Wilma Mehl pastels “Within and Beyond the Wave”
Photos by Members of the Sarnia Photographic Club
Opening Receptions 6 – 9 PM
Music by The Songbirds Union: Evan and Angele Dawe 6:30 – 8:30 PM
The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts
127 Christina St. S.
Business Open Late:
Honestly Dough 4 – 6 PM
Mexican street food pop up