First Friday, August 7th
Welcome to the heart of summer. First Friday August 7th is a perfect opportunity to wander about in downtown Sarnia taking in music, art, and a variety of interesting cultural activities. You are pretty much certain to run into someone you know!
Live Music and Dancing with Totally Acoustic 7:30 – 11 PM
All are welcome – No cover
286 Front Street North
Live Music with Peyton Huard 5:30 – 8:30 PM
265 Front St N. Doors are open around back
Free parking on the north ramp
Last chance to view Mark Stebbins – The Lingering Instant and Aganetha Dyck, Diana Thorneycroft, and Reva Stone – Together Apart | Under One Roof before they close on August 30th
Teen Photo Contest Exhibition Opens
Teens across Lambton County have been exploring the power of light, shadow, and storytelling through this year’s Teen Photo Contest theme, “Black and White.”
The Teen Photo Contest is a community arts initiative presented in partnership with Lambton County Library, the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery, and Lambton College.
Open until 9 PM on First Friday
147 Lochiel Street
The Scottish Side Duo 9 – 11:30PM
Scottish rock/pop covers and other mainstream rock/ pop
Scottish Gastropub
170 Christina St N
Summer Box Office Hours
10 AM – 2 PM
519-344-7469
168 Christina St. N.
Join us 5 – 8 PM
for a Taste of Sarnia with
many vendors and
Live music by Ainsworth & Young
169 Christina St. N.
15% off all original artwork and prints
DeBloom bouquets available
Open until 8 PM
Regular Hours: Tue – Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
172 Front St. N.
DIY Clay Worry Stone Workshop
YOUTH & FAMILY PROGRAM
6 – 8 PM / $35
With A Side of Fun and local polymer clay artist Maggie Kita join forces!
Participants will have the opportunity to create their own worry stone, beneficial for those living with anxiety, worry, stress, fear, and appreciate the use of tactile for grounding.
155 Front Street North
Picture It Forward Mini Photo Sessions 6 – 8 PM
Make a cash donation to The Centre
and get a free professional portrait
148 Front St. N.
TPC STUDIO VINYL ART CAFE 5 – 9 PM
Open to all ages. Paint a Record – $15
Try our Colouring Buffet – $10
with some very special guests:
Adam Kilner – 5 -6 pm
Carrie McEachran – 6 -7 pm
John Richardson – 7 – 8pm
CREATE FOR A CAUSE: Accepting donations for families displaced by wildfires up North.
Walk-ins welcome but seats fill up fast! Reserve your spot here:
137 Christina St N
Nicole Lane on-site 6 – 8 PM promoting her new children’s book:
All The Best Dragons Are Readers
Both of her books will be available, in both English & French.
Showcasing 50+ Local Artisans
Items from home décor to jewellery plus locally grown flowers!
Open First Friday Until 9 PM
140 Christina Street North
Live dinner jazz with Harbour Jazz Duo 5 – 8 PM
Reservations recommended
Now open for lunch on Fridays! 11:30am – 2pm
165 Cromwell St
Kaz Deery brings warm vocal styling and acoustic guitar
from 5:30 – 7:30pm
Regular hours: 7 AM – 5 PM, Open till 8 PM First Friday
Come for GREAT Coffee, stay for the friends!
112 Christina Street S
The Roast of Dan Edwards
Featuring Those Guys Comedy
and local comedians and celebrities
Tickets $20 at the door and online:
Sarnia Library Theatre LCLibrary
124 Christina St. S.
“The Art Life” Exhibition by our members
Opening Reception 6 – 9 PM
Special Open Mic at 7 PM
Poetry to Celebrate 5 years of the
Carmen Ziolkowski Poetry Prize
including this year’s award presentations
The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts
127 Christina St. S.
Businesses Open Late