First Friday in Downtown Greensboro

TRANSFORMGSO | 8:30 am-5:00 pm
The Warmth of Conversation. Discover the captivating artwork of Makala Aayana, Kym Cooper, Essence Foster, Zaire Miles-Moultrie, and Jordan T Robinson. 

ART IN THE PARK | 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Join artist-instructors from GreenHill Center for NC Art in LeBauer Park and tap into your creative side! This hands-on visual arts program is perfect for children ages 2-12, with new and exciting activities each month! 

FIRST FRIDAY STORYTIME | 10:30-11:00 am
Come out for First Friday Storytime on the Downtown Greenway, happening at 10:30 am on the first Friday of each month (May through October) at Woven Works Park!

GREENSBORO PROJECT SPACE | 6:00-8:00 pm
The Perfect Casserole Group Exhibition. UNCG's 2024 MFA Cohort opening night reception. 

GROW ARTIST IN RESIDENCY | 6:00-8:00 pm
Artist Todgi Dozier will be in residence at the Greensboro Residency for Original Works (GROW) through June 11 at the Greensboro Cultural Center. Tonight's workshop is Mining for Gold, focusing on things that may have been buried for years. Once shiny and new, they are far more valuable than anything imagined.

GREENSBORO PROJECT SPACE | 6:00 pm
POP Series! Africa Unplugged and Kaloum Djembe host a Dununba.  

ART ALLIANCE ART PARK | 6:30-8:30 pm
Painters, potters, and more will make their way to LeBauer Park every first Friday of the month for demos and hands-on projects led by artist-instructors from Art Alliance. Come on and try it - because art is for you! 

CREATIVE REUSE AND REPLAY | 6:30-8:30 pm
The creative folks at Reconsidered Goods are bringing creative reuse to LeBauer Park! Activities promote environmental awareness and waste reduction through innovation and experimentation. Pop up maker space welcomes children and adults of all ages and abilities to create and play.
 

FIRST FRIDAY DRUM CIRCLE | 6:30-9:00 pm
Join Healing Earth Rhythms in Center City Park for a community drum circle each month. You’ll have a blast passing the beat among neighbors and friends.

NOCHAS LATINAS | 6:30-9:30 pm
Join Casa Azul every First Friday in LeBauer Park for a night of Latin dancing! Learn Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and more from guest instructors before letting loose on your own during this upbeat community social.

SOUTHEND BREWING | 7:00-10:00 pm
Live music with Chuck Mountain, a pop-up market and a beer-release

HISTORIC MAGNOLIA HOUSE | 8:00 pm
RISE UP with hosts Alvin Shavers and Tomie B AKA DJ Real. Expect guest DJs, delicious food and drinks for sale, an eclectic crowd, and plenty of space under The Big Tent for you to get your dance on. 

IDIOT BOX | 8:00-9:30 pm
Improv Comedy