First Fridays returns with a block party and sidewalk sales on August 5 in downtown Aurora. Events are free. All ages are welcome. Stolp Block Party is located on Stolp Avenue between Downer Place and Galena Boulevard from 6 to 10 p.m. Enjoy live music, food trucks, live art, and more.
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*denotes Sidewalk Sale participant
ART
*Artesan Lofts Art Gallery, 2 S. Stolp Ave.
Soulmate Series: Local Artist Shelby Anderson’s painted series exhibiting her Soulmate Collection.
6 to 9 p.m.
*Gary Brown Art Gallery and Studio | Mark Radina Stained Glass, 7 S. Broadway
Outdoor art displays
5 to 9 p.m.
If These Walls Could Talk, 32 S. Stolp Ave.
Stolp Block Party indoor gallery + outdoor live art host. Get a glimpse of the creative process
6 to 10 p.m.
MUSIC
*La Quinta de los Reyes, 36 E. New York St.
La Sociedad D’Paul Music | Hornitos Paloma tasting
6:30 to 10 p.m.
Altiro Latin Fusion, 1 S. Stolp Ave.
Live Spanish Rock feat. Damián Rivera
6 to 8 p.m.
Tavern on Broadway, 24 N. Broadway
Live music
8 to 10 p.m.
*Tredwell Coffee, 14 W. Downer Pl. Ste 18
Live music, art displayed on walls + a barista partaking in the sidewalk sale in front
5 to 9 p.m.
Aurora Tap House, 134 W. Downer Pl.
Live Music: Downtown Charlie Brown
Starts at 9 p.m.
Amy Morton’s Stolp Island Social, 5 E. Galena Blvd.
Live jazz trio, playing the music of today and yesterday + Special cocktails and fine food offerings
7 to 10 p.m.
MORE
*Culture Stock, 122 W. Downer Pl.
“Respect the Mic” Spoken Word Poetry Open Mic + Sidewalk Book Sale
8 to 9:30 p.m.
Endiro Coffee, 29 W. New York St.
“Pay-what-you-can Barbecue Cook-off” courtesy of Indivisible Aurora’s community fridge project in partnership with Endiro Coffee. Bring your best culinary efforts for this fundraising event + Live Music with Gillerson’s
5 to 9 p.m.
*1881 Electric Cycle Company, 1 E. Benton St. Lower Level
Jazz from The Holding Music + Sidewalk Sale | Test ride ebikes
7 to 10 p.m.
French 75 Gallery and Lounge, 56 E. Galena Blvd.
The Secret Garden Cocktail: A special cocktail crafted specially for First Fridays
2 p.m. to Midnight
Fox Valley United Way, 44 E. Galena Blvd.
Aurora Fastprint, 54 E. Galena Blvd.
100th Birthday Celebration: Celebrate a century serving the Aurora Community
4:30 to 7 p.m.
*SUPERJUMBO, 105 E. Galena Blvd.
Discount Yetee surplus
2 to 9 p.m.
The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange, 64 S. River St.
The Sweets, Art and More: Banana Pudding Twist, Annelies Cookies + Lang’s Cookies | Izzy B’s Art + Henna Art ($25-$45) | Sophisticated Press shares publishing info
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
*McCarty Mills Taproom and Bottleshop, 140 S. River St.
Tacos + Hip Hop Hosted By Curtis of Good Morning Aurora | Chicas Tacos | Performance by Justin Wise/Cruz Ocho | Featured Artist Pierre Lucero
Open until 11 p.m.
G.A.R. Museum, 23 E. Downer Pl.
Historic music performed by The Town Band + a new exhibit about Aurora’s 145-year-old G.A.R. Hall
5 to 9 p.m.
Aurora Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 105 E. Galena Blvd. 8th floor
Salsa Night: Enjoy salsa lessons
6 to 8 p.m.
Lauren Underwood for Congress Field Office, 112 E. Galena Blvd.
Meet Rep Underwood + the team. Light refreshments, Lauren Underwood swag + learn more about the Underwood campaign
5 to 8 p.m.
*The Cornucopia Tea & Gift Shop, 63 S. Broadway
Enter to win a Gift Basket – Door Prize $50 Value: Winner will be notified by email to pick up after the event | Tea Special: Buy 1 oz/get 1oz half off
9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Riverfront Playhouse, 11-13 Water Street Mall
Directors Workshop – One Act Performances: Live short performances of one-act scenes written by local playwrights
7 to 9 p.m.
*Christian Science Reading Room, 34 S. Stolp Ave.
Activities + freebies for kids. Book sales for all ages
6 to 8 p.m.
*Zen Loft Wellness Center, 6 W. Downer Pl. upstairs
Magnolia Belly Dance at 7:30pm | $1/min chair massage + $10 mini tarot readings | Shop I of the Angeles | Meet and greet with Business Collective | Live music with Mo Pippy
5 to 9 p.m.
*Offbeat Thrift and Vintage, 14 W. Downer Pl. Ste. 16
HUGE WITCH Sidewalk Sale: Shop for metaphysical wares or get a tarot or astrology reading starting at $25
5 to 9 p.m.
*Wyckwood House Boutique and Bar, 80 S. River St.
Pop-Ups featuring local artists: Jeannine’s Jems and Cherylyn Mixed Media Artist
5 to 9 p.m.
Waubonsee’s Back-to-School Bash, Hoyt Avenue
FREE school supplies and treats. Enjoy storytime with bilingual children’s author Beatriz Cantu + a kid-friendly Imagination Station. Fall registration assistance + discover the ABCs of becoming a teacher | Steel Drum Band performs
5 to 8 p.m.
POP UP
*All Spoked Up, 14 W. Downer Pl. Ste 10
Franny’s Summer Specials Sale. 20% off Helmets, Clothes, Shoes + gloves
6 to 9 p.m.
*Aroma Roots Bath & Body + Obsidian Clothing, 32 N. Broadway
Sunbeam Air Plants Air Plant Bar create your own Air Plant ($10) + Soap Sale 4/$22 | Obsidian 50% off sale
5 to 9 p.m.
*Undisputed Vintage, 14 W. Downer Pl. Ste 8
Repurposed Vintage – Live Screen Printing by Macappeal on vintage t-shirts. Free “Undisputed” screen printing on vintage tee w/purchase.
5 to 9 p.m.
BLOCK PARTY
Stolp Avenue between Downer Place + Galena Boulevard
Aurora Downtown’s summer block party with live art, live music, food trucks + more. School of Rock Geneva performs at 6 p.m. A Sure Thang headlines at 8 p.m.
Grumpy Gaucho | Tapville | Holy Pierogi | Home Run Hot Dogs and Lemonade | Strawberries BBQ | Snow Cone Sisters | My Funnel Cake | Culinary Gangster
6 to 10 p.m.