First Wednesday Art Walk Map and Programming

May 7th’s First Wednesday Art Walk Programming

Theme: Luau Party for Asian-American Pacific-Islander Heritage Month

  • James Weldon Johnson Park: Shop with vendors and check out performances by Kalani Rose Band and the First Coast Lion Dance Troupe on the main stage. Let the kiddos run around the Kids Zone and grab some dinner from food trucks including Brochachos, K Bop, Hibashi Party, Freddy Fingers, Seitanic Jax and Zoe Shaved Ice.
  • Snyder Memorial Church: Silent Disco inside, $5 per headset.
  • The Art Center Cooperative: Visit 320 E. Adams St. to celebrate TAC turning 20 years! There will be free parking, appetizers, adult beverages and plenty of art. Stop by from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Bellwether: Enjoy dinner and drinks to the sounds of the Jazz band on the sidewalk.
  • Bold City Brewery: Enjoy live music by Adam Latiff on the sidewalk from 6-9 p.m.
  • Chamblin’s Uptown: Shop for your next read inside and with various vendors on Laura Street, including Sweet Piggie Desserts, SomoneCosmetics, Tia’s Sweet Treats, Madhaus Mario Caricatures, Georgia BBQ and live music by LoveSeat.
  • Happy Grilled Cheese: Open for dinner!
  • Hardwicks Bar: Enjoy cocktails, DJs and drag performances.
  • Hemming Jewelers: Shop jewelry inside.
  • Jacksonville Main Public Library: Art Walk Art Tours – Docent-led Tour every 30 minutes (6, 6:30,7, 7:30, 8 p.m.) and drop-in Zinester Meetup – Read, Trade and Make Zines! Plus, find kids’ coloring sheets and games inside.
  • The LarkAnne Cullum Solo Show from 5-9 p.m.
  • Mal Jones’ Lyricist Live: Open Mic for all ages on Laura Street.
  • MOCA Jacksonville: Free admission. Walk in for an art activity, a MOCA Movie Night and vendors inside from 5-9 p.m. Grab coffee and treats at Setlan Coffee inside!
    Made @ MOCA Lego Building Competitions 5-8 p.m. | MOCA Lobby
  • Myth Element: Midweek Mixology at Element Bistro
  • Ocean Street Tacos & Tequila: Grab dinner and drinks and enjoy the weekly Open Decks event by “Wax & Whiskey Jax” at 9 p.m.
  • The Pillars Club: Swing by from 5-8 p.m. for wine, cigars, a book signing, live artist painting and an open lounge (must be 21+).
  • Untitled Art Space: Visit the gallery on Adams Street to check out the K-12 exhibit by The Foundation Academy.
  • Ruby Beach Brewing: Hit the Art Walk Afterparty with Silent Disco by Hushhushjax. Shop Thrift Nic, the open-air market before silent disco begins.
  • Southlight Gallery: Visit Southlight Gallery to see the featured artist, Jane Shirek’s recent works of photography and more.
  • Visit Jacksonville: Browse vendors inside and enjoy live painting by Lisa Lofton. Check out works from her series, STAYCATIONs inside. 
  • The Volstead: DJ Brooks and craft cocktails.

Interested in participating? Send your programming to phoebe@dtjax.org to be included in each month’s list.