Spokane First Friday

Venues are open 5-8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

The Artist’s Tree

“Atmospherics,” Meredith Dement’s acrylic paintings.

828 W. Sprague Ave., across from the Davenport Hotel.

Art Works Gallery

Watercolors by Connie Scherr, watercolors and acrylics by Barbara Field, weaving by Sue Kohut, ceramics by Kathleen Cassidy, rock art by Keith Snider and watercolors by Barbara Janusz. 214 N. First Ave. (208) 263-2642.

Avenue West Gallery

“Exotic Birds Too,” tropical watercolors and painted glass pieces by Nadine Kay (Sherman). 1021 W. First Ave. 838-4999.

Bear Necessities

Artistically adorned fiberglass sculptures of life-size bears.

For locations go to www.TheBearNecessities.org. Throughout downtown.

CenterStage

Brett Bellinger’s artwork and “Suds: The Musical,” dinner at

6 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Ella’s Supper Club with live jazz music at 5 p.m. No cover charge tonight. 1017 W. First Ave.

Chase Gallery

“Art of the Palouse,” by Susan Russell, Cheri O’Brien, Pat Tolle and Jack Dorsey. City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. 625-6050.

Comedy Sportz

Free tickets to 8 p.m. performance to the first 15 people to stop and sign the guest list between 5-6 p.m. 227 W. Riverside Ave.

Empyrean

Abstract expressionist painter Colleen Quinn’s recent work on canvas and paper. Live music, wine, espresso and samples.

5-10 p.m. 154 S. Madison St.

Far West Billiards

Paintings by local emerging artists. 1001 W. First Ave.

Finders Keepers Antiques and Unique Jewelry

Special snacks and storewide specials up to 50% off.

112 S. Cedar St.

Flour Mill Gallery

“Mosaic Journey with Gypsy Threads” is a collaboration of local artists in medium by Darrell Sullens, Shirley Hackett, Bob Stem, Marsha Marcuson, Dennis Smith and Susie Snider and gypsy style fabric art by Dina Fernandez. The Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon St. 327-6920.

Fox Theater Gallery

Ballet Arts Academy performs 45-minute shows at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. “Earthly Pursuits” exhibits Sheila M. Evans’ pastels and Erin Jo Solberg’s clay pieces. Lobby mezzanine: juried exhibit works of 20 artists. 6 S. Monroe St. 744-3350.

Galleria de Felice

Original oil paintings from Ovanes Berberian, Idaho artist John Martin and California artist Ernie Baber. Davenport Hotel,

10 S. Post St. 624-2800.

Good Works Gallery

“Random Images of the Inside Passage,” Alaskan watercolors by Dimitri Pavloff. Reception 5-9 p.m. 1019 W. First Ave. 624-2510.

Global Credit Union

Varying artwork on display. Live music by Robin Marks jazz quintet and free giveaways. 726 W. Riverside Ave.

24 Hour Fitness

Free workout today when you mention First Friday.

718 W. Riverside Ave.

Huneke Gallery at Spokane Art School

“The Human-Animal Bond,” 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 920 N. Howard St. 328-0900.

Katze Boutique

Mention First Friday to receive 10% off your entire purchase. 824 W. Sprague Ave.

Kress Gallery

“Rivers of Lewis and Clark: Contemporary Artists Journey the Columbia Watershed Route,” by regional artists John Clement, Melissa Cole, Charlie Gurche, Pauline Haas, Janette Hopper and Jan Cook Mack, presented by the MAC. 808 W. Main Ave., River Park Square, third floor.

Liquified Life Espresso Galleries

“Empowering Women,” photography by Andrea Faith Workman. Espresso, exotic teas and high-speed internet access. 242 W. Sprague Ave.

Lorinda Knight Gallery

“The Streets of Verona,” oil paintings on panel by Doug Turman. Reception 6-8 p.m. 523 W. Sprague Ave. 838-3740.

Moose Lake Company

First Friday Special: 10% off any item including sale merchandise. 707 W. Main Ave.

Mootsy’s N. 9 Pizza

Local artists on display and $1 cheese pizza. 9 N. Washington St.

New Dawn Books and Chanti Gallery

“Mystic Expressionism & Emotional Impressionism,” watercolors, acrylics, papier mache, ink and cut paper by Peggy Winkle. 20% off storewide during artist reception. 509 W. Sprague Ave.

Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture

“First Friday by Donation,” only between 5-9 p.m. Exhibits include “The Taos Society of Artists and Ancient Cultures”; “Strange Beasts” by David Kraisler, Heide Oberheide and Ann Porter; “Land Mark” prints by Joe Feddersen; and “Sonified Weather.” 2316 W. First Ave. 456-3931.

On Sacred Grounds

Wildlife sketches, prints and painted woodworking by artist Steve Nale. Reception, 6-8 p.m. Steam Plant Square, 163 S. Lincoln St. 747-6294.

Pottery Place Plus

“Yin & Yang: Polarities in Medium and Expression,” photography, pottery and ceramic wall hangings by Colleen Clark-Loomer. 621 W. Mallon St., in the Flour Mill.

Rainbow Regional Community Center

Local artist Richard Craven’s mixtures of images and myth.

5-9 p.m. 508 W. Second Ave.

Riverfront Park

Special engagement feature “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The IMAX Experience” playing five times daily. Discount shows at 9:30 a.m. and 10:15 p.m.

Rocket Coffee

Paintings by local artists and live acoustic music. 920 W. First Ave. 325-1500.

Spokane Transit Authority (STA)

STA and the MAC present “Spokane Memories,” century-old photographs of familiar downtown corners. 701 W. Riverside Ave.

Stone Crazy

Local artists on display. 203 N. Washington St.

123 Wireless Sprint Store

Designs by Lucinda women’s pins to benefit YWCA Safe House, portraits, photography and illustrations by local artists. Refreshments served. 172 S. Division St.