First Friday

It has been years since I last went to First Friday. A culprit of a change in job locations and the pandemic. I would have given it a 3 at best. It was small, laid out awkwardly and the entertainment was hit or miss.So much has changed since then. Instead of the parking lot being filled with booths, they moved the action over to Main Street. If I had to estimate, there were more than 2x the amount of vendors plus a dozen or so more food trucks. Everything was easy to find. We were blessed with the opportunity to see Chasing Light Music perform. They are fantastic, especially the lead singer. The art exhibitions in the building were great. I enjoyed the various art vendors selling pins, collectibles, cookies, jerky, and their own art creations. Nearby Dragons Alley/Taverna Costera gave us a great place to warm up from the cold.A second, smaller stage had another enjoyable band and the art district offers multiple mainstays and new bars and restaurants for the after-party.

Definitely a fun experience, I would go if you've never been! but I don't know if it's something I would go to consistently. I would definitely recommend ubering as the parking is not very plentiful and you'll most likely end up parking somewhere unsafe. We had homeless people knocking on our car window and all of the other cars surrounding us. There was a shooting pretty close, so all of the surrounding streets were taped off and cop cars on every block. It is an interesting crowd, for sure. There was lots of cool artwork and different booths with very pretty art pieces and unique items. They had a booth to try new drinks and there is lots of food trucks!

For over 20 years First Friday has been showcasing local artists, makers, cooks, and musicians creating a vibrant community space for all to enjoy. I recommend bringing a friend to join you in a walk down 1st street which will be lined with vendor booths each full to the brim with handmade arts and crafts. And don't forget to grab a bite to eat from one of the dozens of food trucks parked at Art Square.

This is a must! The whole scene of creators and locals wandering and appreciating all form of art is amazing! It is family friendly as well as I take my kids, just be mindful there are a lot of people. The booths are fantastic and have a array of goodies, art pieces, snacks, and anything you can think of. The food trucks have a nice variety of things available to eat, if you find the truck with the pineapple lemonade you need to get you one! I cannot say enough great things about this event, it truly is a great time for everyone with an abundance of things to do.

If you're ever in Vegas on the first Friday of the month, definitely make a trip to First Friday in the Arts District!It's grown over the years. Still a large turn out of various artist and their work. They also have a section for food trucks and vendors. Lots to see and eat here. A very creative, festive, and friendly environment. There's also various musical acts, from DJ's to live bands. A great place to hang out and enjoy the evening. We came early, 4:30pm, and parked in the Arts District on S. Main Street, near the various bars, restaurants, and antique shops. Paid about $5 for 3 hours on the street parking meters. I would say 3-4 hours is a good amount of time to check out everything and grab some food & drinks.

After many years in Vegas I finally managed to go to a first Friday. It was such a blast! Everyone was in a good mood and there was so much going on! Me and my friends enjoyed bar hopping!

I LOVE FIRST FRIDAY.This is exactly what the city of Las Vegas needs to keep the culture alive!I remember yearssss ago, my family had the very first food truck there.It was NOTHING like it is today.Then, it was just a one street event. Today it's an entire block party so big that parking is a headache! So definitely get dropped off in a uber so you can spend more time stuffing your face while you look at art than looking for parking

Our Good Friday will Art in Haven of Art. RATIO ASPECT-By definition is the comparison and proportional relationship of an image's height and distance.It's like when you spend those long weeks studying at home. Feeling like you never spend enough time with the family. Until you reflect upon your timeline photos. Realizing just how much we have accomplished and how many places we traveled. Perhaps you might define the latter part of. ARTISTRY PERSPECTIVE.

Parking is the biggest challenge of this monthly event downtown in the Arts District. Parking along the streets, as well as lots, are full. So, driving around for a space is like trying to win the lottery. However, it's not hard to find spots west of Commerce Street, if you're willing to park (for free) at your own risk in dark industrial area that is not aesthetically pleasing. The website for First Friday has a map that shows parking garages and shuttle service to the event. I heard that construction of a parking garage is in the works.Most of the festival action takes place on the north side of Charleston Boulevard, between Main Street and Casino Center Boulevard. Artisans and vendors are lined up on both sides of 1st Street an Boulder Avenue. Food trucks and vendors take up the entire parking lot at the corner of Boulder Avenue and Art Way. A wide variety of cuisines is available, including a few vegan vendors placed together.South of Charleston Boulevard, the Arts District is like any other Friday night, just with more people than usual, which makes it more festive.Besides parking, the other major drawback to this outdoor festival is that the weather is only ideal for it a few months a year, between the hottest and coldest weather. It's not so bad during the hot weather, because the festival takes place mostly after dark.

It's been awhile... My neighbor wanted to karaoke, so we met up at Ninja at 7:30pm. Dead. Decided to take a walk around 18b. The name, "18b," represents the original Arts District area, which consisted of 18 blocks. Despite living nearby, I tend to avoid the crowds. Actually, it wasn't that bad, and I actually enjoyed the stroll. There's cool vendors hawking everything from jewelry, clothes, and soap. A few street musicians, who actually can play, serenaded on Main St. Not a bad summer night in Vegas (104f)!