I've wanted to go to First Friday for a long time but I never seemed to get there. Friday night, I had a ticket for the play "The Mineola Twins" at the Art Square Theatre in the heart of the downtown Arts District and thus I was thrust into the First Friday action. I didn't go as early as I could have to get a good parking spot and I opted not to take one of the shuttles. I scouted a couple of side streets and ended up parking at Gass and 3rd which gave me only a 6 block walk. From the moment I got the vibe of the crowd, I knew I was hooked on First Friday. It was enjoyable seeing the street performers, looking at some of the art (wow, some of it looks like something one of my 6th grade students did years ago), and smelling the most incense I've smelled since I was in grad school. It was also a fun diversion to see Metro cuffing a guy on the hood of one of their cruisers. I was on a mission to find an ice cream truck but alas there was none to be found. I ended up getting a deep fried Twinkie from one of the vendors. No need to go inside the Mermaids Casino on Fremont Street now. It was surprisingly good, but it's not something I'd buy on a regular basis. I will be back to First Friday when I can spend some more time and enjoy the vibes some more. If December is an OK weather night, I'll be there. It was great fun! read more

First Friday - Deep fried Twinkie. - Performing Arts Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

For creative minded people, or at least more creative than Kim and Kanye when they named their baby Kimye (jk, it's more their name coined up by the paparazzi), First Friday located in the downtown district of Las Vegas is a must visit event. To be more precise, First Friday is on 3rd street and Casino Center between Oakey and Charleston. Over the years more vendors have come out, performers have participated, food trucks dished out their best, security and police presence have increased. You might ask yourself where does all the fun begin? Drive towards downtown until you get to the vendor melee or crowd of people and find the next available parking. I pay the $5 to park in designated spots but I've been lucky before by finding parking off Commerce or Main St and just walking a short distance. Bring cash! Some of the vendor prices have been ridiculous but the food trucks have stayed consistent, fresh and affordable. I enjoy art so I stop and admire, eat on the way to the next stop until it's time to finish the night off at the Fremont East district. You can usually find me at Commonwealth, yeeeee! And by finish, I mean not stay until 10pm/11pm. Every First Friday is not the same so come out for a couple hours. One month they had burning man here. Not in the traditional sense but a poor version of it but at least they try to do something different each time. read more

First Friday - Sliding' Thru, barely hanging in there. - Performing Arts Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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One of my favorite Friday traditions in downtown Las Vegas. I attend mainly for the food trucks. They have anywhere from 30-40 food trucks with a wide range of ethnicity and authenticity. One of my favorites is the deep fried hamburger. It's unique, and tastier than it might sound. All of the venders accept credit cards. The artists are also usually quite fantastic. Make sure to stop and listen to Diego Morales on the saxophone. We also had the pleasure of listening to Klavier Klunst on the grand piano that he tows behind a bicycle. read more

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had a great time, lots of food and small business to support. nice place to walk around read more

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The smelled of marijuana and cigarets was disgusting... How is this possible you ask it's outdoor? exactly... so disgusting. This was our first and last time attending. We were disappointed because before Covid we heard such great things about it! If I could give 0 stars I would but have to give it 1 star read more

Great monthly event for Las Vegas that takes place on the First Friday of a new month. As the weather gets nicer the more people that tend to come out and enjoy the Arts, music, friendship, community, and of course food trucks. The arts district has grown substantially over the last few years most likely because of the growing community involvement and participation of this monthly festival. Many of the businesses open their galleries to the public to let the explore the arts in a no pressure environment. This allows each individual to discover and be inspired by the creativity that is thriving in Las Vegas. Many of the antique stores on Main St. also open their doors for patrons to explore. The First Friday Festival now extends from Imperial and 3rd streets North beyond Charleston Blvd and also engulfing Main and Casino Center. They also have some festivities near the Container Park and the Beat Coffee House and Emergency Arts on Fremont Street. Parking can be a pain in the arse sometimes, so if possible take one of the Express busses to DTLV RTC transit station and walk South to the First Friday Festival. Check the RTC website for express bus pick up and drop off locations with a park and ride lot. Or you can park off Fremont Street near Container Park and take a free shuttle from the El Cortez hotel casino. Another parking option is to park at the Smith's Center for a fee and take the free shuttle from that location. Or arrive early for the best parking spots near the closed off pedestrian area but that means you have to be down by 4-430pm. First Friday is a family friendly event and adventure. The organizers have a Kid Zone to keep the little ones engaged during their visit to the Festival. When it's time to eat the food trucks are located on Casino Center and Imperial. I can only make it to two trucks a visit because of the filling portions. This event only takes place once a month so make sure you plan ahead and bring your walking shoes to enjoy comfortably. read more

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I love first Friday. You can find everything from art galleries, local vendors, and food trucks (including a place called Engine Pizza which is a fire truck converted into a brick oven pizza place!). People in this town expect a huge First Friday...I honestly don't know if that will EVER happen in this town. It's Vegas...sooooo many shows, events, blah blah blah happening all the time...how could FF even be at it's maximum potential? Oh let's not forget the jacked up weather...it could be too hot, too cold..or soo windy trees are falling down. I think "smaller" less busy cities where people only get to look forward to their FF...they tend to be bigger and "better". I will continue to attend our FF here in Vegas and support our fun gathering. Support local businesses. Otherwise enjoy your other 4 million options you have here in Vegas! ;) read more

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Amongst the overpriced glitz and glam tourist areas that make up Las Vegas, you find little gems like First Fridays that are fun and free. Various food trucks, live music, and lots of art and crafty vendors to check out. Bubs and I had a good time walking around and exploring the area. Alcohol is served at moderate prices. $6 - $10 depending on what you're getting. We both got $10 mules, but they were decent pours. Let's face it, yes parking sucks the big one. There are event lots, around $10, or you can scour the streets for a free spot. At 8pm it took me about 15 min to find free street parking. Not the worst I've ever endured. When you're ballin' on a budget and need to get out of the house, First Fridays is a cool place to check out. read more

First Friday - Kronk the lama - Performing Arts Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I love that Vegas is trying to revamp downtown and bring in more artwork and culture. This was maybe my fourth time at First Friday and this was by far the biggest and most busy I've ever seen it. There was at least 10 different food trucks and food vendors, a couple bars, tons of vendors, lots of art studios and three different stages with different types of entertainers. The upsides are it's a free event to come to, there's tons of new things to discover and there's always some type of entertainment wether it's a signer, band, dj or dancers. Now for the downsides, the parking is definitely a major one. It's hard to find close, free parking and it's not the most easy area to navigate with the road closures. I recommend just ubering it. Another downfall is not all vendors accept cards so be prepared to bring cash. Lastly it tends to get really packed really quickly so if you're not one for crowds of people it might get pretty uncomfortable. Overall it's a great event though and I highly recommend everyone to check it out at least once in their life. read more

My first experience at the vegas local scene. At first, I was slightly confused on where to park but I simple paid 10 bucks to get a parking spot less than a mile from the fun. At the entrance there was a group act that drew in a big crowd. At first glance, the area didnt seem very big, however walking around there were tons of things first friday had to offer. There are tons of food trucks that line the other side of the main stage. You circle around to find the many art vendors. Several performers lined the art vendors as well. There was quite a mix of candle makers, garden creations, clothing, woodwork items, accessories and many other art medias. Surrounding the rest of the area were pockets of art galleries. There were many ins and outs of the halls of these art galleries. Its pretty easy to get lost in it but hey why not get lost in all the art. I cant wait to go back and check out some of the lounges. Check out the next First Friday! read more

First Friday is... an experience. I've been a few times and definitely felt it was a cheap date option, or a means of getting those darn daily recommended steps in. But overall, I wasn't impressed. As most reviews pointed out: parking sucks. Unless you get there super early, or have unbelievable luck, finding a spot within a couple blocks of the entrance during primetime is impossible. Carpool or uber if you can. Some of the art vendors feel more like arts-and-crafts peddlers, the lines for the porta potties are absurd, and a few of the street entertainers qualify as legal harassers. But other than that, it's fine. The positives? There are quite a few food vendors, pets are allowed, and admission is free. Also, a lot of the vendors are reasonably priced. First Friday is largely what you make it. If you manage your expectations and plan accordingly, it's a solid 3-star experience. Since I rarely manage anything, it'll be a 2 for me. read more

If I were you, I would block out the FIRST FRIDAY of every month! This community event has everything from drinks to food to arts and crafts. It's always a good time once you have found parking haha. A lot of vendors come out to display their craft whether it be apparels, food or art. I love coming here for the street artists and the food. If you're a dancer, they have battles out here too by the Arts Factory. Definitely a good time for any locals. I suggest uber-ing and parking somewhere a bit away from the festivities because of traffic, construction and the limited parking spaces in the area. Bring a lot of cash because there are some talented people here in Vegas and you never know which of them will rise to the top. read more

I love art so when I first came here it was a lot of fun! Lots of vendors to buy food and art from. Foods kind of pricy but not surprising for food trucks. Art can be pricy but we got some super cheap art that we love. Be prepared because parking is a pain! read more

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Eclectic event with some very interesting people... Love art, music, people and junk food? This is the place to be every first Friday of the month. This event is FREE and yes I agree with most of the reviews stating that it's not as cool as it was a few years ago but with that said I still enjoy the funkiness. I took my kid for the very first time as she's wanted to see what it was all about for far too long. We parked near Artistic Iron Works & walked for about 2 mins to the event so there's no need to park far or be shuttled in. Take the back streets & there's plenty of parking all around. The event isn't large & you can walk the entire thing along with checking everything out in probably about an hour. It's typically packed so prepare yourself for crowds of people. There's music blaring from everywhere & there are tons of local artists selling their pieces. I've never once gone home without a little something. There's also plenty of food trucks with tons of choices. Bring plenty of cash because most vendors are cash only. Also be prepared for overpriced items which is pretty typical for free events like this. Along with art there's other fun stuff to see & buy like jewelry, pottery, Mexican folklore items and lots of vintage shops with all sorts of treasures. When the weather is nice you can grab some food, sit on the cool concrete and just people watch. That alone is a lot of fun to do here! read more

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I've read a lot of reviews on this event and I have to say that the experience you have will probably be based on timing and a little bit of luck. Some say that there wasn't much to see or the displays weren't that good and I think this is where luck and timing play their part. I was lucky enough on my first visit to see some amazing artists and displays. So much so that there literally wasn't enough time for me to see everything. And let's not forget the people because if you're a people watcher there is definitely lots to see. From cultural and political exhibits to fine art and comics you'll find transformations of just about everything through the artist's eye. I think the amount of displays and artist's present are based on how frequent the event is and schedules of the artists themselves. That's where the timing and luck combine. Maybe I visited on a particular Friday that brought many of them back with new displays they've been working on or open schedules to return because I truly enjoyed my first time at First Friday. There was so much creativity to see, I just wish I had more time to explore. The only downsides I saw to this event was the outside venue seemed a little sporadic and unplanned but I think in time the organizational aspect will come together. The other is no seating for eating. There were a ton of food trucks but I didn't really see clean areas to sit and enjoy your food. There were a couple spots but not really an area set aside. Minor issues that I'm sure will be worked out in the future. Other than that I had a great time and think it's an amazing event for local artists. Watch the video! https://youtu.be/wOzEaVqoWtg read more

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I'm with Rachel S on this one: FF is less of an art thing and more of a cover story for public intoxication and impromptu rap battles. Neither of those things are necessarily bad, but there are other times and places in the city for each. My FF experience is "scene kids, crap music, food trucks, and sub part art projects"- the emphasis is not on art, despite the original event intentions or the location. Other than a handful of food trucks, each blasting their own music, and a rap battle outside of Bar + Bistro, there were a few artisan booths set up Farmers Market style, as well as the No Kill organization represented. FF seems to draw a pretty big crowd, and maybe I was just in the wrong place, but I'm past the days when I want to chill with a bunch of teenagers and first-year college students in band tees name-dropping people I don't care about and shouting obscenities. read more

One of my favorite things about First Friday is that it is a Las Vegas event that promotes walking around, and when you are walking around with a bunch of people, you just feel like you are part of a community. First Friday is a grassroots event started by local artists and art supporters to bring attention to local art and galleries. All of the Arts District galleries plus some others are open, and there is food, music, art and people strolling. For me, it is as much about the feeling of community as it is about looking at the art with a super critical eye. We need more monthly gatherings like this! Here is my March First Friday breakdown: The super loud techno music outside of Place on Main was mildly disturbing, but definitely provocative, and then there was the guy who showed up with a snake around his neck causing my gal pal to literally throw herself into the middle of the road. Still, all of that was an experience and a story to share. I love story moments. Alios is a lighting consultancy by day, cool in and of itself, but the owner Todd was hosting a design show featuring work by some of the very talented designers who have been laid off in Las Vegas. Furniture and lighting were the big features, and it made me proud of Las Vegas creatives, as the work was snappy. Afterall, there are some big creative brains behind the design of the casinos. Just take a moment to look around before you drop your chips on the table. Space on Charleston was opening a show about love: lovely. Actually, my favorite things there were the leather creations created by one of the artists featured in the show. Drats, I can't find her card. Must be in my other jeans! Stopped by Bret Wesley too. I love this space! The current show features some paintings of the Neon Boneyard, so I have to be a fan by default, as I am a tour guide at the Boneyard. It is also worthwhile to stop by the Arts Factory. They had a live jazz band in the parking lot this past Friday, and inside you can visit several galleries and the Contemporary Art Center. Lastly, all of the vintage home good stores are open as well, so if you need some mid-century duds for your home, you can start your shopping in a rather merry atmosphere. Okay, so I lied: LASTLY, there are after parties at all of your favorite downtown joints (Beauty Bar, Downtown Cocktail Room, Frankie's, etc.) to revel in what a delightful evening you just experienced. To help with parking, there are shuttles that run from the FREE Government Center parking lot and from the FREE El Cortez parking deck, so no "There's no place to park" excuse. Grassroots arts, design, furniture sprinkled with music, randomness and splendid company is a winning concoction to me. And, the beauty is the more people that come, the better the event becomes as strolling supports a multitude of festive feet! read more

First Friday - Performing Arts Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I've never understood the pull of First Friday. I've been a few times and I can't understand if people are rating this highly because of the fact there are food trucks or because they're actually into (and purchasing) art. The fact some galleries close during First Friday to avoid the foot traffic of drunks and people not looking to purchase anything speaks volumes about how nonsensical all of the talk is about what a great atmosphere this day brings downtown. First Friday might bring foot traffic, but who cares if that traffic isn't translating to dollars for the galleries? People may feel that they're somehow being "involved" in the downtown economy / "supporting" the local artisans by talking to artists and gallery owners, but what they're really doing is wasting everyone's time. An artist's story is their sales pitch. No intention of buying? Don't waste their time pretending to be interested. They're not a docent at a museum, they're people trying to sell their work. Every time I've been, it's a bunch of scene kids playing crap music, food trucks, and sub par art projects for sale - with a million people drinking in a terrible part of town. There are exactly zero redeeming qualities for First Friday. Maybe one day they'll turn it into more than just a heard of people walking around drinking tepid beer. read more

In the words of Antoine Dodson, you betta "Hide yo kids, hide yo wife, hide yo husband..." Seriously! Drinks are dirt cheap during First Friday and everybody comes out of the woodwork and gets a little rowdy. So I totally forgot it was First Friday and as we walked out of the D Hotel and Casino and there were some bouncers who proceeded to put wristbands on us and told my boyfriend they had to pour his beer out of the bottle and put it into a plastic cup. Fremont Street was packed and both stages were going off with live performances. During First Friday, the number of street performers also doubles, if not triples. A good portion of the crowd gets intoxicated and the cops are everywhere. We even saw a SWAT team at one of the ends of Fremont Street taking some drunk people down. It was insane. All the while we were wondering who was looking after the rest of the city because it seemed like the entire police department was at First Friday. No joke! The majority of the hotels on Fremont Street had drink specials on First Friday and the casino floors are packed. Most of the hotels have go-go dancers on the tables and everyone has a good time. When I went to get a margarita at the Golden Gate, there were a bunch of drunk, belligerent guys at the bar and I got to talking to the bartender and he said it's like this every First Friday. I would definitely return to First Friday if I happen to be in Vegas at the right time mostly for entertainment purposes. It's practically a circus downtown! Lots of entertainment and drunkards. It's pretty awesome. Totally not for anyone who scares easily though or gets nervous around large, rowdy crowds. It's pretty fun but I can see how it wouldn't be fun for some people. read more

We are new in town so of course the locals tipped us off on where to go, what to do, and where the cool kids hang out in the area. First stop: First Friday May 2, 2014! Every first Friday of the month local artists, vendors, and food trucks gather on multiple closed off streets and feed and entertain locals and tourists. Thanks to Amelinda L., she gave us a great tip to take the free shuttle from the Government Center on grand central parkway across the street from the Las Vegas Premium Outlets - North. Make sure not to make the same mistake that we did and park at the outlet mall parking structure... We had to walk through the outlet mall and cross the street to get to the Government Center. Whoopsies. Once we got to the Government Center there were no shuttles to be seen. But as the saying goes, when I doubt follow the crowds! We saw a crowd of people walking so we hopped along and they took us to a sign that said: Bus/Shuttle Stop - perfect! We waited less than 5 minutes and a double decker shuttle picked us up and took us to First Friday. Actually, they made a few quick stops at other locations to drop off people, and went a longer route according to the locals on the bus, but in the end, it took us to where we needed to go so I'm not complaining! The music was bumpin' and the crowds were present. Admission to First Friday is free and there are many local art vendors, stores, and performers. My favorite part was the food trucks of course. One whole street was filled with trucks on both side! So many options I didn't know where to begin. Also make sure to bring cash - many trucks and vendors don't accept credit cards. There are some portable ATM machines but I found them to be out of the way. We ate ourselves silly from several food trucks: Oming's Kitchen - a cute little filipino food truck that sold us a BBQ pork belly sandwich. It simple but packed with some serious delicious flavor. That pork belly was like butta! Very good! 5/5 Lobster Me - almost $10 for a small main lobster roll. I was highly disappointed with this lobster roll. The lobster was minimal and if anything the entire sandwich was a tease and not worth $10. 2/5 FukuBurger - We waited over 40 minutes for our burger and fries - Apparently they were extremely backed up. It's not a surprise as they always have the longest lines at these type of events. To compensate, they comped us a cold bottled water while we waited. We ordered the Tamago Burger and Jazz Fries. We were completely underwhelmed by our meal. It was overall salty and one noted. The fries were not spectacular, they just had a simple yet salty katsu gravy and Japanese mayo. I'm certain we didn't order the right things, since people rave about this place. I'm interested to know what I should try next time - hopefully the wait won't be as long. 1/5 Also bought $3 cokes and waters from a refreshments cart. Can't wait until next month! I'm bringing extra cash with me to try other trucks. read more

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Finally.... Finally... Finally I was able to go enjoy First Friday.. It reminded me of an Art walk they hold in Sacramento that I used to frequent. Art is Universal and can bring anyone together no matter if it is with oil on canvas or picks on strings you can find something to enjoy. I have been searching for this vibe here in Vegas and now I know that I can get a nice dose of it at least once a month. We walked through as many galleries as we could and met some amazing very talented people. One of the coolest things for me while out here was that the more you talk to all of the artists out here the more you appreciate the art, I know for those of us who enjoy art it becomes more of a passion then a hobby, and when you are bumping shoulders with other artistic people you really begin to see the passion that goes in to these magnificent pieces of work. First Friday has just become a "must" for me, I felt as though I was at ease and just enjoying everything I could and that is not always easy to do in Vegas. This is a great opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy a few of the finer things in life.... ART read more

Having lived my recent decade in DC and Raleigh, NC, these cities established my 1st-Friday metric. I look for a variety of artistic expression to consume, from the eclectic, the profane, the clever and risqué; to the cold contemporary, the classically divine, the vapid upscale snobbery, and safe, unrevealing motifs for the bathroom wall. Plated throughout the exhibits and studios were tasteful bites, a sip of wine here, and a rehydration by water there. The venues were comfortably crowded, enough to hobnob and feel social yet anonymous, even for the people-phobic. In all, you could stick to one warehouse or venture down a block or two to something completely different. What does this have to do with the Las Vegas First Friday? Everything. And nothing. When I arrived with high hopes for the self-proclaimed 18b Arts District near to my home, I was disappointed something quick. Plastic America. And I should not have been surprised. No one should. You are what you eat, and Las Vegas has made its name on devouring and shitting out the superficial, the plastic, the fake representations of the real. It celebrates addiction, playing to lose, and vacuous displays of grandeur. Don't get me wrong, there can be a dark kind of beauty to that, one might even call it a "culture" of sorts, and there are GEMS to be found, but you have to crank that one-armed bandit a good long time until LVFF pays out. LV First Friday is less about the consumption of authentic artistic expression and celebration of the Vegas valley's crafty creators and expressionists, and more about going shoulder-to-shoulder-to-shoulder (forget it if you're wheelchair-bound) with several thousand local&touristy drunks, addicts, and EDC leftovers who are there to be seen, not to see. It's a toned-down rave, not an accessible arts display for the everyman/woman/child. It's about self-consumption, a direct reflection of its surroundings, and with two dozen or more food trucks now taking a street all to themselves, it's also primarily about consumption of carnival fare fat-maker food at rock-top pricings. Art has been all but lost in the ever-increasing mayhem. If that's your scene, venture on down! If not, spare yourself. read more

I came out here for the first time this past Thursday. As a newcomer to Vegas, this was a pretty cool space to check out. It's not as big as I thought it would be, but there are definitely some cool booths. There are also tons of food trucks. I didn't try any of the food, but I will have to next time as it all looked delicious. They also had a stage with some local bands playing. My understanding is that there's an ongoing Battle of the Bands here. I definitely recommend checking this event out if you want to learn more about the Vegas community and what it has to offer. It's free and family friendly. There were tons of people with their kids and dogs here. read more

First Friday - I love this giant cat head! - Performing Arts Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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My first First Friday experience was this past December. It was a blast. There were wild animals from Roos N More. Breakdancing, live music, tons of artists selling their work, food trucks up the wazoo, and the Yelp Toy Drive booth. You really couldn't go wrong here. My buddy John, his gf and I went down and even though it was chilly as phook, we had a great time. I met up with Anthony M who was working the Toy Booth and made a contribution. I bought some Super Mario art posters because anyone who knows me, knows I'm a sucker for Super Mario anything. So now I just gotta find somewhere to hang those things. In addition to my first First Friday, I had my first Sliding Thru experience here, and it was ok, but I think slightly overrated. I know your first time is supposed to be special but this one left me a little unsatisfied, if I'm being honest. I tried a couple of the Barby sliders and fries. Will have to reserve judgement for when I try some of their other sliders. If you're into photography this place is a street photographer's gold mine. Got some cool shots of break dancers amongst many other random ass people, shops and objects. Overall, this made me amped to check out more First Fridays. It's worth the whole parking debacle. read more

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It was my first time at First Friday last night. It was awesome cause I was with the Yelp-izzles!! I saw some great art and very diverse crowd. The last thing I expected to see here was all the little raver kids. I got to hit up the Slider Truck and a couple beer stands. Saw some b-boys doin their thang. Cool first First Friday for me. read more

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We returned to First Friday recently, and it was still pretty hot, amazingly we didn't eat any hot foods. It was just cool treats the whole time we were there! Sasapops, Pinkberry, and Snow Ono kept us cool as we checked out the cool artwork and came across an awesome group of cars in honor of 9/11...Thank goodness it'll cool down in a couple of months, so heat won't be such an issue, and people can enjoy First Friday better...ALOHA!!!! read more

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Okay I'm an out of towner, so this was a fun event for me. I'm used to First Fridays out in the Bay Area. It's a great way to open up art galleries and incorporate music and food. Best of all, were the free shuttles to the venue. We parked at the Government Center and it was very easy to use. Go to the First Fridays website to obtain the address to the government center. I went at night time to avoid the sun. Oh and make sure to board the shuttles before the event closes down, or you are stuck. I saw all age groups. This was a safe event, perfect for everyone. Be sure to bring cash if you find something you want to eat or take home and hang up on your wall? One word of advice, move fast if you see something you want, buy it. I walked away from something I should haven't. It still haunts me. Bathrooms: There are port-a-potties and some of the art galleries have bathrooms. read more

Wow! So how cool is First Friday?! I really could kick myself for not having been in so long and for this last visit being only my second time checking this cool event out! I decided this past week to take advantage of an invite out with my co-worker but was put in charge of planning where it was to go. Being the pre-planner I am I thought what else would be more cool to show somebody new to Las Vegas how we do our First Fridays?! For starters, Yes if you don't already know.. Parking is INSANE and that should be a given. The normal suggestions like any other big event would be to get there EARLY if you want a decent spot. I should take my own advice because we definitely didn't get there early and in fact probably arrived during a peak time. Thinking that we would just pay the $10 to park in one of the parking lots, that idea was shut down pretty quick as we pulled in and the guy throws up the LOT FULL sign.. Go figure.. Politely backed out and right into another parking spot literally.. A Free one at that. Patience is a virtue because as we backed out a nice man saw us looking and signaled us over to park in his spot since he was leaving. You see? There ARE still nice people in the world. Not to mention the spot was not even a block from the event! Whoop Whoop! Food trucks lined up my taste buds were starting to get curious. I did notice however that the number of food trucks seemed to have decreased since the last time I had came. It was a windy night and a bit chilly so that may or may haven't been the reason. Nonetheless we headed over to the bar first to get a few cocktails to enjoy while we walked around checking out all the cool art's and crafts. There was a table that was selling the "VEGAS STRONG" shirts and I was able to get a great deal on two of them. Love supporting my city! After a few drinks and some walking it was time to head over to the food trucks. Out of every one of them that were there we ended up at Ricardo's Hawaiian Feast, which I will be doing in a separate review! I encourage anybody who hasn't experienced this festival at least once to do so because they really do have a lot of neat things that people from all over have traveled to showcase. Supporting small businesses is and has always been a passion of mine! I will be making my way out to more of these more often next year because we truly had a BLAST! read more

I went to my first first Friday and I'm glad I went. It was nice to see a different side of Vegas; one with a grungy artsy personality. The art scene is definitely alive here and it's very colorful. However, there was a ton of people, and rightfully so it's a cool event. It's nice to see so many locals and that an event like this can attract so many locals. It was pricey a pint-ish sized beer can cost $6. I got 9 wings for $12 and the service was slow......slow... It's certainly a place to check out but I probably won't go back to often just cause the food was meh and there was a ton of people. read more

First Friday - Sea of people - Performing Arts Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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It was ok. Bit pricey. Im all for cummunity gatherings but this seemed like people getting together for food trucks. read more

Since partying is really not in my vocab, I never thought I'd enjoy Las Vegas as much as I did this night. Arts and Music. Culture and community. People and food. #nirvanafest Though my two friends and I had some issues with the parking area, definitely enjoyed and loved First Friday!!! :) read more

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I love first Friday! It is a fun time for anyone... Children, couples, singles , all ages and dogs too! They have something for everyone. Amazing art obviously , great food ( even vegan tacos ) and vendors. Parking around there is just pure luck, some people have it, some don't! Haha. They have parking close by for $1.00 an hour! You could take the fun route and go from Fremont street on a double decker bus and get the full experience and get dropped off right by First Friday! read more

First Friday - Performing Arts Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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This past Friday, was my 5th First Friday;) since I've been residing in Las Vegas. Some of the talented vendors are here every time and sadly this time the one whom I was searching for was not. A talented lady with vintage or reissued 80's t-shirts deconstructed. I do find it a chance when some of the vendors rotate and this provides new items for one to explore and perhaps obtain a new item! Parking can be a challenge in the art district during First Friday. Afterwards we sauntered around the rest of downtown such as the container park as you can see from the pictures I posted. Yes, it was a bit warm. Be sure one hydrates! The food truck selection is endless and a few will surely peak and interest and tantalize those tastebuds. I personally prefer going October - January. read more

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A lot of vendors, rock music, fried food. Some galleries. BUT I MISSED HALF THE SHOW! Don't make the same mistake as me!!! Make sure you cross Charleston or you're gonna miss a lot of cool stuff. I saw a lot of pix of stuff I totally missed. Next First Friday I'm crossing the street. read more

I've been coming to First Friday since when it was largely a tour of the local art galleries. It had grown into a much larger event over the last couple of years. The expansion has largely been positive. There are now a number of things I can bring my young children to participate in. They love being able to create their own art, get painting lessons, and interact with local artists. For the adults, the galleries at City of the World, and The Arts Factory provide looks at local artists of all disciplines. There are also a number of pubs and restaurants in the area. It's always a great time, and always something different. read more

I've been to First Friday three times in the last 8 years. While it not my cup of tea many people attend and love it. Not a good place for kids. I see people with dogs but it's not somewhere I would bring my dogs. LOTS of food trucks. Outside has kind of a flea market feel to it. Someone was even selling car air fresheners. Lots of things for sale that you could probably live without. The rooms inside have unusual art. Almost like fInger paintings and such. Very simple. read more

Art, food, corn-in-a-cup, break dancers, singers, sax players, DJs, sage, jewelry, beer, quesadillas, lobster rolls, too many artists creating to count, galleries, black light art, Ronald McDonald look- alike, kids, families, dogs, snakes, what a happening! Blocks & blocks of fun! And this is every single month! read more

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Good diversity. Pet friendly venue. Good to have cash for side vendors. Food trucks have always made its oresence in this scene. Get a corn with all the toppings you desire ! read more

Just went last week to First Friday in September. Definitely worth going to. Parking - Pain in the @#$. Find a lot and if you have to, pay $5. This way your car is safe. Parking on the street is a do at your own risk proposition. Food - Note to self, lots of food trucks, but if you see there isn't a line for their food, go to the next truck. No line= food sucks. Line = worth the wait! Art - Plenty of good, bad and ugly things to see, but its art, so its subjective. There's a bit of everything for everyone. Music - Sometimes there are bands, and last week there were some street performers and another area with a DJ. Can be a bit of a hit and miss. People Watching - Wow, now this is why you go to First Friday. Where else can you see folks dressed up promoting "Fairy Fest". Then you have tattoo artists and all sorts of folks pitching their wares. Ah celebrate diversity! Overall- Worth checking it out, but do it when it's cool out. read more

Due to work and transportation issues, the few times I've been to First Friday have been after 10PM. It becomes more of a block party at this time and some of the galleries and vendors close up shop. I like how they've expanded in different themed "streets" - green street, kids area, food truck street - but it loses the original appeal of First Friday a bit -- the art! Perhaps I should try harder and get here earlier. read more