Here is the lineup for First Fridays in the Exchange
MARCH 3, 2023!
Pick up a printed Guide in the Artspace lobby (100 Arthur St)
Or print this sheet + plan your night!
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Starred listings *** on this page are late additions & don't appear on the printed Guide.
(Masking is required in some places-also keeps the nose warm!)
Reminder...
it's always several degrees warmer in The Exchange,
especially with Lights on the Exchange
Stop by the Poet Box, 217 McDermot at 8:30pm!
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ADELAIDE ST
Cre8ery Gallery+Studio
125 Adelaide St, 2nd floor
Open 11am-9pm.
Ethereal by Lori Ferguson & new works in the auxiliary gallery.
Ethereal is a series of oil paintings expressing humanity’s ongoing search for something beyond the ordinary struggle and grit of everyday life—something greater, more beautiful and filled with truer light than we experience as mere mortal beings.
Masks are required, we will provide to those who do not have.
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North Forge Fabrication Lab
125 ADELAIDE, 3rd floor
Open 5 – 9 p.m.
Stop in at the North Forge Fabrication Lab!
Learn how we can help tap into your creative side, discover how entrepreneurs transform their ideas into something tangible, and have the opportunity to view what our members create!
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ALBERT ST
*** The Royal Albert Arms
48 ALBERT ST
Free! Event no cover!
MAKERS MARKET - 5-11pm
15 + Local venders share their goods, come shop!
Art, Food & drink , Vintage clothing, Jewelry, Tarot readings. And much more!
OPEN MIC - 7-9pm
All art forms welcomed with MC : ATOM The grand jester!
Music, Dance, Spoken Word, Comedy, Circus arts, ANYTHING!
LIVE BAND - 9:30-10:30pm
THE UNGLÜD
Is an improvisational group with ear bending twists. With throat singing/ beat boxing (Nathan Rogers), overtone singing/ vocal improv (Kiva Simova), didgeridoo (Mike Thompson), soprano sax/ button accordion/ electronics (Bill Spornitz), these accomplished musicians defy any existing descriptions of their genre. With ‘sketches’ rather than written compositions, each performance is a once only experience
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Artbeat Studio
62 ALBERT ST
Opening 1pm-9pm.
Stained glass exhibition by Chris Johnson
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Kathleen Crosby Gallery
63 ALBERT ST
Art party!
Everyone is welcome
Artists exhibiting:
Jared Loewen
Marlene Roy
Ashley Segal
Rachelle Rocher
Cole Cancilla
And Kathleen Crosby
@ashleysegal_art @cole_cancilla
@marlene.roy.art @rachellediddenszincart
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*** Fleet Galleries
65 ALBERT ST
Original paintings by Mr.Barry Burdeny
Paintings by Edward Becenko
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Plant Lab Botanical Design
68 ALBERT ST
Join us at Plant Lab for Mini Markets 5pm to 9pm!
Pop in and shop the Mini Market with lots of fun local vendors.
As always, the tunes will be playing all night long so come down for some shopping and good times.
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Northlore
75 ALBERT ST
Come try a shot of our house-made Fire Cider- if you dare! Fire Cider is a zesty herbal folk remedy of vinegar infused, wellness supporting ingredients to boost immunity and stoke your inner fire through these lingering winter days.
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High Wax Candle Co.
91 ALBERT ST 2nd floor entrance
5-9pm
Sip & Shop: Practical Magic
Featuring: Momma Bat Witchery offering tarot readings:
1 card $20 10/15 mins, or 3 cards 30 minute reading $45 (normally $55!)
Walk ups only.
Guest vendor: Moon & Stone Designs
Bringing the beauty of the moon and the sparkle of the sun into your home using natural and semi precious elements!
Comp. Drinks and snacks, all new candles & inventory different from last First Friday.
5 comp. goodie bags for first 5 spenders.
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*** Orbit Collective
2E-91 ALBERT ST
We are a luxury streetwear brand that curates pieces for individuals who appreciate comfort, style, and quality.
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ALEXANDER AVE E.
OSEREDOK Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre
184 Alexander Ave. E
10am-8pm
Immerse yourself in sound, light, and imagery with 2 FREE exhibitions, each 30 minutes long.
Click on links for more information.
1. The Immersive World of Ukrainian Art/Імерсивнний Світ Українського Мистецтва Animated representations of artwork, set to original musical compositions, by some of Ukraine’s most significant and acclaimed artists.
2. Ukraine: Land of the Brave/Україна: Земля Хоробрих (for audiences 16+) Hear the voices of ordinary Ukrainians under the extraordinary circumstance of being plunged into war. An original score by composer Timur Polyanskiy creates an unforgettable auditory experience.
Also open:
The 5th floor Museum and main floor Boutique
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ARTHUR ST
Más Coffee Co
70 Arthur St
Open to 9pm serving up hot beverages!
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Studio 6
70 ARTHUR ST, Unit 615
5 -9pm
Painting, Drawing, Photography, Video & Digital Art and Sound
Thor Aitkenhead with Brian Longfield
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Seduta Art
91 Arthur St
Open from 12pm-8pm (or later) with a bunch of new arts, crafts, and stationery supplies!
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Platform
centre for photographic + digital arts
100 Arthur St, Main floor
OPENING RECEPTION 6-9pm
𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘧 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 featuring new work by Glodi Bahati (MB), our 2022 PLATFORM Photography Award Winner.
Explores the ways memory gives birth to our self mythos and the complicated nature of shared memory. It investigates the unreliability of our memories and aims to honestly look at family history and trauma through shared memory
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*** Winnipeg Film Group/Cinematheque
100 ARTHUR ST, Main floor
Buy Tickets HERE
7pm: One Fine Morning
Dir. Mia Hansen-Løve
2022, France, 112 min
French with English subtitles
9:15pm:Millennium Mambo (4K Restoration)
Dir. Hou Hsiao-Hsien
2001, Taiwan, 119 min
Mandarin with English subtitles
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BANNATYNE AVE
katie + gunner gallery
Unit 102-141 BANNATYNE AVE
Open until 7 or later...
Join Us for a preview
of our new show!
Recent Acquisitions
Spring 2023
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Ashdown Cannabis + First Friday Art Gallery
171 Bannatyne Ave.
Open 10am-midnight
Gallery artist David Blair will be live painting-
find his work on his Instagram @paintdab
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CUMBERLAND AVE
C2Centre for Craft
329 CUMBERLAND AVE
6-9pm
Exhibit Opening
Gather: Indigenous Beadwork, Embroidery and Quillwork.
Presented by the Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library and the Ross House Museum
Remarks at 7pm
Light refreshments
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DONALD ST
*** Skullspace
320-374 DONALD ST
2 events!!
7-10pm:Hustler's Huddle is a free event featuring low key entrepreneur pitches, free drinks, and it's sponsored by Brazen Hall. Free tickets HERE
10pm onwards until 4am: Our "anti" social featuring house and techno music and drinks for sale until 2am. Buy tickets HERE (Early bird tix SOLD OUT)
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JAMES AVE
Rubia Darya Gallery
132 JAMES AVE
Join us for 'Rug Talks and Tea' and see our handwoven tribal rugs and textiles from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Persia, and The Caucasus. Our vintage and antique rugs are one-of-a-kind and have their own story to tell.
Travel across the world with us.
A wide range in prices, and newly received stock.
Offering tea and chocolates.
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MAIN ST
MAWA (Mentoring Artists for Women's Art)
611 MAIN ST
noon - 1 pm First Fridays Lecture(Online):
Livin’ in America: The American Visual Art Ecosystem
by Daina Warren
Visit mawa.ca for the Zoom link (up March 1).
Daina Warren, (former director of Winnipeg's Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art) will discuss her experiences as a new transplant to Santa Fe, New Mexico and the differences between the Canadian and American visual art worlds (granting, exhibiting, arts spaces), with a focus on the Indigenous art scene south of the border.
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MARTHA ST
Martha Street Studio
aka Manitoba Printmakers Association Inc.
11 MARTHA ST
Opening reception 5–8pm
WOW MOM, a duo show by Marlene Yuen (BC) and Vanessa Hall-Patch (BC).
In creating a new series of prints specifically for Martha Street Studio, Yuen and Hall-Patch consider the parallels of parenting and printmaking.
Masks are required inside the building.
Snacks and refreshments will be available.
Click here for the full exhibition text
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McDERMOT AVE
Mayberry Fine Art
212 McDERMOT AVE
5-9pm
Celebrating Canadian Women Artists
Join us as we proudly present a collection of some of Canada's beloved women artists, both historical and contemporary, in celebration of International Women's Day on March 8th.
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Warehouse Artworks
222 McDERMOT AVE
Open 5:30-9pm
Featuring Manitoba artists.
See our artists HERE.
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Into The Music
245 McDERMOT AVE
6-9pm
Presenting a special collection of vintage rock, heavy metal, punk and alternative T-shirts, long sleeve shirts & hoodies, including tour shirts and special editions, all from two massive collections we've purchased over the last several years. There are between 250 to 300 shirts dating as early as the mid 1980's. Guaranteed original, vintage shirts, many in fantastic unworn condition.
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All About Theatre and Gallery
288 McDERMOT AVE, 2nd fl
5-9pm.- Art Sale happening!
And for those who would like to sample a free 45 minute class in
Argentine Tango, you are welcome to put your dancing shoes on!
Class starts at 7:30.
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- *** Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art
290 McDERMOT AVE, 2nd floor - 12-7pm
- Urban Shaman Gallery is doing an impromptu First Friday of "Da 4 Seasons" with Brennan Mckay.Come by see art (last chance), and say hi.
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- Lennard Taylor Design Studio Inc.
290 McDermot Ave, 5th floor
Get a FREE tour of Lennard Taylor’s Reimagine Fashion: An interactive Educational experience on the detrimental clothing industry
Get your hands dirty and Explore the societal wrong of fast fashion with LT. All ages are welcome.
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Kev Ten (formerly Evi Ten) gallery/shop
290 McDermot Ave, 6th floor
Open til 9pm
Always new work to be seen including “Cement Zeppelin “
Come say hi and enjoy this fine space
Everyone welcome
Always
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PACIFIC AVE
Nonsuch Brewing Co.
125 PACIFIC AVE
Guest chefs Randy Khounnoraj and Aiden Thanh Tu (@khaohouse) will be cooking up a special first Fridays menu in our taproom!
You may know them from their first location in a cute house located in West Broadway. Two years later, they moved on and decided to set up shop inside the Goodwill Social Club. They’ve recently announced their departure from the Goodwill and will now be focusing on pop ups and special events. The first Friday of every month is celebrated in the Exchange District by doing something a little special. So treat yourself, live a little, and come visit our neighbours including the amazing @merewinnipeg who is hosting our guest chefs.
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PRINCESS ST
*** Tamarack
108 PRINCESS ST
Open to 7pm
Locally owned luxury outdoor and casual clothing.
4-7pm: End of season sale-most things in the store will be half off!
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RUPERT AVE
The Manitoba Museum
190 RUPERT AVE
First Fridays @ the Manitoba Museum
Join us from 4:00pm to 9:00pm for free general admission to our three core attractions – the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery!
No ticket is required for First Friday programming unless otherwise specified.
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Absolutely Fabulous Fridays: Drag on Ice
6-10pm
Bring your skates for Drag on Ice at Old Market Square Rink.
Featuring DJ’s J. Jackson and Jared Star, and drag queens Skirt Browning, Lady Fortuna and Miss Assuma Gender.
Partake in a pint from Little Brown Jug, food from surrounding restaurants, sit by the fire and watch the queens perform!
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And for those who would like to sample a free 45 minute class in
Argentine Tango, you are welcome to put your dancing shoes on!
Class starts at 7:30.
Artists featured are Sharon Cory, Heidi Hunter, Wendy Kroeker, and more!!!
290 McDERMOT AVE, 2nd floor
- Lennard Taylor Design Studio Inc.
