First Friday is March 7💥
The lights are on and the doors are open in the heart of your city.
The Exchange is showing big love every First Friday of the month with so many offerings for you to enjoy! ❤️ Indulge in a feast of creativity at the Galleries and Studios. 💜 Champion the many fabulous, locally owned and operated shops, markets, and services. 💚 Dine and refresh at a favourite spot or discover a hidden gem. 💙 Create at a free drop-in workshop. 💛 Take in live music, dance, theatre, poetry performances, and special events. Scroll below for First Friday members who will be open during the evening of March 7! Follow us on Instagram @firstfridayswinnipeg |
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LIGHTS ON THE EXCHANGE
January 21-March 21
Wander the Exchange District and discover stunning light-based art installations illuminating the winter nights.
Lights On the Exchange transforms the neighbourhood into an open-air gallery celebrating art, history, and community.
See the listings below for:
Main Street 💥March 7 First Fridays Lights On The Exchange Art Walk
James Avenue💥March 7 First Fridays Lights On The Exchange - Poet Box
January 21-March 21
Wander the Exchange District and discover stunning light-based art installations illuminating the winter nights.
Lights On the Exchange transforms the neighbourhood into an open-air gallery celebrating art, history, and community.
See the listings below for:
Main Street 💥March 7 First Fridays Lights On The Exchange Art Walk
James Avenue💥March 7 First Fridays Lights On The Exchange - Poet Box
ADELAIDE AVENUE
125 Adelaide 2nd floor - Cre8ery Gallery + Studio
To February 11
Tuesday to Saturday 11am-5pm, Evenings by appointment. 204-944-0809 or email [email protected].
wEirD fEeliNGs
Paintings by Marie Bodnar and Frankie Fauna
To February 11
Tuesday to Saturday 11am-5pm, Evenings by appointment. 204-944-0809 or email [email protected].
wEirD fEeliNGs
Paintings by Marie Bodnar and Frankie Fauna
ALBERT STREET
48 Albert-The Royal Albert Arms
💥March 7
5-10pm every First Friday
The Peoples Makers Market
Local, Vintage, Organic, Art, and more!
Free entry.
62 Albert lower level - Manitoba Institute of Sculptors and Artists (MISA)
MISA is an actual working studio for artists working in clay, painting, stone and wood carving.
Come see art in process as well as finished pieces and visit with resident artists.
MISA is an actual working studio for artists working in clay, painting, stone and wood carving.
Come see art in process as well as finished pieces and visit with resident artists.
62 Albert 2nd floor - Albert Street Tattoo
62 Albert 4th floor - Artbeat Studio
To February 21
Open for viewing: Monday-Friday, 12pm-5pm, excluding holidays.
The Messy Middle
Artbeat Studio is excited to showcase Angela Beer's art exhibit.
Angela Beer's work is a mixture of acrylic paint and mixed media collage showcasing the every day behaviours and dreams that shape our lives.
To February 21
Open for viewing: Monday-Friday, 12pm-5pm, excluding holidays.
The Messy Middle
Artbeat Studio is excited to showcase Angela Beer's art exhibit.
Angela Beer's work is a mixture of acrylic paint and mixed media collage showcasing the every day behaviours and dreams that shape our lives.
62 Albert, 5th floor -Shamballah Healing Center
Experience the glow of Shamballah Healing Center.
Our practitioners are offering crystal healings, chakra and energy field rebalancing, lymph drainage massage, assisted stretching and Tarot readings!
Experience the glow of Shamballah Healing Center.
Our practitioners are offering crystal healings, chakra and energy field rebalancing, lymph drainage massage, assisted stretching and Tarot readings!
63 Albert 2nd floor - Kathleen Crosby Gallery
63 Albert, 4th floor -The Drip Keeper Thrift Shop
63 Albert, 4th floor - DIGITAL WRKSHOP Multimedia Studio
63 Albert, 5th floor - Zolzayā Cashmere.
We are offering a special promotion this month: Buy any two items, get a third item FREE!
Fair trade cashmere & gifts from Mongolia.
We are offering a special promotion this month: Buy any two items, get a third item FREE!
Fair trade cashmere & gifts from Mongolia.
63 Albert, 5th floor -Love Your Body Yoga
SAVE THE DATE: New! Psychic Saturday!
Feb 8th Noon till 5pm
Psychic Saturday falls on the Saturday after First Friday every month!
A variety of Healers and Readers each month with prices starting at $20!
FREE Coffee, and a FREE draw!
SAVE THE DATE: New! Psychic Saturday!
Feb 8th Noon till 5pm
Psychic Saturday falls on the Saturday after First Friday every month!
A variety of Healers and Readers each month with prices starting at $20!
FREE Coffee, and a FREE draw!
63 Albert, 5th floor - Noel Bebee
💥March 7
5-10pm
Computer Incubated Art
63 Albert, 5th floor - Heritage Winnipeg
65 Albert St.- Soul Gallery
29 talented artists are represented at the Gallery featuring sculpture and large, medium and small scale pieces.
29 talented artists are represented at the Gallery featuring sculpture and large, medium and small scale pieces.
75 Albert main floor - NORTHLORE
75 Albert 2nd floor - Kami Goertz Studio
75 Albert St, 2nd floor - Thrift Nihilist
Vintage clothing, streetwear & antiques.
Vintage clothing, streetwear & antiques.
ALEXANDER AVENUE
108 Alexander - Patent 5 Distillery
Cocktail Room open 4-11pm
Cocktail Room open 4-11pm
ARTHUR STREET
70 Arthur main floor - Más Coffee Co
70 Arthur main floor - Clothing Bakery
70 Arthur 2nd floor - ARP Books
All books are 20% off on First Fridays only
All books are 20% off on First Fridays only
70 Arthur, 5th floor - Studio D’Alessio
Boudoir Photography
Boudoir Photography
70 Arthur St, 6th floor - Studio 6
70 Arthur 6th, floor - Sikorsky Photography & Friends
92 Arthur - Red River Book Store
BANNATYNE AVENUE
141 Bannatyne Ave.- Katie + Gunner Gallery
Current Exhibition: The Power of Contrast - Inuit Art In Black + White
A small lending library of art and creative books has been launched in honour of Lara, who ran the gallery since we started until her passing in June 2024.
Current Exhibition: The Power of Contrast - Inuit Art In Black + White
A small lending library of art and creative books has been launched in honour of Lara, who ran the gallery since we started until her passing in June 2024.
211 Bannatyne Ave, Unit 204 - The Rachel Browne Theatre
SOLD OUT!
Feb. 8, 9
Winnipeg's Contemporary Dancers presents Old by Margie Gillis
OLD
Dancer and Choreographer: Margie Gillis
Directors: Margie Gillis and Randal Newman
Set Design: Randal Newman
Lighting Design: Pierre Lavoie
Costumes: Margie Gillis, Randal Newman, Sonya Bayer
Video Creation, Sound and Video Director: Samuel Thériault
SOLD OUT!
Feb. 8, 9
Winnipeg's Contemporary Dancers presents Old by Margie Gillis
OLD
Dancer and Choreographer: Margie Gillis
Directors: Margie Gillis and Randal Newman
Set Design: Randal Newman
Lighting Design: Pierre Lavoie
Costumes: Margie Gillis, Randal Newman, Sonya Bayer
Video Creation, Sound and Video Director: Samuel Thériault
CUMBERLAND AVENUE
329 Cumberland main floor - Manitoba Craft Council /C2 Centre for Craft
329 Cumberland Ave, 2nd floor - Jonah Counselling Collective
329 Cumberland 2nd floor - Mentoring Artists for Women's Art - MAWA
To February 28
Wednesday - Friday, 10 am - 5 pm
Seamless Transitions is the 2023-2024 MAWA mentee group show featuring new work by Daisy Wu, Heather Murray, Ingrid McMillan, Karen Fletcher, Kelsey Smith, Madelyn Gowler, TreeTreeTes and Tess Ray Houston. The exhibition reflects the growth and insights gained under mentors Anna Binta Diallo, Cecilia Araneda, Dr. Maureen Matthews and Sarah Anne Johnson in the 2023-2024 MAWA Foundation Mentorship Program, offered in partnership with the Winnipeg Film Group. There will be an exhibition text written by hannah g.
To February 28
Wednesday - Friday, 10 am - 5 pm
Seamless Transitions is the 2023-2024 MAWA mentee group show featuring new work by Daisy Wu, Heather Murray, Ingrid McMillan, Karen Fletcher, Kelsey Smith, Madelyn Gowler, TreeTreeTes and Tess Ray Houston. The exhibition reflects the growth and insights gained under mentors Anna Binta Diallo, Cecilia Araneda, Dr. Maureen Matthews and Sarah Anne Johnson in the 2023-2024 MAWA Foundation Mentorship Program, offered in partnership with the Winnipeg Film Group. There will be an exhibition text written by hannah g.
JAMES AVENUE
123 James Ave - Saintuary Cafe
💥March 7
First Fridays Lights On The Exchange - Poet Box
6:30 - 7pm + 8-8:30pm
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of words and light at the Poet Box, a part of Lights On The Exchange.
Prepare to be dazzled as the Poet Box illuminates the streets with carefully curated words, creating a unique fusion of literature and visual art. The Exchange District BIZ presents this project with Artspace.
Poets: Tino Hove + Searem
Stage design: Brian Gluck
💥March 7
First Fridays Lights On The Exchange - Poet Box
6:30 - 7pm + 8-8:30pm
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of words and light at the Poet Box, a part of Lights On The Exchange.
Prepare to be dazzled as the Poet Box illuminates the streets with carefully curated words, creating a unique fusion of literature and visual art. The Exchange District BIZ presents this project with Artspace.
Poets: Tino Hove + Searem
Stage design: Brian Gluck
132 James Ave - Rubia Darya
Handmade Vintage and modern rugs.
Handmade Vintage and modern rugs.
KING STREET
66 King - The Third Place
MAIN STREET
492 Main - Exchange District BIZ
💥March 7
First Fridays Lights On The Exchange Art Walk
Experience the magic of the Lights on the Exchange festival with a guided walking tour that takes you through the illuminated streets of the Exchange District. Discover the stunning artworks that light up the winter nights and hear the fascinating stories behind each installation.
Each tour wraps up at Saintuary Café with an intimate poetry reading at the Poet Box, complete with a complimentary $5 drink voucher to enjoy at the café.
Dress for the weather and prepare to be inspired!
Where: Tours begin at 492 Main Street and conclude at 123 James Avenue
When: Tours will run at 5:30PM and 7PM
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Cost: $10 per ticket, which includes a complimentary $5 voucher for Saintuary Café.
Get your tickets here: https://exchangedistrict.org/lightson-tours/
💥March 7
First Fridays Lights On The Exchange Art Walk
Experience the magic of the Lights on the Exchange festival with a guided walking tour that takes you through the illuminated streets of the Exchange District. Discover the stunning artworks that light up the winter nights and hear the fascinating stories behind each installation.
Each tour wraps up at Saintuary Café with an intimate poetry reading at the Poet Box, complete with a complimentary $5 drink voucher to enjoy at the café.
Dress for the weather and prepare to be inspired!
Where: Tours begin at 492 Main Street and conclude at 123 James Avenue
When: Tours will run at 5:30PM and 7PM
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Cost: $10 per ticket, which includes a complimentary $5 voucher for Saintuary Café.
Get your tickets here: https://exchangedistrict.org/lightson-tours/
468 Main, 2nd floor - Space to Create
MARTHA STREET
11 Martha-Martha Street Studio
💥March 7
5-8pm Opening reception:
as the wind blew: the ground beneath me / at the water’s edge / in its path
A solo exhibition by Sarah Crawley (MB)
Artist talk and demo: Saturday, March 8 at 1pm
Exhibition runs to April 17, 2025
Free and open to the public
as the wind blew: the ground beneath me / at the water’s edge / in its path captures the artist Sarah Crawley in the tender vulnerability of mourning, documenting the physical trials of performances leading up to, and following the death of Crawley’s mother. Through uncomfortable and challenging rituals of time-based performances conducted in isolation among nature, Crawley captures raw grief and the pain of endurance through profound loss. Captured by pinhole photography, video and lumen-printing, Crawley explores the nature of mourning and of ritual in remembering and honouring loved ones.
11 Martha-Martha Street Studio
💥March 7
5-8pm Opening reception:
as the wind blew: the ground beneath me / at the water’s edge / in its path
A solo exhibition by Sarah Crawley (MB)
Artist talk and demo: Saturday, March 8 at 1pm
Exhibition runs to April 17, 2025
Free and open to the public
as the wind blew: the ground beneath me / at the water’s edge / in its path captures the artist Sarah Crawley in the tender vulnerability of mourning, documenting the physical trials of performances leading up to, and following the death of Crawley’s mother. Through uncomfortable and challenging rituals of time-based performances conducted in isolation among nature, Crawley captures raw grief and the pain of endurance through profound loss. Captured by pinhole photography, video and lumen-printing, Crawley explores the nature of mourning and of ritual in remembering and honouring loved ones.
McDERMOT AVENUE
171 McDermot - Darling Bar
💥March 7
Winnipeg’s candle lit cocktail bar.
171 McDermot - Darling Bar
💥March 7
Winnipeg’s candle lit cocktail bar.
222 McDermot - Warehouse Artworks
Featuring many local artists and fine art prints.
Featuring many local artists and fine art prints.
245 McDermot - Into The Music
246 McDermot - tara davis studio boutique
264 McDermot - Tokyo Smoke | The Exchange
290 McDermot, 6th floor - KEV TEN Studio + The Travelling Sign Painters
359 McDermot - Createful Spaces
Pacific Avenue
125 Pacific Avenue - Nonsuch Brewing Co.
125 Pacific Avenue - Nonsuch Brewing Co.
Princess Street
73 Princess - The Babe Cave
73 Princess - The Babe Cave
206 Princess - aceartinc.
To February 28
Wednesday -Saturday 12-5pm.
My City is a Graveyard Exhibition by Morgan Traa
"Traa looks at the city she grew up in and paints it in acrylic with a careful hand. Her work singles out personal places and transforms them into somber monuments. Do these buildings, as headstones, mark the ongoing relationship between the Indigenous people of Treaty One land and the settlers who colonized it? Perhaps this body of work is one way that Traa is reconciling as a white-settler, looking at the neighbourhoods that nurtured her and what buildings stand there at this moment in time.” – Rae Swan (she/they), Métis artist and writer.
To February 28
Wednesday -Saturday 12-5pm.
My City is a Graveyard Exhibition by Morgan Traa
"Traa looks at the city she grew up in and paints it in acrylic with a careful hand. Her work singles out personal places and transforms them into somber monuments. Do these buildings, as headstones, mark the ongoing relationship between the Indigenous people of Treaty One land and the settlers who colonized it? Perhaps this body of work is one way that Traa is reconciling as a white-settler, looking at the neighbourhoods that nurtured her and what buildings stand there at this moment in time.” – Rae Swan (she/they), Métis artist and writer.
210 Princess - Manitoba Arts Network
💥March 7
6-9pm
First Friday Closing Reception
A Moment in Time
Lee Beaton's paintings explore the intersection of art and healing.
Celebrate the final weeks of the exhibition with an evening of art, conversation, and community.
💥March 7
6-9pm
First Friday Closing Reception
A Moment in Time
Lee Beaton's paintings explore the intersection of art and healing.
Celebrate the final weeks of the exhibition with an evening of art, conversation, and community.
RUPERT AVENUE
190 Rupert Ave - The Manitoba Museum
First Fridays @ the Manitoba Museum
💥March 7
From 4-9 pm, enjoy FREE general admission to the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery.
First Fridays @ the Manitoba Museum
💥March 7
From 4-9 pm, enjoy FREE general admission to the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery.
William Avenue
336 William - Little Brown Jug Brewing Co.
336 William - Little Brown Jug Brewing Co.