What's ON💥APRIL 5
FIRST FRIDAYS
in The Exchange
5-9pm unless otherwise shown.
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UPDATE: Unfortunately, the Urban Shaman exhibition (290 McDermot) that was scheduled for April 5th has been cancelled.
125 Adelaide Street
💥Cre8ery Gallery + Studio
Gallery open 11-9pm.
Meraki
Paintings by Hélène (Lenie) Girard, une artiste francophone de Winnipeg.
The artist will be in attendance for the entire day.
Hélène has expressed herself on highway billboards, restaurant menus, murals, portraiture, commission works, logos and on old cream cans.
We also have new works in the auxiliary gallery by new members!
Masks preferred and provided.
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Albert Street
62 Albert💥Manitoba Institute of Sculptors and Artists (MISA)
5-8pm.
Open studios at this work space for clay & stone sculptors and artists.
62 Albert💥Artbeat Studio
Opening 5:30-9pm
No Devil Lived On
Horrific Sculptural Artworks by Chris Roznowsky
63 Albert💥Kathleen Crosby Gallery
Fine selection of Winnipeg-based artists.
Beautiful, colourful, and energetic works.
Free food, wine, and music. All welcome.
63 Albert💥The Drip Keeper
Cupcakes, wine & good vibes.
Music will be pumping hard from 5-9.
Wide range of thrift clothing and more.
Everyone’s welcome!
63 Albert💥Thrift Nihilist
Vintage clothing, streetwear & antiques.
63 Albert💥Zolzayā Cashmere
Pure cashmere and yak fibre apparel and accessories, made with love in Mongolia.
63 Albert💥Noel Bebee
Computer Incubated Art
65 Albert💥Soul Gallery
Soul Gallery is showcasing work from all 26 Artists represented by the Gallery.
Our Artists work in a variety of mediums and genres, creating a diverse collection of original contemporary fine art.
68 Albert💥Plant Lab Botanical Design
Open 5:30-9:30pm for another fun night of shopping and good tunes. Spend $10 or more and enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card to the shop. Also get double the points on all your purchases!
75 Albert💥NORTHLORE
11am-9pm
Come & shop our house-made botanical body care & other small batch goodies!
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184 Alexander Ave. E 💥OSEREDOK
Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre
Open 4-8pm
Lecture at 6pm.
Capturing Resilience: The Narrative of the Russia-Ukraine War Through Photography.
In this captivating presentation by Professor Dr. Mariya Shymchyshyn, we delve deep into the emotional dimensions of photography, shedding light on how viewers interpret and imbue personal meanings of hope and resilience onto the images captured amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Join us at Oseredok on April 5, and be prepared to be moved by the stories behind the lens!
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Arthur Street
55 Arthur💥The Village Salon Studios
Open to 9pm.
Experience a world of beauty including Tattoo artists, Permanent make up, Laser technicians, Hair stylists, Lash technicians, Facial specialists and more!
70 Arthur💥Más Coffee Co
Open until 9pm.
Stop by for a coffee, hot chocolate or tea and a pastry!
70 Arthur💥ARP Books
6-9pm
Featuring an author talk from Owen Toews and Kathy Mallett from 7-8pm to discuss their CBC Ideas feature and their books (Island Falls and Indigenous Resistance & Development in Winnipeg 1960-2000). Otherwise, the space will be open for book sales.
70 Arthur💥Costume Museum of Canada
6-8 pm
Wedding Dress Exhibit & Sale!
We’re jump-starting Wedding Season!
Special Bridal costumes worn for weddings go back to several ancient civilizations. These garments illustrated the family’s wealth but were seldom the “single event” outfits that are used for today. On display is a variety of dresses in our collection from western culture from the 1910s to 1995 worn by the bride on “her special day”.
Say Yes to a Dress?!
We’re offering 11 wedding dresses from the 1930s to the 80's, a train, vintage headpieces and accessories. Dresses priced at just $100 or $150. In addition we’ll have wedding dress patterns, trims, laces and beadwork available. Come get an early start on your special day look!
70 Arthur💥Sikorsky Photography & Friends
Supporting the people of Ukraine, featuring drummer and composer Tetyana Haraschuk with jazz at 6 & 8 pm.
Welcoming spring and presenting Ukrainian artist, Evgenija Metenkanych and returning artists, Viktoria Maslovska, Nikita Belchenko and Iryna Rybak, all presenting new work.
70 Arthur💥STUDIO 6
This month's special guest Yoshiko Watanabe is bringing her wonderful snowday pottery! Come and check out her beautiful mugs and more. Along with our paintings, drawings and photography, Brian Longfield and Thor Aitkenhead will be projecting new video shorts in the Temporary Autonomous Microcinema in Unit 615. And try your hand at the ethereal interactive broken piano installation, add a layer of sound, a visitor favorite!
70 Arthur💥Nora Kobrinsky & Friends Artist Studio
Paintings, Drawings and Original Prints by Nora Kobrinsky, Andrew Blair and Mannon Smalley.
Guest Artist: Susan Turner showing digitally built inkjet prints.
- 91 Arthur💥Seduta Art
- Open from 12-7pm (or later!) with new arts, crafts, and stationery items!
Featuring 2 miniature dioramas by Lois Hogg.
100 Arthur💥Poolside Gallery
7-10pm
'drawing Room - Lawrence Bird
Exploring “Withdrawal”, the last stage of VP’s Mid-life Crisis™.
Moving images, audio, screens and technological remnants
collapse the distance between architecture and media, imagining Poolside gallery as a ground zero for future growth - expanding outward into adjacent spaces in Artspace, the city, and the world.
💥The Output
ART TALK/ART WALK
5:30-7:15pm - Art Talk
7:30-9pm - Art Walk
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141 Bannatyne Avenue 💥katie + gunner gallery
3 new shows
up for first friday!
Ningiukulu Teevee - a selection of drawings and prints
A Celebration of Spring - featuring pieces by Qavavau Manumie, Saimaiyuk Akesuk and others
Going Between Worlds - Shuvinai Ashoona
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329 Cumberland Avenue
(💥MCML + 💥AANM + 💥MAWA)
💥Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library
Gladys Chown Memorial Library Open House
Come and browse our new online library of 3,500 craft & art books available for on-site reading or lending.
See how the on-line searching works, and sign up for an MCML membership so you can borrow books.
20% off memberships purchased on First Friday!
💥Arts AccessAbility Network Manitoba
6-9pm Opening:
Friends of a Sick Girl by Gabby Da Silva
Witty and heartfelt animations in which the body parts of a Sick Girl chat about their identity and experiences.
Each short features a “friend” along with their own personalized introductions including who they are, and their relationship to the sick girl.
Whereas these “friends” are an assortment of anatomical body parts.
💥Mentoring Artists for Women's Art
5-9 pm Opening:
Over the Top Art Auction : A silent auction raising funds for our visual art programming.
Pre-view and bid on artworks donated by over 150 artists!
(Free entry, tickets are $10 to bid)
After two days of pre-bidding, the auction culminates on Sunday, April 7 with a Cupcake Party!
This Over the Top is a special one because it's MAWA's 40th anniversary AND the 20th iteration of Over the Top.
Thanks to our event sponsor Johnston Group
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374 Donald Street 💥SkullSpace
Anti Social First Fridays
18+
(look for 'sksp' doorbell on the outer door's frame)
House music, drinks, tech projects, art, and good times from 8pm until 4am. Eventbrite ~ $20 plus fees
Door ~ $25
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132 James Avenue💥Rubia Darya Gallery
Spring Sale of 10% to 15% off of rugs
Tea and refreshments will be offered.
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King Street
66 King💥The Third Place
5:30 - 9pm
Guests draw from a pool of postcards with prompts and create in the categories of playful, contemplative, abstract, and provoking.
124 King💥Fiddler's Green
5:30-10pm POP-UP.
Ghost and Basil Art with art, clothes, and knitted creations!
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McDermot Avenue
171 McDermot💥Darling Bar
We are having our one year celebration on First Friday!
We will have a dj playing in the cocktail bar and some new drinks on feature!
245 McDermot💥Into The Music
Open 10:30am-9pm with 7:30pm in-store performance by Harper K. Smith
Free, all ages, masks required.
Harper K. Smith is a queer and mad/disabled, indie folk-pop musician from Winnipeg. She released her debut EP “thirty candles” in February 2024.
245 McDermot💥Creative Manitoba
6–9 pm
Creative Collaborations CABARET 2TIME
Cabaret night featuring musical performances from local artists and Free admission and snacks.
Last month, Creative Collaborations put on a fabulous cabaret night and it went so well, they're doing it again!
246 McDermot💥tara davis studio boutique
LittleWing Oddbirds is flying in with bluebirds hens, crows, magpies, pigeons and nuthatches.
264 McDermot💥Tokyo Smoke | The Exchange
19+
We will be hosting a hair and make up showcase with local hair stylist Brett Visca from B Studios.
we will also be welcoming back Jess from Jay's Creative Studio, who Upcycles / recycles fast fashion and vintage jewelry into custom and timeless pieces.
290 McDermot💥Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art
*Unfortunately, the exhibition that was scheduled for April 5th has been cancelled.
5-9pm Opening reception
Dǫzhıı̀ Goı̨̀wà K’etło: Man Travels Far
Dene artist Matthew Vukson/Brantford, ON
Matthew is a bead artist who specializes in the two-needle method and founder of Northern Flame Bead Designs.
His work involves beading subject matter regarding traditional and contemporary practises through the lens of past, present and future.
“In beading stories are told by patterns but colours give these stories depth and feeling.”
290 McDermot💥Kev Ten Studio Shop
5-9 or later
Always original concrete artwork to view and purchase
As well
The ever popular Make something will be going on as well
Come up to the 6th Floor and enjoy our beautiful workspace
We look forward to seeing everyone
359 McDermot💥Createful Spaces
5-8pm
A new co-working space in the Exchange.
Featuring Magdalena Patacz, a spectacular local artist. Joining together to create an amazing experience of art and appetizers.
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125 Pacific Avenue💥Nonsuch Brewing Co.
Our guest chef this month is Graham Peltier from Sous Sol!
Menu starts at 4pm.
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Princess Street
206 Princess💥ace art
Open to 8pm.
Wrestling with Static
New abstractions on paper and canvas by Caroline Mousseau.
210 Princess💥Manitoba Arts Network
6-9pm Opening Reception: JOY
Artist Talk: 7pm
Featuring 28 Works from the Textile & Fibre Artists of Manitoba (TFAM).
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Rupert Avenue
140 Rupert💥Tom Hendry Warehouse
First Fridays at the Warehouse
JOIN US FOR FREE LIVE MUSIC from 6:15 to 7:15pm!
Our cozy lobby will be open for patrons who have tickets to the play and those who just want to drop by for some free live music. The bar will be open and tunes start at 6:30pm!
Featuring artist Hera Nalam.
Hera, a true inter-disciplinary artist whose craft transcends boundaries. With a soul of endless curiosity, Hera has woven her magic within the threads of music, theater, film and fashion. Blending pop, jazz funk and RNB influences with a twist of drama from Original Pilipino Music, Hera’s sweet voice and playful lyrics have swayed listeners in local stages. Her music and natural stage presence has also charmed audiences as far as New York city.
190 Rupert💥The Manitoba Museum
4-9pm.
Visit the Manitoba Museum for free general admission to the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery. Stop in Alloway Hall to see images of Winnipeg’s Jazz history, sip a beverage, and enjoy one of two performances of the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra. Explore the 1920 cityscape or join us for a presentation on Winnipeg’s architecture in the Winnipeg Gallery. Don't miss your chance to see Hearts of Freedom: Stories of Southeast Asian Refugees (closing April 7), and the new Southern Chiefs' Organization 25th anniversary exhibit, Manidoo Miiniigooizowin, A Gift from the Creator.
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339 Waterfront Drive💥Cibo Waterfront Café
Be enchanted with live music, as you enjoy bartenders selection of complimentary 1oz cocktail samples and an extended happy hour from 3pm-6pm.
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William Avenue
312 William💥North Forge Fabrication Lab
Makers Market & Mini-tours.
Our Makers Market will be open and stocked with locally made items created by North Forge FabLab members.
Stop by for a Mini tour to see the new fully equipped design space, co-working area and Makers Market.
Connect with members to understand how they’re using the FabLab for their projects.
336 William💥Little Brown Jug Brewing Co.
Debuting our summer First Fridays with three performers - one night.
Kurt Ford, Brett Shultz, and Glassreel are playing at the taproom for a mellow night of music.
LBJ's beer menu features a little sneak peek at our summer offerings.
Stop by and have a sip before they're officially released!
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Featuring 2 miniature dioramas by Lois Hogg.