First Friday Arts District in Liberty Station, which “supersized” a couple months ago, continues on Aug. 2 with an Art in the Garden theme.
This popular free arts event, which takes place the First Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m. throughout the Arts District’s 28-acre campus, will feature an arts movie and free dance performances. Enjoy Danzarts performances and live music while exploring the galleries, museums, artist studios, shops and dining at historic Liberty Station.
August’s First Friday showcases a free outdoor film screening of “At Eternity’s Gate” under the stars thanks to event sponsor San Diego Watercolor Society. The film screening will be on the North Promenade starting at 8 p.m.
After 10 years, the monthly Friday night happening has grown into one of San Diego’s biggest innovative arts events. Guests can meet working artists and enjoy dance, theatre and music performances, as well as discover intriguing public art installations.
Andrew Waltz, NTC Foundation associate director of marketing and communications, noted the Arts District continues to grow and evolve.
“When we started in 2009, the Arts District had seven completed buildings,” Waltz said. “Ten years later, we’ve grown to 45 renovated buildings filled with more than 145 organizations and businesses including art galleries, artist studios, museums, cafés, a food market and more.”
Waltz added the event’s name change to First Friday Arts District, “reflects our new approach to this signature event and puts the focus on the arts, the community and the visitor experience. Now, the First Friday Arts District name says when it is and where it is.”
It’s hoped First Friday Arts District has something for everyone.
“We wanted a different narrative to bring in a different audience, folks coming to enjoy the music as well as the art,” Waltz said. “We hope to keep people on their feet with a whole evening of danceable music. They can walk around and visit all the art galleries.”
The remainder of 2019, First Friday Arts District events will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 and Dec. 6.
For more information, visit ntcfoundation.org/first-friday/.
