FIRST
FRIDAY LAS VEGAS HIGHLIGHTS: ARTS DISTRICT
Location:
Casino Center and Colorado Ave.
Art
Style: Emerging and established artists, arts, crafts
Activities:
5
p.m. - 10 p.m. First Friday Las Vegas showcases 75+ artists, 15 live bands and
DJ’s on four stages, 25+ food trucks and more. Join Delivering Happiness and
their big blue bus at Casino Center between Colorado Ave. and Imperial Ave. for
a massive Hop-Scotch Party. Making a triumphant return after debuting at the
Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon, the Hop-Scotch Party reminds First Friday goers that,
“Even though life gets busy, there is always time to play!” Jump through
multiple courses, win prizes, spread love and get happy from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
5
p.m. - 10 p.m. The Hub, First Friday’s newest meet-up point and central
hangout, will have assorted interactive activities to enjoy all evening. First
Friday is thrilled to welcome classical guitar legend Esteban with Teresa Joy,
on violin, from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Known throughout the world for his Spanish
infused, sultry flamenco style, Esteban is bringing the heat to downtown. Join
in free art lessons from Social Paintbrush at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and
ballroom dance lessons will be provided so patrons can add some new flavors to
their love from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
5
p.m. - 9 p.m. The KidZone presented by The Chuck Jones Experience will be
bustling with family activity featuring art lessons by animators responsible
for some of pop culture’s most beloved cartoon characters. World-class
animators provided by The Chuck Jones Experience will be on-hand to provide
pointers to little artists-to-be with their expert advice. Animator John Rowe,
with more than 20 years experience as an animator, will teach kids how to
improve. John’s work has been seen internationally on movie posters,
billboards, magazines and advertisements. Don’t miss performances by RagTag
Entertainment on the KidZone stage. Also the stage will feature kid
performances throughout the night.
5
p.m. – 10 p.m. Green Street is the place where First Friday patrons can learn
about spreading the love to the environment and a great place to hang out,
listen to music and make friends. Interact with Urban Gardening and learn about
renewable energy and water conservation.
DOWN
3RD
Location:
Imperial and 3rd Street
Activities:
5
p.m. - 10 p.m.
The
delicious food provided by Las Vegas’ best food trucks can now be found on
Third Street between Colorado and Imperial. Stop by the bar located on 3rd and
Colorado for specialty cocktails.
HOURS
OF OPERATION:
5
p.m. until 10 p.m.
PARKING/SHUTTLES:
Shuttle
service will run from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m.
Four
Open Top Sightseeing Shuttles and an additional handicap equipped shuttle will
make a constant loop around the entire event route.
For
Handicap Transportation to event, please call: 702-739-7990
There
will be ample free parking as well as $5 parking lots.
**If
you park in unauthorized parking areas, you may be subject to towing.
Fremont
Route Shuttle Stops:
* El
Cortez- pick up and drop off on 6th St. across from the El Cortez valet
entrance
*
Golden Nugget- lobby doors just south of Rush Tower
*
Arts District Hub at Colorado and Main
*
Rick’s Restoration/Artistic Iron Works at Charleston and Commerce
Government
Center Route Shuttle Stops:
*
Government Center
*
Arts District Hub at Colorado and Main
*
Rick’s Restoration/ Artistic Iron Works at Charleston and Commerce
Additional
free parking at City Hall Garage at Stewart and Las Vegas Blvd. (must walk to
Fremont shuttle stops)
GENERAL
INFORMATION:
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