First Friday

Venues open 5-8 p.m., unless otherwise noted

Anemone - Works by Tiffany Patterson. 302 W. Second Ave., Suite 102. (509) 838-7037.

Arbor Crest Tasting Room - Cards, prints and wall art by Melinda Melvin and Linda Malcom. River Park Square, third level, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 747-3903.

Auntie’s Bookstore - Tom Quinn, creator of outdoor murals including the new Gonzaga basketball scene on the corner of Hamilton Street and Sharp Avenue and the giant marmot at Sprague Avenue and Division Street will demonstrate the art of the quick character sketch. 6-8 p.m. main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Avenue West Gallery - Watercolors by Cheryl Halverson and photography by Linda Lowry; music and refreshments. 707 W. Main Ave., Suite B11. (509) 838-4999.

Barili Cellars - “Artography,” a mix of photography and art by Joslyn Cain, 4-9 p.m.; Indie rock acoustics by Breanna Ahlgren, 6-8 p.m. 608 W. Second Ave. (509) 995-4077.

Barrister Winery - “BartFest,” the return of whimsical artist Bart DeGraaf and his Wine Frogs, with reception at 5 p.m., Beacon Hill’s Bistro Buffet from 6-8 p.m. and “Lonesome” Lyle Morse plays acoustic blues from 6:30-10 p.m. 1213 W. Railroad Ave. (509) 993-9310.

Brick Wall Gallery - Works by Kay Langland from Montana. 5-8:30 p.m. 530 W. Main Ave. (509) 928-7721.

Calamity Jane’s - Jewelry trunk show by Geisha Creations. 303 W. Second Ave. (509) 747-5077.

Caterina/Lone Canary Winery - Three-dimensional leather masks and artwork by Annie Libertini; bluegrass acoustic folk fusion music by Moses Willey. 6-9 p.m. 905 N. Washington St. (509) 328-5069.

Cat’s Eye - “On Paper,” artwork on paper big and small in charcoal, print, watercolor, pastel; make a work of art in charcoal. Original music by Jenny Jahlee, guitar and vocals. 1 S. Washington St. (509) 389-2930.

Chateau Rive - Art by Rachel Dolezal; music by Blue Canoe, solo set by Bob Gallagher of 4000 Holes. Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 795-2030.

Chocolate Apothecary - Works by Rachel Dolezal; samples of cheese, chocolate and gelato; keyboards and vocals by Stephanie Hatzinikolis. Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 324-2424.

Clay Connections - Raku firing, pit firing, refreshments. Free kids workshop, limited space (show up by 5 p.m.) 714 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 747-6171.

Downtown Library - Vintage photographs from The Willis Bell Archive in Ghana and contemporary images of Sierra Leone by Washington state photographer Mary Luft Gladhart, connecting West Africa to the Pacific Northwest and presented by local nonprofit Friends of Mmofra. 5-9 p.m. 906 W. Main St. (509) 444-5336.

Echo Boutique - Colorful oil pastels exploring fluid movement and abstract landscape oil on canvas series by Donna Preston; whimsical, thought-provoking feminine images by Linda Malcom and Melinda Melvin. 176 S. Howard St., Suite A. (509) 747-0890.

Gina’s Design Center - Watercolors by Bobbie Wieber; music by Suhanna Hamilton. 811 W. Second Ave. (509) 624-2205.

Grande Ronde - Watercolors of the Pacific Northwest by Fabian Napolsky, 5-8 p.m. with music by Brent Edstrom Jazz Trio, 7-9 p.m. 906 W. Second Ave. (509) 455-8161.

Ho Ho Teriyaki Chicken - Paintings by owner Ho Lan. 4-7 p.m. Flour Mill, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 326-6344.

Interplayers Theatre - “Everything’s Country,” wildlife art by Donna Yde, music by Blue Water Strangers. 174 S. Howard St. Free. (509) 455-7529.

Kolva-Sullivan Gallery - Dane Youngren exhibits large sculptures and drawings that reference architecture devoid of life and human existence. He’s examining the entropy of buildings and the aesthetic of run. 115 S. Adams St., Suite A. (509) 458-5517.

Kress Gallery - Undefined abstract work heavy in texture and color by Brendan Genther. River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave., level three. (509) 363-5317.

Luxe Coffee House - “Van Gogh and Merlot,” an interactive art event where you do the painting. 1017 W. First Ave. (509) 624-5514.

Macy’s - Acrylic and watercolor paintings by Melanie McDonald. Furniture Gallery, 214 N. Wall St. (509) 626-6000.

Market Place Wine Bar - Works by Sobie of Tipsy Muse; music by Karrie O’Neil. 32 W. Second Ave. (509) 474-1070.

Marquee Lounge - Photographic experiment with blown glass art and the female form as landscapes and backdrops by Chris Doscher. 522 W. Riverside Ave. (509) 838-3332.

Nectar Tasting Room - Romantic representation of the couture gowns by Kirsten Longly, as seen through the eyes of photographer Jennifer Harvey; music by Rachel Bade McMurphy Jazz Trio. 5-10 p.m. 120 N. Stevens St. (509) 869-1572.

Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture - Exhibits in all five galleries and the historic Campbell House, 5-8 p.m.; presentation on the best soils for growing wine grapes with Walla Walla expert Alan Busacca at 6 p.m. 2316 W. First Ave. Free. (509) 363-5344.

Odell House - Original bicycle art and kinetic sculpture, 5-8 p.m.; blues guitar by Laddie Ray Melvin, 6-8 p.m. Bring your bike. 2325 W. First Ave. (509) 624-2393.

Pottery Place Plus - Works by Dennis Smith, including watercolor, oils, ceramics and drawings. 5-9 p.m. 203 N. Washington St. (509) 327-6920.

Roberts Mansion - Watercolor paintings by Jeannine Fruci; tours of mansion. 1923 W. First Ave. (509) 456-8839.

Sante Restaurant - “Contemplation,” a body of black and white landscapes by photographer and Spokane Falls Community College instructor Ira Gardner; live music by guitarist Doug Porter. 404 W. Main Ave. (509) 315-4613.

Saranac Art Projects - “Talking to Figures,” small drawing series by Roger Ralston; and “re: PURPOSE,” multimedia series by Carrie Scozzaro. 25 W. Main Ave. (509) 363-5325.

Spokane Club - Artwork by father-son duo painter Jim Dhillon and photographer Phillip Dhillon. 1002 W. Riverside Ave. (509) 838-8511.

Steam Plant - Fly fishing-themed event with demonstrations by John Newbury, world-renowned fly tier. Local artist Christina Deubel’s fly fishing paintings along with Tony Roslund’s fine art photographic images of John Newbury’s flies. Samples of our handcrafted brews and spirits. 159 S. Lincoln St. (509) 777-3900.

Studio 66 - Variety of artwork, music. 5-10 p.m. 104 S. Division St. (509) 217-1621.

Trackside Studio - New work by Chris Kelsey, fired in an anagama wood kiln for five days; vases, sake cups and sculptural work with surfaces that can only be achieved by firing many days in a wood kiln. 115 S. Adams St. (509) 863-9904.

Vintage Hill Cellars - “The Quintessential Image,” the photography of Linda Kemmerer. 319 W. Second Ave. (509) 624-3792.