First Friday: The Arts District’s monthly block party — PHOTOS
From its feel-good communal swirl to its emphasis on arts and culture — the galleries, the sidewalk performers, the dancers — First Friday is the Arts District’s monthly block party, and everyone’s invited.
![People explore the Arts Factory during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I1314.jpg)
People explore the Arts Factory during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![People watch as Ugly Boy, a band from east Las Vegas, performs during First Friday in the Arts ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I1061.jpg)
People watch as Ugly Boy, a band from east Las Vegas, performs during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![Tray Charles performs during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I1170.jpg)
Tray Charles performs during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![People walk around outside of the Arts Factory during First Friday in the Arts District of down ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I1330.jpg)
People walk around outside of the Arts Factory during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![People compete in the dance battle at Ninja Karaoke during First Friday in the Arts District of ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I2715.jpg)
People compete in the dance battle at Ninja Karaoke during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![Comedian and dancer "K1ng Dwarf" participates in a dance battle at Ninja Karaoke during First F ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I2275.jpg)
Comedian and dancer "K1ng Dwarf" participates in a dance battle at Ninja Karaoke during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![People mosh and dance as Ugly Boy, a band from east Las Vegas, performs during First Friday in ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_FIRST-FRIDAY_080621cs_001.jpg)
People mosh and dance as Ugly Boy, a band from east Las Vegas, performs during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![Artist Kewks in Paris performs during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas o ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_L1002201.jpg)
Artist Kewks in Paris performs during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![People hang out at Ninja Karaoke during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I1763.jpg)
People hang out at Ninja Karaoke during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![People, reflected in a mirror, watch a performer at Recycled Propaganda during First Friday in ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I1435.jpg)
People, reflected in a mirror, watch a performer at Recycled Propaganda during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![People watch as Ugly Boy, a band from east Las Vegas, performs during First Friday in the Arts ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I0724.jpg)
People watch as Ugly Boy, a band from east Las Vegas, performs during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![People cross the street near the 18B Arts District neon sign during First Friday in downtown La ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I1132.jpg)
People cross the street near the 18B Arts District neon sign during First Friday in downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![Attendees roam around food vendors during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Veg ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I1151.jpg)
Attendees roam around food vendors during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![People walk past a portrait of the late rapper MF DOOM by artist Taylor Rene Williams at the Ar ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I1228.jpg)
People walk past a portrait of the late rapper MF DOOM by artist Taylor Rene Williams at the Arts Factory during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![People walk through the Arts Factory during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las V ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I1233_1.jpg)
People walk through the Arts Factory during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![A tribute to the late Alexander P. Huerta, an integral figure of the local arts scene and a mem ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I1280.jpg)
A tribute to the late Alexander P. Huerta, an integral figure of the local arts scene and a member of the Three Baaad Sheep artist collective, is seen during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![People explore the Arts Factory during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I1296.jpg)
People explore the Arts Factory during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![People explore the Arts Factory during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I1324.jpg)
People explore the Arts Factory during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![People line up for sweet treats at Cream Me Ice Creamery during First Friday in the Arts Distri ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I1362.jpg)
People line up for sweet treats at Cream Me Ice Creamery during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![People walk along Main Street during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I1374.jpg)
People walk along Main Street during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![People enjoy drinks and music from a DJ at Vintage Vegas Antiques during First Friday in the Ar ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I1383.jpg)
People enjoy drinks and music from a DJ at Vintage Vegas Antiques during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![A DJ performs at Vintage Vegas Antiques during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown La ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I1384.jpg)
A DJ performs at Vintage Vegas Antiques during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![A sign for the Arts District is pictured on Main Street during First Friday in the Arts Distric ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I1416.jpg)
A sign for the Arts District is pictured on Main Street during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![A man passes by on a Onewheel electric skateboard on Main Street during First Friday in the Art ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I1428.jpg)
A man passes by on a Onewheel electric skateboard on Main Street during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![Darien Orr, or D.Orr Music, performs during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las V ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I1463.jpg)
Darien Orr, or D.Orr Music, performs during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![Comedian and dancer "K1ng Dwarf" participates in a dance battle at Ninja Karaoke during First F ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I3040.jpg)
Comedian and dancer "K1ng Dwarf" participates in a dance battle at Ninja Karaoke during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![Anthony “A-HAT” Hatmaker competes to win in the dance battle at Ninja Karaoke during First ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I3085.jpg)
Anthony “A-HAT” Hatmaker competes to win in the dance battle at Ninja Karaoke during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![Comedian and dancer "K1ng Dwarf" looks on as Anthony “A-HAT” Hatmaker competes in the dance ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I3243_1.jpg)
Comedian and dancer "K1ng Dwarf" looks on as Anthony “A-HAT” Hatmaker competes in the dance battle during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![People mosh and dance as Ugly Boy, a band from east Las Vegas, performs during First Friday in ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_FIRST-FRIDAY_080621cs_002.jpg)
People mosh and dance as Ugly Boy, a band from east Las Vegas, performs during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![Fendi Sean performs during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, A ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_L1002159_1.jpg)
Fendi Sean performs during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![People make their way to First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_L1002043.jpg)
People make their way to First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![A piece by artist Dray is pictured in the Arts Factory during First Friday in the Arts District ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I1255.jpg)
A piece by artist Dray is pictured in the Arts Factory during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
![A passerby looks into Modern Mantiques on Main Street during First Friday in the Arts District ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15539714_web1_BJ4I1399.jpg)
A passerby looks into Modern Mantiques on Main Street during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
From its feel-good communal swirl to its emphasis on arts and culture — the galleries, the sidewalk performers, the dancers — First Friday is the Arts District’s monthly block party, and everyone’s invited.