February 2016 First Friday listings

The First Friday arts festival is scheduled from 5 to 11 p.m. Feb. 5 at venues throughout the 18b Arts District in downtown Las Vegas, near the intersection of Charleston Boulevard and Main Street. Live entertainment, artists' booths, food vendors and more are planned. Admission is free. On-street and paid parking are available close to the event, but spaces fill up early. Visitors are cautioned to avoid parking in unauthorized parking areas, such as vacant lots, as they may be subject to towing.

The First Friday Foundation, the nonprofit that organizes the event, is set to return to that task this month after a several-month hiatus to reorganize. The theme will be Back to Our Future with a time machine-modified DeLorean and a Doc Brown impressionist on hand to underline the theme. The organizers hope to bring the event back with monthly themed events announced in advance to allow galleries, artists and other interested parties to participate.

The event is set to include artists, the artisan bazaar, food trucks, music, and live art demonstrations. The event is also set to include a Kidzone and Dance Department.

The new version of First Friday includes two major annual events involving a larger footprint and street closures. The first is scheduled in April.

For information on artists, music and more, visit ffflv.org.

Preview Thursday is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 4 and offers a more low-key event. The preview presents an opportunity to see many of the galleries and shows before the crowds on Friday.

Galleries planning to participate in February's First Friday include:

The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd.:

— 303 North Studio: Work by James Henninger. Visit tinyurl.com/jhs303n or call 702-742-4021.

— Jana's RedRoom: February featured artists are Michael Volpicelli, Julinya Vidigal De Vince, Roman Alexei, Cindy Berry Sullivan, Fernando Reyes, Yvette La Force and Jana Lynch. The Premium Wall Artists are Nicholas, MaryAnn Ferguson, Lynne Adamson Adrian, and F. Andrew Taylor. Small works by local artists in the Salon Gallery. Visit janasredroom.com or call 702-454-3709.

— Sin City Gallery: "Seductive Simplicity," works by Francois Dubeau. Visit sincitygallery.com or call 702-608-2461.

— Peace N Art Studio: New works in a new style by 3 Baaad Sheep.

— Eden Art Studio and Gallery: "Let Us Feast (Got Serial)," Rebecca Hood and Lisa Dittrich headline a show of serial killers, criminality, taxidermy and edibles.

— 17 Moons Art Studio: Assemblages by Michael Delacruz. Visit 17moons.com or call 702-245-7725.

— Dray Studio & Gallery: "Feel the Bern!," the second installment of the satirical art project "Dishing it Out," a yearlong series of mini installations by the activist artist and project coordinator, Diane Bush. The three-day pop-up installation is set to feature ceramic mugs depicting Bernie Sanders by Jerry Ross, of Eugene, Ore.; a painting of Donald Trump by Strych9; and other contributions by artists across the nation. The work is set to be on display Feb. 4-6.

— Wonderland Gallery (formerly Eklectica Gallery): Works by resident artists Lynne Adamson Adrian, Lincoln Maynard and Kat Tatz. The featured guest artist for February is Mandy Joy. Visit tinyurl.com/wonderland2016 or call 702-686-4010.

— Joseph Watson Gallery: Works by Joseph Watson. Visit josephwatsoncollection.com.

— The Corner Gallery: "Simply Red," featuring art by Studio 8 Ten, a Transition Services Inc. art program for adults with developmental disabilities. "Simply Red" will showcase the artwork of Transition Services' client's efforts, with a variety of handcrafted artwork. The show opens at 7 p.m. Feb. 4. Visit tinyurl.com/cgsr810 or call 702-501-9219.

— Twisted Artist Gallery: "Peace, Love and a Heartbeat," love-related works by Michael Dickerson, Paula Rice, Angelica Salazar and others.

— Nevada Humanities Program Gallery, 1017 S. First St., No. 190: The exhibit "Fremont Middle School Celebrates 60 Years Through the Eyes of Its Young Artists" is planned. An artist reception is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 4 and 5, with a curators' talk set for 7 p.m. Feb. 4 and Pop Up Poetry featuring poet Angela Brommel and hosted by the Las Vegas Poets Organization set for 8 p.m. Feb. 5.

— Bona Fide Art Studio & Gallery inside Union House, 917 S. First St.: "St. Valentine's Day Massacre" by GEM. Art and merchandise by artists Impassioned Elements, Kat Connors, Bubblegum Nightmare and more. Visit tinyurl.com/bfide16 or call 702-762-7077.

— City of the World, 1229 S. Casino Center Blvd.: Work by Kelley Maren, with watercolors and other works celebrating her Chinese heritage and the Year of the Monkey. Visit cityoftheworld.org or call 702-523-5306.

— Guerrilla Artz Factory, 1113 S. Third St.: The Guerrilla Kage Art at a new location and featuring live painting by new and established artists. Contact Alan Nevada at tinyurl.com/alannv.

— Clay Arts Vegas, 1511 S. Main St.: Ceramic growlers by Tim Carlburg. Visit clayartsvegas.com or call 702-375-4147.

Downtown Spaces, 1800 Industrial Road: The gallery plans to celebrate First Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 5. Visit dtspaces.com for details. Confirmed activities include:

— Spectral Gallery: "The Crystal Crypt and Beyond," a Philip K. Dick tribute show featuring work by Albert F. Montoya, Cody Williams, Creeptoons, Dasha Biggs, Dub Williams, Eric Michael Hancock, Fika Art, Flavia Chan, Gabriel Edwards, Genevieve Santos, Hooked Hands, Jacob J. Gallegos, Jared Andrew Schorr, Jska Priebe, Karli Janell, Kiyoshi Nakazawa, Mike Biggs, Powell Studios and Rodger Revilla.

— Wasteland Gallery: Art by Freakdogs.

— Skin City Gallery: Art by Audrey Fox and Cristina Paulos. A live maternity belly paint on model KareeAnne Salgado by Audrey Fox. Live Music by David Oliveri and a full bar, all hosted by studio manager Robin Leach.

The event also includes the grand opening of ToyBoxx, a sexy Las Vegas boutique. Adult sex ed sessions are planned at 7:30 p.m.

— Compiled by F. Andrew Taylor, View staff writer