April First Friday

Connect Downtown Oshkosh

Description

Join us for our April First Friday in Downtown Oshkosh! Enjoy all Downtown Oshkosh has to offer the first Friday of each month from 4-9pm. Every First Friday, we’ll list where you can find the coolest art galleries, shop late, see awesome live musicians, enjoy great cuisine and local beverages and partake in fun downtown experiences. 

Check out what’s happening in April in Downtown Oshkosh! We will continue to update our list of participating businesses!

 

ART

Copper Hall Oshkosh – 203 Otter Ave
Lu’s Creations by Mary Lu Johnson – Mary is a self-taught artist who combines a love for animals and nature into her art. She paints on many mediums ranging from denim, to glass to metalwork. Venue and gallery open until 9pm! All visitors will receive a venue coupon.

2 Blondes – 461 N Main St
Shop the FoxKreationsArt collection: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FoxKreationsArt and check out Reflections of Joy by local artist, Tammy Thomas. Tammy creates fun drinking glasses along with fun mixed media art pieces. (Open until 8pm!)

Manila Resto – 107 Algoma Blvd
View the artwork of Ysabel Concepcion. Local artist, Ysabel, a UWO student and aspiring doctor has been honing her skills in single line art since 2018. She is a multimedia artist with a background in photography, classical music and poetry. 

Jambalaya Art Gallery – 413 N Main St
Enjoy Jambalaya’s Group Show with pieces from all of their artists on the main wall in the gallery.

Gardina’s Kitchen + Bar – 448 N Main St
Edsel Labillois Art Exhibit

Becket’s – 2 Jackson Street
Dylan Stolley Art Exhibit

 

MUSIC

Manila Resto – 107 Algoma Blvd
Dine and hear the sweet sounds of jazz duo, Andy Mertens (upright bass) and Scott Dercks (guitar) from 6-9pm!

 

CUISINE

Bar 430 – 430 N Main St
The Wisconsin Supper!
Free pint of beer with your order of Fish + Chips! (Excludes snifter pours)

 

EXPERIENCES

The Venture Project – 210 N Main St.
Mario Cart Tournament from 6-9pm! Entry is open to the public and all must sign up online beforehand. Winner will receive a $100 Downtown Oshkosh gift card! All entries will be entered into a raffle for $20 that will be announced at the end of the evening. Learn more: https://www.theventureprojectoshkosh.com/events-socials

 

SHOP LATE

Frugal Fashion – 452 N Main St
Open until 8pm! Offering 20% off your purchase!

2 Blondes – 461 N Main St
Open until 8pm! Offering 20% off your purchase (Does not include bakery items)! Shop the featured FoxKreationsArt collection: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FoxKreationsArt . Also, check out Reflections of Joy by local artist, Tammy Thomas. Tammy creates fun drinking glasses along with fun mixed media art pieces.

Moss + Grant – 428 N Main St
Open until 8pm! Offering free gift with purchase!

Brinkley’s Boutique – 419 N Main St
Open until 7pm! Find the Easter eggs filled with goodies and store discounts!

Olive & Rose – 415 N Main St
Open until 8pm! Offering free gift with purchase!

Soiree – 513 N Main St
Open until 8pm! Check out the featured OliAnna Jewels line – natural stone and fused glass jewelry in original soldered settings. A mixed array of texture and color for a unique jewelry experience.

 

Please Note: Guests to downtown are asked to adhere to local and state health guidelines and requirements for distancing, masks, and sanitation as well as requests by individual businesses downtown with occupancy.

 

Don’t see your business listed? Email jessie@downtownoshkosh.com to submit your First Friday happening!

*Participants must be within the Downtown Oshkosh Business Improvement District or a Main Street Partner.

Date(s) & Time(s)

Start: Fri, Apr 2nd 2021 4:00 PM
End: Fri, Apr 2nd 2021 9:00 PM