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Join us for our June 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.
June’s First Friday will feature live music from Erin Boehme and the Jazz Orgy from 6-8pm in Opera House Square!
Stay tuned! More of June’s participating businesses will be announced soon!
Copper Hall – 203 Otter Ave
Music & Art by Booras
Booras is originally from Oshkosh. After living all over, he has retired here after a career as a graphic artist and illustrator. Booras paints in watercolors, acrylics and oils; recently moving his easel outdoors for plein air works. He has drawn many commissioned portraits of pets and people. Booras is also active in local community theater, on stage in 7 shows since moving to Oshkosh. Watch for the world premiere of his new, original musical comedy play opening in Oshkosh this summer! Another creative avenue for Booras is music, appearing around town as a solo keyboardist, singer/songwriter.
The Artful Gift – 9 Waugoo Ave
Featuring local artist, Alejandro Becerra – Enjoy Becerra’s fragmental expressionism pieces on display at The Artful Gift until 8pm. Becerra also had some of his paintings recently put on watch faces which we will also be showcased during the event.
Manila Resto – 107 Algoma Blvd
Featuring local artist, Corinne Conrad
Jambalaya Art Gallery – 413 N Main St
Check out artwork by June’s featured artist, Morgan DiPietro. Jambalaya also will have a group show featuring refurbished cigarette machines. Open 4-9pm!
Gardina’s Kitchen + Bar – 448 N Main St
Featuring local artist, Jessica Lomena
Becket’s – 2 Jackson St
Featuring local artist, Dylan Stolley
Copper Hall – 203 Otter Ave
Music & Art by Booras
Booras is originally from Oshkosh. After living all over, he has retired here after a career as a graphic artist and illustrator. Booras paints in watercolors, acrylics and oils; recently moving his easel outdoors for plein air works. He has drawn many commissioned portraits of pets and people. Booras is also active in local community theater, on stage in 7 shows since moving to Oshkosh. Watch for the world premiere of his new, original musical comedy play opening in Oshkosh this summer! Another creative avenue for Booras is music, appearing around town as a solo keyboardist, singer/songwriter.
Manila Resto – 107 Algoma Blvd
Enjoy dinner and live music with John Harmon & Co. from 6-9pm!
Fletch’s Local Tap House – 566 N Main St
STEEZ takes the stage at 8pm! Churning out their self described creepfunk, STEEZ is a fusion band, a funk band, a jam band, and a disco fanged multi-beast!
*Fun idea! Bring your picnic blanket and grab your dinner to go and enjoy it during Jazz in the Square from 6-8pm! Beer and wine are allowed in Opera House Square – but no glass please!
Manila Resto – 107 Algoma Blvd
June First Friday Features
Try Manila’s Filipino Special, the Chicken Teriyaki Bowl or their featured Watawat Roll for dinner! Learn more about Manila’s June First Friday specials: https://www.manilaresto.com/specials
Gardina’s Kitchen + Bar – 448 N Main St
June First Friday Features
Apple Cheese & Chive Salad – A refreshing summer salad with matchstick apples, Manchego cheese & fresh chive tossed in olive oil and finished with s&p
Elotes Dip – Inspired by Mexican Street Corn, this dip features fresh sweet corn, garlic crema, cotija cheese & smoked paprika served with house made tortilla chips
Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Bowl – Roasted Brussels sprouts, maple glazed sweet potatoes, red onion & crispy chickpeas served over tri-color quinoa and finished with an herbed tahini dressing
Ruby Owl Tap Room – 421 N Main St
June First Friday Features
Smoked Salmon Caesar – Cold smoked Salmon served over crisp romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing with house made “everything” bagel croutons, fried capers and freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Friday Fish Fry – Fresh Cod filets hand dipped in our house made Schlitz beer batter served with toasted rye bread, coleslaw and your choice of side
Bar 430 – 430 N Main St
June First Friday Feature
Seared barramundi with summer quinoa salad and citrus vinaigrette
Moss + Grant – 428 N Main St
Open until 8pm! Free gift with purchase.
Market Boutique – 224 N Main St
Open until 7pm! Free gift with every purchase. Pick to win a mini, midi or grand prize gift!
Blonde Russian – 315 Market St
Open until 9pm!
Brinkley’s Boutique – 419 N Main St
Open until 7pm! 10% the entire store!
Soiree – 513 N Main St
Open until 8pm!
The Artful Gift – 9 Waugoo Ave
Open until 8pm! Featuring local artist, Alejandro Becerra
2 Blondes – 461 N Main St
Open until 7pm! Featuring locally made Sam and Sis Soaps! https://www.facebook.com/samandsissoaps/
Each First Friday is a celebration of our local community and an opportunity for locals and tourists to show their support for our town, have fun, and enjoy the beauty of historic Downtown Oshkosh!
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.
Cost
FREE
Date(s) & Time(s)
Start: Fri, Jun 4th 2021 4:00 PMLocation
Downtown Oshkosh