ART. MUSIC. FOOD. COMMUNITY.
the first Friday of every month, starting at 5pm!
First Fridays is a monthly cultural event highlighting local artists, performers, exhibits, and more! Stop by one of the many art galleries offering new exhibits and special performances, then make a night of it in downtown!
First Fridays’ primary purpose is to highlight the organizations and spaces that are bringing local, regional, and even national art to the Lynchburg community. Downtown Lynchburg has an ever-expanding tradition of art, culture, dining, and shopping.
Here’s where to visit in March:
ACADEMY CENTER OF THE ARTS
📍600 Main Street
In The Art Galleries
The Ann White Academy Gallery. March 7- March 29
Priscilla Whitlock - Oils, “Seasons Change”
The Up Front Gallery. March 7- March 29
Jawansa Hall - Mixed Media, “Controlled Chaos: The Art of Becoming Whole ”
Arts & Education Building. March 7- March 29
Annual Lynchburg City Schools Youth Art Exhibition- Grades K -12
Opening Reception Wednesday, March 12th from 5-7 pm
First Friday Exhibition- March 7th from 5-8 pm
Music: Lola Muhlenfeld
RIVERVIEWS ARTSPACE
📍901 Jefferson Street
New Precarious Systems: Lewis Colburn
Feb 7 – Mar 13
Artist Talk Feb 7th, 6pm
Please join Riverviews Artspace on First Friday, 2/7, from 5–8pm in our Main Gallery for the opening of New Precarious Systems, an exhibition by sculptor and installation artist Lewis Colburn.
This compelling body of work features a series of interrelated sculptural vignettes that combine fragmented monument-forms with contemporary objects, exploring themes of artifice, automation, and human fragility. Colburn’s pieces reflect a sense of acceleration—of both progress and political retrogression—by destabilizing previously monolithic forms and ideas. Each work invites viewers to examine the precarious systems that govern our world and challenges our understanding of permanence and stability.
VECTOR SPACE
📍2004 memorial avenue
Make your own armor at our cosplay Skill Share! Volunteers will be on hand to give tours of the vast makerspace and guide you each step of the way through the riveting world of modern costuming! First Friday is always free, family friendly and open to the public, entry donations of $2 or more are welcome and very appreciated. Festivities are from 5-8pm @ Vector Space, 2004 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501. We look forward to seeing you there!
LYNCHBURG ART CLUB
📍1011 Rivermont Avenue
Gay Tucker & Friends - Featuring: Gay Tucker,
Melinda Arthur, Solly Blank, Cheryl Hawkins & Susan Timmons
First Friday - March 7, 2025, 5 - 7:30pm
Don't miss this show as it could be one of our last opportunities to see this beautiful collection of our local artists together in one show. It is a great collection of watercolor, oils, acrylics and colored pencils.
Steven Francis Fine Art
📍1200 Main Street
Please join us at SFFA Main Street Gallery on First Friday, 3/7, from 5-8pm and view our current exhibition featuring the work of John Lee titled “Hiding in Broad Daylight”. Lee’s paintings feature still-lifes and interior spaces, showcasing the complex color and light the artist finds in these places. The show is on view through March 22nd. Find us at 1200 Main Street in downtown Lynchburg. Free admission and all are welcome!
Frostfire Sauna & Cold Plunge
📍828 Main Street
Looking for a unique way to unwind this First Friday? Join Frostfire Sauna & Cold Plunge for an Open House from 5 PM to 7 PM! Enjoy a rejuvenating hour for just $30 or indulge for two hours at $40. Come experience the ultimate relaxation and recovery—it's the perfect way to end your day! Or simply come in and enjoy the mural art of Abby Pinkard.
Open until 7pm for drop-ins. Appointments until 9pm.
Flute’s wine lounge
📍1225 commerce Street
Jazz@720, Central Virginia's premiere live jazz event has taken up residency inside of Downtown Lynchburg's most elegant wine lounge, Flutes Wine Lounge on Commerce Street.
Pairing world-class Jazz entertainment with the very best in local and international wines, delicious light food dinner menus and a stylish and comfortable seated environment.
TICKETS available for all upcoming shows below.
SEE YOU AT 720!
