Visit Wenatchee Visitors Center & Tasting Room
2026-07-03 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Visit Wenatchee Visitor’s Center and Tasting Room, 137 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Artist: Marnie Lynn.
Join us for First Friday on July 3, 5–7 PM! We’re featuring East Wenatchee artist Marnie Lynn, whose stunning work blends gouache, ink, oil, and watercolor into layered explorations of Pacific Northwest flora and fauna. Her signature style weaves geometric and organic shapes into pieces that feel both bold and rooted in the natural world. Come meet Marnie, take in her art, and stay for our happy hour special — $5 beer and cider pours all evening. See you at the Visit Wenatchee Visitors Center & Tasting Room!

Rail Station
2026-07-03 18:00 - 22:00 | Rail Station & Ale House, 29 N Columbia St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Event: Make Your Mark ceramic and textile art.
The founders of new local artists nonprofit Make Your Mark present local artists monthly, especially ceramic and textile arts. Come see our current display cases and live demonstrations!

Watercore Taproom
2026-07-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Watercore Cider, 19A N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Event: Storytime.
Join us for an evening of authentic, personal stories from local storytellers sharing moments of courage, change, self-discovery and independence.
Admission: $10. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/storytime-tickets-1990005410753

Lemolo Cafe & Deli
2026-08-07 10:00 - 18:00 | Lemolo Cafe & Deli, 114 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Artist: Terry Colby.
For the month of August we welcome Terry Colby!
Terry’s bio: I was born on the island of Guam in 1948 mover to the Tri Cities Washington Graduated from Kennewick Sr High School in 1967 Graduated from Central Washington State College in 1972 married and raised a family. Lived in Wenatchee for 26 years now. Retired and traveled Europe several times. I picked a brush a year ago and have not put it down. I paint in oils on canvas with landscape and seascape being my passion.

Warehouse 3
2026-08-07 15:00 - 22:00 | Warehouse 3, 201 S Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
UPDATE!
Due to the wildfires and smoke impacting our region, we’ve made the difficult decision to postpone Music Box. The safety of our artists, volunteers, and community comes first, and current conditions make it unsafe to move forward with the event as planned this weekend.
The good news is Music Box will now take place on First Friday’s Art Walk on October 2, at Warehouse 3 (218 S. Columbia St., Wenatchee). More details to come.
If you have a ticket it will be honored for our new October date. If you’d like a refund please contact events@ncwarts.org.
Warehouse 3 will still be open this Friday as part of the Indoor Studio Tour for First Friday, so stop by and see the artists in their studios.
We’re grateful for your understanding and can’t wait to celebrate with you on October 2.
Thank you for your continued support of NCW Arts Alliance.

Tumbleweed
2026-08-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Tumbleweed, 1 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, 98801, United States
Featured Artist: Gypsy Lotus.
Join us for First Friday at Tumbleweed on August 7th! This month we are featuring jewelry from Gypsy Lotus. Born and raised in the Wenatchee valley Katelyn Mingo is the creator of Gypsy Lotus Jewelry. Her love of crystals and wire wrapping is shown in her art work. Each piece is created with love and attention to detail. She is inspired by the beauty, patterns and shapes that can be found in nature. Stop by between 4pm and 6pm!

Epoch
2026-08-07 16:00 - 22:30 | Epoch, 16 S Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
$2 off all house cocktails all night long.

Orondo Ave.
2026-08-07 17:00 - 18:30 | WA
Featured Artist: Ellen Bruex.
Meet and greet with muralist Ellen Bruex and see her new placemaking project downtown on Orondo Ave, in between Wenatchee Ave. and Columbia St!

Art Alley @ Pybus
2026-08-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Pybus Public Market, 3 N Worthen St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Artist: R. Freeman Evans
R. Freeman Evans presents his show “The Eyes are the Windows to the Soul”
Everyone is invited as Ric Evans brings us his highly-anticipated “The Eyes are the Windows to the Soul” show at the Art Alley @ Pybus!
Featured Musicians: Lucky Break Boys
Beverages and hors d’oeuvres crafted by local Pybus merchants available by donation.

Visit Wenatchee Visitors Center & Tasting Room
2026-08-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Visit Wenatchee Visitor’s Center and Tasting Room, 137 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Artist: Alicia O’Dell.
Some artists make beautiful things. Alicia O’Dell makes beautiful things and then turns around and teaches others how to find their own creative voice. The Wenatchee-area metalsmith, fiber artist, and educator has shown her interdisciplinary work at galleries across the Northwest — Boxx Gallery in Tieton, Confluence Gallery in Twisp, Terrain in Spokane — and spent time as an Artist in Residence at the Grunewald Guild. Her pieces explore the textures of place, season, and meaning in ways that feel both personal and universal. Join us for First Friday on August 7, 5–7 PM at the Visit Wenatchee Visitors Center & Tasting Room to experience her work firsthand over a glass of local wine.

Ground Control
2026-08-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Ground Control, 10 N. Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Event: Jimothy Art Showcase and Competition.
We can’t contain our love for the legend, the icon, the persevering trash panda who is JIMOTHY! Ground Control is hosting an artist showcase and competition in his honor.
Come view and vote for your favorite Jimothy piece during August’s First Friday from 6-9pm.
Want to be a part of the show? Sign-up at groundcontrolwenatchee.com/events
All mediums accepted and encouraged!
Paint it. Sculpt it. Stitch it. Film it. Sing it….as long as Jimothy is the focus, it qualifies!

Numerica Performing Arts Center
2026-08-07 19:00 - 2026-08-15 22:00 | Numerica PAC, North Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, Washington, 98801, United States
Featured Event: Hot August Nights presents the musical, 1776.

Hot August Nights
1776

Tony Award-winning Best Musical
Directed by Jaime Donegan
Music and Lyrics by Sherman Edwards
Book by Peter Stone
July 31 – August 1
August 5-8 & 12-15
Matinees: August 8 & 15
1776 tells the satirical story of the Second Continental Congress signing of the Declaration of Independence. We invite you to join us in “the room where it happened” and witness the good, the bad and the ugly of the birth of America. The show will run from July 31-August 15, 2026 at the Numerica Performing Arts Center.
“Imagine a time and place when the Second Continental Congress is a proverbial incubator for a young country trying to find out who it is and what it is made of. This is a musical where the iconic styles of Broadway shows such as Hamilton and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson collide as John Adams and Benjamin Franklin struggle to engage this Second Continental Congress to debate the idea of America’s Independence from Great Britain. It portrays a divided and cantankerous Congress running amok as each member ‘piddles twiddles and resolves’ to get what is best for themselves and the colonies they represent,” explained Director and Producer Jaime Donegan. “It’s messy, it’s hilarious, it’s dramatic and it’s timeless and timely.”
Veterans and members of the military receive a $5/ticket discount.
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2026-09-04 | WA

Mercantile
2026-09-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Mercantile, 14 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
$10 day pass for First Friday!

The Original Children's Shop
2026-09-04 10:00 - 17:00 | The Original Childrens Shop- Wenatchee, 4 S Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
10% off discount on all merch when you mention First Fridays

Woody's Classic Man
2026-09-04 10:00 - 20:00 | Woody’s Classic Man, 10 S Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Enjoy extended business hours and unbeatable Happy Hour pricing on all beers and ciders—just $3 and $5.
Also, buy 1 pair of pants and save 50% on a second pair.

Lemolo Cafe & Deli
2026-09-04 10:00 - 2026-10-04 19:00 | Lemolo Cafe & Deli, 114 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Artist: Anna Joy.
Anna is a South African based artist working in the medium of oil paint to create vibrance and depth, aiming to evoke a sense of beauty and life in each piece. Her inspiration if often found in nature and capturing the effect of light.

The Time Capsule
2026-09-04 11:00 - 19:00 | The Time Capsule, Orondo Avenue, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Roll a D20 and get up to 20% off your entire purchase! 30% off Funko Pop figures! **not combined**

Steam Panda
2026-09-04 11:00 - 21:00 | Steam Panda, 104 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Buy one noodle soup get your second bowl $5 off. Dine in only when you mention first Friday.

South @ Pybus
2026-09-04 11:00 - 21:00 | SOUTH in Pybus, North Worthen Street, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Flores Para Aliza 🌺
Flowers are a recurring symbol in Aliza Nisenbaum’s work, representing care, connection, and the movement of culture between Mexico City and New York. During the pandemic, she paired portraits with painted flowers as symbolic gifts, a way of sending someone flowers through art.
Inspired by this beautiful connection, Flores Para Aliza brings the story to the glass with blanco tequila, Ancho Reyes Poblano, guava, hibiscus, and lime. Vibrant, floral, and refreshing, this cocktail is a celebration of art, culture, and connection.
Come taste Flores Para Aliza and celebrate First Friday with us! 🌺 Join us for a cocktail inspired by the story behind the art.

Horan Estates Winery
2026-09-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Horan Estates Winery, 15 2nd St Suite 101, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Come help us celebrate 1st Friday with $2 off glass pours!

Crayelle Cellars
2026-09-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Crayelle Cellars, 15 2nd St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
$2.00 off all glass pours

Watermill Winery on the Ave
2026-09-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Watermill Winery, 118 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
First Fridays just got even more fun! Each month, we’ll feature a new specialty wine tailored just for the occasion — fresh flavors, creative pours, and the perfect way to kick off the weekend. Stop by, sip something new, and enjoy the First Friday vibes with us.

LynnArt Gardens
2026-09-04 15:00 - 20:00 | LynnArt Gardens, 302 N Miller St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Artists: Group show, “Bikes, Trikes, and Unicycles.”
Art for Sustainable Bike Co-op! On First Friday in September, LynnArt Gardens transforms into an outdoor gallery filled with creativity and community. Complimentary food and beverages available.

Stones Gastropub
2026-09-04 15:00 - 21:00 | Stones Gastropub, 120 N Wenatchee Ave #120, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
$10 specialty cocktail

Epoch
2026-09-04 15:00 - 23:30 | Epoch, 16 S Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Artist: Kayli Bauer.
Kayli is a local artist and photographer whose passion lies in raw, unfiltered emotion. Although she is now a full-time photographer, her love for art originated through painting, graphite work, and chalk pastels. With fine arts as her hobby, her love for photography has erupted into a full-blown career. After attending the Isaacson School of Photography in CO, she launched her own business, Kayli B Photography, and the rest is history. She always has a paintbrush, pencil, or way too many cameras with her at all times; usually all three!
$2 off all house cocktails all night long.

Cave Noire
2026-09-04 16:00 - 20:00 | Cave Noire, 100 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Enjoy a complimentary glass after any wine tasting flight.

American Shoe Shop
2026-09-04 17:00 - 19:00 | American Shoe Shop, Inc., 126 N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Extended hours. Open until 7pm

MAC Gallery
2026-09-04 17:00 - 19:00 | MAC Gallery, 1300 Fifth St, Wenatchee, WA, 98801, United States
Featured Event: 2026 WVC Art Faculty Exhibition.

2026 WVC Art Faculty Exhibition
WVC MAC Gallery
September 4—October 30
First Friday Reception: September 4, 5:00—7:00

The MAC Gallery opens the ’26/’27 school year by showing off the fruits of WVC Art Department faculty members’ professional artistic practices. The group exhibition includes creative works across a variety of media by Art Instructors Scott Bailey, Natalie Dotzauer, Arius Elvikis, Ellen Bruex, Linda Lyons, Elena Payne, Edgar Smith, and Sarah Sprouse, as well as Instructional Technicians Nik Penny and Denis DuBois.

2026 WVC Art Faculty Exhibition

It is an important characteristic of WVC Art Department faculty members that, in addition to being excellent, caring teachers of their disciplines, they are also high-level practitioners of their crafts. This exhibition displays the fruits of the professional art-making activities that make our art faculty members the fine artists and professors they are. They teach with authority from a perspective of knowledge and experience, having developed and refined their various crafts over many years. They are all practitioners of what they preach.

These are instructors who care as deeply about their artistic integrity as they do about being educators. They recognize that their studio work provides the solid platform upon which to present their course content, but they don’t impose their personal styles and artistic decisions upon the students. They are caring and nurturing in the classroom, striving to develop students with excellent fundamental skills with individual goals for their own work.

The exhibition includes pieces by Scott Bailey (Painting, Drawing, Art Appreciation), Natalie Dotzauer (Sculpture, Drawing, Printmaking, Art Appreciation), Arius Elvikis (Graphic and Digital Design), Ellen Bruex (Art History, Art Appreciation, Drawing, Figure Drawing), Linda Lyons (Digital Photography, 2D Design, Art Appreciation), Elena Payne (Graphic Design, 2D Design), Edgar Smith (Drawing, Figure Drawing, 2D Design, Art Appreciation), and Sarah Sprouse (Ceramics), as well as pieces by Art Department Instructional Technicians Nik Penny and Denis DuBois. Through the consistent high quality and the broad variety of styles, media, and conceptual concerns on display here, viewers can see the breadth and depth of artistic experience in the WVC Art Department.
