First Friday — February 6

First Friday is a monthly art event featuring exhibit openings at many Downtown art galleries and additional exhibition venues. Several spaces offer receptions.

Angelo “Interrupted Visions, Small Wonders,” aqueous painting on panels by John Hancock, 5:30-7:30pm.

Art Upstairs “Love Friday,” a multimedia exhibit with a love theme, 5-8pm.

The Bridge/Progressive Arts Initiative
Audio art works from around the world by Julie Shapiro as part of “Audio February,” 6-9pm.

C’ville Arts
“Beachcombing,” jewelry, sun catchers, bowls and plates by Diana Branscome, 6-9pm.

Café Cubano “Exploration in Urban Art,” a collection of acrylic and spray paints on canvas by Clinton Jones, 5:30-7pm.

Charlottesville Community Design Center “Children at Play,” a multimedia collection of design plans modified by kids, 5-7:30pm.

Fellini’s #9
“Each a Mighty Voice,” an exhibit by the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society on the local history of African-Americans, 5:30-7pm.

La Galeria
“Mountain Cascades,” a collection of waterfall photographs by Mary Porter, 5-8pm.

Livity Yoga and Fitness “Winter,” paintings by Nicole Andrews, 6-8:30pm.

McGuffey Art Center Multiple exhibits from John Hancock, Lee Alter, associate gallery members and more, 5:30-7:30pm.

Mudhouse “Acrylic Pizza,” multimedia pies dished up by Brandon Garrett, 6-8pm.

Ruffin Gallery “Concept to Reality,” a collection of costume design sketches and renderings by Marcy Linton, 6pm.

Second Street Gallery
Exhibits by Jeanne Drevas and filmmaking students from Light House Studio, 5:30-7:30pm.

Siips A collection of panoramic photos from James O. Phelps, 5:30-7:30pm.

Virginia Artists in Action
Paintings, sculptures and photographs by local artists, 5-7pm.