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First Friday Roosevelt Row

Name: First Friday Roosevelt Row
Address: 333 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ, US

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LisaMarie

June 24, 2022

such a cool place to visit, local street art Phoenix has to offer!

Caleb

May 10, 2022

Downtown Phoenix is home to a thriving arts scene. From small stages and galleries to boutiques and murals, there’s no shortage of creative expression — no matter when you visit. And while you can experience the buzz of this scene at seasonal happenings that range from culinary and music festivals to pop-up markets of every variety, there is one event that is not only among the best things to do in Phoenix for visitors, but it’s also a rite of passage for locals: First Friday Art Walk is the ultimate way to experience this city's culture, arts, flavor, and overall vibe. Here's our insider information with everything you need to know ahead of the next First Friday in Phoenix. WHAT TO EXPECT: Originally founded and organized by Artlink, a nonprofit organization launched in the mid-90s, the First Friday Art Walk started out with just a handful of participants. Today, it’s a free, all-ages event that draws thousands of attendees spread out across dozens of city blocks and nearly 100 businesses. At the center of this monthly event — which continues to evolve and grow as a signature downtown attraction — is the vitality and diversity of the city’s urban arts community, which showcases a multicultural range of creativity and artistic expression that appeals to art enthusiasts of every medium and flavor. Aptly named, this event invites vendors, musicians, and artists of all varieties out into the streets (many of which are closed off to traffic) for an evening where the essence of downtown Phoenix’s arts and culture can be seen, felt, heard, and tasted throughout more than 70 galleries, venues, art-related spaces, and surrounding bars, restaurants and food trucks. WHEN TO GO: First Friday festivities technically take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Depending on the time of year, you’ll likely see a handful of vendors setting up, as well as foot traffic before 6. By 7 the sidewalks start filling up, and by 8 the event is in full swing. Some venues and vendors stay open beyond 10 p.m. If you’re looking to linger longer, we recommend checking in advance or asking around as you go. Timing tip: Arrive early to explore parking options or take the Valley Metro Rail (one-way, $2; all-day, $4) to the "Roosevelt/Central Ave" station. WHERE TO EXPLORE: As one of the largest, self-guided art walks in the country, First Friday in Phoenix includes quite a lot of ground to cover. And, while free admission and special discounts to some of the city's best museums and attractions — including the Phoenix Arts Museum, Heard Museum, and Japanese Friendship Garden — is a huge component of the event, most of the action is concentrated within two specific neighborhoods: the Roosevelt Row and the Historic Grand Avenue art districts, which transform into something greater than the sum of their parts for this special evening. ROOSEVELT ROW ARTS DISTRICT: The Roosevelt Row Arts District, dubbed RoRo by the locals, has been named among 15 great places in America by the American Planning Association. This neighborhood — approximately defined by McDowell Road south to Van Buren Street and Central Avenue east to Seventh Street — is home to a wide variety of galleries, small stages, restaurants, bars, and boutiques that draw in locals and visitors alike. GALLERIES & ART SPACES: Alwun House: For 50 years this gallery, performance venue, and the foundation has held space for the arts downtown. Cahokia SocialTech + ArtSpace: An indigenous-led social, tech, and art working space that is home to a gallery, exhibit, and retail areas, as well as workshops, markets, and events. Eye Lounge: A collective, artist-run, contemporary art space committed to fostering emerging and established visual artists.

Colin

December 28, 2021

Roosevelt Row - located in downtown Phoenix on Roosevelt Street between 7th St and Central Ave. Bars, restaurants, and art with many additional vendors and galleries open on the first Friday of every month.

October 30, 2020

Roosevelt Row is downtown Phoenix’s walkable arts district, home to art galleries and studio spaces, restaurants, bars and boutique shops in a landscape dotted by colorful street art.