First Friday

First Friday: Find Out What's Going On!

May 26, 2023

Friday, June 2nd

The monthly celebration of art, music, local businesses, and restaurants in the Canton Arts District will be celebrated on Friday, June 2nd from 5-9 pm.

June | "Chalk the Walk"

First Friday - "Chalk the Walk" - June 2nd

Chalk the Walk returns to Canton First Friday! Some of the best Chalk Artists from all over Northeast Ohio decent upon Downtown Canton to bring their unique art for all to experience!

Live Music and Entertainment

  • JERZEE'S CAFE | 330 Court Ave NW | The First Friday Concert Series presented by Jerzees Café brings back one of our most popular artists Chris Higbee! Chris Higbee is a complete country music artist, expert fiddler, singer & songwriter.
  • KEMPTHORN STAGE | 3rd St NW & McKinley | Local band Urban Honey will be performing on this stage from 5:30-7:30! Urban Honey performs heavy blues and rock music. From 7:30-9:30 we bring in more blues music as Gaetanos takes the stage.

More Shopping, Make & Takes, and Activities

  • CREATIVE DREAMS/JUILLIARD ARTS CENTER | 610 Market Ave N | Juilliard Arts Center will be hosting Battle of the Chalk. We supply the space, the chalk and a cash prize in three agw categories.
  • PASSAGES BOUTIQUE | 225 3rd St NW | Shop new arrivals and special First Friday discounts.
  • STRAUSS STUDIOS | 236 Walnut Ave NE | Closing reception for their featured artist Katrina Polhamus, and her "Golden Aviary" Light refreshments will be provided. There will also be live chalk art taking place outside.
  • BOOMDYADA | 332 4th St NW | Make-n-Take - Japanese Marimo Aquatic Eco-systems $20 each. Stop in between 4-9 PM. No appointment necessary. Check out our new Zebra-Striped Isopods and Opae Ula Hawiian Shrimp!
  • BZTAT STUDIOS | 209 6th St NW | BZTAT Studios presents the "Create the Possibilities Yarn Explosion"! To bring attention to downtown Canton’s creative possibilities, and to celebrate the contributions of individuals of all abilities in our community, volunteer fiber artists have collaborated to create an explosion of color with knitted and crocheted yarn creations emanating from BZTAT Studios at 209 Sixth St., NW. Colorful yarn creations simulating paint spilled out of a giant paint can is splashed across buildings, light poles, posts, etc., covering two full blocks. The public art installation extends from Market Ave. to Cleveland Ave. along Sixth Street, NW; and from Fifth Street to Sixth Street NW along Court Ave.
  • CANTON MUSEUM OF ART | 1001 Market Ave N | Visit the Canton Museum of Art and enjoy extended hours, from 10am to 8pm, and FREE admission to celebrate June's First Friday!
  • COOKIES CUSTOM TEES AND MORE | 310 4th St NW | We will have a Father’s Day table for the kids to come shop for the men in their life.
  • JUST IMAGINE GIFT GALLERY | 210 6th St NW | Join Just Imagine on June 2nd for extended shopping hours until 9PM! Shop artwork, pottery, décor, and much more – all handcrafted by local adult artisans with developmental disabilities. Plus - this month only, stop by for our FREE chalk making activity! The best part? All proceeds benefit Just Imagine and help to create employment opportunities for local artisans with developmental disabilities.
  • 2 SCOOPZ | 138 5th St NW | Two new flavor's of the month are debuting. Playdough and Superman!
  • CANTONOLOGY | 306 4th St NW | Chalk the Walk! Fun chalkboards, tote bags for the start of Farmers’ Market season, and lots of new Canton and Ohio-themed items! Big summer sale, a free chalk “make and take” craft, plus make a Father’s Day card for Dad!
  • GRAPES IN A GLASS | 575 Market Ave N | 15% off canvas art! NEW summer cocktail list with First Friday Discount Watermelon Smash Strawberry Fizz Peach Fuzz Martini
  • SILO ARTS GALLERY | 431 4th St NW | Come Time Travel with us! A group show that each artist has picked a moment in time, memorable and historic, portrayed in a plethora of mediums. This is a show not to be missed!
  • R&J BALLROOM | 401 Tuscarawas St W | R&J Ballroom will host a FREE ballroom group class at 6:30 p.m. No experience or partner is necessary. Join us immediately after the class at 7:00 p.m. for our First Friday dance party. $10 cover at the door for the party.
  • THE HUB ART FACTORY | 336 6th St NW | Local Canton- based Artists come together to showcase their skills through black-light body paint. Join for an evening of live art, local makers , music, and play. Get ready to glow! 5:00pm: Doors open / drinks and snacks 7:00pm painted models walk 7:30-10pm live art, music , play time!

​​Looking for places to make a dinner reservation or grab a drink?

Explore all of the Downtown Canton restaurants here. Did you know that Downtown Canton has a DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) where you can take your drinks to-go to enjoy shopping, live music, and more on the streets?

Looking for more information about how you can become a vendor at ArtsinStark First Friday or your business can showcase a special offer?

Explore the Canton First Friday website or email firstfriday@artsinstark.com.

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Willis Brienza

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Willis Brienza

Creative Coordinator

Willis Brienza is the Creative Coordinator for Visit Canton. He enjoys movies, music, sports, and spending time with friends and family! Willis resides in Alliance with his fiance, Rosie, and their two dogs! Have an update or comment about the blog? Reach out at willisb@visitcanton.com.
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