Celebrate “Musical May” at First Friday Arts District with creative experiences on May 3. During San Diego’s biggest monthly art walk, guests can enjoy a battle of the bands, dance performances, make art, see demos and new art exhibitions, and more. May highlights Include: DANCE | San Diego Ballet performs a preview of their next show celebrating a poem beloved by people from all walks of life and beliefs, “Song of Songs.” Performances at 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Barracks 17 Plaza. MUSIC | Recreational Music Center invites you to the second annual Battle of the Bands plus headliner Cherry Road! 5 to 9 p.m. on North Promenade. MUSIC | In aChord Men’s Ensemble performances throughout the Arts District all night with special performances at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. in Barracks 17 Plaza. ART SHOW | California State Parks and Southern California Assoc. of Camera Clubs showcase “A Shot In the Park,” juried photography exhibition and opening reception 5 to 8 p.m. HAPPY HOUR | THE LOT invites you to enjoy happy hour specials until midnight. Bring a First Friday program flyer to receive promotion in Bldg. 35. NEW EXHIBIT | Visions Art Museum invites guests to enjoy a walk In the Garden! Artists from Australia, Taiwan and USA bring gardens to indoor spaces with contemporary quilts and wearable items. 5 to 8 p.m. in Building 202. NEW EXHIBIT | The San Diego Watercolor Society presents “Western Federation of Watercolor Societies Exhibition” a new art exhibition juried by award-winning artist Kathleen Conover. Opening reception 5 to 8 p.m. in Building 202. GROUP SHOW | MKGoodwin Fine Art features a unique pop-up art show that will be celebrating the Magnolia with a variety of styles and techniques from painting to sculpture. 5 to 9 p.m. in Barracks 19. ART | Susan Salazar and Lisa Bryson Artists Studio open 5 to 8:50 p.m. in Barracks 19. ART | And Something Different Studio Gallery showcases new oil and encaustic paintings. 5 to 9 p.m. in Barracks 19. ART | M Fischbeck Studio Gallery open with Retrospective – past works. 5 to 9 p.m. in Barracks 19. ART RECEPTION | June Rubin Studio hosts an art reception featuring whimsical mixed media artworks including faux gems to delineate the veins in leaves and bananas flying through light blue space. 5 to 9 p.m. in Barracks 19. DEMO | FX Dojo invites guests to a 2D and 3D animation demo, giving kids and teens a sample of what’s in store at the FX Dojo Animation Summer Camps. Discounted camp registration for those in attendance! 5 to 7:30 p.m. in Barracks 19. ART | EAS Art Studio showcases new art work with new styles, come by to see. 5 to 9 p.m. Barracks 17. PHOTOGRAPHY | MK Envision Galleries invites you to their brand new Spring Exhibit featuring photographer Manuela Durson. Her dreamy, surreal photographic art highlights the natural beauty of the Oregon and California coastlines. 5 to 9 p.m. in Barracks 17. ART | VELTZ Fine Art open art gallery. 5 to 9 p.m. in Barracks 16. ART | Lauren Allen LeVieux Artist Studio open working artist studio featuring original art available for purchase. 5 to 9 p.m. in Barracks 16. ART | Blue Pearl Art opens her working artist studio to feature live painting and works for sale. 5 to 9 p.m. in Barracks 15. NEW EXHIBIT | Outside The Lens presents HERE I AM / AQUI ESTOY, a photography exhibit that highlights the works of students at Nativity Prep Academy. 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Barracks 15. JEWELRY DEMO | Anneville Studio and Jewelry Lab invites guests to experience the excitement of watching a 20-ton hydraulic press in action! Guest artist Janet Herrman will share her knowledge and demonstrate the process. 5 to 9 p.m. in Barracks 15, second floor. ART | Alexia Rose open working artist studio featuring Unforgettable Farewell a prequel to Conge at the upcoming 1st Annual Palette X Progressive Dinner Party. 5 to 8:30 p.m. in Barracks 14. ART | Mere to Mare showcases paintings in realistic oil medium. 5 to 8:30 p.m. in Barracks 14.
