Lowertown First Fridays

Lowertown is THE arts destination in St. Paul! Join multiple venues on the First Friday of every month for various gallery openings, live events, and more!

Scroll down for a map and list of events — everything is within walking distance!

What’s happening on Friday, December 5th?

  • Gallery Opening & Tabling at Calendula!

    Gallery Opening & Artists Tabling at Calendula!

    Calendula will have multiple artists tabling from 6pm-9pm while we welcome our new textile arts exhibit, “Threading the Needle”! Come talk to and support local artists, purchase meaningful holiday gifts, and explore the literal and metaphorical experience of threading the needle through today’s uncertainty!

  • Live comedy with headliner Kris Shaw!

    Head to Gambit Brewing from 8pm - 9:30pm to find out why Gambit has become Lowertown St Paul's go-to spot for killer standup comedy. Cozy vibes, friendly staff, lots of laughs! Kris Shaw, Gabby OK, and host Jessie the Shrink are set to make it a great night!

  • European Christmas Market

    Couldn’t find a good winter gift at the galleries? Stop by the Union Depot’s authentic European Christmas Market from 3pm-9pm to support more local crafters and artisans!

Tabling artists!

Artists display their work at pop-ups and tabling event to share their creations with the community, engage with fellow artists, and sell their artwork. Visit Calendula Gallery during First Fridays and Art Crawls for an excellent opportunity to see hundreds of pieces and support local artists!

Who are our artists?