First Friday in the ViBe District

Every month local businesses here in the ViBe Creative District host artist pop-ups and special events! More details to come each month! 1701 – On-going Featured Artists:
Susan Werby, evan sokal, Marlowe Emerson, Kelsey Witt, Mary Culling, Tara McDaniel, Bobby Sharon of Sharon’s Original Oil Paintings, Rebecca Lucy McCurdy, Maple and Belmont, and Karl Greaves. Drop in for a look around this creative think tank and see the artwork. Don’t forget to check out the Jeremiah Kille mural on the back!
17th Street Marketplace – Open House
4-7pm
New consignment arrivals featuring home decor, fashion, jewelry, artwork and more!
The Annex – Collaborative Studio – First Friday Po-Up Shop
6-8pm
Local art, baked goods, body care and more! Come watch the new Devon Miller mural for Samaritan House be painted.
Chesapeake Bay Distillery
noon-7pm
Locally made, award-winning Vodka and Rum Tastings PLUS Local Artwork by local artwork on display in the Tasting Room.
Fabré – Fashion, jewelry, shoes and contemporary art! #artoffashion #artofdesign
French Twist Boutique – Stop in to see the new #ArtofFashion imported from Paris, find #interiordesign inspiration and see local artist Reba Arts in the shop and studio upstairs. French Twist supports local artists: Reba Arts, Karyn Shonk, FEW Made Jewelry, APOTHEC, Philip Gould furniture, Local_Bag, Ashton Keely, Little Beach Tree and more!!
First Friday Walking Tour – ViBe District
5:30-730pm
Leaving from The Runnymede Corporation located on Parks Ave (between 21st and 22nd Street) Free parking.
Stops include: 10+ murals, creative crosswalks, sidewalk art, Maser stage, LOVEwork and MORE! Wear comfy clothes and bring your camera with your friends!
FREE / Donations to the ViBe Creative District non-profit welcome.
The Runnymede Corporation Galleries
Towne Pavilion I Opening Reception | Russell Voelker: Painted Images
FREE | 530pm-7pm
Browse through six floors of eclectic art by Russell Voelker: Russ takes his past experiences and images from his life’s journey to convey his ideas onto canvas with his brush. His work includes landscapes, animals, at sea, and much more. Free onsite parking
Veg Out Gardens
Grand Opening from 4-8pm
Come by to sample all of our local produce and goodies at our Grand Opening Celebration for our 1st ‘First Friday’ in the Vibe. Located behind Commune and Esoteric!
Virginia MOCA
Current Exhibitions open 10am-5pm
Todd Schorr: Atomic Cocktail
When the Water Rises: Recent Paintings by Julie Heffernan
Andy Harris: A Second Helping of Leftovers
Outdoor sculputres
MASER ART Mural
CULINARY ARTS FOR LUNCH/ DINNER = Great eats and drinks!
If you are coming to check out the arts, be sure to enjoy our evening food and beverage partners at Barrel 17, The Beach Bully, Chesapeake Bay Distillery, Commune, Croc’s 19th Street Bistro, Esoteric, Hearth Wood Fired Cuisine & Craft Beer, Marys Restaurant, The Stockpot, Zeros Subs Oceanfront
Grab a cup of coffee and take a walk with a friend!
Bad Ass Coffee – Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Java Surf Cafe & Espresso Bar, Three Ships Coffee, Fathom Coffee (inside 1701).
#artofcoffee
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!
IMAGE: MASER ART performing arts stage in ViBe Park.