Join us for First Fridays in Half Moon Bay, California, a vibrant celebration of local art, culture, and culinary delights! Kicking off on October 4, 2024, this monthly event invites art enthusiasts and community members to explore the charming historic downtown area, where galleries, shops, restaurants, and wine bars will showcase a diverse array of artworks and flavors.
Our Half Moon Bay Art Walk map will direct you to the galleries and shops of Downtown Half Moon Bay where you can view artwork of all types. Along the way, keep an eye out for public art, too – the walls of many downtown buildings are adorned with colorful murals and other artistic flourishes.
The itinerary for the October event includes:
Coastal Arts League – 300 Main Street
On display: After Dark, a juried photographic show, sculptures by Lynda Reed, and portraits by Duane Lawrence
Barterra Winery Tasting Room – 315 Main Street
Enjoy local wines and small plates while enjoying live music by acoustic guitarist/songwriter Rick Mixter and oil paintings by Montara artist Beth Oehlert.
Vinoteca – 330 Main Street
Stop by for curated wines from around the world and stay for Paint & Sip with Pete Collum at 6pm. Tickets available by emailing [email protected]
Mirada Art – 355 Main Street
Artist collective featuring abstract paintings, fused glass, handcrafted jewelry, oil paintings, and watercolors. Watercolorist Alain Fastre will be painting live during the event. Sherri Hanna, Meyla Ruwin, and Ken Smith will also be on hand to talk about their work.
It’s Italia – 401 Main Street
At It’s Italia, enjoy delicious Italian cuisine made with fresh, local ingredients while soaking in the artistic atmosphere.
Home Town Mercantile – 416 Main Street
A modern general store curating the extremely practical to wildly luxurious, Home Town Mercantile features prints by Barloga Studio that combine traditional fine photography, modern printing techniques, and unusual and intriguing papers and materials. Enjoy 10% off Barloga Studios artworks, and all other art pieces, at Home Town Mercantile during First Fridays 4pm – 6pm.
Jupiter & Main – 432 Main Street
Jupiter & Main features Kevin Henney Fine Art Photography – a lush, immersive perspective of our incredible California coastside.
Juno’s Little Mercantile – 435 Main Street
Juno’s presents oil paintings by classically trained Aina Clotas.
Mac Dutra Plaza – 501 Main Street
Enjoy live music by Jazz the Glass, three jazz musicians addicted to surfing who write and perform original music.
Silk & Stone – 714 Kelly Street
Featuring silk paintings and wearable art by Natasha Foucault and other artworks. Natasha will be joined by photographer Aaron Mendoza Alvarez, displaying and discussing his work.
Ocean Blue Art Vault – 643 Main Street
A collective gallery, The Vault rotates artists seasonally. Stop by to see the opening of their fall collective and meet the new and returning artists.
M Stark Gallery – 727 Main Street
Half Moon Bay artist Susan Carkeek will be in person at M Stark Gallery to talk about her new series of paintings Dirt Plant Sky, featuring cross sections of the earth that lies beneath us, nourishing our flowers, trees, fruits, and vegetables. Her inaugural piece in this body of work was featured in the 2023 de Young Open.
Seascapes Garden Center – 795 Main Street
Join Janice Moody, owner of Seascapes Garden Center, for a demonstration on creating a super cute succulent pumpkin. Demos at 4:15 and 5:00.
