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South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

Every 1st Friday
Friday, July 3, 2026 - 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE
SoFA District (San Jose) | South First Street and William Street, San Jose, CA
South Bay

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South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

South FIRST FRIDAYS

Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays.

South First Fridays hours depend on the gallery. Facebook seems to have the most updated information.

Come check out nearly 20 galleries, shops, bars and even a yoga studio  — all venues participating in South First Fridays, a free monthly art walk on and around First Street in San Jose.

Upcoming South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose) Events

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, In Person, Live Music, Recurring - Monthly, Shopping & Fashion, South Bay
Address: South First Street and William Street, San Jose, CA

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