It’s a full night of music at Ophelia’s for April’s edition of First Friday! Lucas Garrett for free from 6pm-8pm, and then the ‘Hip-Hop For Easter!’ show immediately after!

For this next First Friday, a wonderful opportunity to chat with photographer, David Brickman. Courtesy of McGreevy ProLab & ProPress, who will be staying open late for the occasion.

Opalka Gallery’s ongoing ‘Plastique’ exhibition will be open from 5pm to 8pm for First Friday and will also feature musician, Andrew Mollica, who will be performing from 6pm-7pm. From curator & founding member of Project Vortex, Aurora Robinson: Plastique features a selection of artists from Project Vortex, a global collective dedicated to intercepting the plastic waste stream to inspire action. Plastic has saturated our planet, overwhelming us with its volume, diversity, and omnipresence. The artists featured in Plastique are pioneers in contemplating and transforming this resplendent refuse that is wreaking havoc, yet serves as a uniquely versatile medium for art and innovation. As of 2026, over 90% of plastics produced annually are incinerated or landfilled, and global production continues to climb. Plastique invites viewers to reconsider their relationship with this non-biodegradable substance that remains so challenging to recycle. Since plastics have become a permanent fixture in our environment, our bodies, the air and water, how can we address them without losing hope? Plastique suggests that beauty, attention, care, creativity, curiosity, and innovation may offer an inviting path towards a sustainable culture and future worth exploring.

Albany Institute of History & Art holds extended hours for the city of Albany’s popular First Friday program! Enjoy free gallery admission from 5–7PM, a docent-led tour from 6–6:45PM, hands-on activities, and a pop-up bar. April First Friday features Silkscreen Postcards with The Department of Things! Roll up your sleeves and put away your phones! Print and color your own postcards with the art of Blanche Lazzell! Experience the screenprint/silkscreen process with The Department of Things Studio Director Kristin Nason in this fun, interactive art program for all ages. Print a quick card or hang out with us to write, color and customize your designs! We’ll provide all the materials and you’ll leave with a stack of postcards to send to friends and family. The Department of Things is a community print studio and stationery shop in Kingston, NY. Offering classes in screenprinting and Risography, as well as open studio access to local makers, the shop serves as a creative hub in Kingston’s vibrant Waterfront District. Founded by artist Kristin Nason in 2019, the studio continues to grow as an analog refuge in an increasingly digital world.