May First Friday Festival at ArtPark

LOCATION: RiNo ArtPark - 1900 35th St

CATEGORIES: Art Events | Music | RiNo Sponsored | First Fridays

UPCOMING DATE AND TIME:

• Friday, May 1, 2026  4pm - 9pm

The First Friday event that you know and love gets even better during May’s First Friday Festival, a free event celebrating the creativity that electrifies the RiNo Art District. 

Live Music (sets begin at 6pm and 7:10pm)
Denver locals Chouette will provide the musical backdrop for the evening. Featuring Jill Fredericksen on drums, Robery Kerley on accordion, and Andrea Asali on violin and vocals, Chouette melds rhythms and melodies from around the globe. Each set features a whimsical combination of jazz, bossa nova, musette, and pop tunes.

Artist Exhibition
Courtney Ozaki-Durgin (Japanese Arts Network + AKAIYA Productions) will host hands-on workshops exploring immersive theatre and creative storytelling.

Local Vendors
May’s participating vendors include: 

• TacoNation’s brand new food truck
• Black Knife Bakery macarons & baked goods
• ghosttownglazed handcrafted pottery
• Mactzil Mexican Artisan Boutique 
• stayfoolish vintage clothing
• Pardon My French & Co. natural cosmetics & fragrances 
• Visual artists including Marcus Macabre, Shadae Hunt, and JUHB

Beyond the ArtPark, First Friday extends throughout the district with the full scale of its creativity on display. Linger, explore, and discover all that RiNo Art District has to offer.