First Friday: The Arts District’s monthly block party — PHOTOS
People explore the Arts Factory during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
People watch as Ugly Boy, a band from east Las Vegas, performs during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Tray Charles performs during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
People walk around outside of the Arts Factory during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
People compete in the dance battle at Ninja Karaoke during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Comedian and dancer "K1ng Dwarf" participates in a dance battle at Ninja Karaoke during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
People mosh and dance as Ugly Boy, a band from east Las Vegas, performs during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Artist Kewks in Paris performs during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
People hang out at Ninja Karaoke during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
People, reflected in a mirror, watch a performer at Recycled Propaganda during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
People watch as Ugly Boy, a band from east Las Vegas, performs during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
People cross the street near the 18B Arts District neon sign during First Friday in downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Attendees roam around food vendors during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
People walk past a portrait of the late rapper MF DOOM by artist Taylor Rene Williams at the Arts Factory during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
People walk through the Arts Factory during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
A tribute to the late Alexander P. Huerta, an integral figure of the local arts scene and a member of the Three Baaad Sheep artist collective, is seen during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
People explore the Arts Factory during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
People explore the Arts Factory during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
People line up for sweet treats at Cream Me Ice Creamery during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
People walk along Main Street during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
People enjoy drinks and music from a DJ at Vintage Vegas Antiques during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
A DJ performs at Vintage Vegas Antiques during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
A sign for the Arts District is pictured on Main Street during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
A man passes by on a Onewheel electric skateboard on Main Street during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Darien Orr, or D.Orr Music, performs during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Comedian and dancer "K1ng Dwarf" participates in a dance battle at Ninja Karaoke during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Anthony “A-HAT” Hatmaker competes to win in the dance battle at Ninja Karaoke during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Comedian and dancer "K1ng Dwarf" looks on as Anthony “A-HAT” Hatmaker competes in the dance battle during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
People mosh and dance as Ugly Boy, a band from east Las Vegas, performs during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
Fendi Sean performs during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
People make their way to First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
A piece by artist Dray is pictured in the Arts Factory during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
A passerby looks into Modern Mantiques on Main Street during First Friday in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto
From its feel-good communal swirl to its emphasis on arts and culture — the galleries, the sidewalk performers, the dancers — First Friday is the Arts District’s monthly block party, and everyone’s invited.
