Way! Aurora gets ready to party at First Fridays on Feb. 3
First Fridays on Feb. 3 kicks off Party On! 25 Years of Wayne's World, a six-month long celebration of the movie's anniversary.
First Fridays, a monthly celebration of art, music, and culture invites patrons to dress up as a character from the movie, or to wear a flannel to the evening festivities. More than a dozen venues are open with a variety of offerings.
The following venues are open with Wayne's World activities:
If These Walls Could Talk, 32 S. Stolp Ave., is hosting a Wayne's World poster contest from 7 to 11 p.m.
Santori Public Library, 101 S. River St., is open with several Wayne's World activities including Stan Makita's Donut Shop, "Take a Shot at Wayne and Garth" (goalie shots in the Atrium), Two Minutes of Excellent Fame: Don a Wayne or Garth wig, hat, glasses, flannel, and video a line from the movie. Flannel Impromptu Art Gallery: "WW's Fashion Strut & Selfie." 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Leland Legends, 1 S. Stolp Ave., hosts Wayne's World karaoke from 8:30 p.m. to close.
Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway, invites patrons to dress up like Wayne and Garth using their props and photo booth from 6 to 9 p.m.
View Wayne's basement in the former Waubonsee Community College building on Stolp Avenue and Galena Boulevard. Take selfies and share on social media with hashtag #partyonaurora. 6 to 9 p.m.
Participate in on-street trivia, win raffle prizes, and more.
Free trolley rides from 6 to 10 p.m. Find out more about Party On! events at www.auroradowntown.org.
Art is featured at the following venues on Feb. 3:
Repertoire Reservoir Studios, 14 W. Downer, upstairs
Propensity for the Densities
7 to 10 p.m.
The ArtBar, Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway
The Desire Show
6 p.m. to midnight
SciTech, 18 W. Benton St.
District 129 Advanced Art Show & Lego Corner opening
6 to 8 p.m.
Music is featured at the following on Feb. 3:
River's Edge Cafe, 14 W. Downer Pl., Ste. 18,
Josue Paiz, DJ and house artist
5 to 9 p.m.
The following venues are open with a variety of offerings on Feb. 3:
Culture Stock, 43 E. Galena Blvd.
Human Library of the Fox Valley
6 to 8:30 p.m.
"Respect the Mic" spoken word
8:30 to 10 p.m.
AKA Dance, 14 W. Downer Pl.
Valentine and Popcorn Party
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Zen Loft Wellness Center, 6 W. Downer Pl., upstairs
Mini classes and belly dance
6 to 9 p.m.
Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway
Pop Up Shop featuring over a handful of local artisans and vendors.
6 to 9 p.m.
David L. Pierce Art & History Center, 20 E. Downer Pl.
First floor: Camp Hammond
Second floor: Aurora Story
6 to 9 p.m.
Pick up a free First Fridays passport at any of the venues. Punch your passport and turn in at your last venue for a chance to win a Party On! goody bag.
All events are free and art is for sale. Free trolley rides serving parking lots and circling downtown run from 6 to 10 p.m. For more information, a list of First Fridays specials at participating businesses, and for a map of venues, visit www.auroradowntown.org.