Free Concert, More Than A Dozen Events Part Of February First Fridays

AURORA, IL — A free concert and more than a dozen events are on the docket for the first Friday of February in Aurora.

Downtown Charlie Brown is set to perform a free show from 6-8 p.m. at The Venue, at 21 S. Broadway.

During the show, concert-goers will have the chance to indulge in a cocktail crafted in collaboration with French 75 Gallery and Lounge. Sunnyland is a nod to Sonny Boy Williamson, a blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter.

Here's what else is planned for First Fridays in Aurora:

• Aurora Historical Society and Aurora Public Art at The DLP, 20 E. Downer Place, will be open for "Feral," a group show on the third floor, from 6 to 9 p.m.
• Artesan Lofts Art Gallery, 2 S. Stolp Ave., will be open with the gallery’s annual Street Art show from 6 to 9 p.m.
• Wyckwood House Boutique and Cocktail Bar, 80 S. River St., will feature live music by Demi Clara and more from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Offbeat Vintage Collective, 7 N. Broadway, will present a Vintage Valentine fashion show from 5 to 9 p.m.
• Alice’s Corner, 37 W. New York St., will be open with their First Fridays deal on empanadas. Buy three, get one free from 5 to 8 p.m.
• Zen Loft Wellness Center, 6 W. Downer Place, will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. Shop local goods in the shop, hang in hammocks, and enjoy chair massages.
• G.A.R. Military Museum, 23 E. Downer Place, will be open from 5 to 9 p.m.
• French 75 Gallery and Lounge, 56 E. Galena Blvd., will be open with chocolate-covered strawberries and new, original artwork from 4 p.m. to midnight
• The Cotton Seed Creative Exchange, 64 S. River St., will be open with Mari Dzhelasi art take-home paint kits, and Valentine’s cards. Renee Monique Desserts with Valentine’s Day and Black History Month cookies and treats from 5 to 9 p.m.
• Santori Public Library, 101 S. River St., will feature classic and timeless love songs performed by Petra van Nuis from 6 to 8 p.m. Patrons are invited to make a love bug craft, register to vote, and try a Valentine's treat.
• The Cornucopia Tea & Gift Shop, 63 S. Broadway, will be open with tea samples and door prizes for the first 25 visitors from 5 to 9 p.m.
• Society 57, 100 S. River St., will be open for an island party with food and cocktails from 6 to 9 p.m.
• McCarty Mills Taproom and Bottleshop, 140 S. River St., will be open with Emo Nite and RKN TCO pop-up from 5 to 10 p.m.
• Yellow Bird Books, 34 S. Stolp Ave., will be open with Aurora Love Letters, an exhibition featuring work by local artists from 5 to 9 p.m.