First Thursday Art Walk, JP Cash Mob Returns to Jamaica Plain This Week

First Thursdays returns to Jamaica Plain this week as part of a monthly program by JP Centre/South Main Streets to highlight store fronts and businesses in the area and allow residents and patrons to "embrace the artistic heritage of the community." 

The program will run from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 1. 

The First Thursday seasonable program runs from April to October and was relaunched last month as a cohesive "Art Walk," as part of which the community is encouraged to visit all participating locations to see what's happening at storefronts in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood, specifically the Centre and South commercial district. Boston Mayor Martin Walsh was on hand at last month's relaunch of the program.

The event this week will include five outdoor performances, weather permitting, according to Andrew Zarro, Executive Director of JP Centre/South Main Streets. To view a map of participating venues this week, click here or download the attached PDF file.

Also returning this month is the new JP Cash Mob, which will be held at 7 p.m. at Monumental Cupcakes, 36 South St. in Jamaica Plain. Those looking to participate are asked to spend a minimum of $10-$20.