05/05/2023
Go check out local businesses, enter the raffle, and get a guided tour of Betsy Town Flats this afternoon!
âMayâ we cordially invite you to what looks to be an absolutely aMAYzing First Friday Artwalk this Friday, May 5th in Downtown Elizabeth City? 4:00-7:00 pm (with some activities starting earlier, and some continuing later).
Big Boss Burritos will be hosting their annual Cinco de Mayo block party in the one block area of Poindexter Street from Colonial Avenue to Main Street. Come for activities, music, and fun. The Mills Downtown Bistro is coordinating Mule rides by Randy through historic downtown with Jen & Jim (the mules), starting at 4:30 pm.
From 5:00-7:00 pm at Marinersâ Wharf Park the 2nd Annual Albemarle Area Jazz Band Jam will be happening. Our region's jazz ensembles will each present a short concert program highlighting the best young jazz performers in the area. High school jazz ensembles from Camden High, Currituck High, John A. Holmes High, and Pasquotank High each performing a short concert to showcase their jazz ensembles.
Elizabeth City Med Spa will be hosting their 1 Year Anniversary Celebration at 203 W. Main St. starting at 4:00pm. Come meet the staff, see their beautiful space, and indulge in food and wine from local retailers. TAKE2 Theater Company's Elizabeth City's The Voice Winners & Finalists will be performing LIVE! Several chances to win $15,000 worth of products and services (FREE to enter),
If youâre a musician and looking to jam with other musicians or perform, check out the Flood the Streets event at Seven Sounds Brewing Company. Join as a musician or enjoy as a music-loving spectator.
Betsy Town Flats will be hosting a tour event starting at 3:00 pm at the former EC High School/EC Middle School Annex building at 300 E. Elizabeth Street. Take a peek at the amazing transformation of this space from school to residential. LaurieB Artworks will be on site with acrylic paint pour art with canvas, coasters, jewelry, bags, pillows, glasses, keychains, bookmarks, wooden tabletops, clocks. Purchase your Downtown Digs raffle tickets on site for a chance to win a yearâs free living or $15,000 cash.
Allecious Restaurant will be open and serving their deliciousness on Friday evening (takeout only) and will be featuring artist Ebony Scales.
Encore Theatre returns to downtown with their opening night performance of âTuesdays with Morrieâ after ArtWalk at 7:30 pm.
For more info about First Friday ArtWalk, visit the Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc. page or call 252-338-4104 or email [email protected].
⢠*Betsy Town Flats Annex, 300 E. Elizabeth Street, 3:00-7:00 pm, Open house / tour of Betsy Town Flats annex apartments; LaurieB Artworks with acrylic paint pour art with canvas, coasters, jewelry, bags, pillows, glasses, keychains, bookmarks, wooden tabletops, clocks. Purchase your Downtown Digs Raffle tickets for a chance to win a year's free living in a BetsyTown apartment or $15,000 cash.
⢠*Elizabeth City MedSpa, 203 W. Main, 1 year "Downtowniversary!" Performance by winners of the local "Voice" competition; raffles/giveaways.
⢠Pine & Porch, 105 E. Colonial, Paintings by Jessica Rich.
⢠Tooleyâs Tavern at the Narrows, 400 E. Colonial, Gail Lane Stained Glass Artist.
⢠Crankâs Shoe Repair, 509 E. Colonial, Creator and owner Ernest Banks and artworks of William C. Hoffman on display.
⢠KinâFolk Mobile Axe Throwing, 206 N. Poindexter, Psyche's Trove with jewelry; Johnna Lewis with hand-made hats; Glow in the dark axe throwing and DJ Biggie.
⢠The Mills Downtown Bistro, 200 N. Poindexter, Mule rides by Randy with Jen & Jim (the mules) through historic downtown Elizabeth City. Starting at 4:30 pm.
⢠Ghost Harbor Brewing Company, 602 E. Colonial, Laura Lee Designs with fused glass jewelry and alcohol ink paintings and FrarBear's Kinda Famous Hot Sauces; Live music with Michael Yu, 8-11 pm.
⢠Big Boss Burritos, 110 N. Poindexter, Cinco de Mayo block party celebration (Poindexter Street will be closed from Colonial Avenue to Main Street).
⢠Swell Real Estate, 106 N. Poindexter, Mom's Scavenger Hunt Kickoff & Motherâs Day craft for the kids.
⢠Streetside, 115 N. Poindexter, Leponic Studios LLC promoting their independent film company and upcoming series Batman: Darker Knight. Multiple characters from the show. NOTE: There will be fight scenes.
⢠Arts of the Albemarle, 516 E. Main, Work from Said Bouftassâ Life Drawing Students; Live flash portraits by Rob Kelly-Goss. Work by Crystal Hardt; Chrystal O'Boyle will have ceramics works, and the COA Community art project âWhat I Sawâ will still be on display!
⢠Small Town Trendz, 510 E. Main, Dress your babies and fur babies with fashion from SEAPUPCO; Created by Baker with hand-crafted bath bombs, soaps, bath oils, and other bath and body items. Paint your own bath bomb kits for purchase.
⢠*Waterâs Edge Boutique, 507 E. Main, 2 year âDowntowniversary;â Create and pour your very own candle.
⢠Elizabeth City Pizza Co., 507 E. Main, Collins Clay Co.
⢠Copper Canyon Soap Co. 507 E. Main, Create and pour your very own candle.
⢠*Allecious Restaurant, 106 N. McMorrine, Grand Opening Celebration (takeout only) and original art by Ebony Scales.
⢠Page After Page Bookstore & The Candy Bar, 104 S. McMorrine, "Make it for Mom" Mother's Day Craft.
⢠Eclectic Jewelry & Design, 513 E. Fearing, Trevon Griffin, celebrity art using watercolor, marker, and paint.
⢠Electric Garden, 608 E. Fearing, Visual artist LM Flowers blends an eclectic use of past, present, and future as the sediment to her current creativity. Her current series Goshen speaks of her indigenous ancestors and their beauty.
⢠Shut Up & Listen Records, 610 E. Fearing, Inside Live music by Casey Colson; Outside: Arianna Martin / Mystic A Crystals (weather permitting).
⢠Latitude 36, Inside Waterworks Building, 400 S. Water, Do-it-yourself maracas for the kiddos.
⢠Marinersâ Wharf Park, 106 S. Water, 5-7 pm, Albemarle Area Jazz Band Jam -- Our region's jazz ensembles will each present a short concert program highlighting the best young jazz performers in the area-- High school jazz ensembles from Camden High, Currituck High, John A. Holmes High, and Pasquotank High each performing a short concert to showcase their jazz ensembles.
⢠The Market, 102 N. Water, Featured artist Styled Stacks.
⢠Seven Sounds Brewing Company, 112 N. Water, Talented tween and teen artists Jordan Bryant, Caroline Whipple, Darcie Smith, and Landon Brothers; Flood the Streets Cinco de Mayo edition from 3:00-7:00pm -- Music jam session to celebrate the creation of music. Come participate as a musician or enjoy as a spectator.
⢠Harbor Pharmacy, 606 E. Main, Sara Linehan with her coastal paintings.
⢠Cozy Carolina Boutique, 105A S. Water, Rustic Seaside with handmade cups. 4-year Anniversary Celebration.
⢠The Kraken Coffee House, 615 E. Main, Salty Siren screen printed canvases for at home paint being sold. Happy Pill Co.
⢠Port Discover, 611 E. Main, Parents Night out for members only. Registration req'd. Drop-off STEAM program for kids age 4-10. $10 first child, $5 additional siblings; STEAM activity, Pizza, drinks, snacks provided. Drop off 5:00 pm; Pick up $7:00 pm; Register at www.portdiscover.org. 252-338-6117
⢠InStitches, 607 E. Main, Lindsay Doughty, Handmade ceramics, soaps, bath bombs.
⢠Sanctuary Design Co. 501 E. Main, Love Where You Live Art Show & Sale featuring artists Wendy Jewett and Rebecca Davis.
⢠Bijoux Vibes, 104 S. Poindexter (upstairs), Scrub Life Boutique.
⢠2 Souls Wine Bar, 512 E. Main, Live Music with Mike Kelley 6:30-9:30 pm
⢠Encore Theatre Company, Maguire Theater, 516 E. Main, Encore Theater Co. returns!!! Opening night of Tuesdays with Morrie, 7:30 pm.
* New Business or âDowntowniversaryâ
Downtown Restaurants/Pubs Open for your Enjoyment. Hours vary. Check individual business for hours.
*Allecious Restaurant, 106 N. McMorrine (Open!)
2 Souls Wine Bar, 512 E. Main St.
Big Boss Burritos, 110 N. Poindexter St.
Coasters Downtown Draught House, 216 N. Poindexter Street
Colonial CafĂŠ, 418 E. Colonial Ave. (Not open for dinner)
Cypress Creek Grill, 113 S. Water St.
Electric Garden, 608 E. Fearing Street
Elizabeth City Pizza Co., 507 E. Main St.
Ghost Harbor Brewing Company Taproom, 602 E. Colonial Ave.
SAGOS on the River, 400 S. Water St. (Coming Soon)
Hoppinâ Johnz New South Cuisine, 606 E. Colonial Ave
Island Breeze Grill, 220 N. Poindexter St. (Open for take-out only)
Juniper Cocktails, Pailinâs Alley, 606 E. Colonial
Muddy Waters Coffee, 100 W. Main St. (Open âtil 6 pm)
Paradiso Roma Ristorante, 35 Camden Causeway
Pine & Porch, 105 E. Colonial Ave.
Quality Seafood, 309 E. Ehringhaus St.
Seven Sounds Brewing Co., 112 N. Water St.
Tooleyâs Tavern at The Boathouse, 400 E. Colonial Ave.
The Kraken Coffee House, 615 E. Main St.
The Mills Downtown Bistro, 200 N. Poindexter St.
The SweetEasy Bakery, 507 E. Main
The Market, 102 N. Water St.
Toyama Japanese, 218 N. Poindexter St.
Catch a ride from Public Parking to the ArtWalk or from location to location on the âHarbor Hopper, ECDIâs SMV transport vehicle. Rides given from 4:00-7:30 pm.