Art After Dark San Luis Obispo

Next Art Walk: Friday, April 3rd

Art After Dark (AAD), hosted by SLO County Arts, is a monthly event held on the First Friday of each month in San Luis Obispo. Participating businesses transform into vibrant creative spaces, showcasing local art, music, performances, and more in a free, community-centered walking tour that highlights the artistic heart of San Luis Obispo.

Annual Venues — On the map every First Friday

  • The Bunker SLO

    810 Orcutt Road

    The Bunker SLO is cultivating a radically inclusive community, celebrating and supporting original art and artists, and creating an intentional third space to connect, inspire, and be inspired. Always a new opening for Art After Dark.

  • Central Coast Wines

    712 Higuera Street

    Central Coast Wines is a boutique wine shop and a tasting room located in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo. It specializes in small production and natural leaning wines with focus on local producers. Offering happy hour for Art After Dark!

  • EDNA Contemporary

    967 Osos Street

    EDNA Contemporary showcases exceptional artwork by local and national artists. We strive to create a relaxed and personal environment to view artwork and to connect collectors with art and the artists that enrich their lives.

  • Hands Gallery

    777 Higuera Street

    Our gallery is proud to showcase an exceptional collection of work from local, national and international artists. We have been located in the heart of Downtown San Luis Obispo for over 35 years.

  • HumanKind Fair Trade

    974 Monterey Street

    Featuring the vibrant paintings of mixed media artist Lori Wise. Lori uses acrylic and oils incorporating collage to create her vibrant works. Local band, "Joy Polloi", will entertain with eclectic covers and well-crafted originals.

  • JunkGirls

    870 Monterey Street

    JunkGirls was founded in 2009 and was born out of Art Therapy for Jenny and Melissa’s love for all things handmade. We create over 70% of the items we sell using found, vintage, recycled and antique objects. We also do in store workshops and parties.

  • Linnaea's Cafe

    1110 Garden Street

    Featuring self-titled “acrylic florist” Ana Boaz. Linnaea’s is showcasing her bright and bountiful abstract floral paintings throughout the cafe alongside live musicians during Art After Dark.

  • Luna Red

    1023 Chorro Street

    Join us at Luna Red on April 3rd from 5–8pm for SLO County Arts’ Art After Dark. SLO artist Michelle Leigh Watson presents acrylic paintings on canvas, exploring geometric abstraction with midcentury themes and a ’90s nostalgia palette.

  • Making SLO

    751 Higuera Street

    You can’t miss the tall iron gates and red carpet that lead you into Making SLO! Come in to see our curated collection of locally-made goods, gifts, and art from our talented creatives from this beautiful Central Coast community.

  • Shindig Cider

    3055 Duncan Road, Unit D

    Shindig is a community-driven neighborhood taproom & event space in SLO! A warm, welcoming hub for creativity, connection, and good times. From food pop-ups to live music, markets, and more, we’ve done it all and we’re always down for what’s next.

  • SLO Gallery

    1023 Broad Street

    SLO Gallery is across from the art museum (SLOMA), fronting along the creek. Our gallery is a place for Central Coast artists to display and sell their work in all its glorious variety.

  • SLO Museum of Art

    1023 Broad Street

    Small but mighty, free, two gallery museum in the heart of downtown.

  • Two Broads Ciderworks

    860 Capitolio Way, Suite B

    The Two Broads tasting room is a cozy oasis in a sea of industry, making space for arts, culture, and community. Events include: Art After Dark, SLO Cookbook Club, SLO Queers bookclub, Craft Coven, and We Drink And We Know Things.

Monthly Venues — Joining the map for April

  • Art Central

    1329 Monterey Street

    An exhibit featuring Animals of Adoration. Come join us for a showcase of vibrant local art! Reception from 5-7pm, show runs through April 26th.

  • Integrative Awareness & Summer Jordyn Bodywork

    1325 Chorro Street

    Step into a dynamic experience where creativity comes alive—engage your senses, connect with others, and explore hands-on moments designed to inspire, surprise, and spark your imagination.

  • Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

    1631 Monterey Street

    Join Quality Suites San Luis Obispo for Art After Dark featuring artist Darcie Gray. Explore her artwork, meet the artist, and enjoy a complimentary welcome drink while experiencing a relaxed evening of art inside the hotel.

  • Tigerlily Salon

    659 Higuera Street

    In Plain Sight explores domestic space and everyday life through works ranging from painting to found objects. This group exhibition highlights the overlooked, revealing meaning in familiar spaces and quiet, intimate moments.

View each month’s locations on the AAD SLO map! Virtual and printable options available.

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Your Guide to a perfect Art After Dark evening

  • Visit local galleries and participating businesses! Each location has something unique to discover each month.

  • Take photos of the spots you visit on your art walk and share your favorite moments using #ArtAfterDarkSLO.

  • Stop by participating businesses for special deals or treats. Many businesses will stay open later than their usual hours for Art After Dark, so this is your chance to browse their selection of goods after hours!

  • Check back each month for the updated list of participating venues and new perks of the art walk. You can also follow us on Instagram at @slocounty_arts, on Facebook at @SLO County Arts, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for Art After Dark updates.