88 BLOCK WALKS and Downtown Art Center (DAC) welcome you to historic Downtown/Chinatown with a whirlwind tour of art galleries, shops, restaurants, bars, and venues that celebrate the First Friday of every month with free events and live entertainment! Support small businesses, hear stories of the past, and take a lesson from a local artist while sampling the diverse offerings of this historic neighborhood.

In honor of DAC's monthlong community arts pop-up, Vacant to Vibrant, tours in August explore past and present revitalization efforts in Chinatown and invite participants to help visualize the community's vibrant future.

Tours begin and end at Chinatown Gateway Plaza’s Suite C—the former space occupied by the Strode Montessori preschool. The hourlong sunset walk concludes with a short, hands-on workshop led by visual artist and performer Susie Scorpio.

First Friday starts at 5pm and most events continue until 8 or 9 so arrive early to find parking or do some exploring on your own before the tour, then stick around afterward to enjoy art, libations, and performances at DAC!

Tours continue in rain or shine so please plan accordingly—bring jackets or umbrellas if weather suggests. Tours depart promptly at 6pm and will require approximately 55 minutes of walking. Please check in at least 15 minutes before departure.