# Event Details - **Event Name**: April First Friday - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Paul J. Schupf Art Center, 93 Main Street: Songs from Once Upon a Mattress 5:30pm Join us in the Paul J. Schupf Arts Center lobby space for singers from the cast of the Waterville Opera House’s production of Once Upon a Mattress! For more information and tickets, click here. Project Soul Chains: Freedom Night! 5:30–7pm Join the Sexual Assault Crisis and Support Center and Waterville Creates in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month for an evening of reflection and community. This event celebrates Project Soul Chains, a powerful teen summer initiative led by community prevention educator Maegan Bell. Teens from the South End Teen Center and the AYCC Restorative Justice Teen Program explored themes of breaking harmful cycles, building confidence, and reclaiming identity through journaling, art, storytelling, and honest conversation. Join us to experience their artwork, hear their voices, and honor their journey toward courage, connection, and boldly walking in freedom: unchained and unapologetic. Light refreshments available and all are welcome. Greene Block + Studios, 18 Main Street: Support Colby Student Artists at the third annual Colby Creatives Pop Up! Original work for sale by individual student artists, Colby Riso, and Colby Pottery clubs! We hope you’ll stop by and check out the immaculate vibes! Shop stickers, zines, prints, and fashion! Clothing as Canvas: Workshop with Maria de Los Angeles + InTandem 5–7pm Join Lunder Institute for American Art Fellow Maria de Los Angeles, in partnership with InTandem, for a hands-on workshop that transforms clothing into a canvas for personal expression. In conjunction with April First Friday, participants will draw, collage, patch, and embellish directly onto a garment—exploring identity, memory, and storytelling through wearable art. Whether subtle or bold, abstract or narrative, each piece becomes a reflection of lived experience. Participants are invited to bring a clothing item they’d like to customize (limited garments may be provided). All materials—including fabric paints, textile markers, and upcycled fabrics—will be supplied. Sewing stations will be available for patching and embellishment, and no prior drawing or sewing experience is necessary. This workshop is supported in part by MuleWorks. What are First Fridays? First Fridays celebrate the vibrant creativity in Waterville through a wide array of arts experiences. On the first Friday of every month, visit Main Street in downtown Waterville to meet artists, see performances, listen to live music, eat delicious food, shop at local businesses, enjoy the arts, and come together as a community. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waterville/april-first-friday/200029887593229 - **Event Categories**: art, first-friday, workshops, music, entertainment, storytelling, pop-ups, live-music, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 18 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Waterville - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: 93 Main St, Waterville, ME, United States, Maine 04901 - **lat**: 44.54991 - **long**: -69.62976 - **full address**: 93 Main St, Waterville, ME, United States, Maine 04901 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: April First Friday - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/555dcc1b7dc424dcd89f37286481bee36f286c41d0e3323327b6230e4144a29b-rimg-w1200-h483-dcf1431e-gmir?v=1775159668 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is April First Friday being held? - **A:** April First Friday takes place on Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 03 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 93 Main St, Waterville, ME, United States, Maine 04901. - **Q**: Who is organizing April First Friday? - **A:** April First Friday is organized by Waterville Creates. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** April First Friday is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Waterville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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