Please plan to join us in Historic Downtown Pocatello on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. for the February First Friday Art Walk. Come for a charming evening stroll through our shops and galleries featuring local and regional art, music, food, fashion, Valentine’s Day gift ideas and more. Plan to stay Downtown for a delicious dinner, drinks, dancing and live music.

During Art Walk you will find:

The Pocatello Art Center, 444 N. Main St., will be featuring miniature paintings by its members and watercolor paintings from the Southeast Watercolor Society. They will also be unveiling a painting by Bob Beason of Ruth Yost Ashcroft.

Main Street Music, 401 N. Main St., will be hosting Kentucky Sky Bluegrass Band. It is at the top of the Bluegrass Music Charts in the U.S. Come check them out — they are fabulous.

Enchantments, 233 N. Main St., Suite B, will be hosting Far Out Fudge, serving gourmet fudge and delicious treats from 5 to 8 p.m.

Purpose Tea, 224 N. Main St., will be open and selling the rest of Lester Wilson’s beautiful artwork as well as its one-stop shop Valentine’s Day gift baskets.

Cottonwood Junction, 141 N. Main St., invites you to stop by and check out all the beautiful pieces of furniture inside. Knotty Twist Yarn Store will also be open selling its quality yarn from 5 to 8 p.m.

Nostalgia Antiques & Collectibles, 135 N. Main St., has a shop full of treasures, glassware and handcrafted antiques.

Main Street Mercantile and Antiques, 134 N. Main St., will be featuring artist Campin’ Cowgirl Clothing Company. Come check out her wonderful clothing designs and hats. And you can pick and choose what patches you’d like to add to the hats.

Old Town Alley Outdoor Gallery, behind the 100 block of North Main Street, stroll through and experience the amazing talent in our community.

MIP Metaphysical Store & More, 147 S. Arthur Ave., Paula will host a group intuitive reading revealing life-changing messages from your guides, angels and transitioned loved ones. Alethea will also perform a soothing sound bath to open up your heart space and remove any energetic blocks. Registration is $30. Head to its Facebook page for registration details.

Cherub Capers, 308 W. Center St., invites you in to see its Valentine’s Day gift ideas and early spring décor.

Gate City Coffee & Wine Bistro, 320 W. Center St., will be hosting Reese Thompson and Noah Wang playing smooth jazz. It will also have wine, bottled beer, cocktail mixers and decadent desserts available from 3 to 8 p.m., as well as soups and pub sandwiches until 7 p.m.

Deckadence Board Shoppe, 326 W. Center St., will be doing expert footwear fitting for snowboard boots and shoes.

Brick 243 Gastropub, 243 W. Center St., will be open and serving delicious food and beverages during and after art walk.

Myers Anderson, 122 S. Main St., will be hosting Blingy Thingy Buckles, so head over to check it out.

Kanda & Company, 159 S. Main St., will be featuring all of the amazing treasures in its store, including art, collectible glass, antiques, furniture and more.

Grandma’s Pantry “The Little Nook” inside Station Square, 200 S. Main St., will be open serving its delicious menu options, such as soups, sandwiches, burgers, hand-cut fries and beverages.

DNH Studios, 200 S. Main St., Suite G, will be hosting local potter Bethany McGuire. Bethany will have some of her handmade pottery pieces on display and to sell. DNH Studios will be introducing its limited edition 2024 Valentine’s fragrances that will be available in shower gel/linen spray gift sets as well as soy candles and wax melts.

Off the Rails Brewery, 228 S. Main St., will be open serving food and drinks.

Glean Coffee Roasters, 240 S. Main St., will be hosting Hares and Hatters Book Shop with a selection of hardcover and paperbacks with sprayed edges, and lots are signed by the authors. Be sure to stop in.

The Union Taproom and 313 Whiskey Bar, inside the Historic Yellowstone Hotel, the Y Lounge will have Ray Rodriquez live at 6 p.m. Open mic starting at 7 p.m. and The Yellowstone/313/Union Taproom have happy hour specials from 4 to 6 p.m.

Pocatello Elks Lodge, 410 S. Main St., will be open at 5 p.m. with food served at 6 p.m. and live music featuring Steelhead Redd live from 7 to 10 p.m.

Barricade, 308 E. Center St., will be hosting Haley McMichael of Behr Hands Crochet. Stop by to check out her unique crocheted totes, slippers and more.

Sumisu Asian Fusion & Sushi, 309 E. Center St., will be open serving fresh, delicious sushi and more.

Craftology Company, 525 E. Center St., will be having a limited edition Hugs and Kisses workshop starting at 6 p.m.

For more information about all the exciting events coming up in Historic Downtown Pocatello, please visit www.historicdowntownpocatello.com.