Art Crawl & Conversation @ SJ First Friday

Love art or just curious about the local scene? Come join us for a relaxed evening of exploring San José’s First Friday!

About us:
This is a space for kindred spirits—people who crave more than small talk. We're here to build something real: community rooted in honesty, curiosity, support and care. We are a community for young adults in their 20s and 30s who identify as LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, introverted, creative and allies.

Kindred is a mission-driven business dedicated to creating safe and meaningful spaces for connection and creativity. We cultivate community through in-person events and programs that:

• Encourage deep conversations
• Inspire storytelling, art and media
• Facilitate practices for healing and empowerment

About the event:

First Fridays are a self-guided art walk through downtown San José’s galleries, museums, and creative spaces—featuring exhibitions, performances, and plenty of inspiration. It’s free, open to the public, and happens every first Friday of the month.

We’ll meet at the Guildhouse (420 First St, San Jose, CA 95113) at 6 PM and wander from there, letting curiosity guide us. Along the way, we’ll enjoy good conversation about what we see—whether that’s first impressions or deeper reflections. Optional prompts are available if you’d like to engage more thoughtfully.

The walk will officially end at 8 PM, but if you’d like to continue exploring art or grab a bite afterward, you’re welcome to join us. Come with a friend or come solo—you’ll find a welcoming group and plenty of art to discover!

Our gathering is a donation-based sliding scale $0-10. It's free and open to anyone. If you'd like to contribute, the suggested donation is $10 to support the planning and organizing of this event. You can pay by:

• PayPal: Kindred Ground LLC
• Venmo @monikamednick
• Card (tap to pay through Eventbrite)
• Cash

Host or Publisher Monika