First Friday in the Salida Creative District

Friday February 6 | 5:00 - 6:30pm

Downtown Salida

Salida Arts & Culture and downtown businesses present the February First Friday! Join us for a festive evening downtown as galleries and businesses stay open later! Enjoy art, live music, chocolate, Valentine's activities, refreshments and conversation.

The host gallery for February is Eye Candy Art & Treasure with live music by Todd Loubsky. Stop in at participating businesses Sage Mountain Gallery, Arts Collective Salida, The Maverick Potter, Kaleidoscope Toys, Eyedia Designs, Patti Vincent Studio, HomeSmart Preferred Realty featuring Katwin Hinerman, Sandy Crawford photographer, and Gary Ginther sculptor. Stop in at Naters Art Artoon Workshop at Salida Regional Library. View the Banana Show by Katharine Nelson at Brinkley Nelson Messick studio. Check out Salida Ceramics Warehouse Studios with events and demos by Compact HQ, Wendy Mitchell Art, and Poor Taste, and more!

Hope to see you at First Friday!

Valentine's Day Gift Card Workshop

Friday, February 6th | 9:00am - 12:00pm

Scout Hut Rotary Club

Salida Arts & Culture presents a Valentine's Card making & Craft Workshop for children ages 6 to 9.

Enjoy a creative morning at the Scout Hut as you paint, draw, create, and explore Valentine's card making and crafts. Children ages 6 to 9 explore paint, pastels, printing and collage techniques and create ~30 Valentine's cards for friends and family and other heart themed art projects! Art, stories, play, and fun!

Bring snack, lunch, water bottle and dress for painting and play.

Ticket price: $25

Limited space. Please register online.

Grateful Como Va

Friday, February 6th

Saturday, February 7th

Showtime - 7:30pm

Doors Open - 7:00pm

SteamPlant Theater

A special night featuring the music of Santana, the Grateful Dead and much more!

Friday February 6th:

Headliner: Roundhouse Assembly

Opening Act: Santa Rios

Saturday February 7th:

Headliner: Santa Rios

Opening Act: Roundhouse Assembly

Two nights. Two legendary bands. One unforgettable weekend.

Showtime – 7:30PM

Doors Open – 7:00PM

Tickets: $25 in advance | $30 at the door

Cash bar available.

Jazz Musicians Wanted: Open Mic Night
Wednesday, February 11th | 7:00- 9:00pm

SteamPlant Paquette Gallery 


Introducing "JAZZ MUSICIANS WANTED," a new monthly open mic series for jazz players and music lovers presented by Salida Arts & Culture!

Join us for an intimate evening of jazz in the Paquette where musicians of all levels can take the stage with our house rhythm section and share their favorite tunes. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, bring your instrument and your passion—the stage is yours!

Throughout the night, you'll experience the magic of jazz as players sign up and rotate in and out, creating fresh combos and unexpected musical moments. Listeners are welcome, too! Settle in and soak up the improvisational energy and community spirit that makes live jazz so special. Everyone is welcome to this celebration of music, so come ready to listen, play, and simply enjoy the rhythm of a truly special evening! Jazz Musicians Wanted hosted by pianist Andrew Callaway. 

Save the dates Wednesdays Feb 11, March 11, April 15, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, and December 9!

Free to attend.

Cash bar available.

Salida Library Presents: The Librarians

Thursday February 12th |

5:30pm

Scout Hut Rotary Club

“The Librarians” is a 2025 American documentary directed by Kim A. Snyder that follows librarians fighting against book bans in the United States. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and highlights the efforts of librarians in states like Texas and Florida who are facing harassment and threats while defending intellectual freedom and the right to read.

Cash bar available

Creative Mixer & Artist Reception

February 12th | 5:00-6:30pm

SteamPlant Paquette Gallery

The City of Salida Arts & Culture Creative District program invites artists and creatives to the February Artist MeetUp - a chance to network and get inspired by the work and creativity of others

Salida Arts & Culture presents TRAVELING LENS an exhibit of local Salida photographers showing images of elsewhere. From New Orleans to San Francisco, Ireland, Texas, Japan, the Balkans and more, view these artful impressions through the lenses of Greg Arguello, Cailey McDermott, Michael Frankenfield, and Mark Dean on exhibit in the Paquette Gallery at the Salida SteamPlant from January 28 to February 20.

Join us for an Artist Reception and Creative Mixer with Salida Council for the Arts February 12 from 5-6:30pm. Talk with the photographers and stay for the Soapbox tradition- where artists and organizations can make announcements about upcoming events, shows, and programs. From visual art, dance, music, theatre, and more, discover ways to get involved in Salida's vibrant arts scene. Enjoy live music by Joan Lobeck and light refreshments. 

A cash bar is available.

The Artist Reception & Mixer is free and open to the public.

ACAC Meeting

Thursday February 19th | 5:00-7:00pm

Riverside Annex

The City of Salida Arts & Culture Advisory Commission meets every third Thursday of the month.

Work session at 5pm followed by Business Meeting at 6pm.

Paint N' Sip

Friday, February 20th | 6:00 - 7:30pm

Scout Hut Rotary Club

Enjoy a Paint & Sip at the Salida Scout Hut with artist and educator Maren Miller of Heartscapes Art who focuses on process art, creativity, and community. 



Come and paint, laugh, and create with others as Maren leads you through mixed media activities that explore creativity and process. Leave with your own unique pieces!

All materials provided.

Tickets: $15

Save your spot on Humanitix!

Cash bar available.

Sventastik Productions Presents: Winnie the Pooh & Disney's Dare to Dream Jr

Friday February 20th-Sunday March 1st | 6:00pm & 3:00pm

SteamPlant Theater

February-March, 2026 – Disney’s Winnie the Pooh Kids and Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is playing at the Salida SteamPlant from Friday, February 20th through Sunday March 1st at 6:00pm (Fridays and Saturdays) and 3:00pm (Sunday matinee). 

Dare to Dream JR. is a fun and breathtaking 60-minute musical revue, designed for middle school-aged performers, is a theatrical celebration of music, creativity, and the dreams that live inside us all. 

Winnie the Pooh Kids the 30-minute musical, designed for elementary-school aged performers, is based on the 2011 animated feature film. The Sventastik casts include over 50 students led by Kyria Stange, Melissa Russell, Stephanie Shugerman, and Timothy Ball.

Summer Creativity Camps

Registration opens Friday, March 6th

Classes: June 22-July 23

9am-4pm

Scout Hut Rotary Club

Join us for Summer Creativity Camps! Salida Arts & Culture presents summer art camps for ages 5 to 12 with local artists and camp staff. Children are divided into age groups.

VisitAmilia/SmartRec on March 6th to register.

• March 6th | First Friday in Salida Creative District
• March 7th | Grain Summit
• March 8th | Movie Night: Oscar Shorts
• March 11th | Jazz Musicians Wanted
• March 12th | Creative Mixer & Artist Reception
• March 13th | Paint & Sip
• March 13-14th | Grounded Dance Performance
• March 14th | Run Through Time
• March 19th | ACAC Meeting
• March 20-22nd | Venture Out Femme Backcountry Festival
• March 26th | Mountain Film on Tour
• March 28th | SteamPlant Community Open House