Hosted every first Friday of the month, Boone’s Art Crawl is an opportunity to enjoy a celebration of art and community, along with refreshments. Later in the evening, Art Crawl Presents is a music series showcasing a different band each month. The nightlife continues through 2am. The Downtown Boone Art Crawl lasts from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., though shops typically close at 7:30 p.m. The monthly event is sponsored by the Downtown Boone Development Association Public Art Program. For more information, call (828) 262-4532 or visit www.boone-nc.org.