First Friday:March 7th
Find the Mad Hatter and ask him “why are you mad?” to win a prize!
- Wear your favorite or most outlandish hat. The best selfie photo posted on our Facebook page will win a gift basket from downtown Los Altos merchants!
- Visit participating shops and galleries for discounts, free gifts with purchases or specials
- Enjoy complimentary refreshments and treats
- Listen to live performances at various locations in downtown
Performer Descriptions
Fully Funded (Costume Bank, 369 State Street)
Fully-Funded is a frequent performer for First Friday. They are a cover band that plays a wide selection of music across many genres including classic rock, 70s, disco, jazz, and pop music. All of the members live in Los Altos. The band plays monthly at local Los Altos establishments like Maltby’s and First & Main, as well as private parties and corporate events.
Mikailo Kasha Jazz Quartet (Linden Tree, 265 State Street)
Interested in hearing a bit of jazz this weekend? Back by popular demand is the Mikailo Kasha Jazz Quartet. Stop by Linden Tree to hear this talented group of young musicians, which consists of Brad (guitar), Seiji (piano), Mikailo (bass), and Adam (drums). Some of the musicians are part of the Los Altos High School Jazz Ensemble and the San Jose High School All Stars.
Savannah Swan (Chase Bank, 199 Main Street)
Come listen to the talented singer, Savannah Swan. She has been singing since she was 4 years old in the church choir at United Methodist, has travelled and performed nationally and internationally, and recently auditioned for Americas Got Talent.
The Sunday Seven (Le Boulanger, 301 Main Street)
The “Sunday Seven” have been playing music together for 5 years and consists of members of 4 accordions, 1 tuba, 1 percussionist, and sometimes a clarinet and recorder. All of the musicians are members of the Silicon Valley Accordion Society. They play for Italian Festivals, Octoberfests, Holiday festivities, and also entertain at the Silicon Valley Accordion Society several times each year. The Sunday Seven mostly perform polkas, waltzes, German and Italian music, as well as some popular music. They love playing music together and have fun entertaining others.
State Street
Atelier Gray: new furniture and linens
Baskin Robbins: open late
BK Collections: winter merchandise on sale
Bubble Kids: winter merchandise on sale
Chelsea: winter items on sale
Costume Bank: music, late night shopping
Cranberry Scoop: late night shopping, winter merchandise on sale
European Cobblery: open late, select items on sale
Fiesta Vallerta: happy hour
Gitane: great discounts on winter merchandise
JB&B Jewelers: 20% off earring sale
Know Knew Books: winter sale, refreshments
Linden Tree: music, late night shopping
Los Altos PC: late night shopping, refreshments
Maltby’s: happy hour
Nature Gallery: refreshments, late night shopping, new and exciting fossils and gems
Papillon: Grand Opening! Specials throughout the store
Pets Delight: open late
Pompeii: dinner specials
Red Racer: open late, fun games for the kids
Skate Works: limited edition Star War skateboards
The Botanist: lots of beautiful new plants and pottery
The Makery: open late, crafts for the kids
United Studios of Self Defense: free month trial sessions
View Points Gallery: exciting new artwork, refreshements
Village Kebab: 20% of select dinner menu
Main Street
Adventure Toys: crafts, music
Apricot Lane: store wide sale
Le Boulanger: open late, music
Cafe Nur: dinner specials
Chico’s: 25% off the entire store
Discovery Shop: open late, new arrivals
Eco Fash: fun new arrivals, store wide sale
Estatements: beautiful new jewelry and handbags
Footwear Etc: open late, winter specials, refreshments
Gallery 9: new art exhibits, refreshments
Gourmet Works: candy craft workshop
Harold’s Jewelers: open late, refreshments
Lulu’s: happy hour
Maria’s Antiques: refreshments and new spring arrivals
Miyo: open late
On Your Mark: We are your FIRST FRIDAY HEADQUARTERS! We are also offering personal training workshops, refreshments, and our winter merchandise is on sale.
Opa!: dinner specials
Oz Boutique: winter clearance sale
Paperwhirl: new spring cards and collectibles
Pendleton: beautiful spring arrivals, winter clearance sale
Peninsula Beauty: 20% off sale, open late, new spring colors and make up
Present: refreshments, new merchandise, sale merchandise
Shoko’s: open house, storewide sale
Therapy: store wide specials, new fun merchandise
Verizon: open late
Village Stationers: open late, new spring merchandise
Vintage Bath: late night shopping
Yum Yum Tree: fall and winter clearance