The People's Plaza

09/03/2025

We are genuinely honored to be hosting the first solo show for Christina Romero-gonzales. Christina’s roots are deep and wide, and go back further than colonial memory. Her art has long been medicine on our walls, and she has elevated each gallery show she has participated in.

Christina has been an instrumental part of the People’s Plaza for many years, and our First Fridays, vendor markets, live music and gallery shows, are all brought together with her gentle yet determined touch. She has supported many artists from behind the scenes, and it is truly exciting to see her step into the spotlight. Her salon is a place of experimentation and reverent acceptance, and this is grounded in who she is, and deeply reflected in her art.

We hope all of you will come out this Saturday, and share in her signature show.

See you then 🪘🦌🪶 🌕⛈️🔥✨🖤

08/01/2025

Tonight’s the night! First Friday is here, and these summer nights couldn’t be more beautiful.

Live music from your favorite local bands, a new Gallery show called Selcouth is unveiling tonight, and it’ll be one of the last nights to see David Stroopes Abstract Collection, which has entirely sold out (we love an art show that goes up, and then every piece goes to a welcoming home).

Kindred Tattoo will be offering Henna tattoos, heaps of local shops and businesses will be offering their goods, and Dragon Soul, NobiliTea and others, will be offering some good grub.

Come by and have a ball with us. 6pm to whenever. Wishin y’all a wanderful Friday 💛🧡💚💙💜🩵

07/04/2025

Tonight it’s on! Folks will be celebrating all over, and we will be right where we always are, every First Friday - The People’s Plaza.

Live music from your favorite local bands, a new art show in the Welcome Gallery by David Stroope, a community show in The People’s Gallery, a new collection by Yo Martez in honor of the season, a Kids Corner for the young ones to create, all your favorite food trucks, and heaps of local vendors showcasing their creations.

If there’s rain we’ll be inside, and if there’s sun we’ll have a small pool to stay cool. The moods of summer storms are familiar to any creative soul, and we go with the flow.

See y’all soon !!!! 🧡💙💜🩵🩷💚💛❤️‍🔥

07/02/2025

David is infamous in the hair community. For many years he has brought a fresh approach, an attention to detail, and a love of client, that has made his Salon a destination for those who can choose to go anywhere. Now he has turned his attention to art, and is finally sharing his work with the world.

The People’s Plaza is honored to host the very first Gallery Exhibit for David Stroope Art Studio, featuring an abstract collection. Come by this First Friday and all of July, to enjoy ✨

06/29/2025

Everyone deserves a good meal. Come on out to the Plaza today, where Project 325 is offering Free Food to the community. Everyone is welcomed and all are encouraged to come by. It’s a wonderful vibe, and we’d love to see all of us doing more of this 🥰💓❤️‍🔥🫀🏆🍔🥗🙏🧡

Reminder that today is our Community Meal 🙂 We hope to see everyone out at the The People's Plaza from 3-7pm. Everyone is welcome, no sign ups and no exclusions. We're gonna be serving hot dogs & burgers 🍔🌭 Come support our community, get some good food and hang out in a nice, air conditioned building cuz it's hot today!

06/18/2025

The honoring begins at 6pm tonight, in Stevenson Park. Gather yourself and your family, get on out the house, and come be with the people. Will be some beautiful and powerful days together

Wishing you all a good Juneteenth 🖤

06/17/2025

Tonight and every Tuesday eve, folks are gathering in the People’s Hall, to shake their heels and hips, and learn new steps to old tunes. Come as you are, bring a pair of boots, bring a partner, however you wanna show up, is all good. We look forward to learnin and movin together 💃🏽🐎🎶

06/06/2025

There’s something for everyone, of every age at First Fridays. Come for the grub, for the live music, for the comradery, for the creativity and art and expressions of freedom. Gather your crew and we’ll see y’all soon 🧡🩵💙💛🩷💚🩵💜

06/04/2025

This Friday we gather and celebrate, the beginning days of Summer ☀️

Live Music, Food trucks, Local Shops, Local Venders, a new Gallery Show, and a Kiddos Creativity Corner, make First Fridays a unique and special night for all

Join the circus and come have fun with your neighbors 🎪🎨🎸🎙️🍲✨

05/26/2025

If you have a gift or talent or professional expertise youre willing to share with the community for free once a month, please reach out to Project 325 🙏

We don’t have to do it alone 🧡💜🩵

05/24/2025

Tonight it’s goin down in the Hall! 🪩🎉

Do-Over Prom is a chance to get dolled up in your favorite 80’s gear, and come enjoy the Big Dance. Maybe yours was wonderful in youth, maybe it wasn’t, either way is a good reason to make tonight special.

There is a Free Thrift Store in the Plaza, created by Abilene PRIDE Alliance, and everyone is welcomed to come add details to your costume, or build from scratch.

Hosted by Cecilia Ford, the clothing is free, and Tickets are a suggested donation of $25.

Hope to see y’all tonight !!! ❤️‍🔥💃🏽🎪🎤🥂🌺