Today is the first Thursday of each month, signaling that it’s time again for First Thursdays on Dragon Street. Here are some quick FAQs about First Thursdays. More questions? Leave them in the comments and I’ll try my best to get the answer.

What are First Thursdays on Dragon?
On the first Thursday of each month the shops and art galleries of Dragon Street extend their hours, staying open until 8:00 pm so friends, art enthusiasts, shoppers and patrons can stroll the street and browse. The event is free and open to the public. It is organzied by the Dragon Street Assocation (DSA) which recently launched a new website, DragonStreetDallas.com.

Which galleries and shops are open for First Thursdays?
Since many of the galleries and shops on Dragon are locally owned, the shops that open vary month to month depending on the personal schedules of the staff and owners. Most of the galleries and shops will begin opening regularly for First Thursdays again after daylight savings time begins again. See below for a list of shops that I know will be open tonight. (March 4, 2010)

How do I get to Dragon Street?
To get to Dragon Street simply follow one of these 5 Easy Ways to get to Lower Oak Lawn then turn left onto Dragon Street!

Help make First Thursdays on Dragon a success and encourage more stores and galleries to stay open late by dropping in! Hope to see you out tonight!

Note: I tried my best to contact each of the Dragon Street establishments to ask if they’d be open late tonight. If you know of a store that is participating that I don’t have listed above, shoot me an email and I’ll update this post!

Illustration courtesy of {Alma Graphics}