Image by French Quarter ArtsImage by DSCF0082.jpg There'll be art, snacks, and -- likely -- great weather.

Explore Charleston's French Quarter while enjoying wine, food and amazing art from 30 local galleries at the First Friday Art Walk, this Friday, May 1.

The French Quarter is located between South Market and Tradd and Meeting and the waterfront. All galleries will be open with artists and refreshments available. Maps are available at participating galleries, and online.

The art walk is from 5 to 8 p.m.

Meanwhile there are several new art openings going on in town, head over to The Charleston City Paper for a rundown on those.