Here’s a couple of notable weekend art events, one at the Modern, the other at the Landers Machine Shop Gallery:

First, tonight is First Friday at the Modern, featuring live music and cocktails from 5:00 to 8:00. Tonight’s event features Mike Price and Sumter Bruton, and the special cocktail is “Jingle My Bell.” Dinner will be served at Cafe Modern from 5:30 to 8:30 – make your reservations soon.

On Saturday, starting at 8:00 PM, is the Thrift Art Gallery Show and Auction. This event, held at the former Landers Machine Shop (being transformed into an art venue) at 207 East Broadway in the Near Southside’s South Main Village area, features art collected by local artist Chris Blay that he’s collected via thrift, and is auctioning off with prices starting at $0.50. The pieces are given titles and backstories, and the funds go to next year’s event (bring cash). The event is BYOB, and DJ Lo-Rez will be providing the tunes.