It's the First Friday of the month … that means you don't have to think about what to do. Just head downtown for the April edition of Curated Culture's First Fridays.

At First Fridays tonight it's Global Night. Participating galleries and cultural venues will be hosting special performances and displays in celebration of this theme.

Gamelan Raga Kusuma, University of Richmond's resident Indonesian orchestra, performs a special free concert of world music and dance at the Richmond Public Library and belly dancers will be shaking their stuff at art6 Gallery.

There's all this and more, tonight at First Fridays. Don't believe us? See for yourself with our rundown of the exhibitions opening tonight and on display at the participating galleries.

Participating Galleries

312 Gallery
"Text Francis," a solo exhibition of mixed media sculptural wall art of artist Tex Francis is on display. 312 Brook Road, 804-339 -2535

art6 Gallery
"1000 Paper Birds," installation of paper from graphic artist Nancy Strube and "Celebration of Form," photographs of belly dancers from photographer Janine Turner open. And in celebration of global night, Richmond belly dancers will be dancing accompanied by musicians from the Eastern European-based groove ensemble, Balkazine. 6 E. Broad St., 804-343-1406

Curated Culture's Cornerstone Gallery
"Match Play," a joint project of photography and print-based "experiments" by siblings Robert Walz and Brenda Walz Van Ness, opens. 23 W. Broad St., 804-344-1508

Forinstance Gallery
"For Sounds like a Whispering Blast," works by Marty Johnson opens. Live Jazz by The Kevin Johnson Group accompanies the opening. 107 E. Cary St., 757-574-4111

Gallery 5
Gallery5 and RVA Magazine: 3 Year Anniversary Party. The party includes a mural competition between Gallery5 and RVA Magazine artists, live music, food, dancing, a cash bar and a silent auction. $5 donation at the door. 200 W. Marshall St., 804-644-0005

Ghostprint Gallery
Painting by Anna Kaarina Nenonen. Virginia painter, Anna Kaarina Nenonen, a native of Finland, presents a collection of her paintings, "Everything Has a Hidden Meaning." 220 W. Broad St., 804-344-1557

Jennifer Young Studio & Gallery
"Spring Mix," a celebration of springtime featuring Jennifer Young's plein air and studio paintings of gardens and flowers, opens. 16 E. Main St., 804-254-1008

Metro Space Gallery
"It's Only Rock and Roll: Original works by Mark Meadows" continues. The show features photographs and drawings. 119 W. Broad St., 804-643-7125

Propaganda Gallery & Studio
No information on a specific show opening was available, but fine art, sculpture, prints and sketches will be on display. 101 E. Leigh St., 804-253-4053

Quirk Gallery
"Shrinkage:" winning entries form the Shahneshin Foundation's International Poster Competition opens. Lissa Hunter's work will be on display in the Vault Project, Joe Lupo in the Shop Show and Kristin Caskey does the window dressing. 311 W. Broad St., 804-644-5450

Studio/Gallery 6
Todd S. Hale unveils mixed media work, plus paintings from Kendra Wadsworth and live music by The Orioles. Tonight there is also a special benefit for the Virginia Equine Rescue League. 6 E. Broad St., 252-207-4677

Transmission
Claire Watkins exhibits sculptures; Tennessean Kell Black exhibits paper cutouts; Rosana Barragan performs a dance piece specifically for the show. 321 Brook Road, 804-200-9985

Visual Art Studio
"Jumping through Hoops, How I Slept My Way to the Top," tongue-in-cheek mixed media by Anne Hart Chay, opens. Also on display, Eric Garner's nonobjective paintings, Karen Kain's works on paper and limited edition prints, Kathy Benner's fiber art and photography by Nick Sullivan. 208 W. Broad St., 804-644-1368

Curated Culture's First Fridays Artwalk takes place on the first Friday of each month from 6 to 10 p.m. For more information, including other participating cultural venues, shops and restaurants, call 804-344-1508 or visit them online at firstfridaysrichmond.com.