The BPA Gallery presents “The Usual Shenanigans and Other Hooplas,” oil paintings on glass by Christopher Kroehler, at the gallery in December.

Stop by the BPA Gallery for the First Friday Art Walk at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 for an artist reception and a fun evening of art, food and friends.

Kroehler’s show is a series depicting urban life full of his cast of characters. Each of his paintings tells a story. His attraction to pattern and detail is derived from living in Japan for 16 years and his dedication to the stories of the figure is derived from a simple love of form and composition.

Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, plus one hour prior to each performance. Admission is free.