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First Friday

August 4, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Experience the cool vibe of downtown State College during our monthly First Friday events. A casual atmosphere features art, people-watching, mingling with friends, shopping, and dining at the diverse and delectable State College restaurants.
First Friday goers will experience after-hours access to galleries and shops, free bites and beverages, live music, retail and restaurant specials, and more. And there’s free parking in the Pugh, Fraser and Beaver garages with validations from participating merchants.

New this year: Sidewalk Sales!

 

Participating downtown stores are hosting sidewalk sales all day on First Friday! Click here for more info!

First Friday Market Jam with Doug Irwin
Downtown State College Farmers Market on Locust Lane
12-2pm

In coordination with the Downtown Farmers Market, we are sponsoring live, local music at the market on Locust Lane on First Fridays from May through September. Stop by the Downtown Farmers Market between noon and 2pm and enjoy live music as you peruse the locally produced items! This month’s performer is Doug Irwin!

Ted McCloskey and the Hi-Fi’s in the MLK Plaza
127 S Fraser St
5:30-8pm

 

Enjoy the music of Ted McCloskey and the Hi-Fi’s live on the MLK Plaza from 5:30-8pm! Many thanks to The Band Junkies for their booking, photography and promotional skills!

First Friday the DID Office
127 S Fraser St
5-8pm

Come see the works of Dotty Ford and Gloria Plosky Scaltz as part of the Art Alliance Outreach Program! Light refreshments provided!

First Friday at Harpers
224 E College Ave
5-6:30pm

Stop by Harpers from 5-6:30 for a complimentary beverage while you shop!

First Friday at Master Goblin Games
234 E College Ave, Suite D
5-10pm

Master Goblin Games is hosting an Open Game Night, starting at 5pm! Come bring your friends! Come bring your games! Come meet new friends! Come learn new games!

First Friday at Juana’s
129 S Fraser St
5-8pm

Mention “First Fridays” for a 10% discount!

First Friday at Appalachian Outdoors
131 S Allen St
5-8pm

Stop into Appalachian Outdoors for beer & wine (2 drink limit) and light refreshements, as well as the chance to enter an in-store raffle!

First Friday at Woskob Family Gallery
146 S Allen St
5-8pm

Visit the gallery to unwind and recharge from 5-8pm. Experience Mengqi Xu’s immersive installation I See Fish in the Somber Woods. Join for the Collage Making Workshop from 5-7pm.

Collage Making Workshop
5-7pm

Join us at the art gallery and unleash your imagination as we explore the magic of collage. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. No prior experience is required – this workshop is designed to be inclusive and welcoming to all participants.
Discover the joy of cutting, pasting, and combining various materials to create unique and captivating compositions. Bond with fellow art enthusiasts and connect with your inner artist. See you there!

Vinyl Concentrate at 3 Dots
137 E Beaver Ave
5-8pm

 

DJ Elbow Knee Knee spins incredible Latin Jams on the 3 Dots patio free!

Beer, wine, and drinks by SoBar

Dance to an all-vinyl set by Gorinto Productions’ DJ Elbow Knee Knee and enjoy performances by guests every First Friday!

First Friday at The Nittany Quill
111 S Fraser St
5-8pm

The Nittany Quill offers light refreshments during First Friday! Snack while you shop! 5-8pm

Warehouse Sale at Growing Tree Toys
202 S Allen St
10am-8pm

Growing Tree Toys kicks off their HUGE end of summer sale on First Friday!

First Friday at Kish Bank
114 S Allen St
5:30-7:30pm

Kish and the Art Alliance of Central PA present “From Farm to Canvas Works,” from the Farmland Preservation Artists of Central Pennsylvania.
Stop by The Expect More Store on Friday, August 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to view the artwork; chat with Kish’s featured business client, Discovery Space; and enjoy cheeses, wine, and beer!

This event is FREE and open to the public.

First Friday at Tempest Studios
140 Kelly Aly (behind the Fraser Street Garage)
6-8:30pm

Pop-up Playtime
6-7:30pm
It’s playtime – we’ve got juggling scarves, dancing ribbons, puppets, masks, wings, storybook corners, and much, much more.
We’ll put on some music, add some drumming, and just play. It’s Family Time in Tempest Studios – come play with us!
Free, all ages

Shakespeare Workshop
7:30-8:30pm
Come try your hand at some of the Bard’s most famous speeches as we play with the language, emotion, and physicality of the Bard’s work. Age 14 & up.

First Friday at The Makery
123 S Fraser St
6-8pm

The Makery is partnering with PAWS this month! Come make a dog tug toy for your dog AND one to donate to The PAWS Community Pantry. We will also be collecting donations for PAWS. Please check out their wish list here:

https://centrecountypaws.org/wish-list

Volunteers from PAWS will also be there with some of their dogs that are available for adoption. This is a free family-friendly event.

First Friday at A’s Pub in McLanahan’s
114 S Allen St
6-9pm

Enjoy half-price happy hour from 6-8pm and live music from 7-9pm!

First Friday Flash Sale at the Blue Brick Theatre
209 W Calder Way
show starts at 7pm

First Friday Flash Sale! All advanced tickets to tonight’s 7pm improv comedy show by Happy Valley Improv will be only $5!! Come out to the Blue Brick Theatre this First Friday for an evening of roaring laughs! Click here for tickets!

Movies Under The Stars
Sidney Friedman Park
Starting at Dusk

Join the State College Borough for the Movies Under The Stars Series this summer!
On Friday, August 4, starting at dusk, there will be a showing of Inside Out at Sidney Friedman Park. Stop by for free popcorn and a movie under the stars.

 

 

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