First Friday
November 3, 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 Map
New this year: Sidewalk Sales!
Participating downtown stores are hosting sidewalk sales all day on First Friday! Click here for more info!
First Friday at the DID Office
127 S Fraser St
5-8pm
Art by Elizabeth Crisfield on display as part of the Art Alliance Outreach Program! Also featuring student work from the Art Alliance Bird Drawing Class. Light refreshments provided!
Featuring drinks by Antifragile Brewing Co. and Moody Culture Kombucha, compliments of the Central PA Tasting Trail!
Fair Winds Trio at Harpers
224 E College Ave
5-6:30pm
Fair Winds Trio (Laurel Sanders, flute; Jenny Koberna, clarinet; Rich Manning, bassoon) will play at Harper’s in downtown State College as part of First Friday on November 3, 2023 from 5:00 – 6:30 PM. Their program will feature Latin music from Spain and Brazil, Mediterranean dances, classical music by Kummer and Picchianti, selections by Cole Porter and George Gershwin, and several African-American spirituals. Join us at Harper’s for fine clothing and music!
First Friday at Woskob Family Gallery
146 S Allen St
5-8pm
Visit the gallery to unwind and recharge from 5-8pm. Experience Melissa Forkner Lesher’s installation High Strung. Join for the Printmaking Workshop from 5-7pm.
Experience the joy of creative play through experimental printmaking where objects are pressed onto paper or fabric, resulting in one-of-a-kind pieces. Unleash your imagination on paper by selecting materials, colors, and papers to craft your unique prints. This inclusive series of workshops welcomes all creative individuals, regardless of experience. Collaborate with makers from diverse backgrounds and ages to create your own piece and contribute to a collective installation. All necessary materials and guidance will be provided. Led by Ryan Kough.
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!
Vinyl Concentrate at 3 Dots
137 E Beaver Ave
5-8pm
Dance to an all-vinyl set by Gorinto Productions’ DJ Elbow Knee Knee – Global Groove! Beer, wine, and drinks by SoBar.
Shop the Arts & Architecture Artists’ Market 5-8pm!
First Friday at Appalachian Outdoors
131 S Allen St
5-8pm
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
First Friday at Kish Bank
114 S Allen St
5:30-7:30pm
First Friday at The Makery
123 S Fraser St
6-8pm
Stop by The Makery on First Friday to make an Accordion Gratitude Journal!
Pete the Cat Party at Tempest Studios
140 Kelly Aly (behind the Fraser Street Garage)
6-7pm
Come join us for this rocking celebration of Kimberly & James Dean’s Pete the Cat with stories, games, and crafts! For ages 3-7 and their rocking adults! Registration suggested, walk-ins welcome, space permitting. Register at http://www.tempestproductions.org/shop. Free!
First Friday at A’s Pub in McLanahan’s
114 S Allen St
6-9pm
First Friday at the Blue Brick Theatre
209 W Calder Way
show starts at 7pm
Happy Valley Improv presents a special discounted improv comedy performance! Join us at 7 pm at the Blue Brick Theatre, located at 209 W Calder Way. To celebrate First Friday, guests will receive 20% off of tickets with the promo code “FIRSTFRIDAY” at checkout. Come out to the Blue Brick Theatre this First Friday for an evening of roaring laughs! Click here for tickets!
Military Appreciation at The State Theatre
130 W College Ave
Cocktail Hour 7-8pm, movie at 8pm
Join the Penn State Military Appreciation Committee to kick off the 2023 Military Appreciation week with a special showing of “Top Gun – Maverick”. Dress up as your favorite Top Gun character, cocktails starting at 7 PM, and movie showing at 8 PM. Proceeds will support the Penn State Military Student Fund.
