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First Friday
October 1, 2021 @ 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. For more information, please follow our Facebook event here.
Hops & Vines
MLK Plaza Stage
5:30 – 8pm
Christie Clancy and Jonathan McVerry join forces for original covers, originals, and eclectic pop and rock.
Five Fun Folk Dances by Central PA Dance Workshop
MLK Spiral on Fraser Street
6:15 and 7:00pm
Join the Central PA Dance Workshop at the Spiral on Fraser Street as they present “Five Fun Folk Dances” from Ireland, Spain, Germany, Scotland, and France.
Two performances on Friday October 1: one at 6:15 and one at 7:00 as a part of Downtown State College’s October First Friday.
First Friday at The Makery
6 – 8pm
Mini pumpkins decorated with dried flowers….could anything be cuter? For October’s First Friday event downtown at The Makery, there will be small pumpkins for decorating with a variety of dried floral blossoms.
Cost is $8 per pumpkin. Supplies are limited, pre-registration is encouraged. To register, visit: https://lolajoy.bigcartel.com/product/blooming-mini-pumpkins
First Friday at 3 Dots
5 – 8pm
Visit the new State College skate park concept- virtually! On Friday October 1, 3 Dots will be hosting a preview event for the new skatepark concept . The concept was designed by Jake and Tim Johnson, and rendered in a VR program that will give the community an immersive virtual reality experience , and a chance to comment on and discuss the design concept. Join 3 Dots from 5-8 pm in this partnership with IQ Skate Shop.
Mocktails by Oli available for purchase
Wine available for purchase
The 7 p.m. Happy Valley Improv show at the Blue Brick Theatre on October 1 will feature 3 long-form improv sets with an intermission in between each. Expect the unknown!
Taking the stage…
Alone in a Church: This group consists of the four Founders of Happy Valley Improv – Andrea McCloskey, James Tierney, Nate Rufo, and Sam Tanner. The four each inhabit a singular character and share their stories with the audience.
Dinnerware: This is a narrative-based long form improv group that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats waiting to see what happens next. Dinnerware is a mix of new and old Happy Valley Improv company members ready to take the stage.
Medieval Miniaturists: Like King Arthur and Excalibur, Andrea and Nate share an attunement of sorts. And just like King Arthur (the book), they’re here to entertain, provoke, and sometimes confuse you. Join them on their mythical quest to answer the age-old question: “What is Medieval Miniaturists?”
First Friday at Master Goblin Games
Starting at 5pm
Do you like games? Master Goblin Games is having their first open game night this First Friday at 5pm! Be sure to stop by and have some fun!!
