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First Friday

May 3 @ 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.

First Friday Map

Sidewalk Sales

Participating downtown stores are hosting sidewalk sales all day on First Friday!

Lion & Cub: 9am-8pm
The Family Clothesline: 10am-8pm
Growing Tree Toys: 10am-8pm
Downtown Farmers Market on Locust Lane: 11:30am-5:30pm

First Friday Market Jam with Derek Heidel
Downtown Farmers Market on Locust Lane
12-2pm

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 Derek Heidel!

La Fiesta Band in the MLK Plaza
127 S Fraser St
5:30-8pm

Enjoy the music of La Fiesta Band live on the MLK Plaza from 5:30-8pm! Many thanks to The Band Junkies for their booking, photography and promotional skills!

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

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

First Friday at Duck Donuts
125 S Fraser St
5-8pm

Duck Donuts will be offering free samples and coupons during First Friday!

First Friday at 3 Dots
137 E Beaver Ave
3-8pm

Road to Rhoneymeade Fest: One Month Countdown! 
• Patio dance party with DJ Elbow Knee Knee and DJ Pastelle
• Closing reception for 3 Dots gallery artist (and featured Rhoneymeade visual artist) Lelaina Scott
• Community partner WPSU fund drive celebration

First Friday at Master Goblin Games
324 E College Ave, Suite D
3-8pm

Master Goblin Games is hosting an Open Game Night from 3-8pm!

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

Mention “First Fridays” for a 10% discount!

First Friday at McLanahan’s
116 S Allen St
5-9pm

5-7pm – Store Scavenger Hunt for Kids – Search the store for the 10 hidden animals!
5-9pm – FREE Popcorn
6-8pm – Happy Hour
7-9pm – Live Music

Kirtan at First Friday
Corner of Beaver & Allen (outside Schlow Library)
5-8pm

Join us on May 3rd from 5-8pm for a welcoming and inclusive First Friday celebration brought to you by Bhakti House of State College!  Bring your friends, family, and community members to enjoy an evening of delightful entertainment, featuring live Kirtan music performances that will have you singing and dancing along.  Free cookies will be available for everyone, so don’t hesitate to stop by and join in on the fun!
This event is held in association with the Downtown State College First Friday celebration, and we are grateful to Schlow Library for providing the outdoor space located at the corner of Allen and Beaver.  Special thanks to the Downtown State College Improvement District for creating such a fantastic community event to contribute to bringing the State College community closer together. All are welcome and encouraged to participate in this joyful gathering!

First Friday at Bhakti Yoga Center
322B E College Ave
5-8pm

Join us at the Bhakti Yoga Center on May 3rd for a vibrant First Friday Celebration! As part of the festivities, we invite you to try an Asana, and as a reward, you’ll receive a complimentary Yoga Class Pass. If you’re new to yoga and unsure about Asanas, this is the perfect opportunity to learn and connect with our warm and welcoming community of like-minded individuals. But that’s not all – even if yoga isn’t your cup of tea, don’t miss out on the delectable cupcakes, freshly baked by our very own talented Anandini. Indulge your taste buds while experiencing the joyful atmosphere of the Bhakti Yoga Center.

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 Woskob Family Gallery
146 S Allen St
5-8pm

First Friday
Comadres en la Comunidad | Co-Mothering in the Community
Leslie C. Sotomayor | Sophia Villalobos | Katy Ballard
The group show grapples with issues of gender expressions, addiction and recovery, surviving oppressions, relationships, straddling socio-economic statuses, mother/ daughter relationships and loss and grieving as sites of mental health.
5-7pm Music by Eric Ian Farmer
5:30-6:15pm Live painting and poetry reading by Leslie C. Sotomayor
5–7:30pm Gestures of the Body, an interactive intergenerational community workshop

Also On Display
UNDER PRESSURE | a participatory experimental art installation
Ryan Kough
UNDER PRESSURE centers on the abandonment of normalcy, reimagining new perspectives, and embracing new forms of both being and making.

First Friday at Kitchen Kaboodle
104 W Beaver Ave
Open until 7pm

Join us at Kitchen Kaboodle as we team up with catstudio to celebrate Grads & Moms, or anyone special to you!
Starting Thursday, May 2nd through Monday, May 6th, receive two complimentary in-stock glasses of your choice.

First Friday at Growing Tree Toys
202 S Allen St
5-8pm

Stop by Growing Tree Toys for a Free Flying Wing Prop Top!

*One per kid, while supplies last

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 Kish
114 S Allen St
5:30-7:30pm

Kish and the Art Alliance of Central PA present Fire & Fiber!
Stop by The Expect More Store on Friday, May 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to view the show and enjoy cheeses, wine, and beer!

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

Join us at The Makery to make Contact Paper Collages! While you are here you can help contribute to our Community Contact Paper Collage! This is a free, family friendly event

First Friday at Tempest Studios
140 Kelly Aly
6-7pm & 7:30pm

Acting for the Stage – The Merry Month of May is Shakespeare!
Celebrate the Actor, Fan, and Student in all of us and take a workshop!
We’ll play with fundamentals such as improvisation, ensemble-building, character analysis and development. Each month, we’ll tackle a different theme or genre – this month it’s Shakespeare for “We are such stuff as dreams are made on.”

Out Loud – Shakespeare!
“Double, Double, Toil, and Trouble…” Celebrate the Actor, Fan, and Student in all of us and join us for our new Reading Series. All for free!
From “out out damned spot” to “how shall I compare thee” to – well you name it, you can hear it, you can even join us and speak it. Each month, Tempest will tackle a theme and perform the words out loud!

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!

First Friday at Fraser Street Commons
115 S Fraser St
7-8pm

Join us for a delightful evening of live acoustic music featuring Ryan and Christine! Let the soothing melodies of their music wash over you as you unwind and relax in our cozy atmosphere.
As you enjoy the music, help yourself to complimentary coffee and make new friends in our welcoming community space. Whether you’re catching up with old friends or meeting new ones, this event promises to be a wonderful opportunity to connect and unwind.
Admission is free, and donations to support our local musicians are graciously accepted. Don’t miss out on this chance to enjoy great music, good company, and a relaxing evening. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

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