First Friday
June 7 @ 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.
Check back for details of this month’s participating businesses and events!
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
Appalachian Outdoors: 12-5pm
First Friday Market Jam with Big Red
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 Big Red!
First Friday Map
Joy Marie & the Gill Street Band in the MLK Plaza
127 S Fraser St
5:30-8pm
Enjoy the music of Joy Marie & the Gill Street 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 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 Harpers
224 E College Ave
5-6pm
Stop by Harpers from 5-6pm for a complimentary beverage while you shop!
First Friday at the DSCID Office
127 S Fraser St
5-8pm
Art of Lelaina Scott on display as part of the Art Alliance Outreach Program! Light refreshments provided!
National Donut Day at Duck Donuts
125 S Fraser St
7:30am-8pm
This First Friday is National Donut Day! Grab a free cinnamon sugar donut at Duck Donuts!
First Friday at Woskob Family Gallery
146 S Allen St
5-8pm (Workshop 5-7pm)
On Display
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.
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.
Painting Workshop 5-7pm
The workshop will focus on building self-confidence and self-assurance in our creative impulses. We will start our small paintings with a single line, stroke of paint, or block of color, and go from there—every paint stroke will inform the next stroke, leading to an unexpected and surprising result. The instructor will provide individual support and feedback.
Kirtan at First Friday
Corner of Beaver & Allen (outside Schlow Library)
5-8pm
Join us on June 7th 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
Discover the Science of Mantra Meditation – First Friday Open House
Join us for an enlightening introduction to the transformative practice of Mantra Meditation at our First Friday Open House event. Step into a serene, welcoming space where beginners and experienced practitioners alike can explore this powerful meditation technique.
Immerse yourself in the soothing vibrations of mantra chanting, allowing your mind to unwind and connect with your true self. Our skilled facilitators will guide you through this immersive experience, sharing valuable insights and tips to enhance your meditation practice.
Come by anytime during the First Friday festivities and discover the profound benefits of Mantra Meditation. Everyone is welcome, so bring friends and family to share this rejuvenating journey together.
As a special token of appreciation, all attendees will receive a complimentary Yoga Class Pass, granting access to our invigorating and uplifting yoga sessions.Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the world of Mantra Meditation and kickstart your journey towards a more balanced, peaceful, and joyous life!
First Friday at Appalachian Outdoors
131 S Allen St
5-8pm
First Friday at Kitchen Kaboodle
104 W Beaver Ave
Open until 7pm
Stop by Kitchen Kaboodle during First Friday for a tea and honey sampling! Free honey dippers with the purchase of 2 honeys.
First Friday at Growing Tree Toys
202 S Allen St
5-8pm
Stop by Growing Tree Toys during First Friday for a Free Squeeze Rocket!
*One per kid, while supplies last
First Friday at Juana’s
129 S Fraser St
5-8pm
Mention “First Fridays” for a 10% discount!
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 McLanahan’s
116 S Allen St
5-9pm
5-9pm – FREE Popcorn
First Friday at Kish
114 S Allen St
5:30-7:30pm
Kish and the Art Alliance of Central PA present the Art Alliance Members Show
Stop by The Expect More Store on Friday, June 7 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to view the show and cast a vote for your favorite artwork. While you’re there, chat with Kish’s featured business client, The Curious Path LLC, and enjoy cheeses, wine, and beer!
First Friday at Tempest Studios
140 Kelly Aly
5:30-6, 6-7pm & 7:30pm
Out Loud – Pride Reads
5:30-6pm Family Storytime
7:30pm Grown-Up Storytime
Celebrate Pride Month with us as we read and share poems and stories about the power, beauty, and complexity of queer life.
Acting for the Stage – Cold Readings & Audition Techniques
6-7pm
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 cold readings and audition techniques.
First Friday at The Makery
123 S Fraser St
6-8pm
Stop by The Makery to make Pride Wands on First Friday! This is a free, family-friendly event.
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 The State Theatre
130 W College Ave
8pm
The State Theatre is showing Civil War at 8pm on First Friday!
Free Rides with Vamos! Lion Chariot
6-8pm
Keep an eye out for Vamos! Lion Chariot from 6-8pm and enjoy a free ride on us!
