Denise will likely wring my neck for posting that picture of her. Sorry, Grube! But this is pretty much how my Friday nights roll in some way, shape, or form – at least every First Friday.
And whatdya know, it’s that time of the month again… FIRST FRIDAY!
Raleigh Folks: What’s on your Friday Friday agenda?
Non-Locals: Does your town participate in anything fun like this? Share the details!
My twitter question today:
Ok Raleigh kids… what’s on the agenda for #FirstFriday in #DowntownRaleigh? I’m making my list now!
Appropriate responses included:
@artspacenc – Artspace has it going on! We’ve got our Summer Artist in Residence here setting in Gallery 1- come on down!
@_huddy_ – Come on down to @Fragmentlabs and check out the jewelry on display from Jaclyn Anthony.
This girl right here! RT @FireflyVodka: Who is in the mood to celebrate family, friends, and summer?! #fireflyfriday #fourthoffirefly
Also on the list:
Music on the Porch at Seaboard Station
(This is where my gang is starting!)
Event opens at 6:00pm, band starts at 7:30pm – tonight featuring Peter Lamb and the Wolves.
Music on the Porch is a grassroots community event featuring free music every Friday night this spring, summer and fall.
First Friday Market… presented by IndieNC.com
The place to visit for LOTS of unique local finds tonight! Located at 131 S. Wilmington Street (in Downtown Raleigh), this once-a-month market features emerging designers, iced coffee, and live music from Mike Roy and Rob Watson this evening from 6:00pm until 10:00pm.
WKNC First Friday Dance Party at Jibarra
(You might be able to find me here for the tequila!)
10:30pm – 2:00am
WKNC is launching a series of Raleigh Afterhours dance parties at Jibarra starting on July 2.
These events are meant to showcase the Afterhours DJs and are free and open to the public for anyone 21+ and only $3 for those 18-20. All of the money collected at the door goes straight to WKNC.
You can find the Facebook event here.
Need to get around to all of these great events?
Park your car once and then hop on the R-Line -Raleigh’s free downtown circulator bus! Check out the mobile site and pick up the bus when it gets to a stop near you: www.yourhere.com/mobile.
Yay, it’s First Friday again!
Music on the Porch at Seaboard Station
http://musicontheporch.com/
Laura Ridgeway and The Livewires will be playing for us this Friday June 4th.
(And yes, this is a first Friday so we have bounce rooms again.)
Laura Ridgeway and The Livewires want you to come out to relax, have fun, and dance, dance, dance (if you want to) – this seasoned troupe of musicians will cross the gamut of swing, upbeat jazz standards, blues, Latin, and oldies pop (Stevie Wonder, etc. and lots of stuff that grooves)………everything is danceable, tail-waggin’, foot-tappin’, family-oriented fun. Laura is one of our local musicians out of Cameron Park.
Save the Neuse Campaign Kick-Off with SweetWater Brewery (and Old Habits) at the Pour House
http://savetheneuse.com/
Come out to The Pour House of Raleigh this Friday, June 4th, to help SweetWater Brewing Company kick start its campaign to SAVE THE NEUSE. Swift Creek Revival will open up for Raleigh favorites Old Habits. Ticket sales go to the Neuse Riverkeeper Foundation.
We’ll also be raffling off some gifts that were graciously donated by our Participating Accounts. Please check them out and support them. They are doing a great service by participating.
Grassroots Opening of the new Downtown Raleigh Amphitheater
http://www.raleighconvention.com/amphitheater/
You’re invited to the Raleigh Amphitheater’s Grassroots Grand Opening: Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of Raleigh Music from 5 pm-11 pm on Friday, June 4. Admission is FREE!
Event Schedule
5:20 to 5:50 – Th’ Bullfrog Willard Mcgee
6:00 to 6:25 – The Small Ponds
6:45 to 7:10 – Sleep Control
7:30 to 7:55 – Old Avenue
8:15 to 8:40 – Mosadi Music
9:00 to 9:35 – I Was Totally Destroying It
9:55 to 10:55 – The Connells
Conservation Meet-Up at Isaac Hunter’s Oak City Tavern
http://www.huntersoakcity.com/ | http://www.triangleland.org/
After (or before) stopping at the Mahler Gallery reception, head one block north on Fayetteville Street to join Triangle Land Conservancy staff for a conservation meet-up at Isaac Hunter’s Oak City Tavern (112 Fayetteville Street) from 6 to 8:30. Thanks to Isaac Hunter’s for offering the space, and to Conservation Trust for NC for inviting us to be part of it.
I love First Friday in Downtown Raleigh – it’s a shame I’m usually busiest on Fridays and don’t get to participate in the fun more often.
I am tonight however!
On my list:
Half-price menu at Sauced Pizza from 4:30pm until 6:30pm and $5.00 Three Olives cocktails (this happens every Friday, by the way).
Rhapsody art show at CityGate from 6:00pm until 8:00pm (don’t you just love the dog paintings?).
Cupcake Shoppe for sure after.
And adding vino into that mixture somewhere 🙂 I haven’t been to Mosaic or Amra’s in ages… maybe those will be the wine destinations!
{Images: Rhapsody image via Pizer Fine Art, Cupcake Shoppe image via LusterStudios}