Like art? Love food? Listen to live music? Downtown Raleigh’s First Friday is for you. Head to the city’s center tonight to take part in this great cultural event.
Keep an eye out for First Friday flags hanging above all participating businesses, restaurants and galleries and visit those that interest you.
The self-guided event allows event enthusiasts to take the time to tour local art studios, galleries and museums at their leisure.
First Friday, August 7 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Check out some of the special events and activities that will take place during tonight’s event.
CAM
6 to 10 p.m.
The Nothing That Is – a drawing show in five parts featuring Tedd Anderson
Middle School docents
Make-and-take Creation Station for children
Food trucks
CITY MARKET
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Free concert from Midnight Ramblers
Face painting and hula-hooping
CITY OF RALEIGH MUSEUM
6 to 9 p.m.
Motorcycle Culture in Raleigh exhibit
NC MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCES
5 to 9 p.m.
Tour the museum
Free cult classic at The Natural Horror Picture Show
THE RALEIGH WINE SHOP
5 to 9 p.m.
Artist Showcase: Jennifer Mahaffey and Alice Holleman
Chamber Music Raleigh performance
Wine tastings
311 GALLERY
6 to 9 p.m.
Flowers & Garden juried art show
Find the full event schedule for tonight’s First Friday event here.
Image credit: Downtown Raleigh Alliance – First Friday