First Friday, presented by Robins Financial Credit Union, is your ticket to downtown Macon! Be sure to use #downtownmacon in your posts 📸
✨SPECIAL EVENTS✨
- Downtown Goes Disney: Join us on October 3rd for a magical celebration of Disney on Ice coming to the Macon Centreplex! Pick up your Character Scavenger Hunt card at the Robins Financial tent in front of Sweet Eleanor's and complete the hunt for a chance to win Disney on Ice tickets. Meet beloved princesses and characters at businesses throughout downtown, while adults can sip villain-themed drinks at participating spots. Magic for all ages!
ART GALLERY SPECIAL EXHIBITS
- Macon Arts Alliance (486 1st Street), 4-7 pm
Join Macon Arts Alliance and stARTup Studios for a fun-filled exhibit that’s so good, it’s scary! “Molten and Mud Pumpkin Patch” features expertly-crafted glass and ceramic works.
- The 567 Center for Renewal (456 1st St), 5-8 pm
Join us for the opening reception of "Not For the Faint of Heart," an exhibit of Southern Surrealist works by Beth Smith and Marcos Velez. See the new exhibit, meet the artists, and enjoy refreshments.
- McEachern Art Center (332 2nd St), 6-8 pm
The McEachern gallery presents the opening reception of Sever Optimism, featuring artwork by Dotan Appelbaum.
- Wesleyan College Leadership Lab (522 Cherry St), 4-8 pm
The Leadership Lab presents a talk on Wesleyan Sisterhood/Locating Slavery’s Legacies at 4 pm. Work by William Downs on view for the evening.
- Gallery West (447 3rd St), 5-9 pm
Gallery West presents works by collage artist Maura Lucchese. Come by to meet the artist and enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and libations.
ENTERTAINMENT
- Pet Party Palace: Picture with a Princess, 5-8 pm. (536 Third Street)
This First Friday, bring your furry friend for a special fairytale-themed photo op! Dress up your pet and get a FREE picture with a beloved princess from the bayou - perfect for kids and pet lovers alike.
- GOOD MEDICINE: Once Upon a Fright (6-9 pm)
Step into a storybook night of magic, music, and mischief at GOOD MEDICINE’s October edition at Third Street Park. Costumes are encouraged, trick or treat booths set up, music, flow arts, face painting, and more!
- Barks N Brews: Life of a Showgirl Album Release Party (6–9 pm)
We’re rolling out the glitter carpet for Taylor’s brand-new album and making a whole night of it. Make DIY friendship bracelets and bring your pup to this outdoor dog park that offers drinks and great times!
- The Hummingbird (9:30 pm): Celebrate First Friday with Charleston Rockabilly trio Jared Petteys & the Headliners!
-The Douglass Theater: Wait A Minute Comedy Tour (7 pm)
See the one and only D’Lai li plus, coming with him is Comedian A-Train, Andromeda Jones, Double D, TuRae, and DJ Oxygen on the sounds.
.
-JBA joins the First Friday festivities each month with its signature themed events featuring live entertainment and a vibrant atmosphere.
- Rose Room will have a DJ mixing vinyls every First Friday so you can enjoy a craft cocktail with great music.
RETAIL
- Crate X offers complimentary coworking access every First Friday, making it the perfect downtown basecamp for your workday. Wrap up projects or host meetings in their professional coworking space, then step right outside to immerse yourself in all the First Friday festivities! Check their website to register!
- The Bohemian Den will be open until 9pm!
- Rabbit Hole will be open through 8PM!
RESTAURANTS & BARS
-First Fridays at Loom located in Hotel Forty Five - Kick off the month the right way—under the stars, with good vibes and even better deals! See local artists set the mood starting at 7pm on the patio.
-Shuster's Candy and Creamery - Enjoy 20+ ice cream flavors, a fill-your-own-bucket candy wall, and a fun family atmosphere. Open on Fridays until 10PM!
- Attack on Titan Trivia at Hello Boba starting at 6PM
Enjoy a bubble tea while enjoying trivia with new friends or your squad every First Friday!
-Sweet Eleanor's will be open until 9pm! They will also have a themed character there as part of Disney Goes Downtown!
-Longleaf Distillery is introducing "Appy Hour!" From 4 pm to 7 pm, get the snack of the month for 50% off. They also have introduced a brand new Light Drinks section to the menu — think easy-sipping, sunshine-ready cocktails perfect for warm days and good hangs.
-Rose Room has a happy hour menu that is always updating! Swing by between 5pm and 7pm to sip on happy hour specials.
More First Friday Fun:
https://newtownmacon.com/enjoyingplaces/first-friday/
RETAIL SHOPS
The 567 Center for Renewal | Bear's Books | Bert Maxwell Furniture | BowFRESH Bowties | Chic Culture | Daphne's 525 | Elizabeth's Vintage Boutique | Fig & Ivy | Fresh Produce Records | Gallery West | Golden Bough Bookstore | Kaybee of Macon | Lawrence Mayer Florist | Lore Gallery | Macon Arts Alliance | MD Exchange | Mossy Creek Natural | Ocmulgee Outfitters | The Otis Redding Foundation | Petals | Rabbit Hole | Sheridan Studio | Sixth Ave | StARTup Studios | The Bohemian Den | Upper Echelon WRLD Clothing | The Vintage Thread | Wear. Your dollar makes change.
RESTAURANTS
Braddock's Cask & Table | Cashman's Pub | Churchill's on Cherry | Dovetail | Downtown Grill | Fall Line Brewing Co. | Famous Mike's of Macon | Fatty's Pizza | Flying Biscuit | Gangnam Grill | Just Tap'd - Macon | Kudzu Seafood Company | Loom Comfort Kitchen + Cocktails | La Bella Morelia | Little India, Indian Cuisine | Macon Water Ice | Macon Bagel | Ocmulgee Brewpub | Oliver's Corner Bistro | Parish on Cherry | Piedmont Brewery & Kitchen | Rookery | Satterfield's Barbecue | Sweet Eleanor's | Taste and See Coffee Shop | Third and Cherry | Tokyo Alley | VIBEZ | Your Pie | Z Beans Coffee
ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHTLIFE VENUES
5ive 70 Dueling Piano Bar | Apt.77 | BJ's Billiards | Cashman's Pub | Churchill's on Cherry | Daisy Tequila Bar | Grant's Lounge | The Hummingbird Stage and Taproom | Hightales Rooftop Bar | JBA | Just Tap'd - Macon | Late Nite | Longleaf Distilling Co. | Macon Rocks Climbing Gym | Mercer Music at Capricorn | Monkey's Paw Tiki Lounge | Niche 385 | Quill | Reboot Retrocade & Bar | Recess Bar & Lounge | Rose Room | Serenity Entertainment Complex | The Man Upstairs | VICE Bar
SPONSORS
First Friday is presented by Robins Financial Credit Union
With support from:
100.9 The Creek
Cumulus
Visit Macon
The Grand Opera House
McEachern Art Center
Mercer Music at Capricorn
Fall Line Brewing Co.
ABOUT NEWTOWN MACON
We are an independent nonprofit that focuses on economic
development and revitalizing Downtown Macon. We make it safe
and beautiful and fun and affordable. And we keep it local. Visit www.newtownmacon.com for more information.
You may also like the following events from NewTown Macon:
Also check out other
Arts events in Macon,
Entertainment events in Macon,
Comedy events in Macon.
|
