Experience the energy of the SouthSide Arts District every First Friday of the month!
December 6 Events
LIVE MUSIC
Govinda Rose
Five Maidens Cider Co.
327 Polk St
6-9 PM
Your Next Favorite Band’s Winter WonderJam 2024!
Godfrey Daniel's
featuring Joe Edelmann, Emma Bockrath, and Kate Hughes! | A SouthSide First Friday Event
7 E 4th St
7 PM Doors | 7:30 PM SHOW
$25.50 ADVANCE | $30.50 DAY OF SHOW
SPECIAL EVENTS
First Friday at the Banana Factory – A Final Farewell
The Banana Factory Arts Center
6-9 PM
25 W. 3rd Street
Join ArtsQuest for the last First Friday celebration in the Banana Factory building before we make way for Bethlehem's new Arts & Cultural Center ! Enjoy a vibrant evening of art, culture, and community featuring:
Teen Takeover Podcast Launch (6:30 PM)
Art Exhibitions: Compendium (self-portraits) & Bananarama (banana-themed art, in celebration of the history of the Banana Factory)
Open Artist Studios
Glassblowing Demonstrations
Live Music
Student Art Displays from ArtSmart and Family Art Workshop Series
Don’t miss this special send-off to a beloved SouthSide Arts District landmark!
Holiday on the SouthSide Celebration
Tranquility Park & Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley
Tree Lighting 4:30 PM | Reception 5-6 PM
Join Community Action Bethlehem on Friday, December 6 at 4:30 PM to light up the Tranquility Park tree with Mayor Reynolds and the Broughal Middle School Band! Stop by the park at 727 E. 4th St, and then enjoy cookies, cocoa, and crafts with Santa and Talento Local at the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley, 520 E. 4th St from 5-6 pm.
Winter Student Exhibition
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts
6-8 PM
321 East 3rd Street
This much-anticipated annual exhibition offers an opportunity to view a variety of impressive student work. The exhibit features a diverse array of mediums as it showcases emerging talent and highlights the students’ commitment to their craft. Through their work, these young artists explore powerful themes of identity, connection, and emotion, offering fresh perspectives on the world around them.
Non-ticketed event. Donations are welcome
Homage to Contemporary Portraiture (Opening Reception for Photographer Chris Pailas)
Fox Optical & Gallery
5-8 PM
28 E. Third St.
Chris’s work displays his progression throughout getting into photography as a college student.
MONTHLY FEATURES
Country Club Comedy Night: First Friday
Country Club Brewing
7-10 PM
323 Pierce St
So, you think you’re funny? Here’s your chance to prove it. Country Club Brewing welcomes up to 20 comedians a night to take the mic, test their best jokes, and try not to clear the room. Remember: it’s first come, first serve—so if you want to grace the stage, snag your spot before someone else with “five minutes of fire” beats you to it.
Trivia Night
The Colony Meadery South Bethlehem
7:30 - 9:30 PM
211 E 3rd Street
Literary Arts Showcase at the Lodge
Cafe the Lodge
6-8 PM
427 East 4th Street
The Charter Arts Literary Arts Department presents its monthly showcase of readings at Cafe the Lodge as part of the Southside Arts Districts' First Friday celebration. Students will present original written works. There is also an Open Mic portion open to community participants. Guests are encouraged to order from the Cafe's menu or to donate to the organization.
Venture X ConneXions
Venture X Bethlehem
5:30-7:30 PM
306 S. New Street, 1st Floor Lobby
Casual business networking - free drinks - great people - boom!