Experience the vibrant energy of Downtown South Bethlehem every First Friday!
Sip on creations from local craft beverage makers as you explore special events, art exhibitis, live music, pop-ups, and other unique events in our local business district.
Each month brings something new, so be sure to check back here for the latest updates for the next unforgettable First Friday celebration in South Bethlehem!
2024 FIRST FRIDAY SCHEDULE
OCTOBER 4
NOVEMBER 1
DECEMBER 6
October 4th Events
LIVE MUSIC
Billy Bauer Band
Five Maidens Cider Co.
327 Polk Street
6-9 PM
BYOF | Board Games | Drink Cider
SPECIAL EVENTS
Professional Alumni Exhibit: Arta Brito & Nate Devarie
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts
6-8 PM
321 East 3rd Street
The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Visual Arts Department presents a special exhibition featuring the work of Arta Brito and Nate Devarie in the school's Corpora Gallery from September 6- October 5, 2024. Both artists are alumni of the school. Private viewing appointments can be made by calling 610-868-2971.
Eminence Beauty at Lara Bly Designs First Friday Event
Lara Bly Designs
6-9 PM
202 E 3rd Street
Join Lara Bly Fashion Designs for a special First Friday event featuring Eminence Beauty Studio. Eminence will be offering $15 eyebrow shaping in-store. Enjoy appetizers and wine while viewing Lara Bly's new fall collection.
First Friday Museum Meetup and ASL Social
Lehigh University Art Galleries
6-8 PM
420 E. Packer Avenue
Join us for our first Deaf and ASL Social Meetup at Lehigh University Art Galleries! Enjoy light refreshments, engage in art-making activities, and visit our current exhibition, Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe as well as work from the LUAG Permanent Collection.
MONTHLY FEATURES
First Friday at the Banana Factory
The Banana Factory Arts Center
6-9 PM
25 W. 3rd Street
Exhibitions, art demonstrations, live music & bar, open artist studios
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
9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
427 East 4th Street
Live Readings from local Literary Arts students every First Friday of the month.
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!