The first Friday of every month, Downtown Raleigh showcases its art, music and food during its First Friday Gallery Walk. It’s a free self-guided tour and a chance to visit art galleries, studios, alternative art venues and more.
First Friday October 7th, 2022
Learn more about each of these venues and events at Downtown Raleigh’s First Friday Raleigh Events page.
206-208 Fayetteville St
206 Fayetteville Street – Downtown Raleigh
NC MetalWorks Art Gallery
206 Fayetteville Street
Empire Properties & Summerglen Studios present a pop-up gallery showcasing metal art in the crosshairs of downtown Raleigh at 206 Fayetteville Street.
Featuring:
Matt McConnell, Paul Spinak, Bill Hickman, Lucas House & Shopspace
Amorino Raleigh: Excellence in Italian Gelato
137 E Davie St – Moore Square District
20% off entire purchase
6pm – 9pm
Get 20% off your entire purchase on First Friday at Amorino Raleigh!!
Artspace
201 East Davie Street – Moore Square District
First Friday
6pm – 10pm
Free! We’ll open late until 10pm for November First Friday. Drop by and experience:
Exhibitions:
–fantasy irl with work by Sasss opens in Gallery 2
–Defaced/Enshrined with work by Rosa Leff + Kelly Walker in Gallery 1
–You Are Here opens in the Upfront Gallery with work by Nick Satinover
–12 x 12 Member Showcase will be throughout the building
-Light Drawing Activity in the Education Room, 6-8:30pm
-DJs will be playing in Gallery 2 throughout the evening
-Demos by Carolina Mixed Media Guild in Studio 206 throughout the evening
6th Annual Day of the Dead Celebration
6pm – 9pm
Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum along with the Artist Studio Project are proud to present the Sixth Annual Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
This free family-friendly event will feature:
The Annual Day of the Dead Altar;
Live music and dancing by local children;
Crafts;
Face painting;
Samples of Day of the Dead bread; and,
And traditional hot chocolate.
This year the Day of The Dead Altar, created by Visual Artist Lety Alvarez along with children from local schools, is dedicated to Children and the Caribbean.
Date: Friday, Nov. 4
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free
City Market Artist Collective
300 Blake St – Moore Square District
Guest artist Chieko Murasugi’s exhibition, “What is, what is Not” a collection of collage paintings.
Exhibition Dates: Oct 7-Nov 27
6-10 on first Friday.
An exhibition of collage paintings by Tokyo born artist Chieko Murasugi. Plus the collections of artwork by our resident artist including works on canvas, paper and even aluminum. Also sculptures: in stone, bronze, brick, wax, clay and steel.
Curate Raleigh
15 W Hargett St – Fayetteville Street District
Infinity Bracelets w/ Bijoux at Curate
6pm – 9pm
Curate hosts Bijoux by Catherine for a special Infinity Bracelet event on Friday, November 4 from 6-9pm. Join us for complimentary drinks, Infinity Bracelets welded by Bijoux by Catherine, and shopping from 60+ local NC makers and artists.
Designed For Joy
517 W Cabarrus St – Warehouse District
Tour the Designed For Joy Studio
5pm – 7pm
Designed For Joy provides employment and support to women in crisis. Come tour our studio and shop our brand of leather handbags, jewelry and home decor in the Warehouse District.
Libations 317
317 W Morgan St – Warehouse District
Libations First Friday Specials
6pm – 9pm
ALL DIPS AND CHIPS $5
HOUSE MADE SANGRIA $6
Gallery C
540 N Blount St – Capital District
New Works by George Snyder
6pm – 8am
New Works by George Snyder presented by Gallery C.
State of Beer Bottle + Sandwich Shop
401 Hillsborough St – Glenwood South District
Artisan Mini Market
5pm – 8pm
State of Beer & Pop-Up Raleigh have joined forces to bring more art to downtown. Every First Friday, a handful of our favorite local artisans will be popping up inside & around the patio at State of Beer on Hillsborough Street. In addition to the bottle shop, a rotating menu of delicious sandwiches, salads and drinks will be available. The vibe is casual and this is a family friendly event with something for everyone-even the pup!
Moore Square
200 S Blount St – Moore Square District
First Friday Market, Food Trucks & Movie Night (Free)
5pm – 9pm
Join us every month for First Friday Markets and Movie Night at Moore Square with local growers, makers and food trucks! There will be entertainment plus a free outdoor movie at sundown.
So come on down and bring a blanket or a chair and relax on the lawn for the movie, stroll through the market, grab a snack and experience the best of the Raleigh summer nights.
Event Info:
Market: 5:00-9:00 pm
Live Music: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Free Movie: “Homeward Bound” Starts at sundown around 7:30 pm (presented by the City of Raleigh!)
Note: The lawn fills up quickly for the movie. If you plan on staying for the movie, please arrive early to secure a preferred spot on the lawn.
Taverna Agora
326 Hillsborough St – Glenwood South District
Greek Night at Taverna Agora
8pm – 11pm
Looking for something fun and adventurous to do? Join us at Taverna Agora on every First Friday of the month for Greek Night! A Night to experience the sounds, food and culture of the Greek Isles.
The Willard Rooftop Lounge
9 Glenwood Ave – Glenwood South District
“From the Ashes” Mural by Taylor White
4pm – 11pm
Internationally renowned Raleigh-based artist Taylor White has painted a 664-square-foot mural called “From the Ashes” on The Willard Rooftop. The mural was inspired by the work of plant collector William Willard Ashe, a botanist who was born in an antebellum home behind our hotel and whose family name graces a nearby cross street and inspired the name of our rooftop lounge.
YogaSix Glenwood South
621 Hillsborough St – Glenwood South District
YogaSix Sip & Shop
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Join us for champagne & charcuterie, and 25%-off all retail in celebration of our Grand Opening weekend!
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate.
However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
