#FFYORK

EVERYONE is invited to attend First Friday in Downtown York, presented by WellSpan Health!

First Friday is a celebration of Downtown shops, restaurants, cultural venues and nightlife hotspots. From 5-9 p.m., downtown shops and restaurants host special events, offer refreshments and promotions, and sponsor live entertainment.

First Friday York Presenting Sponsor, WellSpan Health, Activity:
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First Friday Activities in the Market District:

Kaletta’s (57 North Beaver Street)
Join Downtown Inc for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Kaletta’s at 5 p.m. on First Friday. Then stick around to explore this new shop!

Appell Center for the Performing Arts (50 North George Street)
Whether you are a fan of Jazz music or love music of all kinds don’t miss an opportunity to witness the Jazz in the City music series at 5 p.m. this First Friday. Extremity will headline this month’s concert.

Tutoni’s (108 North George Street)
Supper Club – after-hours dance party in our upstairs TT Bar and dining room. DJ spinning music live, drink specials, $5 punch all night. 9 p.m.-midnight

The Handsome Cab (106 North George Street)
Classical Piano with Justin Adams 6-9 p.m.
Join us for fine music, fine dining and fine cocktails!

The Left Bank Restaurant & Bar (120 North George Street)
First Friday Happy Hour at the Bar, 5-7 p.m. Appetizer, cocktail, wine and beer specials at the bar. Check out The Left Bank’s Facebook page for menu announcements that day.

Elks Lodge #213 – York, PA (223 North George Street)
James Brown. Parliament Funkadelic. Soul Solution Band brings live music with all your favorite funk, soul and R&B tunes from the 60s & 70s to the Elks Lodge from 7-11 p.m. Food is available from 5-9 p.m. $15 cover for the band. Ring the buzzer at the front door to be admitted. Come in early for dinner and stay for the soul. See you at the Lodge!

Central Market York (34 West Philadelphia Street)
Stroll through Central Market and see some of your favorite vendors this First Friday!

It is with great honor and distinction that Latinos Unidos of York and Downtown Inc announce that April’s First Friday Latino will be held at the Central Market in the Philadelphia Seating Area. Enjoy salsa lessons from 7-8 p.m. and dance, food and drinks from 8-10 p.m.

Central Market also has partnered with York College of Pennsylvania to bring you an exciting Science Fair engaging both adults and children with activities including visual illusions, auditory illusions, coloring pages, mirror drawing and more. Visit Central Market York to check out the fun!

Art & Framing Warehouse (147 West Philadelphia Street)
Give a gift that lasts! Gift certificates available for custom picture framing for graduations, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, weddings, etc.

YWCA York (in Cherry Lane Park)
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAAM) and this year has seen an even greater emphasis on BELIEVING VICTIMS. YWCA York welcomes your participation in this year’s kick-off, scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday, April 6, at Cherry Lane Park.

This year’s campaign focuses on embracing your voice. Our Victim Assistance Center is urging community members to embrace their voice to show support for survivors, stand up to victim blaming, correct harmful misconceptions, promote everyday consent, and practice healthy communications with children. We look forward to seeing you and as always, we appreciate your commitment to ending sexual violence in our community.

First Friday Activities in Royal Square District

Taste Test Restaurant Incubator (101-105 South Duke Street)
The Cantina (behind 105 South Duke Street. Enter through purple breezeway door): Cantina Opening Party: 5-11 p.m., drink specials, live music.

Taste Test Audition Space: (101 South Duke Street)
G’s Jook Joint- creole southern food from chef April Collier- open until 9 p.m.

Taste Test Restaurant and Bar (105 South Duke Street)
Nacho Cabra, the world’s first nacho brewpub open until midnight. HALF PRICE Happy Hour 5-7pm, $5 negronis all night

Collusion Tap Works (105 South Howard Street)
From 4-7 p.m. we will host an Easter Egg Painting event for children of all ages. We will have our outside picnic tables set up for egg coloring and have complimentary treats and goodies for all the children in attendance. In the event of rain, a table will be set up inside.

OMG Studios (57 East King St)
We’re not fooling around at OMG! Spring is here and we want to welcome it, and you, with treats for the eyes and taste buds. Help us welcome the beauty that spring brings!

The Parliament Arts Organization (116 East King Street)
What happens when you pair 30+ poets with artists and ask them to create together? Find out as we unveil our new show Poetic Art. Our opening reception will run 5-9 p.m. with snacks and drinks.

Studio 117 York (117 South Duke Street)
Come on out to our “Easter” Themed First Friday Party! Festivities will include, FREE BEER, snacks and professionally recorded karaoke! In addition, we will be giving free tours of the studio, so bring the family, sing a tune and come see what we’re all about!

First Friday Activities in WeCo York PA

Head over to WeCo York PA and check out what the shops and restaurants have to offer for First Friday!

Codorus & Company (227 West Market Street)
Join us from 5-9 p.m. for an Open House during April First Friday. Relax with a cup of wine or beer and enjoy beautiful art from one of the local artists sharing in the grand opening of the gallery @227. We will also unveil the rendering of one of two available suites in the building. Plus, Big Brothers Big Sisters of York will be on hand to answer questions. Make us your first stop in WeCo, then explore everything else happening.

Gusa By Victoria (252 West Philadelphia Street)
Enjoy samples of Kenyan beer at Gusa by Victoria during First Friday!

I-ron-ic (256 West Philadelphia Street)
Robot Day brought to you by York Exponential! Everyone is welcome to come by from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. to check out the following attractions:
-Robo-Rista: Come get a cup of coffee or hot chocolate, served to you by our Robot Barista!
-Vincent van Gogh-Bot: Have our robo-artist snap a quick picture of you and then sketch it!
-Bionic-Bot: Control and drive a robot yourself! Get quickly and easily trained on how to move the robot with just simple arm movements

York Exponential wants to involve the local communities in robotics and show that the future is now. Be sure to come out and interact with their engineers and robots on Robot Day at i-ron-ic.

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