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First Friday is one of Raleigh's most popular evening escapes.

Enjoy a free self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, museums, retail, restaurants and alternative art venues.

Additionally, check out the new downtown R-Line Free Bus Circulator! The route enables a twenty minute loop that includes stops in the Moore Square District, Warehouse District, Fayetteville Street District, and Glenwood South District.

Look for the First Friday Flags to easily locate participating venues. A detailed map/guide will be available at each location. Pick up your very own copy for FREE for easy event navigation.

Visit the galleries, listen to live music and delight in a divine culinary experience and take advantage of the First Friday Specials offered by all participating restaurants.

Don't forget that the Raleigh First Friday bicycle crew has their popular monthly downtown gallery rides. All ya have to do to participate is show up at the NC State Bell Tower at 7pm (by bike of course) and be ready to have a great ride from art gallery to art gallery in downtown Raleigh!
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311 Galleries
W. Martin St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919)821-2262

First Friday Hours:  6pm-9pm
 
10 working artists and two galleries displaying their work and work of others
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Artspace
201 East Davie Street
Raleigh, NC
(919) 821-2787

A visual art center inspiring creative energy with artist studios, educational programs and exhibitions...

First Friday Gallery Walks: 6pm - 10pm
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The Barkery - Health Food for Dogs & Cats
444 S. Blount Street # 155B
Raleigh, NC
(919) 896-6034

First Friday Specials...open till 10pm!
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Burning Coal Theatre Company
224 Polk Street
Raleigh, NC
(919) 834-4001

Check out which shows are being performed during this months FF!
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Father & Son Antiques
107 W. Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC
(919) 832-3030

First Friday's open till midnight
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REVIVE - The Downtown Drop-In Massage
115 1/2 E. Hargett 2nd Floor
Raleigh, NC
(919) 754-3939

First Fridays 6-8pm

Great monthly special to take a break from walking  & indulge you and/or your friends with!
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N.C. Museum of History Associates and Museum Shop
5 East Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC
(919) 807-7850

Come check out the First Friday specials in the Museum Shop...refreshments will also be available
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Raleigh Times Bar/Morning Times Gallery
14 E. Hargett Street
Raleigh, NC
(919) 833-0999

First Friday Hours: 5pm-11pm
 
Downtown coffee shop gallery in a restored turn-of-the-century Raleigh building
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The Pour House Music Hall
224 S. Blount Street
Raleigh, NC
(919) 821-1120

First Friday Hours: 10pm door, 11pm show

21+ ONLY ~ no ID ~ no entry!!
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Triangle Segway
327 Blake Street
Raleigh, NC
(919) 828-1988

First Friday In-Store Demonstrations:
6 pm - 8 pm
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Visual Art Exchange
325 Blake Street
Raleigh, NC
(919) 828-7834

First Friday Reception Hours: 6-9pm
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Participating Restaurants:

The Borough
317 W. Morgan Street
Raleigh, NC
(919) 832-8433

First Friday Hours: 4pm-2am
First Friday Special: Half price appetizers from 4pm-7pm and 10% off appetizers after 7pm
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Dos Taquitos Centro
106 South Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC
(919) 835-3593

First Friday Hours: 5:30pm-10pm
First Friday Special: Tequila Tastings–3 for $10.00
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The Duck & Dumpling
222 S. Blount Street
Raleigh, NC
(919) 838-0085
 
First Friday Hours: 5pm-11pm
First Friday Special: $7.00 Drink Special (Will be themed)
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The Oxford
319-105 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, NC
(919) 832-6622

$3 Coronas
$5 Redbull & Vodkas
$5 Jager Bombs
$5 off all bottles of wine
1/2 Off Appetizers from 3-6pm
Live Local Bands start playing around 9:30pm
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Solas
419 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC
(919) 755-0755

First Friday Prix Fixe Food & Wine Dinner Menu...A Three Course Dinner from 5 - 10pm!
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Tir na nÓg Irish Pub & Restaurant
218 S. Blount Street
Raleigh, NC
(919) 833-7795

First Friday Hours: 11am-2am
First Friday Special: Microbrew specials
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Woody's @ City Market
205 Wolfe Street
Raleigh, NC
(919) 833-3000

First Friday Hours: 11am-2am
First Friday Special: Half price appetizers and $2 select beers
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Zely & Ritz
301 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC
(919) 828-0018

Zely’s special will be a special prix fixe 3 course dinner including appetizer, entrée, and dessert for $25!
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