First Friday Activities, Performances & Specials
First Friday in Historic Downtown Bryan is always packed full of entertainment & business specials! Plus, every month brings something different! Check out just some of the First Friday activities below.
First Friday - May 3
Thank you to our April First Friday Community Partners!
Metronet | Extraco Banks | Body 20 Aggieland | BioMat | T-Mobile | Uptown Cheapskate
Map of Activities
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Free Shuttle From Texas A&M University To Downtown BryanGet Directions
Ride the free shuttle with pick-up and drop-off at Texas A&M University's Memorial Student Center (MSC) to Roy Kelly Parking Garage in Downtown Bryan! The shuttle will depart the MSC starting at…
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Free Parking Roy Kelly Parking Garage
Get DirectionsThis First Friday park for FREE at the Roy Kelly Parking Garage located at 200 East 27th Street.
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Accessible Parking
Get DirectionsAccessible parking will be available in the lot next to Papa Perez from 4:00PM-10:00PM. Access point is on Bryan Avenue.
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The Farmers’ Market in Brazos CountyGet Directions
The Farmers' Market in Brazos County will be selling locally grown produce & handmade goods along Main Street in front of the Queen Theatre from 5:00PM-9:00PM.
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Art Vendors
Get DirectionsCheck out all the art vendors during each First Friday sharing their talent with our community!
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Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Get DirectionsCome celebrate Cinco de Mayo at May's First Friday!
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Maroon Steel
Get DirectionsListen to student band Maroon Steel out front of the Carnegie History Center!
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Charity & Friends
Get DirectionsCharity & Friends creates smiles with free face painting and balloon twisting outside Papa Perez.
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Randomly Here
Get DirectionsFind Randomly Here in front of Sparrow Lane.
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Neka Nesha
Get DirectionsListen to Neka Nesha sing R&B, country, pop, and blues music outside of Design Superstore!
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Miguel Makes Music
Get DirectionsTune into Miguel Makes Music playing a variety of surf rock instrumentals in front of Billy's Grille & Bar.
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Steep Hollow Band
Get DirectionsListen to Steep Hollow Band playing country music outside Corner of Time.
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The Jazz Factor
Get DirectionsEnjoy live music by The Jazz Factor in front of Edward Jones!
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Hire an Artist
Get DirectionsCome enjoy face painting by Hire an Artist next to Mr. G's Pizzeria.
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Swiftie on the Piano
Get DirectionsListen to Swiftie on the Piano playing piano music next to Mr. G's Pizzeria.
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John Tohkubbi
Get DirectionsListen to blues and classic rock music by John Tohkubi in front of Catalena Hatters.
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Ballet Folklorico
Get Directions6:30/7 The Ballet Folklorico Los Altos de Jalisco will be the featured performers in front of St. Andrews Episcopal Church. The 40-member dance group has grown to represent 12 Bryan Independent School…
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Destination BryanGet Directions
Swing by Destination Bryan's information booth and learn about local events and more!
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Ronin Farm & RestaurantGet Directions
Enjoy custom chain stitching on complimentary bandanas for restaurant guests by Double Vision + Happy Hour with 1/2 off cocktails + spirits from 5:00PM - 6:00PM and dinner till 10PM at Ronin Farm & Restaurant.
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Beast SyndicateGet Directions
Visit Tavo Coffee for Proof of Life, a new art show featuring the work of a local artist and printmaker Beast Sydicate.
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LoveDowntownLocalGet Directions
Free temporary tatoos this First Friday at LoveDowntownLocal and check out over 65 small businesses inside Downtown Bryan's indoor, Artisan Mini Mall!
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St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Get DirectionsAt St. Andrew's Episcopal Church ring the historic Saint Andrew's bell, and tour the 100+ year-old church! At 9PM, inside the church, enjoy Compline by Candlelight! Outside the church kids are welcome…
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Purple Turtle
Get DirectionsStop by Parker Astin for a spring art show featuring art from students Kindergarten - High School.
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Daniel Stark Law
Get DirectionsVisit Daniel Stark Law and take a photo and decorate a picture frame for Mother's Day.
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Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church
Get DirectionsStop in the gym at St. Anthony's Catholic Church between 6PM and 7PM for a free jazzercise class.
Activities
- Celebrate Cinco De Mayo along Main St between 24th and 23rd St.
- The Farmers' Market of Brazos County will be selling locally grown produce & handmade goods along Main Street in front of the Queen Theatre from 5:00PM - 9:00PM.
-Check out all the art vendors during each First Friday sharing their talent with our community!
Street Performers & Live Music
- Listen to Maroon Steel outside the Carnegie History Center
- Enjoy free face painting and balloon art with Charity and Friends outside of Papa Perez
- Listen to Randomly Here playing music outside Sparrow Lane!
- Check out Miguel Makes Music in front of Billy's Gille & Bar
- Enjoy live music by Steep Hollow Band out front of Corner of Time!
- Hire An Artist is offering free face painting outside Mr. G's Pizzeria
- Listen to Swiftie on the Piano outside of Mr. G's Pizzeria!
- Tune into Neka Nesha performing out front of the Design Co. Superstore.
- Enjoy live music from John Tohkubbi out side of Catalena Hatters
Business Specials
- Swing by Destination Bryan's information booth and learn about local events and more!
- Enjoy custom chain stitching on complimentary bandanas for restaurant guests by Double Vision + visit with Brazos Valley Astronomy to learn about the Solar Eclipse at Ronin Farm & Restaurant.
- Stop by Daniel Stark Law take a photo and decorate a frame for mother's day!
- Grab a free temporary tattoo this First Friday at LoveDowntownLocal and check out over 65 small businesses inside Downtown Bryan's indoor, Artisan Mini Mall!
- At St. Andrew's Episcopal Church ring the historic Saint Andrew's bell and tour the 100+ year-old church! Be sure to check out the kids booth with crafts and snacks outside of the parish hall. At 6:30 enjoy a performance by Ballet Folklorico. At 6:15, 7:00 and 8:00 enjoy a recital by The Brazos Valley Music Teachers Association.
- Visit Tavo Coffee for an art exhibit by Beast Syndicate.
- Stop by Parker Astin for a spring art show featuring art from students Kindergarten through High School.
- Between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM visit Saint Anthony's Catholic Church gym for a free Jazzercise class!
Offering a free shuttle to and from Historic Downtown Bryan and ample parking, it's an easy trip to First Friday in downtown! Learn more about free parking and street closures at the link below.