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 - December 1
Thank you to our December First Friday Community Partners!
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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 of Brazos CountyGet Directions
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.
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The Hudson Barber Emporium’s Classic Car Show
Get DirectionsThe Hudson Barber Emporium hosts a classic car show on Main Street each First Friday.
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Art979 Art LoopGet Directions
Check out the Art979 Art Loop - a dedicated area during each First Friday to allow local artists an opportunity to share their talent with patrons.
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Charity & Friends
Get DirectionsCharity & Friends creates smiles with free face painting and balloon twisting!
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Free Face Painting
Get DirectionsHire An Artist is offering free face painting on Bryan Avenue!
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The Grand Stafford TheaterGet Directions
First Friday at Grand Stafford, presented by Texas A&M School of Performance, Visualization, and Fine Arts, proudly presents Ultraviolet for a high-energy electronica night. Doors open at 7:00PM.
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The Palace TheaterGet Directions
Join the Palace Theater for FREE performances by the Texas A&M Choirs. These concerts are for all ages and open seating. The cantina will be open for refreshment purchases too!
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Freestyle Underground Street Dancers
Get DirectionsWatch the Freestyle Underground Stree Dancers perform out front of Corner of Time Antiques!
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Maroon Steel
Get DirectionsCheck Maroon Steel performing calypso, soca, and pop music out front of ACME Glass on Main Street!
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Rosed Grave
Get DirectionsTune into Rosed Grave playing outside of Caffé Capri!
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Steep Hollow Gospel Band
Get DirectionsExperience country, bluegrass, and gospel music performed by Steep Hollow Gospel Band out front of Catalena Hatters!
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The Femmatas
Get DirectionsListen to a TAMU all-female a cappella group The Femmatas on 26th Street!
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Juan Barco
Get DirectionsTune into Juan Barco, playing boleros, ballads, folk, pop, and rock music on 26th Street out front of Mr. G's Pizzeria!
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The Bryan Piano Man
Get DirectionsListen and sing a long to a variety of country, pop, and Disney hits with The Bryan Piano Man playing in front of Carnegie History Center!
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Pocket Change
Get DirectionsListen to Pocket Change perform in front of Water to Wine Productions!
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The Aggie Magic Circle
Get DirectionsCheck out The Aggie Magic Circle doing magic tricks on 26th Street near St. Andrew's Church!
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Robert & Vicki Carter
Get DirectionsListen to Robert & Vicki Carter playing live music out in front of Burr's Unfinished Furniture.
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Cuerdas Exclusivas
Get DirectionsCheck out Cuerdas Exclusivas playing on William J. Bryan between Main Street & Bryan Avenue.
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Neka Nesha
Get DirectionsListen to Neka Nesha perform outside of Sparrow Lane Boutique!
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OttoMatic
Get DirectionsPop into The Village Café and listen to OttoMatic playing from 6:30PM - 9:00PM!
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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 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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D’Vine Cuisine
Get DirectionsD'vine Cuisine Social Club is a casual environment to enjoy creative small plates, beer, wine, and live music from local artists each First Friday from 6:00PM - 10:00PM.
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LoveDowntownLocalGet Directions
Enjoy a free candy hunt this First Friday at LoveDowntownLocal located at 315 South Main Street! Stroll just past the classic cars on Main Street to find the shop!
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The Tipsy TrinketGet Directions
Take advantage of plenty of specials on wine and retail items at Tipsy Trinket's last-ever First Friday!
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St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Get DirectionsAt St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Blinn-Bryan Theatre Troupe will perform excerpts from Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley inside the Church at 6PM and 8PM. Between performances ring the historic Saint Andrew's bell…
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Daniel Stark Law
Get DirectionsDaniel Stark Law will be hosting a Letter to Santa station and will be passing out magic reindeer food!
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Chiro First
Get DirectionsCelebrate Chiro First's 1 year anniversary at their block party! There will be a street closure of the southbound lane on Main Street between WJB and 24th Street.
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Hush & Whisper Distilling Co.
Get DirectionsIndulge in some cold weather cocktails at Hush & Whisper Distilling Co. and warm up this December First Friday!
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Zeitman’s Grocery Store & Deli
Get DirectionsAt Zeitman's Grocery Store & Deli for First Friday enjoy their usual 2 For $5 pizza slices, and in honor of their 2-year anniversary get $2 off of whole pizzas!
Activities
- 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.
- See classic cars along Main Street in front of Hudson Barber Emporium.
- Check out the Art979 Art Loop - a dedicated area during each First Friday to allow local artists an opportunity to share their talent with patrons.
Street Performers & Live Music
- Charity & Friends creates smiles with free face painting and balloon twisting near The LaSalle Courtyard!
- Hire An Artist is offering free face painting on Bryan Avenue!
- First Friday at Grand Stafford, presented by Texas A&M School of Performance, Visualization, and Fine Arts, proudly presents Ultraviolet - The Live Band/DJ Experience in a high-energy electronica night. Doors open at 7:00PM. This is a FREE show!
- Join the Palace Theater for FREE live performances by the Texas A&M Choirs. These concerts are for all ages and have open seating. The cantina will be open for refreshment purchases too!
- Watch the Freestyle Underground Stree Dancers perform out front of The Corner of Time Antiques!
- Check Maroon Steel performing calypso, soca, and pop music out front of ACME Glass on Main Street!
- Tune into Rosed Grave playing outside of Caffé Capri!
- Experience country, bluegrass, and gospel music performed by Steep Hollow Gospel Band out front of Catalena Hatters!
- Listen to a TAMU all-female a cappella group The Femmatas on 26th Street!
- Tune into Juan Barco, playing boleros, ballads, folk, pop, and rock music on 26th Street out front of Mr. G's Pizzeria!
- Listen and sing along to a variety of country, pop, and Disney hits with The Bryan Piano Man playing in front of The Carnegie History Center!
- Listen to Pocket Change perform in front of Water to Wine Productions!
- Check out The Aggie Magic Circle doing magic tricks on 26th Street near Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church!
- Listen to Robert & Vicki Carter playing live music out in front of Burr's Unfinished Furniture.
- Check out Cuerdas Exclusivas playing on William J. Bryan between Main Street & Bryan Avenue.
- Listen to Neka Nesha perform outside of Sparrow Lane Boutique!
- Pop into The Village Café and listen to OttoMatic playing from 6:30PM - 9:00PM!
Business Specials
- Swing by Destination Bryan's information booth and learn about local events and more!
- Enjoy Happy Hour with 1/2 off cocktails + spirits from 5PM - 6PM and dinner till 10PM at Ronin Farm & Restaurant.
- D'vine Cuisine Social Club is a casual environment to enjoy creative small plates, beer, wine, and live music from local artists each First Friday from 6PM - 10PM.
- Enjoy a free candy hunt this First Friday at LoveDowntownLocal located at 315 South Main Street! Stroll just past the classic cars on Main Street to find the shop!
- Take advantage of plenty of specials on wine and retail items at Tipsy Trinket's last-ever First Friday!
- At St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Blinn-Bryan Theatre Troupe will perform excerpts from Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley inside the Church at 6PM and 8PM. Between performances ring the historic Saint Andrew's bell, and tour the over 100-year-old church! At 9PM join them for Choral Compline by candlelight.
- Daniel Stark Law will be hosting a Letter to Santa station and will be passing out magic reindeer food!
- Celebrate Chiro First's 1 year anniversary at their block party! There will be a street closure of the southbound lane on Main Street between WJB and 24th Street.
- Indulge in a cold weather cocktail - The Caramel Apple Toddy featuring white Whiskey, caramel, apple cider, and rosemary at Hush & Whisper Distilling Co. and warm up this December First Friday! Be sure to also see their holiday gift boxes available for purchase starting in December.
- Visit Texas Rose Boutique this First Friday and draw a special ornament at check out to receive a discount on your purchase of $25 or more!
- At Zeitman's Grocery Store & Deli for First Friday enjoy their usual 2 For $5 pizza slices, and in honor of their 2-year anniversary get $2 off of whole pizzas!
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.