First Friday September

Who Will Win the Martin Guitar Road Series?

That question will be answered this First Friday September 7th as we celebrate the 1 Year Anniversary of our partnership with

Lehigh Valley Underground !

One lucky guest will win the coveted

Martin Road Series DRSG Acoustic Guitar from

our First Friday sponsor CF Martin Guitar & Company!

Join us at 7pm on First Friday at our Outdoor Stage & Beer Garden

& see if you're the lucky winner!

Winner must be present to take home the guitar!

Beer Garden is located at Mechanic & Webster Streets.

Lehigh Valley Underground Music Line Up:

The band that started it all -

The Beautiful Distortion is back to kick off our 1 year anniversary celebration with Lehigh Valley Underground !

Join us at the Outdoor Stage and Beer Garden at Webster & Mechanic streets! This month we welcome the Comfort Suites Bethlehem as our Beer Garden sponsor – serving up a variety of tasty dinner specials and cold brews!

Live Music Schedule Throughout the District Includes:

6pm - Outdoor Stage (Mechanic & Webster Streets) - The Beautiful Distortion

6pm – Comfort Suites - performance by folk artist Alex Obeid

6pm – Molly's Irish Grille & Sports Pub - performance from rocker Brian Kibler

6:30pm – The Banana Factory - performance by acoustic rocker Payton Renee

7pm – Domaci - performance from acoustic guitarist Darin Jellison

7pm – The Funhouse - performance from jazz funk duo Jazz Hands

7:30pm - Outdoor Stage (Mechanic & Webster Streets) - Eighteenth Hour

10pm – Color Me Mine - 610 Underground Electronic Dance Party

Saunter down Third & Fourth Streets for these fabulous offerings:

ART SCENE:

The Banana Factory – (25 W. Third Street #300)

6pm - 9pm - Get Creative with Local Authors, Digital Classroom
7pm - Hot Glass Demonstration, Hot Glass Studio
6pm - 8pm - FREE Craft, Mini Leather-Bound Journals with Teaching Artist Natalie Hartman, Visual Arts Classroom
6pm - 8pm - FREE Kid Art Scavenger Hunt, Visual Arts Classroom.
Kids who turn in completed scavenger hunts get a special prize!
6:30pm - Andrew Catanese Artist Talk, Banko Gallery
Exhibitions:
Banko Gallery- Andrew Catanese, The Good Men of Hell
Hallway to the Arts- Staff & Teaching Artist Show
Crayola Gallery- Banana Factory Resident Artist Exhibition
Vendors/Community Partners:
Kat MatLou Crafts - Click Here to Learn More

Cafe the Lodge – (427 E. Fourth Street) - Open house Art Exhibit, featuring the art work of local artist Tammy Gangawere.

Fab Lab NCC - (511 E. Third Street) - Join the Fab Lab for First Friday as Steve Brosky performs in the new Fab Lab Coffeehouse! Steve's influences are drawn from blues, folk and Americana. Each song has its own mood depending on the story he wants to tell. His singing is unique, relaxed and a bit edgy. Steve has won many awards, including the Morning Call's Readers Choice. Seating is limited, buy your tickets early! The show starts at 7pm and tickets are $10. Tickets on sale here

Fox Optical & Gallery – (28 E. Third Street) – Enjoy our exhibit: “Acrylic Midnight: Night Works” by Emily Bell. Acrylic Midnight is a collection of acrylic paintings, featuring animals and mystical creatures in curious surroundings, playfully rendered in bold colors. A reception for the artist will be held on First Fridays 09/07/2018 and 10/05/2018 from 6-9 pm.

Lehigh Valley Charter High School For Performing Arts - (321 E. Third Street) - The Art of Victor Stabin; The Corpora Gallery at the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, 321 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem. First Friday receptions open to the public- September 7 from 6-8 PM. The exhibit is on display from September 7th- October 25th and can also be viewed by appointment by calling 610-868-2971. More information about the artist click here

Spun Design Gallery - (314 E. Third Street) - The director and curator of Bethlehem House Contemporary Art Gallery, Ward Van Haute, will be our featured artist this First Friday!

DEAL SCENE:

A List Salon – (128 W. 4th Street) - Hello, Good Buy! Stop in, shop around and take advantage of our Back to School savings on all hair care and Styling Must haves! ...... Buy 2 get 1 Free !

Bonn Place Brewing Co. – (310-14 Taylor Street) – First Friday HAPPY HOUR is from 4:07pm-5:33pm and begins at 3pm for Medical and Educational Professionals, with valid ID.

The Bookstore Speakeasy – (336 Adams Street) - $2 Off Seasonal Cocktails! Welcome back Lehigh Students! No Band Cover with School ID ! (21 & over after 9:00)

Carlo's Bakery - (77 Sands Boulevard, #149) - One FREE Cake Slice with purchase of $19.95 or more! And one FREE Carlo's reusable Tote Bag with purchase of $14.95 or more!

Color Me Mine – (25 E. Third Street) – 20% Off all Beer Steins & Wine Glasses!

Domaci – (21 E. Third Street) – Dining Room Sale is in Full Effect! Enjoy 20% off almost all dining furniture!! Open until 9am with complimentary beer samples !

Eva's Bargain Boutique – (412 E. Fourth Street) – 20% off Any Single Item in the shop! Open from 10am – 8pm.

EZ Money – (20 W. Fourth Street) – 15 % off Laptops for Back to School!

General Zapata – (15 E. 4th Street) - 1 FREE appetizer per table with the purchase of any combination platter.

Greek Meat Guy – (129 E. Third Street) – Happy First Friday! Live Drummer! Free Sangria Samples & 2 Belly Dancers! Opa!

Piercings By Angi – (407 E. Fourth Street) – First Friday Special – $13 Body Piercings or $30 Nipple Piercings. Get that piercing you’ve always wanted!

Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem – (77 Sands Blvd.) – Live performance from Weird Science Band with DJ MC Tom Taylor! Show begins at 7:30pm! Special Welcome to Bethlehem Area High School Reunions! Welcome Bethlehem Catholic, Freedom High School and Liberty High School!

Social Still – (530 E. Third Street) - One complimentary spirit sample , and 15% off of any bottle purchase from 4pm – 8pm.

Southside 313 Bar & Grille – (313 E. Third Street) – First Friday Happy Hour specials from 3pm – 6pm – half price small plates, $4 craft drafts, $3 domestic drafts, $4 house wines, $6 premium wines, and $6 feature cocktails. Live music from Resting Punk Face from 9pm – 12pm.

Steel Fitness Riverport – (15 W. Second Street) - First Friday Deal – 1 Month Free with any NEW 1-year membership!!

Special thank you to our First Friday sponsors CF Martin Guitar and

The Comfort Suites Bethlehem, as well as our community partners Lehigh Valley Underground and Banko Beverage Co. !

For a Complete Calendar listing of all SouthSide Arts District events CLICK HERE

Where to Park?

Don’t forget to park at the brand-new New Street Parking Garage with over 600 open spots, located at 324 S. New Street! It's in the middle of all the First Friday action and an easy walk across the street to the Greenway! $1 per hour!