Come Experience Auburn’s First Friday on January 6
Each venue offers their own spin on entertainment with free refreshments & discounted merchandise, contributing to this ongoing festival of art & culture. Activities include exhibit receptions, art making & live music. First Friday is organized by Downtown Auburn BID & Auburn’s Historic & Cultural Sites Commission.
Family FILM at APT
Time: 6PM
Location: Auburn Public Theater, 8 Exchange Street
Details: Free screening of “The Gruffalo,” a toddler cartoon, at 6PM in the cinema.
315.253-6669 http://auburnpublictheater.org/
Drink Specials at A.T. Walley’s
Time: 4PM
Location: 119 Genesee Street & State Street
Details: Enjoy $3 domestics, $5 cocktails & complimentary appetizers during happy hour.
315.282-7314 http://www.atwalley.com/
BEAUTIFUL THINGS hosts Open House
Time: 5 – 7PM
Location: 6 Seminary Avenue
Details: Tour this antique & collectibles shop open Wednesday – Saturday 10AM – 7PM.
315.702-8273
Cheers to Happy Hour at the COPPER PIG
Time: 4 – 6PM
Location: 10 E. Genesee Street
Details: BOGO free drink happy hour at the bar. 315.370-5003 http://www.copperpig.net/
Check out New GALLERY & Exhibit
Time: 5 – 8PM
Location: Finger Lakes Art, 101 Genesee Street
Details: Attend opening for Finger Lakes Arts Council new gallery space & “Visualize” exhibit, plus artists meet & greet, refreshments, music & art & fine crafts from local artists. 315.406-0097 http://www.fingerlakesarts.org/
DEAD Band at Good SHEPHERD’S
Time: 5 – 10PM
Location: 31 Loop Road
Details: View artwork by Dawn Jordan & Grateful Dead music by the Walker Trio 7:30 – 9:30PM, plus First Firkin beer releases. 315.406-6498 www.shepsbeer.com
Discounts & MUSIC at MOONDOG’S Lounge
Time: 4PM – close
Location: 24 State Street
Details: Enjoy 1/2 off first drink 4 – 7PM and live music with B Side Band from 9PM – 12AM. No cover, full bar & menu. 315.253-3339 http://moondoglounge.com/
Free BEER at OSTERIA Salina
Time: 11AM – 10PM, bar open until midnight
Location: 16 – 20 State Street
Details: Enjoy a free draft beer with a pizza purchase all day long. 315.258-9070
http://osteriasalinaauburn.com/
BEER Release at PRISON CITY
Time: 4PM
Location: Prison City Pub & Brewery, 28 State Street
Details: Come try our new Prison City IPA on tap until it kicks. 315.604-1277 http://www.prisoncitybrewing.com/
REFINERY features BLUES & BREWS
Time: 5 – 8PM
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 74 State Street
Details: Taste samples from a showcase of local breweries with live blues music, $20. 315.252-5511 http://www.refineryrestaurant.com/
Family Night at SEYMOUR LIBRARY
Time: 6PM
Location: 176-178 Genesee Street
Details: Play some of our favorite board & card games. Games & snacks provided, all ages, no registration. 315.252-2571 http://www.seymourlibrary.org/
SWABY’S TAVERN offers SPECIALS
Time: 4 – 10PM
Location: 6 South Street
Details: Swaby’s kitchen will be serving half-price burgers & drinks specials.
315.252-5400 http://www.swabystavern.com
Try the Y for FREE
Time: 5AM – 9:30PM
Location: Auburn YMCA-WEIU, 27 William Street
Details: Come enjoy fitness/aquatic classes, weight & cardio equipment or play racquetball or basketball. 315.253-5304 http://auburnymca.org/
For more information please contact the BID 315.252-7874. If you have questions regarding specific details, please contact the participating sites directly.