November First Friday

Name: November First Friday
Start: 2025-11-07T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-07T23:45:00-05:00
Location: Downtown Macon

Schedule

Fri Nov 07 2025 at 05:00 pm to 11:45 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Downtown Macon | Macon, GA

First Friday, presented by Robins Financial Credit Union, is your ticket to downtown Macon! Be sure to use #downtownmacon in your posts 📸
✨SPECIAL EVENTS✨
- Bright City: Opening Reception. Armor and Adornment: Muscogee Fashion Rooted in Identity is presented for Bright City in partnership with Dashboard and NewTown Macon, with support from Macon Magazine as a contributor for Macon Fashion Week. Join us at Wesleyan Leadership Lab from 5:30 pm - 7 pm for the opening reception of the 7th series installment in Bright City. Enjoy light refreshments, music and an artist talk at 6 pm. After, we will gather at the Fashion Show in the Poplar Street Median as part of Macon Fashion Week. Learn more by visiting the Bright City Facebook Event by NewTown Macon.
-Hard Hat Happy Hour at Neel's Lofts:
Step into downtown Macon's most luxe living experience—before anyone else! NewTown Macon invites you to Neel's Lofts for an exclusive Hard Hat Happy Hour on Friday, November 7, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Enter at the entrance located on Cherry Street and enjoy beverages while learning about this new 95-unit luxury apartment complex. You will get the first look at our model unit while the building is still under construction. Don't miss this opportunity to secure your spot in Macon's newest iconic address before units are gone!
- Macon Fashion Week: Macon Fashion Week is a weeklong celebration of fashion, creativity, and community. Each day centers on a different theme, featuring daytime and evening meetups, curated programs, and runway shows. On First Friday, you can enjoy the Put It On: Local & Indigenous Designer Showcase. After attending the opening reception for Bright City, head to the Poplar Street Median at 7 pm for the Fashion Show!

ART GALLERY SPECIAL EXHIBITS
- Macon Arts Alliance (486 1st Street), 4-7 pm
Macon Arts Alliance is happy to present their November exhibit, “Inheritance of the Unstable Self”, with works by Jason John of the University of North Florida. “Inheritance of the Unstable Self” explores the concepts of instability of identity and the relationship between figure and surroundings.
- The 567 Center for Renewal (456 1st St), 5-8 pm
Join us for the opening reception of "Favorite Things," an exhibit of artwork for $100 & under, including holiday ornaments, ceramics, fabric art, small paintings and more. See the new exhibit, meet the artists, and enjoy refreshments.
- McEachern Art Center (332 2nd St), 4-8 pm
The McEachern gallery will be open to see their current exhibit Severe Optimism, featuring artwork by Dotan Appelbaum.
- Wesleyan College Leadership Lab (522 Cherry St), 5:30-7 pm
Join us for the Bright City Armor and Adornment Opening Reception. Armor and Adornment: Muscogee Fashion Rooted in Identity is presented for Bright City in partnership with Dashboard and NewTown Macon, with support from Macon Magazine as a contributor for Macon Fashion Week.
- Gallery West (447 3rd St), 5-8 pm
Gallery West presents a sale of early works by photographer Kirk West.
ENTERTAINMENT
- The Capitol Theatre(8 pm) Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy
This exclusive speakeasy will transport you to a bygone era as you sip on expertly crafted cocktails inspired by four of Poe's most beloved stories.
- The Rainbow Fish at The Grand Opera House, (7 pm)
Everybody loves the international bestseller and award-winning book, The Rainbow Fish, with its wonderful message of friendship and belonging. This is a short (~45 minutes to 1 hour) play geared for children and their families, in partnership with Theatre Macon.
-Grant's Lounge: Ricky Chilton with openers Luke Brown & The Jubilee art 9 pm.
- Theatre Macon (8 pm): Opening night for Our Country’s Good: a tribute to the transformative power of theatre!
- The Hummingbird (9:30 pm): Celebrate First Friday with with Athens pop punk band Phantom Dan and Milledgeville Emo band Blue! Music
-JBA joins the First Friday festivities each month with its signature themed events featuring live entertainment and a vibrant atmosphere.
- Rose Room will have a DJ mixing vinyls every First Friday so you can enjoy a craft cocktail with great music.
-Grant's Lounge: Ricky Chilton with openers Luke Brown & The Jubilee art 9 pm.
RETAIL
- The Bohemian Den: Stays open late through 9 pm on First Fridays!
- Crate X offers complimentary coworking access every First Friday, making it the perfect downtown basecamp for your workday. Wrap up projects or host meetings in their professional coworking space, then step right outside to immerse yourself in all the First Friday festivities! Check their website to register!

RESTAURANTS & BARS
-First Fridays at Loom, located in Hotel Forty Five: Kick off the month the right way—under the stars, with good vibes and even better deals! See local artists set the mood starting at 7pm on the patio.
- Shuster's Candy and Creamery: Open late on Fridays until 10PM! Indulge in your sweet tooth at this new downtown business!
- Hello Boba Anime Food Trivia Night starting at 6PM
How well do you know your anime eats? From ramen to rice balls, put your taste for trivia to the test.
-Sweet Eleanor's will be open until 9pm!
-Longleaf Distillery has "Appy Hour!" From 4 pm to 7 pm, get the snack of the month for 50% off.
-Rose Room has a happy hour menu that is always updating! Swing by between 5pm and 7pm to sip on happy hour specials.
More First Friday Fun: https://newtownmacon.com/enjoyingplaces/first-friday/

RETAIL SHOPS
The 567 Center for Renewal | Bear's Books | Bert Maxwell Furniture | BowFRESH Bowties | Chic Culture | Daphne's 525 | Elizabeth's Vintage Boutique | Fig & Ivy | Fresh Produce Records | Gallery West | Golden Bough Bookstore | Kaybee of Macon | Lawrence Mayer Florist | Lore Gallery | Macon Arts Alliance | MD Exchange | Mossy Creek Natural | Ocmulgee Outfitters | The Otis Redding Foundation | Petals | Rabbit Hole | Sheridan Studio | Sixth Ave | StARTup Studios | The Bohemian Den | Upper Echelon WRLD Clothing | The Vintage Thread | Wear. Your dollar makes change.

RESTAURANTS
Braddock's Cask & Table | Cashman's Pub | Churchill's on Cherry | Dovetail | Downtown Grill | Fall Line Brewing Co. | Famous Mike's of Macon | Fatty's Pizza | Flying Biscuit | Gangnam Grill | Just Tap'd - Macon | Kudzu Seafood Company | Loom Comfort Kitchen + Cocktails | La Bella Morelia | Little India, Indian Cuisine | Macon Water Ice | Macon Bagel | Ocmulgee Brewpub | Oliver's Corner Bistro | Parish on Cherry | Piedmont Brewery & Kitchen | Rookery | Satterfield's Barbecue | Sweet Eleanor's | Taste and See Coffee Shop | Third and Cherry | Tokyo Alley | VIBEZ | Your Pie | Z Beans Coffee

ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHTLIFE VENUES
5ive 70 Dueling Piano Bar | Apt.77 | BJ's Billiards | Cashman's Pub | Churchill's on Cherry | Daisy Tequila Bar | Grant's Lounge | The Hummingbird Stage and Taproom | Hightales Rooftop Bar | JBA | Just Tap'd - Macon | Late Nite | Longleaf Distilling Co. | Macon Rocks Climbing Gym | Mercer Music at Capricorn | Monkey's Paw Tiki Lounge | Niche 385 | Quill | Reboot Retrocade & Bar | Recess Bar & Lounge | Rose Room | Serenity Entertainment Complex | The Man Upstairs | VICE Bar

SPONSORS
First Friday is presented by Robins Financial Credit Union
With support from:
100.9 The Creek
Cumulus
Visit Macon
The Grand Opera House
McEachern Art Center
Mercer Music at Capricorn
Fall Line Brewing Co.

ABOUT NEWTOWN MACON
We are an independent nonprofit that focuses on economic
development and revitalizing Downtown Macon. We make it safe
and beautiful and fun and affordable. And we keep it local. Visit www.newtownmacon.com for more information.