First Friday
Each month in Hamilton-Lauraville, area businesses and artists offer special First Friday activities (often free). Activities include art receptions, live music, performances, kids programs, extended hours, shopping, dining specials, and more. Please check with individual locations for details as events vary month to month and are subject to last minute changes.
If you are a business located within Hamilton-Lauraville Main Street's boundary, please join us on First Fridays!
PAST First Fridays
2021 first fridays
December 3 is the last First Friday of the year!!
Here are a couple of highlights:
The Spa at Hamilton Foot Care Center: $20 mini pedicure, $15 for mini manicure, plus $10 wine tasting. The Spa only uses natural ingredients and essential oils. Call 410-961-2496 to schedule your appointment.
Indu Massage and Wellness: $40 for 30 minutes of Reiki, Massage, Reflexology, or Facials. Go to website to book your appointment.
Found Studio: The cutest gift shop is open and will also feature art by Kelly Ennis @thewovenword.
Unwind after work and head on down to Harford Road on Friday evening!
December 6, 2019
Shopping and Art
Tortuga (4717 Harford Rd) from 5-7:30 pm.
Meet and Greet mixer with Sarah Magida. Come scoop up some of her beautiful embroidery work. She will also be sharing prints and some of her other original works this Friday at Tortuga. Drinks and Snacks.
Lakein's Jewelers of Hamilton (5400 Harford Rd) from 10-7:30 pm.
Free wine, and light refreshments. Special Sale items. Start a holiday lay a way. Bring jewelry items that you want to learn about, or need repaired. All estimates are free. Also on Saturday from 10-4 pm.
Raven's Beak (5422 Harford Rd)- from 6-9 pm.
Sip on wine and shop unique jewelry, leather gifts, art, handmade journals, and more.
Shopping, eating and art! Sample body products from Essence of Lotus.
Hamilton Gallery (5502 Harford Rd)- Opening reception from 6-9 pm.
Join us for the opening reception of Hamilton Gallery’s Holiday Art Exhibit featuring all works priced at or below $200 for the gift giving season.
Mutt Mart (2904 Hamilton Avenue)-Yappy Hour and Holiday Pop Up Shop from 5-8 pm.
Food, drinks, prizes & adoptable animals. Kids and friendly, leashed dogs are welcome. All proceeds benefit Mas Rescue.
Domesticity (4321 Harford Rd)- Stitch & Sewcial from 6-9 pm.
Complimentary crafting get together - bring whatever project you want and enjoy company and wine. Free use of shop machines included.
For December’s First Friday, Maggie’s Farm & Indu Wellness are partnering to bring you discounted food, drinks & wellness! Come in to either business on First Friday & enjoy 10% off for the rest of the weekend (Friday-Sunday). Reservations are recommended.
Aaduri Healing Arts (4705-A Harford Rd)-First Friday Specials from 7-8:30 pm.
Reflexology or chair massage. First come, first serve. $10 per session (cash only)
Live Music
Farm to Face (4607 Harford Rd)- Live Music from 7-8 pm
Farm To Face Café is celebrating their first anniversary during First Friday, December 6th! Come, eat, and enjoy some swoon-worthy tunes by Trapping the Spark. Congratulations and cheers to many more years of good eating!
Food and Drinks
Koco's Pub (4301 Harford Rd)- First Friday specials
For December’s First Friday, Maggie’s Farm & Indu Wellness are partnering to bring you discounted food, drinks & wellness! Come in to either business on First Friday & enjoy 10% off for the rest of the weekend (Friday-Sunday). Reservations are recommended.
NEW! The LVH by Taste This (4528 Harford Road)
A sit down casual restaurant serving up delicious American and soul food!
Zeke's Coffee Cafe (4719 Harford Rd)- Tacos and Beer from 5-8 pm
Amendment 21 (4924 Harford Rd)- Tax free (9 %) discount on 6 pack or better beer, wine, and liquor
Farm to Face (4607 Harford Rd)- Live Music from 7-8 pm
Farm To Face Café is celebrating their first anniversary during First Friday, December 6th! Come, eat, and enjoy some swoon-worthy tunes by Trapping the Spark. Congratulations and cheers to many more years of good eating!
Silver Queen Cafe (5429 Harford Rd)- First Friday specials, Dine in only.
Hamilton Tavern (5517 Harford Rd)- First Friday specials
Los Rancheros (5506 Harford Rd)- First Friday specials
Char'd City (5402 Harford Rd)- First Friday specials
December's First Friday events subject to change. Confirm with each location.
November 1, 2019
First Friday sponsored by Free Fall Baltimore
Theater
The Strand Theater Company (5426 Harford Rd)- A Shayna Maidel by Barbara Lebow at 8:00 pm
Directed by Melissa McGinley. Show runs October 18 – November 3. Artists discount available!
A piercing, unabashed look at life before and after the Holocaust through the eyes of two separated sisters: one who escaped, one who survived. Buy tickets here.
Art & Shop
NEW SHOP Tortuga (4717 Harford Rd) from 5-7 pm.
It's Tortuga's very 1st First Friday. Meet and greet with Baltimore artist Elena Johnston and see her work on display; Including two special collaborative works created by Elena Johnston and William Cashion.
Domesticity (4321 Harford Rd)- Stitch & Sewcial from 6-9 pm.
Complimentary crafting get together - bring whatever project you want and enjoy company and wine. Free use of shop machines included.
This month featuring local artist Val Lucas. Found Studio Shop open until 9 pm.
Charmed Life Gallery (4505 Harford Rd)- Artist reception and live music
A Wicked First Friday: Inverted~Crystal Whitman. Cara Kelly at 6 pm. Rodney Henry will play at 8 pm.
Hamilton Gallery (5502 Harford Rd)- Opening reception from 6-9 pm.
Feature Artists Hal Boyd & Landis Expandis: The Daily Muse
Raven's Beak (5422 Harford Rd)- Shop and Sip from 6-9 pm.
Sip on wine and shop unique jewelry, leather gifts, art, handmade journals, and more.
Lakein's Jewelers of Hamilton (5400 Harford Rd) from 10-7:30 pm.
Free wine, and light refreshments. Special Sale items. Also on Saturday from 10-4 pm.
The Children's Bookstore (4717 Harford Rd)- Opening Reception from 6-8 pm.
Lyn Townes's solo exhibition: A Walk in and Out of Time
Music
Farm to Face (4607 Harford Rd)- Live Music from 7-8 pm
First Friday falafel’s 10% off. BYOB $5 corkage fee, open until 8:30 pm.
Charmed Life Gallery (4505 Harford Rd)- Artist reception and live music
A Wicked First Friday: Inverted~Crystal Whitman. Cara Kelly at 6pm. Rodney Henry will play at 8 pm.
Emma's Tea Spot (5500 Harford Rd)- Live Music from 5:30-8:30 pm.
Petrichor Ambient Jazz , BYOB and full menu. Reservations recommended. Kids cooking classes available for ages 5-11 pm, one hour for $20 all materials and dinner included.
Mutt Mart (2904 Hamilton Avenue)-Yappy Hour Concert from 5-9 pm.
Food, drinks, prizes, live music & adoptable animals. Kids and friendly, leashed dogs are welcome. All proceeds benefit the Buddy Foundation.
Food and Drinks
Koco's Pub (4301 Harford Rd)- First Friday specials
Maggie's Farm (4341 Harford Rd)- First Friday specials
Zeke's Coffee Cafe (4719 Harford Rd)- Pizza Night/Game Night from 5-8 pm
Amendment 21 (4924 Harford Rd)- Tax free (9 %) discount on 6 pack or better beer, wine, and liquor
Farm to Face (4607 Harford Rd)-First Friday falafel’s 10% off.
BYOB $5 corkage fee open until 8:30 pm
Silver Queen Cafe (5429 Harford Rd)- First Friday specials, Dine in only.
No corkage fee, 2$ off appetizers with the purchase of an entree (does not include oysters or soup).
Hamilton Tavern (5517 Harford Rd)- First Friday specials
Los Rancheros (5506 Harford Rd)- First Friday specials
DJ Marzo will spread positive vibrations with some classics, funk, soul, and more! Serves brick oven pizza/dishes and Italian inspired food.
Wellness
Aaduri Healing Arts (4705-A Harford Rd)-First Friday Specials from 7-8:30 pm.
Reflexology or chair massage. First come, first serve. $10 per session (cash only)
Indu Wellness (4337 Harford Rd- formerly Zen Happens )- Feel Good Friday from 10-8 pm
$50 for facials or massages.
Kids and Family
Emma's Tea Spot (5500 Harford Rd)- Kids Cooking Class and Live Music from 5:30-8:30 pm.
Kids cooking classes available for ages 5-11, one hour for $20 all materials and dinner included. Petrichor Ambient Jazz , BYOB and full menu. Reservations recommended.
Zeke's Coffee Cafe (4719 Harford Rd)- Pizza Night/Game Night from 5-8 pm
Mutt Mart (2904 Hamilton Avenue)-Yappy Hour Concert from 5-9 pm.
Food, drinks, prizes, live music & adoptable animals. Kids and friendly, leashed dogs are welcome. All proceeds benefit the Buddy Foundation.
The Children's Bookstore (4717 Harford Rd)- Opening Reception from 6-8 pm.
Lyn Townes's solo exhibition: A Walk in and Out of Time
Special Sneak Peek
SoHa Union Apartments (4801 Harford Rd) from 6-8 pm
Fire and Rice Restaurant Pop Up from 6 to 8 pm. Hot Chocolate from Pure Chocolate by Jinji. Tours of the building from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
November's First Friday events are sponsored by Free Fall Baltimore
Map design by Beltway Merch
2019 October and November's
First Fridays are sponsored by
Free Fall Baltimore
