First Friday Raleigh

First Friday is about more than art; it’s about community. 🫶

This week, we’re hosting Feminist First Friday—a celebration of the women who make Downtown Raleigh stronger, more creative, and more connected. Join us for free professional headshots, live music, food and drinks, flash tattoos, local shopping, and more.

We’re one of many events happening across downtown that night, with galleries, pop-ups, and activations all evening long. Start at Feminist First Friday, then explore everything else downtown has planned.

: March 6 is the last day to enter Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s Explore Downtown Raleigh Giveaway. Save your receipts from First Friday festivities and submit them for a chance to win $250.

📍Hartwell Raleigh
📆 Friday, March 6th 🕔 5-8pm
Find a list of Feminist First Friday vendors and even more things to do across downtown this Friday 👇
https://bit.ly/37u84T3

Feminist First Friday is sponsored by Maeve

In celebration of the New Year and the 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 First Friday of 2026, we challenge you to go out and try something new! 💡

Head downtown this evening to discover exciting art exhibitions, live music, pop-ups, and parties worth crossing off your bucket list for First Friday Raleigh.

Tonight is also one of the last times to experience our FREE annual large-scale, light installation event Illuminate Art Walk presented by Cooperating Raleigh Colleges before it closes January 6th!

🩷 Memaw, Nana, Gram, etc by Abby Parker & Marty Rogers | 1 Market Plaza

Check out the growing list of January First Friday events 👇
https://bit.ly/37u84T3