4PM @ Peony Patch Uprooted — Join the Peony Patch Uprooted for a special Christmas pop-up event. Vendors for this event include: DUO Goods, Fireweed Boutique, Carrie Heimer, Forever in Bloom, Tea Advent Calendars, Hayseed Hopes, and AK Metal & Glass Art. This event will run both Friday and Saturday, but Friday’s event is from 4-8PM.
5PM @ Gather Fairbanks — The crew at Gather Fairbanks is leaning into cozy season the right way with games, live music, art, and all your local favorites. Join them this First Friday for “Games in the Garage at Gather” where locals will be playing cards, board games, cornhole, foosball, giant beer pong, and more. Local vendors will be there with food, drink, and more including: Little Owl, All About Choux, Purpousoul, and Ashley Franklin. Gather’s bar will also be open for adult beverages with live music by Grungebob and Darrell. Note: Please enter the building on 2nd Ave through Solstice Books or Alaskan Mystic Wonders to find the fun in the garage.
5PM @ Humble Roots Beer Project — Downtown’s newest brewery is kicking-off the month with a fabulous new First Friday gallery featuring the “absolutely sickest paintings” by Anika Smith (@onanikascanvas). This event begins at 5PM.
5PM @ Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center — It’s time for the annual Raven First Friday Art Show! The show is an exhibit and fundraiser for the Alaska Songbird Institute, a local nonprofit. Artwork includes fiber art, pottery, jewelry, paintings, prints, and glass. This event will run from 5-7PM.
5PM @ Well Street Art Gallery — Join Well Street Art for a special exhibit featuring ceramics by Teresa Shannon and mixed media works by Sasha Bitzer. Shannon and Bitzer are two University of Alaska professors who will debut new works this First Friday. Shannon will have new ceramic pieces and Bitzer will exhibit prints and mixed media works such as photograms. The opening will run 5-8PM, but the exhibit will continue throughout the month of November.
5PM @ 2 Street Gallery — “Wood, Fire, Home” is an exploration of local and Arctic wildlife through pyrography on hand-turned wooden items for everyday use. Join Addie Willsrud, a life-long Fairbanksan, for this special First Friday show. Willsrud grew up with a deep love of the natural world and aims to spread awareness for Arctic wildlife. Her art is on multiple mediums of wearable and functional artwork. Light snacks and thoughtful conversation will be provided.
5PM @ Bear Gallery in Pioneer Park — The Fairbanks Potters Guild takes over the Bear Gallery all this month, with a special showcase dedicated to cups! “Behold the Cup” will debut this First Friday from 5-7PM. Founded in 1996, the Fairbanks Potters Guild is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the ceramic arts and supporting potters throughout the Fairbanks area. Learn more about the Fairbanks Potters Guild by visiting their website fairbankspottersguild.com or follow them on social media @fairbankspottersguild.ak. (This posts featured image is of cups from this event!)
5:30PM @ Fairbanks Children’s Museum — The Fairbanks Children’s Museum hosts their monthly “Kids’ Night In” First Friday event. On the first Friday of every month, the museum encourages First Friday attendees to drop their kiddos off at the museum for a pizza party and activities; freeing the adults up for a date night and a First Friday walkabout. The event is $30/per child, with members receiving a 10% discount. Kids must be at least 4 years old and potty trained.