Kick Off Your Summer at First Friday!
(And Other Upcoming Events)
Information courtesy of Downtown Bryan Association and Destination Bryan
First Friday Activities
Main Street Closure Area
Members of the Brazos Valley Farmer’s Market will be set up along Main St. between 26th St. and 28th St. from 5-9pm. Classic Cars will be parked in front of The Hudson Barber Emporium starting at 5 pm.
26th Street Closure Area
LIVEart – Come by and see live art demonstrations from 5-9 p.m.
Live Music by Mary-Charlotte Young
Brazos Valley Hockey Club
Live demonstration from the Arts Council Bryan Artist in Residence Krislyn Koehn
Kid’s activities with the Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse (BVCASA)
Business Activities & Specials
418 N. Main St.: A retired military helicopter, OH-58A Kiowa, used in the Vietnam War is on display at 418 North Main Street
Brazos Valley African American Museum: Enjoy a night at the museum. See this one-of-a-kind Smithsonian exhibition during First Fridays from 6 – 9pm.
Brick + Mortar Bridal Boutique: Grand Opening at 5:30 p.m.
Grand Stafford Theater: Free concert starting at 8pm with The Brian Turner Band. Doors open at 7pm.
Hudson Barber Emporium: Classic cars parked in front of Hudson Barber Emporium.
Halo Club: Rainbow Resource Fair from 6-9pm. Lean about some of the resources available in our community. Our legendary drag shows feature a rotating cast with best entertainers from across Texas and beyond. Houston-based DJ Aracely, the only drag queen DJ in Texas, drops the beats before and after the show! Doors 10 PM – 2 AM Showtime 11:30 PM – Kitchen – 2 AM
$10 Cover for patrons 18 – 20 years. $5 Cover for patrons 21 +.
The Queen Theatre: The Queen Film’s Society presents Pride at 8pm.
Ronin Restaurant: Ronin happy hour is from 5-6pm and live music from 7-9pm.
Savage Brew: New beers: Mexican lager, Guava, and curuba milkshake IPA, Hazy IPA dry-hopped with Azacca and Huell Melon hops, Stout w Polite Coffee. live music from Chris Crow 7-10 pm
String and Horn Shop: Sneaky Pete, retired A&M prof, folk songwriter, guitarist, and performer, will bring his eclectic style to The String and Horn Shop this First Friday.
The Village and Art979 Gallery: LIVEart at The Village Cafe! Come by and see some live art demonstrations. Music by Keith Kallina.
See More First Friday Information
Live Music at First Friday
Palace Theater
Steady Legend – 8 p.m.
*Performances are free to attend.
Street Performers
Lindsey at 212 N. Bryan Ave
The Bryan Piano Man at ACME Glass
Elle Marie at Twisted Tumblers
DJ G Money at Design Superstore
Brazos Valley Belly Dance at Caffe Capri
Timmy Lee Jr. at Legal Monkeys
Carter Creek Pickers at Mr. G’s Pizzeria
Brazos Valley Farmers’ Market 7th Anniversary
June 5 (8am to 12pm) – The Brazos Valley Farmers’ Market is celebrating 7 years on Saturday, June 7 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come enjoy live music, food trucks, bounce houses, face painting, kids activities, and of course your favorite local producers and farmers.
Learn More About the Farmers’ Market!
Destination Bryan, a 501c(6) non-profit, is a destination marketing organization whose mission is to promote and develop Bryan, Established in July 2020, Destination Bryan will work alongside community businesses and attractions to promote Bryan as a destination to both tourists and locals alike. Destination Bryan will also be responsible for key community events such as First Friday, Texas Reds Festival, Holiday Events and more!
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Upcoming Events in Downtown Bryan!
June 2021
2 – Lunch & Learn at The Palace Theater: Know Your Neck
4 – First Friday
5 – Brazos Valley Farmer’s Market 7th Anniversary Market
9 – Lunch & Learn at The Palace Theater: Jump Start Your Yoga & Mindfulness
16 – Lunch & Learn at The Palace Theater: Downtown Dwellers
23 – Lunch & Learn at The Palace Theater: Let’s Talk About the Walk
Every Saturday from 8 a.m to Noon – Brazos Valley Farmer’s Market
July 2021
2 – First Friday
Every Saturday from 8 a.m to Noon – Brazos Valley Farmer’s Market
See full calendar of events here.