Trenton First Fridays

October 5th - 5:00 till 10:00

Are you tired of the strip malls, chain stores, and mediocre restaurants in the 'Burbs? Can't stand the thought of spending another Friday night watching a second-run movie? Looking for something to do?

Enjoy something different! The South Warren Street area is staying open late and offering something special for everyone. First Friday is a new cultural event in the Downtown District of Trenton, held on the first Friday of each month, rain or shine. This "open house" brings together city dwellers and suburbanites in a unique combination of the visual, performing and culinary arts. There will be artists and antique dealers lining South Warren Street offering something for the casual browser as well as the astute buyer. The area restaurants offer a wide variety of eating experiences from simple meals to elegant, fine dining. After dinner, enjoy smooth jazz, a spoken word reading, or just relax and spend time with friends in one of the Downtown bars.

September's First Friday event was great - interesting art and antiques along South Warren Street, music filling the air, and over 300 people enjoying themselves at the local bars and restaurants. October's First Friday (on the 5th) promises to be even better - with participation from even more artists, local merchants, a massage therapist, great jazz, a poetry slam, and even a chance to tour the Marriott showroom!

Secure parking is offered in the Trenton Commons Lot and bike cops will be on hand to help keep the event fun and safe. Most of the festivities will be taking place between 4 and 10 pm. Eat, drink and be merry at these places...

Art & Antiques > Area dealers and artists will be displaying their wares along South Warren Street. Make sure to check out all they have to offer - who knows, you might find that perfect something for that certain someone.
Caf� Ol� > Trenton's hip coffeehouse will host a "Spoken Word Salon" providing a venue for some of the areas hottest writers. Starts at 8:00. (126 South Warren Street - 609/396/2233)
Checkers Bar > TGIF! After-work Happy Hour with drink specials and free munchies. Come on in and hang out at this Trenton institution. Open till the party's over... (14 South Warren Street - 609/394/3895)
Columbus Pizza > Between bars, stop and enjoy the best pizza in Downtown Trenton! (8 South Warren Street - 609/393/5707)
Delight of India > The award winning Chef Sharma will be preparing Indian fusion food, including Indian-French, Indian-Thai, and Indian-Italian Dishes. Don't miss this unique opportunity. Open for dinner until 9:00. (29 South Warren Street - 609/394/8444)
La Cocina Criolla > Serving authentic Puerto Rican cuisine, open for dinner until 7:30. (13 East Front Street - 609/392/4033)
Maxine's > "Networking" Happy Hour starts at 4, with free appetizers and drink specials - make sure to bring extra business cards. This downtown landmark is also open for dinner and live Jazz late into the evening. Enjoy smooth jazz with one of Maxine's famous after-dinner drinks. Reservations recommended. (120 South Warren Street - 609/392/0022)
Rhinehart-Fischer Gallery > Original art by some of New Jersey's finest artists and antiques at a bargain. Browse and shop until 9:00. (46 West Lafayette Street - 609/695/0061)
Utopia > Trenton's trendy new bistro will be open for cocktails, dinner, and dessert. Try a Citron Cosmopolitan with Shellfish Ravioli, or any of Chef Sadler's other culinary creations. Reservations strongly recommended. Open until 10:00. (11 West Front Street - 609/394/1991)
And if you just can't get enough of Trenton on a Friday, check out: First Friday @ Trenton Makes Art, 439-49 S. Broad Street (across from Sovereign Bank Arena) 5pm-9pm. 20 visual artists open their studios to the public with a special exhibit and reception. Private parking. (Call Urban Word - 609/989-7777)

E-mail me with any questions or ideas at: info@trentonfirstfriday.com .