Join us in celebrating art on the Avenue! Every First Friday this fall, East Passyunk shops will be staying open a little later (until 8pm-9pm) and highlighting the creativity in their craft. From extended hours to sidewalk sales to flash events and everything in between, come get artsy with us!
Be sure to check out participating shops as you walk around. EXTRA thanks to our sponsoring businesses, highlighted in orange:
A Novel Idea: Come meet local horror author Adam Cesare for a book signing and meet and greet from 6-7:30pm. His latest novel, Influencer, comes out 10/1.
August Moon: 40% off Sidewalk Sale Rack outside with in-store specials! Some sips & light treats provided.
Birds of Prey Artistry & Aesthetics: Spooks & Spells will be a night of spooky fun and magical vibes. Get ready for a bewitching evening filled with mystical beauty rituals, enchanting activities fun for the whole family. Each adult attendee will be entered to win a magical PRP Vampire facial. Don't miss out on this thrilling event! Tickets here!
Civil Stock General Store: Open late!
Creations by Coppola: 10% off fresh flowers (including Flower Bar and Grab n' Go's).
Delicious Sweets: Serving iced and pumpkin coffee.
Eastern Pass Tattoo Co.: Open house! Swing by, meet our artists, stroll around the shop– check out the art on the walls + watch tattoos in the making. Eats, sweets and drinks on the second floor and a raffle for a FREE spin of the Get-What-You-Get-Machine.
Ember & Ash: Swing by to indulge in a specialty pumpkin offering.
Favors and Flavors: Karaoke ice cream special from 5-9pm! Come have some ice cream and either request a song to sing or watch the festivities with a delicious treat.
Frame Fatale: Shop limited quantities of 2 special dark surreal 16x20 images by Alex Eckman-Lawn and get a sneak preview of the legendary Dead Frames Sidewalk Sale - Deeply-Discounted Odd-Sized Surplus Frames. Refreshments, darkwave vibes provided!
Good Buy Supply: 10% off bulk refills when you BYO container.
Headhunters Hair Design: $25 wax and eyebrow tint special.
Latchkey Records: Live DJ!
Laurel: Sidewalk pop-up highlighting art made by Rebeca (@crunch.ceramics) and M (photography), two of Laurel’s most creative employees!
Mecha Chocolate: Sip & shop with a fall cocktail and snack on chocolate samples while you do!
Minimal Chaos: Open late!
Nutmeg Nonalcoholic Bar and Market: Brian’s been working up a storm in the kitchen! Come in for First Friday and get a free sample of a new special seasonal concoction that’s off the menu!
Occasionette: Sip & Shop while perusing some special deals! All glassware and Milkbarn baby gifts will be buy one, get one free.
Pace Architecture and Design: Celebrate Pace’s 5 year anniversary with an open house in partnership with Design Philadelphia! Stop by the new space, take a look at displays of past completed work of the firm, and see what new projects we have in the works. Food and drink will be provided!
Pistola’s Del Sur: Extended happy hour until 9pm, featuring the following specials: $10 off Margarita Pitchers, Designated $5 Craft Draft Beers, $6 Carnitas Bao Buns, $9 for all types of Cocas, $6 Kampachi Tiradito, $5 Brussels Sprouts Tacos and $4 Pico De Gallo & Chips. Live music from Seth Aarons from 6-8.
P’unk Burger: $5 vanilla, chocolate or B&W shakes (vegan options included) and $5 single smash burgers!
Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar: $5 cocktail special called The Twist: Anisette simple syrup, lemon juice and a twizzler garnish!
Sermania Jewelry: Enjoy 20% off select Sterling Silver pieces. Back by popular demand, the Clearance Box will be updated with additional items to peruse!
South Fellini: New linoprints and block prints in the shop.
Spellbound Studio: Mini coupon bags for discounts on your favorite services.
Stogie Joe’s Tavern: Stop by for live music outside and a sidewalk bar, including $7 Surfsides, Statesides, glasses of wine and Limoncello martinis.
Studio South Philly at Capri Dessecker Remax: Studio pop-up featuring 66.6% off all sale items!
The Bottle Shop: Take $2 off Winter Sangria and Hot Mulled Cider.
Tildie's Toy Box: Drinks and snacks will be served while you shop!
Townsend: Two seasonal cocktails for $10 each and one autumnal appetizer for $12!
Be sure to follow @eastpassyunk on Instagram for more details on the inaugural EPA First Friday series. See you there!