Weather threat forces postponement of Youngstown's First Friday

EDITOR'S NOTE: Youngstown Cityscape announced late Friday morning that it has called off the First Friday events due to the threat of inclement weather.  No new date was announced.

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Youngstown kicks off the fall season with its free First Friday event tonight from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The event takes place throughout downtown Youngstown and offers a variety of activities for all ages.

Attendees can enjoy live music on the Phelps Street Stage, featuring Jack and the Cadavers and Demos Papadimas. Local artist Daniel Rauschenbach will showcase his work at Concept Studio.

South Phelps Street from West Federal to Boardman Street is closed from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. for the vendor market and performance stage. 

A highlight of the evening is the "Chalk the Walk" contest, where artists compete for prizes. The Butler Art Museum, Downtown Youngstown Partnership, SMARTS, and Youngstown CityScape are sponsoring the contest. There will also be a community chalk art activity area for children and families.

First Friday coincides with discounted admission to the OH WOW! Science Center.

Schedule:

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Chalk the Walk Artist Contest supported by The Butler Art Museum, Downtown Youngstown Partnership, SMARTS, and Youngstown CityScape

First Friday Vendor Market

1/2 Price Entry to OH WOW! Science Center

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Live Music on Phelps Street Stage with Jack and the Cadavers

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Artist Daniel Rauschenbach Exhibition at Concept Studio

5:30 PM

Line Dancing with Stepping Out Fitness at the Octave, 250 East Federal Street, Suite 432

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Live Music on Phelps Street Stage with Demos Papadimas

7:00 PM

Live Music at the Octave

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Chalk the Walk Artist Contest Judge Panel Review

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Party on the Lawn at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre - Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel

Several downtown restaurants will offer food and drink specials for the occasion.

• The Octave Live Music Cafe & Event Center
• Gringo's
• V2 Wine Bar Trattoria
• West 34
• Avalon Downtown
• The Federal
• Imbibe Martini Bar
• Rye's Craft Beer and Whiskey
• Draught House
• Penguin City Brewing Co.
• DOPE Cider House & Winery
• Noble Creature Wild Ales & Lagers
• Cassese's MVR
• YOSTERIA
• Charlie Staples Pit Bos

Youngstown CityScape, a non-profit organization dedicated to downtown revitalization, sponsors First Friday along with the Downtown Youngstown Partnership and the City of Youngstown.

For a complete schedule of events, visit the First Fridays Youngstown website at www.FirstFridaysYoungstown.org.