Experience Swarthmore Every First  Friday of the Month (note exceptions)

5:00 – 8:00 pm (check each month for new listings)

On the First Friday of every month, businesses in the town center of Swarthmore stay open late to present FREE events that include culinary tastings, textiles and fine crafts, healing and performing arts, specials on food or store items, exhibits or other interactive demonstrations or presentations related to various businesses specialties.  Anywhere from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, shops, restaurants, stores and more will host local musicians and events where families and friends can stroll through the charming streets of Swarthmore and enjoy an evening on the town.

First Fridays creates opportunities for local businesses to open their doors and create programs of interest and events that build community and to feature the talents of local artists and musicians in the area.

First Fridays is a special way to spend quality time with the whole family. It’s great for a date night, or for getting together with friends without having to go very far.  Join us for an evening of FUN, FOOD, MUSIC and more right here in downtown Swarthmore every First Friday.

First Friday, September 3, 2010 5 – 8 pm

Join us for an evening of FUN, FOOD, MUSIC and more right here in downtown Swarthmore. Our stores and merchants will be open later with a number of specials and fun free activities for the whole family!

Here is a list of some of the events:

Dew Drop Inn

5-8 pm “Art Exhibition of New Paintings”

View a new selection of Elizabeth (Betsy) Breakell’s pastel and oil paintings. Enjoy a reception and meet the artist. Runs till  Sept. 29.

7 A S. Chester Rd, 610-543-7005

Dunkin Donuts

5-8 pm “Live Music with Chris Adams on Guitar”

Chris performs an enjoyable mix of standards, kid’s songs, classical and originals too!  Outside, otherwise join us inside.

1 S. Chester Rd., 610-690-5153

Finley A Knitting Party

5-8 pm “Shop Swap with The Shoppe on Park”

Discover special gift items at this one stop ‘shop swap’ event and get to know more about both of our stores!

104 Park Avenue, 610-328-7210

Healing Partners Day Spa

5-8 pm “Walk By & Pick Up A Discount Coupon”

11 Park Ave, #A, 610-328-1999

Hobbs Coffee

6 – 8 pm “Chef’s Dinners & Music by Lizard of Oz”

Enjoy good food and the eclectic acoustic music of singers/songwriters “Lizard of OZ” on guitar, soprano sax, clarinet & more!

1 Park Ave, 610-624-1391

King Jewelers

5-8 pm “Labor Day Sale”

View special stones, jewelry and gems!

409 Dartmouth Ave, 610-328-2898

New Swarthmore MURAL

5–8 pm ”Swarthmore Artist Garden”

Bring the kids and go see the new mural painted by TCLR’s Mural Arts Camp kids (8 -12 yrs) up the alley behind the post office. A resident/business community project.

Occasionally Yours

5-8 pm “Family Pasta Night & Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes” Classic pastas & sauces made to order just for you!

10 Park Ave, 610-328-9360

Open Sky Energy Systems

6:30-8pm “Kids Solar Bingo Night!

Family Friendly Fast Action BINGO and PRIZES!

407 Dartmouth Ave, 610-544-1214

Renato Pizza

7-8 pm “Pizza & Soda Special”

Free small soda with purchase of 2 plain slices

of pizza.

8 Park Ave, 8 Park Ave, 610-544-2300

Swarthmore COOP

5-8 pm “Sample All Natural Peanut Butters & Live Music”

Taste the homemade, local, vegan creations of “Better Butter”-reduced calories and fat with flavors like honey nut and chocolate to nostalgic tunes by guitarist Jim Smith.

341 Dartmouth Ave, 610-543-9805

The Kiosk

7-8 pm – “Live Music of “ELAVATIO”

Hear the cool stylings of Anthony Gucciardi and Mike Barrett”, guitar duo with vocalist. ”

Center of town at the kiosk.

T. Bumble’s

5-8 pm “Complete the Picture”

In the Ocean, At the Castle, On the Table, Under the Hat and more – the pictures have been started… join us and complete your “masterpiece”!

5 S. Chester Road, 610-544-8199

The Creative Living Room

5-8pm “Open House, Story Time & Art Opening

5pm – Free Kids Demos in art, drama, yoga, zumba, hip hop.

6pm -Story Time “A Night at the Museum” Join TCLR’s Allison DeSalvo and artist/teacher Judy Fowler for an imaginary journey into the art museum with stories and a group mural project. Fun for the whole family, goodies too!.

7pm- “Judy Fowler Art Opening & Reception”

View large, abstract oil paintings in deep colors that explore the energy of life and meet the artist. Runs till Oct. 30th.

15 S. Chester Rd, 610-544-5800

The Shoppe On Park

5-8pm “Shop Swap with Finely a Knitting Party”

Discover knitting essentials at this one stop ‘shop swap’ event and get to know more about both stores!

102 Park Ave, 610-604-9602

Thank You for Supporting the Arts & Community of Swarthmore!

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For more information and or to participate contact allison@thecreativelivingroom.com.