First Friday Brave Brews Weekend Kickoff
Downtown Auburn, New York
First Friday Brave Brews Weekend Kickoff
Kick off Braves Brews weekend with free art, activities, culture and live entertainment, plus food, beverage, and retail specials. Make rounds to the businesses and organizations participating in this community event. Venues include The Armory @ Prison City Pub & Brewery; Auburn Public Theater; Cayuga Museum; Moondog’s Lounge; Phoenix Building; Schweinfurth Art Center; Seward House Museum; Love of Hauls; and the NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center.
Events
205 Genesee Street
5-7:30 PM
Visitors can tour exhibits Both Ends of the Rainbow and Three Lakes Sampler. Join a craft related to Women's History Month. Light refreshments available.
203 Genesee Street
5–7:30 PM
In recognition of Brave Brews weekend and International Women's History Month, the Cayuga Museum will offer a Women's History Scavenger Hunt. Complete the hunt to win a special prize! Refreshments will be provided.
8 Exchange Street 7-9 PM
Attend Auburn High School's Drama Club’s ticketed performance.
Havana Room at the Phoenix Building
2 South Street
6 PM
Female Empower Tech Academy owner Megan Nelson is hosting a free symposium on phone safety and scam prevention.
24 State Street
7–9:30 PM
Enjoy live music by Mark Doyle & the Maniacs and themed drink specials. A Cast of Thousands and Beth Cuddy will play on Saturday.
35 Market Street
12-5 PM
Shop the new St Patty’s Day clothing and accessories collection. On Saturday, check out the Live a Little Boutique permanent jewelry pop up.
NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center
25 South Street
5-7 PM
Sample food and products made by NYS woman-owned businesses at the Taste NY Market. Plus, enjoy a music performance by Julie Howard & Bob Piorun.
74 State Street
5–8 PM
Enjoy half off 1st drink for women with a business card or work badge, plus spinach dip and a roasted beet hummus special. Stay tuned for restaurant renovations!
33 South Street
5–7 PM
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re showcasing linocut work of Horseheads artist Cynthia Cratsley, featuring historic women of the Finger Lakes region. Her prints will be on view in the Museum’s Gift Shop Gallery. Raise a glass as we join in the Brave Brews Festival with a complimentary Prison City Brewing beer tasting, plus other light refreshments throughout the evening. Also, head to our newly renovated event space for live music by the Auburn Junior High Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Madeline Hommel.
2 State Street
9-10:30 AM
Join an in-person leadership seminar led by Gwen Webber-McLeod, to inspire confidence, competence, courage, and calm.
99 Genesee Street
5-7 PM
Save $14 when purchasing two drinks (cocktail, mocktails, wine, or beer) and a charcuterie board for $30.
26 Osborne Street, Suite #4 4-9 PM
Come for a free 5 oz pour from CNY’s only female-owned meadery when you mention Brave Brews. Combgrown Mead will also be at the Fire & Ice Festival on Saturday.
41 Genesee Street
9 AM-8 PM
Stop in for shopper snacks, a basket giveaway, and a roll out of March specials.
10 Genesee Street
10 AM–6 PM
Shop for the March birthstone Aquamarine, plus many new jewelry items in stock.
Cellar & Folly Whiskey Company
124 York Street
4-10 PM
Come see Holly behind the bar and get $2 off a Holly’s Folly Cocktail. Plus, receive a free cocktail with a whiskey bottle purchase.