SOUTH BEND — February's “Fire & Ice” themed First Fridays will have ice carvers – some featuring a fire element – and a special fireworks show that will include a choreographed River Lights presentation!
Also enjoy amazing Restaurant Week deals at 18 participating restaurants, Meet Me in the Gallery at the South Bend Museum of Art, live music, Latin dancing, and much more!
The evening will be enhanced with live ice carvings taking place from 4:00 – 7:00 pm in front of South Bend Chocolate Café, LaSalle Grill, Edible Arrangements, in Studebaker Plaza and in Key Bank Plaza. At 9:00 pm, fireworks will light the sky and can be best viewed from Colfax Bridge, in the Great Hall at the Century Center and on the Century Center Island (weather permitting).
For easy transportation, Transpo will be offering free shuttle rides throughout downtown. The shuttle will run at each stop every 15 minutes from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The shuttle rides will also include a free mini tour of downtown, as the Shuttle Tour Guide entertains riders with historical tidbits, fun facts, and info on First Friday activities and promotions.
Downtown Business First Friday’s Activities:
Baker’s Bar & Grill (123 N. St. Joseph St.) Buy one appetizer, get one 50% off.
Barnaby’s (713 E. Jefferson Blvd.) First Saturday special with $4 pints and any large 2 topping pizza, an order of breadsticks, and a pitcher of pop (or a 2 liter on carry out orders) for only $19.95 plus tax.
Bruno’s (131 S. Michigan St.) Get one 14” 1-topping pizza for $12.
Chicory Café (105 E Jefferson) Live music, $1.50 one scoop gelato, and 16 oz. Hurricanes for $6.00.
Cinco 5 (112 W. Colfax Ave.) Latin Dance Party featuring bachata, salsa and more. No cover. 21+. 10:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
Edible Arrangements (123 S. Michigan St.) 50% off a box of dipped fruit (pick-up only).
Fiddler’s Hearth (127 N. Main St.) Free live music from Kennedy’s Kitchen from 9:00 pm – Midnight.
Fire Arts (305 E. Colfax Ave.) Featuring “Surprise! Abstract Art Exhibit by Tuck Langland” that will be open through February 23rd. 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Haircrafters (602 Lincolnway East) 20% off your color appointment if turn yourself into a redhead or icy blonde. Also offering 20% off new color guests and 10% off retail. 8:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Hoffman Hotel (120 W. Lasalle Ave.) Offering free tours every half hour of their renovated history apartment spaces with free refreshments. 5:00 – 8:00 pm.
Idle Hours Bookshop (212 S. Michigan St.) Fire & Ice Sale featuring 20% off romance novels. 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
LaSalle Kitchen & Tavern (115 W. Colfax Ave.) Two free live shows with E-Man from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. and The Buddy System from 9:00 p.m. – midnight.
Pigeon and the Hen Pottery Shop (217 S. Michigan St.) 10% off select Valentine’s Day pottery.
South Bend Brew Werks (216 S Michigan St.) New seasonal beer release. 5:00 pm – Midnight. South Bend Museum of Art (120 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd) Meet Me in the Gallery featuring art, live music and the Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition. $5 at the door with food concessions and cash bar available. 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm.
The South Bend Chocolate Café (122 S. Michigan St.) Live music from Laura Whidden and 2 for $17 any crunch/pretzel combo.
Therapeutic Indulgence (904 E. Jefferson) 20% off gift cards. 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Tippecanoe Place (620 W. Washington St.) Introducing their new craft beer series Hops with History, featuring Zorn Brewery. $20/person ticket includes appetizers, four tastings and a pint of beer. Also offering ½ price appetizers in the Studebaker lounge.
Vegetable Buddies (129 N. Michigan St.) Featuring guitarist Marco Villarreal along with Buddy Pearson and Robert Gates. Doors open at 4:00 pm with a 9:00 pm showtime. $10 general admission and $15 VIP.
W XYZ Bar (112 W. Colfax Ave.) South Bend Latin Dance will offer a lesson at 8:00 p.m. followed by open dancing. $5 cover. 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.
For a complete listing of February 2nd activities, times, and locations visit www.DtsbFirstFridays.com or call Downtown South Bend, Inc. at 574.282.1110.
DTSB First Fridays features over 35 participating businesses and takes place from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the first Friday of every month, year-round. Participating businesses remain open or host special events at a free or reduced rate. Upcoming 2018 First Friday dates include March 2nd, April 6th and May 4th. First Fridays are sponsored by Montessori Academy Edison Lakes, Purdue Polytech, The LaSalle, U93, and Transpo.
