Events during and following First Friday include an opening at the Biggs Museum and a free concert by percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani. Most events run from 5 to 7 p.m. and are free unless otherwise noted.
Biggs Museum of American Art, 406 Federal St.
Biggs Museum of American Art’s First Look pARTy!, 3 to 6 p.m. Opening first of four installments of the Arts Connect-ED exhibition. Op Art created with colored pencil in the style of Victor Vasarely and Bridget Riley was created by students of Holy Cross Elementary School. Refreshments by Chick-Fil-A of Camden, performances by Holy Cross’ string quartet at 3:45, school choir at 5 p.m.
Loockerman Street
Bel Boutique, musician Michelle Wright of “Remnant Sounds” on saxophone
Bell, Book & Candle, join the drumming circle with your drums and other instruments
Delaware Made, works by artist Hank Smallwood
Dover Art League, musician Christian Johnson from First State Strings on keyboard
Dover News Stand, works by artist Jeff Twilley
Blue Hen Auction, open house preview and lecture on Delaware antiques to be sold at two-day Fall Antique Auction
Forney’s, Friends of Folk musician Rick Hudson on guitar
Forney’s Too, First State Strings musicians Lauren Gaston on violin and Isaac Gaston on cello
Leone’s Loockerman Exchange, Wesley College Jazz Band
Partners in Design, holiday open house featuring Flights of Fancy ornament painting by artist Marcia Poling
The Fashion Connection (Maxine’s New York Fashions, The Wedding Boutique, Top Notch Custom Sewing and Alterations), in-store fashion show featuring the art of accessorizing
Governors Avenue
Dover Fire House, First State Strings musicians Claire Kolakowski on cello and Andrew Taylor on bass, in-house museum tour
Beyond Dimensions, watercolor artist Alice Mozart with original works and signed prints
Delaware Public Archives
The Dover Public Library presents percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani, 7 p.m.
Golden Fleece Tavern
Musician Mike Roots from Some Odd Reason, meet the brewmaster from Fordham Beer, 7 to 10 p.m.