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Kick off spring at First Fridays around the city

Make plans for the evening of April 7 and beyond.

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Need plans for tonight? We got you. Grab your friends or make new ones at these First Friday events.

Manchester Manifest First Fridays | 5 p.m.-12 a.m. | Hull Street from 11-14th Streets | Hull Street becomes home to vendors, musicians, performers, and artists every first Friday from April-October. Tonight’s event will feature performances by Alex Gentile and Billy Crystal Fingers plus a live painting by artist Taj Stoddart.

RVA First Fridays | 5-9 p.m. | Arts District | Use the map to find events along Broad Street, from a battle of the bands to a birthday party.

First Fridays at VMHC | 5-8 p.m. | Virginia Museum of History & Culture | Bring the family for food trucks, crafts, café deals, and free admission to the museum to see “Apollo: When We Went to the Moon.”

Find even more weekend events with our calendar.

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