Spring’s not quite here yet, but the forecast for Friday is supposed to be pretty good—considering the winter we’ve had in the NRV. Here’s a bit of what will be going on in downtown Blacksburf on Friday, March 5, as the theme for First Friday is Celebrate and Create.

In the Lyric

• Artist Jessica Schaudt displays her work 4:30-6 p.m.
• Artist Allie Kelley displays her work 4:30-6 p.m.
• Free belly dance lesson with Jennifer from 5:15-5:45 p.m.
• Belly Dance performance by Danielle  5:4 -6 p.m.
• Mobile Town Hall with Susan Anderson and Leslie Hager-Smith 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Around Town

• Faces of Feminism Gallery Reception in Community Arts Information Office 5-7 p.m., sponsored by CAIO, The Lyric Council and The Women’s Center at VT
• Mish Mish- Gallery Opening on March 5 from 5-7 p.m. March will be an employee show with numerous Mish employees displaying work.
• Main Street Inn Make a night of it; 15 percent discount at Main Street Inn located in the heart of downtown Blacksburg.
• Free Wine & Cheese Tasting at Gourmet Pantry 5-7 p.m. with live music by Mood Swing
• Free Daytime Class at New Tech Fitness choices include Low Impact Aerobics, Healthy Backs, Body Pump, Pilates; for details see newtechfitness.com
• Free 45 minute Hot Yoga class In Balance Yoga Studio. CLASS IS FULL SORRY!
• Live Music in Gillie’s by The Apatite
• Retail: Create your own discounts in participating locations—pick a discount or gift certificate from the Pot of Gold at point of purchase. Participating locations include Xanadu, Mad Dog, Matrix Gallery, Gourmet Pantry, Mish Mish, and Fringe Benefit.
• Collect a coupon card from downtown stores to get dining discounts at Champs, Awful Arthur’s, Cabo Fish Taco, Green’s, Happy Wok, India Garden, Ceritano’s, Café de Bangkok, Gillie’s, Bollo’s, The Cellar and Rita’s.

In Market Square Park

• The NRV Master Gardener’s Association
• YMCA Community Gardens
• Blacksburg Farmer’s Market vendors