Start the weekend right on the first Friday of every month. The stores stay open late just for you! It’s the perfect time to come to Downtown West Chester and see what’s new and what’s cool (and what’s discounted). Below is a comprehensive (but far from complete) list of what’s happening in town tonight.
Visual Expansion Gallery features local artist John Hannafin who will be showing his first hurricane painting alongside many other local scenes. Open until 9pm. 126 N High St, 610-436-8697
Penwick Design presents a fabulous 3-Day Sale starting Thursday, September 1. 20% to 50% OFF selected summer baby clothing; 30% OFF selected garden items, summer wreaths, tableclothes, placemats and napkins. 15% OFF most everything else in the store (not including greeting cards, Chamilia Jewelry and consignment items). 132 N High St, 610-431-273
Serpentine Gallery offers a show called Beaded, Fired & Rendered Visions featuring Kim Z, Michael Franklin, and Diane Cirafesi. Meet the Artists Reception Friday, September 9, 6-9pm. 138 E Gay St, 610-344-3992
BLINK is offering 20% off all Denim and 10% off everything else. Lot’s of new arrivals! Open late. 136 W Gay St, 610-431-2212
Jane Chalfant presents new arrivals including cashmere from five different designers in open dusters and pullovers in both muted and bright colors. Plus Emu of Australia has arrived with light weight merino wool cardigans. Check out the new line from France: La Phare, offering novelty wool blends. Open late. 123 N High St, 610-696-0290
Nich Offers 10% off everything. AND if you bring in a valid WCU id, you get an ADDITIONAL 10% off.
The 5 Senses presents Mojito Night for First Friday along with End of Summer Sale with $1 to $100 off everything. (Excluding consigned items. Not valid with other sale offers.) 133 W Market St, 610-719-0170
Kent Studios at Z Gallery presents paintings and hand-pulled prints by Bill Lynch. 109 W Gay St, 610-696-5515
Green Eyed Lady offers lots of sales and there’s always something new. 132 W Gay St, 610-431-2474
Ruby Slippers Boutique 18 N High St, 610-719-6040
Chester County Historical Society is open free to the public on the First Friday of each month, 10:00am-5:00pm. Discover the museum and exhibits, kids’ activities and library! 225 N High St, 610-692-4800
The above information is derived primarily from The West Chester Bid.