On Friday, July 6 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm all local Young Professional Organizations (YPOs) will convene to the railside amphitheater in downtown Roanoke for First Fridays.

First Fridays is in its 20th year of providing social fundraisers for charities in the region. During its tenure the organizations has channeled over $1 million to local groups.

Started as a young professional networking event, First Friday’s demographics have changed throughout the years to an older audience. With this event on July 6, the YPOs in the region will try to re-establish the audience the group had originally targeted 20 years ago.

Valley Forward, NewVa Connects, Square Society, Contemporaries, Young @ Art, Roanoke Jaycees, and other alumni Greek organizations will be present. 

The Convertible Blondes, an 80s cover band, will be performing. Admission is $5. Drink tickets are $3. Come early and stay late.