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Recent Updates

It’s First Friday with the GI Film Festival

It’s First Friday returns this Friday, May 3rd,  for a happy hour experience like no other featuring this month’s special guest sponsor, the GI Film Festival.

This month’s festivities will take place at The 201 Bar on Capitol Hill from 5:30 – 9:00 PM.  Expect plenty of exciting perks, from special guests to drink specials, including $3 Bud Lights and $3 rails.  Plus, radio host Sarah Fraser, former co-host of The Kane Show, will be broadcasting live from the event.

Afterward, the fun will continue at an exclusive after-party for all It’s First Friday attendees at L2 Lounge in Georgetown!  Be sure to pick up the official wristbands at the happy hour which provides complimentary entry into L2.

The GI Film Festival is the first in the nation to exclusively celebrate the successes and sacrifices of the service member through the medium of film. It presents films from new and established international and domestic filmmakers that honor the heroic stories of the American Armed Forces and the worldwide struggle for freedom and liberty.
 

The 7th Annual GI Film Festival takes place next week, May 6-12, right here in the nation’s capital.

It’s First Friday.  Be there or be talked about.

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April’s First Friday

This week’s First Friday will be held at the newly renovated 201 Bar, this Friday, April 5th from 5:30 – 9:00pm.  Be there or be talked about.

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It’s First Friday with FreedomWorks

This Friday, FreedomWorks teams up with It’s First Friday to present one of the best networking experiences of the year.  The action will take place at The 201 Bar between 5:30 – 9:00 pm with an open bar in effect between 6:00 – 7:00 pm.  As usual, the crowd will be massive, so come early, come thirsty, and be ready to kick off your weekend the ‘right’ way!

First Friday run time ($3 well & $3 draft beer): 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Open bar: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Learn more about FreedomWorks here and join the network that puts the power of political activism where it belongs – in your hands.  Become a Game Changer and join FreedomConnector today!

Must be 21+

It’s First Friday, and it’s time to raise a glass to liberty! Be there or be talked about.

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It’s First Friday with the American Conservative Union & America’s Future Foundation

First Friday is back!

After a short hiatus, It’s First Friday returns with a giant-sized toast to liberty at The 201 Bar on Capitol Hill — including an hour-long open bar!

For this special occasion, First Friday is honored to welcome the American Conservative Union (ACU) and America’s Future Foundation (AFF) as distinguished co-sponsors as we begin the countdown to CPAC 2013!

More now than ever, conservatives and libertarians – especially in DC – need to keep our heads held high and our morale even higher.  To help, ACU and AFF will generously be providing a special hour-long open bar for all First Friday attendees!

First Friday run-time: 5:30 – 9:00 PM
Open bar courtesy of ACU/CPAC and AFF: 6:00 – 7:00 PM

***AFTER-PARTY AT GEORGE***

After the event, all First Friday attendees are invited to attend an after-party at George in Georgetown (3251 Prospect St. NW).

Just mention “First Friday” at the door and receive $4.50 Bud Lights and $5.00 rails between 9 PM and midnight.

Must be 21+

It’s First Friday, and it’s time to raise a glass to liberty! Be there or be talked about.

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A Very Merry First Friday

Join us for a Very Merry First Friday this Friday, December 7th from 5:30 – 9:00pm at Union Pub. Be there or be talked about.

Catch up with old friends, do some year-end networking, or just revel in the holiday spirit as It’s First Friday waves farewell to 2012 and goes into winter hibernation until February. We’ll be featuring your favorite Christmas songs all evening long and a delicious list of yuletide specialty drinks to kick off your December bender with cheer.

Drink specials will include:

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Cocktail”
“T’was the Night Before Hangover”
“I’m Dreaming of a White Russian”
“Last Christmas I Gave You a Shot”
“The Gingerbread Man”

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November’s Pre-Election Rally First Friday

This week’s First Friday will be held at the newly renovated 201 Bar, this Friday, November 2nd from 5:30 – 9:00pm. Join us for this Pre-Election Rally to Get out the Vote for one final weekend! Be there or be talked about.

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Concord 51 Joins October’s It’s First Friday

This Friday October 5th, help us welcome Concord 51 as they sponsor Capitol Hill’s top networking event, It’s First Friday.

Concord 51

Yes, you heard right! It’s First Friday and Concord 51 will be teaming up to present one of the most exciting happy hour experiences of the year. The action will take place at Union Pub going from 5:30 – 9:00 pm. An open bar will be in effect from 5:30 – 7:00 pm (at least) and the crowd will be massive, so come early and be ready to kick off your weekend the ‘right’ way—with an icy cold beverage and guaranteed good company to go with it.

**Look out for an announcement about our surprise special guest (update: Ann Coulter)!

Friday. 10/5. 5:30 pm. Open Bar. Special Guest. Union Pub.

Be there or be talked about.

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Concord 51 is a political action committee that consists of young professionals focusing its support and advocacy on the three core issues of Fiscal Responsibility, a Strong National Defense, and Energy Advancement. They believe that these three, interrelated issues are fundamental to the continued prosperity and security of the United States in a dynamic and uncertain twenty-first century.

September’s First Friday

It’s First Friday returns to Lounge 201 this Friday, September 7th from 5:30 – 9:00pm. Be there or be talked about.

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August’s First Friday

It’s First Friday returns to Union Pub this Friday, August 3rd from 5:30 – 9:00pm. Be there or be talked about.

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June’s First Friday

It’s First Friday returns to Union Pub this Friday, June 1st from 5:30 – 9:00pm. Be there or be talked about.

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