First Friday opening only. Hearthside Books: Silent Reading at the Downtown Hearthside, 2 Marine Way, Ste. 119 B, 4:30-6 p.m. Cozy reading night with tea and cookies.

A lot is happening across the Central Coast as we near the end of the work week. Here are six fun things to do this weekend, Friday, January 3 to Sunday, January 5, plus a few extra!

January’s ‘First Friday’ will be held today from 6-10 p.m. on Central Avenue in between 2nd and 3rd Streets. Expect heavy traffic in the area as that stretch of road will be closed starting ...

January's ice theme is one of the most popular First Friday events of the year. It includes live ice sculpting from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and a speed sculpting competition will be 6 to 7 p.m.

Sale will continue for the week following First Friday. Available through the week. Devil’s Club Brewing Company: Lance McMullan, Photographer, 110 N. Franklin St., 5-9 p.m.