First Fridays Presents: The Black Label Mansion Affair

First Fridays presents The Black Label Mansion Affair at Blu Note Jazz Cafe on Thursday, October 29, from 8 PM to midnight. It's the opening night of Excellence Black Tie Weekend, a three-day celebration of fashion, music, art, culinary talent, culture and excellence that culminates with the Excellence Black Tie Experience at COSI on Saturday, October 31.

The night is built as an elevated social. You'll find premium brand tastings, live jazz and curated music, a cigar experience and hors d'oeuvres, all designed to set the tone for the rest of the weekend. It's the kind of evening that lets you ease into the festivities before things ramp up toward Saturday's main event.

Behind it are First Fridays Columbus and F.A.C.E. 614, who describe themselves as the driving force behind some of the most prestigious fashion, arts, culture and entertainment events in Central Ohio and the Midwest. They've been active in the local scene for over two decades, staging live experiences in some of the region's most iconic locations.

The dress code is upscale, fashionable and sophisticated, so it's a night to dress up. The Black Label Mansion Affair runs from 8 PM to midnight at Blu Note Jazz Cafe, 530 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215.