3rd Friday - Sustainable Spring | April 19

Spring is in the air, and 3rd Friday is back outdoors for the season starting this week. This month’s 3rd Friday is set for Friday, April 19, from 5-8 p.m., and the theme is “Sustainable Spring.”

Third Friday is a free arts event held in Downtown Salisbury on the third Friday of each month from 5-8 p.m. This year, 3rd Friday has a new layout, including the Downtown Plaza (West Main Street from West Market Street to North Division Street), Division Street next to the parking garage, and Unity Square.

Third Friday will feature two live music groups – The Bozick Variant at Unity Square and Loud Moon on the Plaza. At 6 p.m., watch the Trash Fashion Show put on by the Salisbury University Environmental Students Association on the Plaza. Then, watch dance performances by Jennifer D. Yackel/JDY Dance Theatre at Unity Square starting at 6:30 p.m.

Salisbury’s Green Team will present Sustainability Street, featuring numerous environmental-related vendors. Learn about pocket pollinator meadows and beekeeping, among other environmental topics. The Green Team also encourages attendees to wear green.

The Wicomico Public Library will host a food drive at its booth and encourages people to donate items such as pull-top cans, ready-to-eat items, bottles of water, ramen cups and individually-packaged snacks.

At 3rd Friday, recycle in a fun way with an interactive guitar sculpture created by Jeri and Jared Alexander. Add a can to the guitar-shaped piece.

There will also be arts and music around the Downtown area. Visit the “On Paper” exhibit at the Salisbury Art Space and take part in a 3rd Friday reception from 5-7 p.m. The Salisbury University Art Galleries Downtown will have a senior exhibition on display. Lurking Class Skate Shop will host H.R. of Bad Brains, Foggy May and Mirrors and Wires on 3rd Friday, with doors at 7 p.m. and music at 8 p.m. Admission is $15.

MoJo’s will host AJ the DJ from 9 p.m.-close and Market Street Inn will host DJ Kenny Flight from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church has planned a Spring Bazaar with a Courtyard Cookout and Oyster Fritter Supper. Atlantis Tattoo & Art Gallery will feature $20 piercings and $50 and up flash tattoos.

Third Friday is requiring free registration for 2024 for vendors, community groups, performers and volunteers. Registration and more information can be found on our homepage.

3rd Friday - March Mingle | March 15

See art, go shopping and learn about 3rd Friday updates at this month’s 3rd Friday event, featuring a theme of “March Mingle.”

Third Friday is a free arts event held in Downtown Salisbury on the third Friday of each month from 5-8 p.m. March’s event is the last indoor 3rd Friday before the outdoor season begins in April.

Third Friday is requiring free registration for 2024, and registration links for vendors, community groups, performers and volunteers are available at 3rdfridaysby.com (click on what you're looking for in this sentence). The Arts, Business and Culture Department will also host an informational session about the 2024 3rd Friday season, themes and updates during the March 3rd Friday. This March Mingle will be held from 6-7 p.m., and staff will offer sign-up assistance in the Salisbury City Council Chambers at the Salisbury Headquarters, located at 115 S. Division St.

The Salisbury Art Space will host a 3rd Friday reception for “Getting Green 2” from 5-7 p.m. The Salisbury University Art Galleries’ Downtown Gallery will offer a Spring Event for 3rd Friday from 5-7 p.m., featuring the “Flight or Fight” exhibition, an art sale, live music from Hugh Ellis Bennett and lite fare.

Tri Community Mediation will be open from 5-8 p.m. for 3rd Friday with light refreshments and guest artists. People can also learn about mediation.

Kaiju Records will offer 20% off metal, punk and hard rock records. At Blackwater Apothecary, people can book an appointment or walk in for a tarot reading with Gail from 3-6 p.m. Board and Brush will have a public Pick Your Project workshop for ages 16 and up from 6-9 p.m.; preregistration is required at www.boardandbrush.com.

RSVP on Facebook here.

3rd Friday - FeBREWary | Feb. 16

From coffee to beer and more, brew up a good time during the February 3rd Friday event, which has a theme of “FeBREWary.” Third Friday is Friday, Feb. 16, and runs from 5-8 p.m.

Third Friday does not feature outdoor activities during the winter months, but people are encouraged to visit Downtown Salisbury restaurants and shops.

The Salisbury Art Space will host a reception for its Member Showcase from 5-7 p.m. during 3rd Friday. Stay at the Salisbury Art Space for an open mic night, held in partnership with the Fenix Youth Project, at 7 p.m.

Nearby at the Salisbury University Art Galleries’ Downtown Gallery, visit the opening reception of “Flight or Fight,” featuring works by Christine Tyler, Michel Demanche and Caitlin Gill, which will run from 5-7 p.m. on 3rd Friday. The exhibit will run through March 29.  

Art from the "Flight or Fight" exhibition

Two Scoops Ice Cream & Waffles will premiere a Bali Roast from Iron Skillet Coffee and offer chocolate and coffee samples. Mad Tatter Social Club will feature a $50 tattoo flash sale.

Local restaurants will feature live music and DJs during 3rd Friday. Brew River Restaurant and Bar will host Fred Martin & The Evolution from 7-11 p.m. and DJ Str8 Up from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. DJ Nick at Nite will play at MoJo’s Urban Eatery from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. At Market Street Inn, watch The Mercury Agenda from 6-9 p.m. and listen to DJ Vibe from 9 p.m.-1 a.m.  

To learn more about 3rd Friday happenings, follow 3rd Friday on Facebook and visit the Facebook event.