3rd Friday - Paw Prints | May 17

The May 3rd Friday event, with the theme of “Paw Prints,” is sure to be fun for humans and their pets. This month’s 3rd Friday is set for Friday, May 17, from 5-8 p.m.

Third Friday is a free arts event held in Downtown Salisbury on the third Friday of each month. 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. There will also be a new Business District featuring Downtown businesses on North Division Street between Route 50 and Main Street.

A ribbon cutting will be held for Unity Square starting at 5:30 p.m. A brief ceremony will feature remarks on both Unity Square and “All Together,” the newly-installed sculpture in the park created by Bill Wolff.

Third Friday will again feature two live music performances – Uprizing at Unity Square and Wayne Blake on the Plaza. To go along with the “Paw Prints” theme, K9 Legend will do a live training demo on the Plaza at 6 p.m. and K9 Heeling will do a live training demo at Unity Square at 7 p.m.

There will also be a pet costume contest, with all costumed pets winning a special treat.

The Salisbury Art Space will host its opening reception for the Salisbury Art Space and United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore Addiction Awareness Visual Arts Competition from 5-7 p.m. during 3rd Friday.

People can enjoy music from On the Edge at the Brew River Dock Bar from 6-10 p.m. on 3rd Friday, and MoJo’s will feature AJ the DJ from 9 p.m.-close. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will have hot dogs and hamburgers available for purchase and the Blessing of the Animals from 6-6:30 p.m. 

Salisbury’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will host its monthly free bike valet for anyone who rides bicycles to 3rd Friday, with volunteers watching parked bikes from 5-8 p.m. while attendees enjoy the festivities.

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

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.