3rd Friday | Super Hero Edition

Grab a cape and head to Downtown Salisbury for the October 3rd Friday event, which features the “Super Hero Edition” theme.

The free event is set for 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20. Artists and crafters will be set up along Main and Division streets, and there will be live music by The MBD Band and a dance performance by Feet of Fire. People are encouraged to wear superhero costumes.

Visit That Games Truck to play superhero video games. People will also have a chance to play other games and spin the prize wheel to win a prize.

There will also be a maze for attendees to navigate outside, along with an obstacle course that allows participants to act as if they are flying, with the help of a team.

Downtown businesses and organizations are getting into the 3rd Friday fun, too. Blackwater Apothecary will offer $13 tarot readings with Nicole from 5-8 p.m., and the store will also host the last day of the Romina Pashmina pop-up shop.

Salisbury Art Space will host a “Pop Art & Comics” show, sponsored by Cakes by David, with a reception from 5-7 p.m. during 3rd Friday. In the same building, visit the Salisbury University Art Galleries | Downtown to see the “Release” exhibition. The Dave & Patsy Rommel Center for Entrepreneurship’s Innovate Walls Mural Art Competition also continues through Oct. 25; apply at bit.ly/InnovateWalls.

Stop by the Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council’s Social Room at 110 W. Church St. for the Writers & Readers Open Mic Night, featuring members of the Lower Eastern Shore Chapter of the Maryland Writers’ Association. “Swifties” can make their way to Brew River Seafood House & Dock Bar and test their Taylor Swift knowledge at a trivia night from 6-9 p.m.; reserve a team spot by emailing info@brewriver.com.

There is no charge for artists to participate in 3rd Friday as vendors, but advance registration is appreciated.

3rd Friday - Urban Artscapes | Sept. 15

Celebrate Urban Artscapes during the September 3rd Friday event, set for Sept. 15 in Downtown Salisbury.

Artists and crafters will be set up along the streets, and there will be live music by Uprizing. Muralist Caroline Webber will be showcasing progress on a new Downtown Salisbury mural during the event. 3rd Friday runs from 5-8 p.m., and it's free to attend.

Visit the Salisbury University Art Galleries Downtown to see “Release,” a curated group exhibition featuring a variety of mediums. Kids can make their own kaleidoscopes at the gallery.

Take the Public Art Walking Tour and check out painted utility boxes, steel sculptures, other sculptures and murals in Downtown Salisbury. New art will be featured in Downtown Salisbury soon, as eight artists have been chosen to paint selected power boxes.

Attendees can try their hand at making their own artwork with urban street printing, using materials provided by 3rd Friday to create prints with items such as manhole covers found outside.

Not far from Downtown Salisbury, visit Dancenter Salisbury to see the “First Look” performance by Jennifer D. Yackel/JDY Dance Theatre in a free 20-minute program at 6 and 7:30 p.m.

3rd Friday attendees can also head to Lurking Class Skate Shop starting at 7 p.m. for an all-ages night of indie pop music with a $15 cover. Stop into the Salisbury Art Space to see the “Painting Salisbury” exhibit, sponsored by the Whaley Family Foundation, and the “Itzel V. Aguilar: Nunca fue tu culpa (It was never your fault)” exhibition, which also features Brian B. Decker.

The winners of the Wicomico Goes Purple Door and Window Decorating Contest will also be announced during this month’s 3rd Friday.

There is no charge for artists to participate in 3rd Friday as vendors, but advance registration is appreciated.

3rd Friday - Ye Olde Time Warp | Aug. 18

Step back into Renaissance times in Downtown Salisbury on Friday, Aug. 18, during the August 3rd Friday event.

Attendees are invited to dress in family-friendly period costumes for the “Ye Olde Time Warp” theme, though weapons should be left at home. People can also create a one-of-a-kind flower crown at Seraphic Blooming Co.’s vendor booth. King’s Ransom, a classic and modern rock band, will perform, and artists and crafters will be set up along the streets. 3rd Friday runs from 5-8 p.m.

Mathieu Glass Art will demonstrate glass blowing on-site; the Salisbury University Quadball Club will share information about the sport, which is inspired by quidditch; and there will be fun, Renaissance-themed games to take part in.

While downtown for 3rd Friday, do some shopping at local businesses. Blackwater Apothecary will host a pop-up shop with Romina Pashmina starting Aug. 18 that runs through Sept. 15. The Art of Chula will provide permanent jewelry services during 3rd Friday.

Visit the Salisbury Art Space to see the “On the Road” exhibition, which celebrates travel, movement and journeys and is sponsored by the Whaley Family Foundation.

The City of Salisbury will host a ribbon cutting for the new Salisbury Headquarters, which includes the new City Council Chambers and Visitor Center, at 5:30 p.m. during 3rd Friday. The winner of the Maryland Folk Festival’s inaugural Poster Challenge will also be announced at this event. The address is 115 S. Division St. in Salisbury.

There is no charge for artists to participate in 3rd Friday as vendors, but advance registration is required.