In-Person Events in and Around Salisbury and Ocean City, Md. May 2025

In-Person Events in and Around Salisbury and Ocean City, Md. May 2025
Classic Cars, Concerts, and Broadway’s Mean Girls Highlight May’s Entertainment Offerings

Continuous / Recreational Events for Youth and Adults sponsored by Wicomico County Recreation and Parks. See the entire list at https://www.wicomicorecandparks.org/recreation-programs.

Continuous / Daily Events and Educational Activities at the Wicomico Free Library’s branches. Visit the library’s website here: https://www.wicomicolibrary.org/events/upcoming?page=0

Continuous / Farmers’ Markets in Salisbury, Berlin, and Ocean City. See the list here: https://nfmd.org/md/salisbury/

Continuous / Salisbury-Area Restaurants. Choose a fine restaurant for your Mothers’ Day celebration. Here’s a list: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g41365-Salisbury_Maryland.html

This Month (May 2025) at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury
May 8 (Thurs.) / Salisbury Mothers’ Day Celebration featuring Gospel singers Kelontae Gavin, Maranda Curtis, Zacardi Cortez, Latrice Pace, Bishop Bruce Purham, and Donald Ashley. Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: $60.50 – $71.50. https://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/events/mother-s-day-celebration.
May 9 (Fri.) / eRace the Stigma 5k Run/Walk. The race/walkbegins at the Wicomico Civic Center and proceeds to the Salisbury City Park. Revenue from the race will go to individuals in need of treatment, and/or to organizations who provide education/awareness/treatment for mental health, illness, and/or addiction. Times: 4 – 5 p.m., race-day registration; 5 p.m., packet pickup closes; 5:15 p.m., opening ceremony with guest speaker and final instructions; 5:30 p.m., race begins; 6:15, awards ceremony. Cost: $30. Details here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Salisbury/eRACETHESTIGMA5KRUNWALK.
May 9 (Fri.) / Children’s Mental Health Awareness Family Night featuring food and drinks, Cascading Carlos, a petting zoo, face painting, vendors, free haircuts, an art contest, bounce houses, and more. Time: 5 – 8 p.m. Admission: free. https://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/events/children-s-mental-health-awareness-family-night.

More Events (May 2025) at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury
May 16 (Fri.) / The Rat Pack Is Back: Tribute to Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis dinner andshow. Enjoy Sinatra classics including “Come Fly With Me,” “My Way,” and “New York, New York.” Dino’s songs include “Everybody Loves Somebody” and “That’s Amore,” and Sammy Davis, Jr.’s tunes include “Mr. Bojangles” and “Candy Man.” The dinner menu will include beef bourguignon, chicken cordon bleu, duchess potatoes, orzo pilaf, string beans with mushrooms, Caesar salad, rolls and butter, dessert table, iced tea, water, and coffee. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Times: Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m. Ticket sales close May 13 at 4 p.m. https://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/events/the-rat-pack-together-again–tribute-to-sinatra–martin—davis-dinner—show.
May 17 (Sat.) / Taylor Swift Experience with Kanin Wren. A family-friendly concert for Taylor Swift fans of all ages. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $69.50. https://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/events/taylor-swift-experience-with-kanin-wren.
June 1 (Sun.) / “Saltwater Sweat” Line-Dancing Brunch. Brunch will be served from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. followed by line-dancing instruction from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. The brunch will include Nashville chicken, scrambled eggs, scrapple, bacon, corn fritters, cheesy grits, cucumber-and-tomato salad, fresh fruit, and strawberry shortcake. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Ticket sales will close on Thursday, May 29, at 4 p.m. Tickets: $45. https://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/events/saltwater-sweat-line-dancing-brunch.

This Month (May 2025) at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center 4001 Coastal Highway
May 11 (Sun.) / Mid-Atlantic Symphony—Romantic Triumph & Celebration. Enjoy an all-star cast of soloists, including Grace Park, winner of the Naumberg International Violin Competition, and Gabriel Martins, winner of the coveted Sphinx Competition. Both will dazzle you with their artistry in performances of works by Felix Mendelssohn and Robert Schumann. Time: 3 p.m. Tickets: $60. https://www.ococean.com/event/mid-atlantic-symphony-%26%238211%3b-romantic-triumph-%26-celebration/2010/
May 12 (Mon.) /Mean Girls, the Broadway musical. USA Today says, “Mean Girls delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor, and joyful inside-jokery.” Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: $65 – $105. https://www.ococean.com/event/mean-girls/2185/
May 15 (Thurs.) /An Evening with the Fab Four. The L.A. Times calls this concert, “The best Beatles show in the world.” Time: 7 p.m. Tickets” $45 & $55. https://www.ococean.com/event/an-evening-with-the-fab-four/2155/

May 1 – 4 (Thurs. – Sun.) / Cruisin’ Ocean City. Main events will take place at the Ocean City Inlet. The Cruisin vendor showcase will take place on Friday and Saturday at the Outlets in West Ocean City. There will also be entertainment, boardwalk parades, special guests, featured cars, live music, celebrities, a pedal-car show, a neon-light car show, and lots more. More than 3,000 customs, hot rods, classics, and trucks. Times: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Thurs. – Sat.; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sun. (Sunday, Inlet location only.) Tickets: $15 per day on Thurs., Fri., and Sat.; $10 on Sunday. Four-day pass, $40. Children under 14 are free with a paid adult. https://specialeventpro.com/cruisin-ocean-city

May 1 – 11 (Thurs. – Sun.) / Ocean City Restaurant Week. Participating restaurants will showcase popular menu items and offer special pricing. Reservations are highly recommended. https://oceancityrestaurantweek.com/

May 2, 9, 16, & 30 (Fridays) / Music and Arts at Pemberton Park, 5561 Plantation Lane, Salisbury. Enjoy acoustic music at the amphitheater, shop for art and crafts, and purchase meals and snacks from food trucks. Performers: May 2, John Pheasant; May 9, Brit & Tyler; May 16, North Meets South; May 30, The Folk Villains. Times: 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.Free.https://www.wicomicorecandparks.org/programs/special-events/music-and-arts-at-pemberton-park.

May 3 (Sat.) / Jazz, Blues, Wine, and Brews, downtown Berlin, Md. Enjoy jazz and blues performances, sip on craft beer and wine, and browse local artisan vendors—all in the heart of “America’s coolest small town.” Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free to attend and free parking. https://berlinchamber.org/event/jazz-blues/

May 14 – 17 (Wed. – Sat.) / Zerbini Family Circus at Winterplace Park, 6737 Blue Ribbon Road, Salisbury. For times and ticket prices, go here: https://zerbinifamilycircus.com/

May 17 (Sat.) / Berlin Spring Cruisers Classic-Car Show, downtown Berlin, Md. Time: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. No charge for spectators. https://berlinmainstreet.com/spring-cruisers-classic-car-show/

May 17 & 18 (Sat. & Sun.) / Boardwalk Rock Festival at the Ocean City Inlet.This weekend-long event will bring headliners like Shinedown, Nickelback, and Alice in Chains to O.C. for two days of music and food. Over 25 bands will perform. Times: Noon – 11 p.m. Tickets: $165 – $3,950. Buy here: https://www.boardwalkrockfest.com/tickets.

May 23 – 25 (Fri. – Sun.) / Seacrets Memorial Day Weekend. Enjoy nine bands over three days, plus seven DJs. Tickets available on the LineLeap app, or phone 410-524-4900 for more info. https://www.ococean.com/event/seacrets-memorial-day-weekend/2295/

May 29 – 31 (Thurs. – Sat.) / Third Annual “Battle for the Buckle” Fishing Tournament. Battle for the Buckle is Ocean City’s first and only exclusive Saltwater Cowboy fishing tournament. More than 150 anglers are expected. For rules, entry info., and a schedule of events, visit https://battleforthebuckle.com/

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