| January 2018 Events Across Delmarva
The New Year Welcomes Monster Trucks, a Rodeo, and Martin L. King Events. |
| At the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center:
500 Glen Ave., Salisbury. 410-548-4911.
Jan. 7 (Sun.) / Delmarva Bridal Showcase. From dresses to diamonds, rehearsals to receptions—explore Delmarva’s elite wedding vendors all in one place. Noon to 4 p.m. Tickets: $8 before Jan. 6 at noon; afterwards, $10 at the door. For more information and to register, visit www.delmarvabridalshowcase.com.
Jan. 13 (Sat.) / Community Yard Sale. Times: 7 a.m. – noon. Admission: $2 at the door. Sellers may rent a table ($15) or a booth ($40) by contacting the Civic Center. Deadline to rent space is Jan. 6 at 5 p.m. View sellers’ details here: https://www.wicomicorecandparks.org/_assets/pdf/recreation/resources/yard-sale-sellers-policy.pdf. Note: A completed Business Affidavit or Trader’s License is required to sell at this event unless you are selling only personal items. For more info: http://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/events-listings/indoor-community-yard-sale-1.
Jan. 13 (Sat.) / The British Invasion Experience Dinner Theater. Relive the British musical era—from The Beatles to The Who and from The Hollies to Led Zeppelin. Dinner at 5:30 p.m.; show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets: $40. http://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/events-listings/british-invasion-dinner-theatre.
Jan. 19 & 20 (Fri. & Sat.) / Lone Star Championship Rodeo. Eight rodeo events, including bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, cowgirls’ breakaway roping, steer wrestling, team roping, cowgirls’ barrel racing, and bull riding. Prior to the competition, boys and girls ages 10 and under are invited to the arena floor to take part in the Best Dressed Cowboy/Cowgirl Contest and Kids’ Gold Rush. Times: V.I.P.’s, 5:30 p.m.; doors open for general admission at 6 p.m.; kids’ competition at 7 p.m.; rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $13 – $20. http://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/events-listings/lone-star-championship-rodeo.
Jan. 26 & 27 (Fri. & Sat.) / “No Limits” Monster Truck Tour. See the monsters in several different competitions, including racing, wheelie contest, and freestyle car-crushing contest. Local truck owners are invited to participate in the Tuff Truck Competition. Times: Fri. at 7:30 p.m.; Sat. at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 – $22. The event is very loud. Bring hearing protection. http://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/events-listings/no-limits-monster-trucks. |
| Elsewhere on Delmarva:
Jan. 8 – 14 (Mon. – Sun.) / Restaurant Week, Berlin, Md. Visit the restaurants in town for specials on breakfast, lunch and dinner. http://www.berlinmainstreet.com/events/restaurant-week/ |
| Jan. 12 (Fri.) / Star Charities Beef & Beer at the Ocean Pines Community Center. Benefits wounded soldiers. Featuring music, live auction, comedy. Tickets: $30. Purchase by calling Mary Evans at 410-596-5498. http://www.delmarvalife.com/event/star-charities-beef-beer/ |
| Jan. 12 &13 (Fri. & Sat.) / Into the Woods, Jr. (for children), at the Ocean City Performing Arts Center, 4001 Coastal Highway. Presented by the Ocean Pines Children’s Theater. Times: Friday at 7 p.m.; Sat. at 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets: 15. http://ococean.com/events/ocean-pines-children-s-theatre-presents-into-the-woods-jr. |
| Jan. 13 – 15 (Sat. – Mon.) / Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebrations in Salisbury. The annual celebration weekend kicks off with a festive parade through downtown Salisbury on Saturday, Jan. 13, from 11 a.m. to noon. The parade, featuring local school bands, dancers, and community organizations, begins at the intersection of Main and Liberty Streets and ends on M.L.K., Jr. Street near the Civic Center. Following the parade, a community event will be held at the Civic Center on S. MLK Ave., from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. On Monday, Jan. 15, enjoy the annual MLK breakfast at the J.F. Hurley YMCA on Jake Alexander Blvd., from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. Dr. Vergel Lattimore, from Hood Theological Seminary, will be the featured speaker. https://www.facebook.com/events/897202113762504/ |
| Jan. 19 (Friday) / The Art Institute presents “After School: Music, the True Language” for ages 8-17. Students will first learn music theory, incorporating math and science into the learning process. Next, they’ll learn to hear notes and read music. Finally, they’ll finish with a “jam session” at the end of each class. Time: 4 – 6 p.m. Cost: $100 for members; $110 for non-members. |
| Jan. 26 & 27; Feb. 2 & 3 (Fridays & Saturdays) / The Community Players of Salisbury present Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman at Wor-Wic’s Guerrieri Auditorium. Showtimes: Fri., Jan. 26 at 8 p.m.; Sat., Jan. 27, at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Fri., Feb 2, at 8 p.m.; Sat., Feb 3, at 2 p.m. Tickets: adults, $9 – $15. 410-546-0099. http://www.communityplayersofsalisbury.org/index.htm# |
| Jan. 27 (Sat.) / Movie Matinee: Spider-man: Homecoming at the Wicomico Library, 122 S. Division St., downtown Salisbury. 2 p.m. Free. |
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