| March 2018 Events in and around Salisbury and Ocean City, Md.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations & the Ocean City Film Festival Signal Spring’s Arrival on Delmarva. |
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| March 3 (Sat.) / Delmarva Kids Expo at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, Salisbury. Mom and Dad can meet vendors of family-friendly products and services while kids enjoy games, bouncing, and interactive demonstrations. Exhibitors offer day care, summer camps, insurance, financial and college planning, pediatrics, dentistry, sports and recreation, martial arts, and more. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tickets: Adults, $5; children, $2; children under two, free. http://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/events-listings/delmarva-kids-expo. | |
| March 8 & 9 (Thurs. & Fri.) / Moscow Festival Ballet at Salisbury University’s Holloway Hall. Thurs.: Don Quixote @ 8 p.m.; Tickets: $15. / Fri.: Gala Program (a celebration of choreography preserved by the company over five decades) @ 8 p.m. Tickets: $15. / Info. for either show: 410-543-6271. Tickets by phone: 410-543-6228. | |
| March 9 (Fri.) / Nephew Tommy and Friends at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, Salisbury. Comedian Tommy is a co-host of The Steve Harvey Morning Show and “the king of prank calls.” Tickets: $25 – $55. http://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/events-listings/nephew-tommy-friends-live-on-stage. | |
| March 9 – 11 (Fri. – Sun.) / Ocean City Film Festival at various O.C. venues, including the Clarion Resort, the Princess Royale, and the Fox Gold Coast Theater. The festival showcases the works of regional and international filmmakers. Tickets: $10 for a one-day pass; $50 for an all-access pass. For a complete schedule of film screenings, visit http://www.ocmdfilmfestival.com/schedule.html. | |
| March 15 (Thurs.) / Irish Music at the Poplar Hill Mansion, 11 Elizabeth St., Salisbury. Featuring the acoustic music of Mickey Justice and Mike O’Loughlin. 7 – 8 p.m. Free. Seating is limited. 410-749-1776. http://www.poplarhillmansion.org. | |
| March 16 – 18 (Fri. – Sun.) / Home, Condo, and Outdoor Show, Ocean City Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Hwy. See the latest innovations for your house or condo. Talk with builders, remodelers, kitchen and bath specialists, landscapers, decorators, arts and crafts exhibitors, and others. Times: Friday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun., 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Admission: Adults, $7; seniors (55+) & students (14 – 22), $6; children 13 and under & military, police, and fire fighters (with I.D.), free. For a complete list of more than 100 exhibitors, visit https://oceanpromotions.info/events/spring-home-condo-and-outdoor-show/ | |
| March 17 (Sat.) / St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Ocean City. The parade begins at noon and travels south on Coastal Highway from 57th St. to 45th St. Also enjoy an Irish-American festival at the 45th Street Village from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Purchase food, drinks, and Irish apparel; and enjoy live entertainment from Pat O’Brennan. Admission to the parade and festival is free. http://www.oceancity.com/ocean-city-st-patricks-day-parade-info/# | |
| March 17 (Sat.) / St. Patrick’s Day Boardwalk 5K Run, Ocean City. The race starts at 9 a.m. at 4th St., directly behind Shenanigan’s Irish Pub. Post-race celebration at Shenanigan’s. Fee: $40. For info. and to register online: www.octrirunning.com. | |
| March 17 (Sat.) / St. Patrick’s Day Live Music at Irish Eyes Restaurants and Pubs, 213 Anglers Rd., Lewes, DE, and 105 Union St., Milton, DE. Performing in Lewes: The Hit the Bottle Boys, Backlash, and Matt Lafferty and the Pros. In Milton: Mike and the Fellow Travelers. http://www.irisheyespub.com. | |
| March 20 (Tues.) / Dirty Dancing at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, Salisbury. This live stage musical is based on the film and features the hit songs “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life.” Tickets: $52 – $62. https://wicomicociviccenter.tix.com/Event.aspx?EventCode=1011388. | |
| March 23 (Fri.) / Irish band Mike and the Fellow Travelers at Wor-Wic’s Hazel Center cafe. Light refreshments will be served. Times: 6 – 8 p.m. Free. 410-572-8711. | |
| March 23 (Fri.) / Josh Turner at the Ocean City Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway. 8 p.m. Tickets: $39 – $59. http://ococean.com/events/josh-turner. | |
| March 25 (Sun.) / Rockin’ Road to Dublin at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, Salisbury. Featured performers Scott Doherty and Ashley Smith lead a cast of 14 Irish dancers backed by vocalists and a full rock band. 7 p.m. Tickets: $30 – $56. See an excerpt and buy tickets here: http://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/events-listings/rockin-road-to-dublin. | |
