5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.



In keeping with the Fire & Ice theme of this month’s First Fridays, we will have eight live ice carvings taking place by MICA (Michiana Ice Carvers Artisans), and a special fireworks presentation taking place at 9:00 p.m. The fireworks will be set off from south end of Howard Park (that area will be closed off to pedestrians from 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for the setup, display, and removal of the fireworks.The best places for viewing the show will be on the Jefferson Bridge sidewalk, Howard Park, Colfax Bridge sidewalk, and in the Great Hall at the Century Center.

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Live ice carvings will be taking place this First Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at various downtown locations including:

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The ice carvings are sponsored by the establishments listed above plus the Studebaker National Museum, Downtown South Bend, and the Downtown Dining Alliance. Click here for a downloadable map of this year's ice carving locations!

5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

120 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.



Come in from the cold and warm up inside the South Bend Museum of Art at Meet Me in the Gallery, featuring incredible live music by Rhymer/Educator. Be inspired by the Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition, showcasing the talent of the region’s award-winning middle and high school artists. $5 at the door; children 12 and under free. Members will receive tickets in the mail. Food concessions available and cash bar provided by the Century Center. Presented by SBMA and 88.1 WVPE Public Radio with support from Century Center.

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Fire Dancing Performances at Studebaker Plaza

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Studebaker Plaza

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Enjoy free fire dancing performances by WonderFlow Hoop Co. (5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) and southbend firebenders (6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)

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Ice Skating at Howard Park

5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

219 S. St. Louis Blvd.

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Welcome to our newest First Fridays location - Howard Park! Enjoy ice skating at the newly renovated Howard Park Ice Trail & Pond from 5:00 p.m to 10:00 p.m. Plus, Fridays through February are DJ Skate Nights from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more info on Howard Park Ice Skating and other activities there, click here.

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Information Night at Therapeutic Indulgence

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

903 E Jefferson Blvd.

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Therapeutic Indulgence is opening a Massage Academy! Come stop by Therapeutic Indulgence to see the facility and is offered to those interested in learning message therapy. Class will begin at the end of March.

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5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

122 S. Michigan St.



Laura Whidden will be performing a free concert at the South Bend Chocolate Cafe from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Also take advantage of their First Fridays special: 2 for $20 any crunch/pretzel combo.

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Randall J. Clark Exhibit at Fire Arts

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

305 E. Colfax Ave.

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Fire Arts will be featuring a retrospective exhibit of work by New Carlisle artist Randall J. Clark. His work includes leather sculpture, alabaster, and bronze sculptures.

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9:00 p.m. to midnight

127 N. Main St.



Enjoy free live music at Fiddler’s Hearth by local Irish band Kennedy’s Kitchen from 9:00 p.m. to midnight every First Fridays!

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Dream Team Live at Vegetable Buddies

10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

129 N. Michigan St.

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Dream Team Live will be performing at Vegetable Buddies this First Fridays. 21+, $10 cover.