Free Outdoor Film Presentation of "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse"

9:00 p.m.

The Gridiron

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DTSB will be showing a free outdoor film presentation of the 2019 Oscar-winning animated feature "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" on the Gridiron. Enjoy the following pre-movie activities starting at 5:00 p.m.:

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Boling Vision Center "Boling Bubbles of Fun" booth (5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)

Free superhero mask craft activity

Free superhero training obstacle course from Beacon Health

Free superhero stickers from the DTSB Info booth

Face painting from Behind the Mask

Balloon twisting by Fun by the Yard (5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

Superhero costume contests for kids and adults at 8:00 p.m.

Raffle at DTSB Info Booth for the trade paperback of "The Infinity Gauntlet"

Hall of Heroes Movie Memorabilia

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Hall of Heroes Movie Memorabilia

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Gridiron

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Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum - the world's only superhero and comic book museum - will be bringing Marvel and DC movie props to display near the Gridiron this First Fridays, including a billy club and glasses used by Ben Affleck in "Daredevil", a ring used by Ryan Reynolds in "Green Lantern", and letters from Stan Lee.

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Superhero Costume Contest

8:00 p.m.

The Gridiron

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DTSB will be hosting a Superhero Costume Contest at 8:00 p.m. at the Gridiron, and will be judging contestants in four different groups: three amateur groups for ages 6 & under, 7-14, and 15 & over, plus a category for professional/cosplay. Registration for the contest will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the DTSB Info Booth on the Gridiron. There is no fee to enter, and prizes will be awarded in each category.

Our guest judges - County Commissioner Andrew Kostielney, and Allen Stewart from the Hall of Heroes - will be looking at costume difficulty (store-bought vs. homemade), authenticity, and style. Winners will receive $25 AMC Gift Cards (to watch Avengers: Endgame a few more times...) and a free pass to the Hall of Heroes Museum.

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Guided Architectural Walking Tours of Downtown

5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

101 N. Michigan St.

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"Then & Now: A Downtown South Bend Architectural Walking Tour" returns to downtown South Bend with six guided tours on May 3rd, June 7th, July 5th, August 2nd, September 6th and October 4th from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The tours cover over twenty historical buildings and more than a half-dozen city blocks in the heart of downtown South Bend.

Tours are $4 per person (cash only) with reservations requested for each tour. Reservations can be made online here or by calling Downtown South Bend at 574-282-1110. Tours start at the American Trust Company clock, located at the corner of Washington St. and Michigan St., in front of Cafe Navarre.

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Superhero Trivia at Frank's Place

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

327 W. Marion St.

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Frank's Place will be hosting Superhero Trivia this First Fridays. Table reservations can be made by calling (574) 232-2277. Superhero-themed drink specials will be offered and prizes will given out throughout the event. (21+ only)

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Studebaker Car Show

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

313 S. Michigan St.

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The Studebaker Drivers Club will have dozens of their cars on display this First Fridays in the Baer's Parking Lot (between Wayne and Western off Michigan Street) from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission is free.

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First Fridays Community Bike Rides

5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

123 N. Hill St.

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This First Fridays marks the start of a new community bike ride series called "Everybody Bikes South Bend." These are short rides that the whole family can join in. There will be a different ride each month, and this first one will leave from the Purple Porch Co-op.

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

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

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The South Bend Museum of Art will be hosting artist receptions for three exhibitions this First Fridays: "Michael Dinges: A Scarecrow at the Crossroads of an Epoch," "2018 College Residency Exhibition," and "Dash Shaw: Wheel of Fortune." There will be free admission and refreshments, plus a gallery talk with Michael Dinges at 6:15 p.m.

Popcorn & Giveaways at NDFCU

9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

210 S. Michigan St.

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Stop by the downtown branch of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union for popcorn & giveaways. NDFCU is a proud sponsor of DTSB First Fridays.

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Finding Neverland at Morris Performing Arts Center

8:00 p.m.

211 N. Michigan St.

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The Morris Performing Arts Center presents the winner of the Broadway.com Audience Choice Award for Best Musical - Finding Neverland. Based on the Academy Award®-winning film of the same name, this breathtaking show follows playwright J.M. Barrie as he summons the courage to become the writer – and the man – he yearns to be. Barrie finds the inspiration he’s been missing when he meets the beautiful widow Sylvia and her four young sons: Jack, George, Michael and Peter.

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Live Music at Chicory Cafe

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

105 E. Jefferson Blvd.

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Chris Michels of Traverse City, Michigan will be performing a free concert at Chicory Cafe from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Also take advantage of Chicory's First Fridays special of $1.50 one scoop gelato, and 16 oz. Hurricanes for $6.

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Tour the Golden Roamer: Mobile Visitor Center

4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Gridiron



The Golden Roamer is a 24-foot recreational vehicle complete with brochures for visitors detailing the area’s offerings as well as satellite TV, and more. It will be parked near the Gridiron this First Fridays - near the Chocolate Cafe - and you are invited to go inside and explore.

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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. Laura will be performing pop/rock selections mixed with her own song creations. Also take advantage of their First Fridays special: 2 for $18 any crunch/pretzel combo.

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6th Annual Juried Show Reception at Fire Arts

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

305 E. Colfax Ave.

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Fire Arts will be holding the opening reception for this year's juried show: "Our Endangered Planet" this First Fridays. 3-Dimensional artwork from several artists in the region have been accepted in this exhibit which pays tribute to our home. The exhibit runs from May 3rd -June 28th. Prizes will be awarded at 7:00 p.m. on May 3rd and a People's Choice Award will be presented on June 7th at 7:00 p.m.

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Michael Wallace w/The Erly & The Toona's at Vegetable Buddies

9:00 p.m. to midnight

129 N. Michigan St.

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Michael Wallace, The Erly, and The Toona's are returning to Vegetable Buddies for an unforgettable night of music and entertainment. Linsey Kelly will be master of ceremonies for the evening. This is an all ages event. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with performances starting at 9:00 p.m. $10 cover.

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Kody Bryant at LaSalle Kitchen & Tavern

9:00 p.m. to midnight

115 W. Colfax Ave.

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Enjoy free live music by Kody Bryant at LaSalle Kicthen & Tavern from 9:00 p.m. to midnight.

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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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5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

120 W. LaSalle Ave.



The Hoffman Hotel will offer free tours of their renovated historic apartment spaces and free refreshments. The tours will be given every half hour (5:00, 5:30, 6:00, etc.)