South Street Spotlight: Fourth Friday Is Back

Looking for a reason to get out of the house that doesn’t feel like a full-on production?

The South Street Headhouse District is bringing back Fourth Friday, the monthly celebration of local art, food, music, and creativity that takes over the corridor every fourth Friday of the month - featuring all-day specials, pop-ups, and unexpected moments throughout the district.

It’s flexible, creative, and very on-brand for South Street.

What Is Fourth Friday, Exactly?

Fourth Friday is designed to feel easy.

You can:

• Stop in for a drink or a bite

• Wander into a gallery or shop

• Catch live music or a pop-up event

• Stay for 15 minutes or make a night of it

It’s not an all-or-nothing event. It’s more like a choose-your-own adventure along South Street.

As Eleanor Ingersoll, Executive Director of the South Street Headhouse District, puts it:
“Whether you’re feeling like a couch potato or suffering from cabin fever this winter, we have your antidote - Fourth Fridays in the South Street District.”

What You’ll Find During Fourth Friday

Each Fourth Friday brings something a little different, but the energy stays consistent: local, creative, and community-driven.

Highlights across the district include:

• South Street Art Mart
  Special deals on locally made, eclectic gifts and artwork available all day.

• Stitch and Destroy Clothing
  Extended hours and free patch-making, plus their signature punk-inspired clothing, pins, and accessories.

• Painting with a Twist
  A playful paint-and-sip experience with a bold creative twist.

• Tattooed Mom
  Iconic events and over-the-top fun that only South Street can deliver.

• Fitz on 4th
  Vegan fare and cocktail specials alongside featured local artwork.

• Bridget Foy’s
  Seasonal food and drink specials and Fourth Friday Afters.

• Nikki Lopez
  Hosting after-parties that bring together artists, fans, and friends.

• Brooke Lanier Fine Art
  Fiber Arts Circle, knitting, crochet, embroidery, mending, quilting, and more in a welcoming creative space.

• Urban Princess Boutique
  Sip and shop with deep discounts and complimentary wine.

• Cousins Burger Co.
  Burgers & Beats Open Mic, music, poetry, and performance meet great food.

Why Fourth Friday Matters

Events like Fourth Friday are what keep South Street feeling like South Street.

They support local businesses, highlight artists and creatives, and give people a reason to experience the neighborhood beyond the usual routine. It’s not just about nightlife, it’s about keeping the corridor vibrant and connected.

If you’ve been craving something social, creative, and low-pressure, Fourth Friday delivers. Come for one stop or explore the whole street, it works either way.

And if South Street’s energy has you thinking about what it might be like to live nearby, that’s a conversation worth having.

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