05/14/2026
TOMORROW!!!! 🙌🏻
THIRD FRIDAY series returns to Downtown Chesterton TOMORROW Friday May 15
If you were to make a list of all the creatives in Chesterton—the artists and artisans, the musicians and restaurateurs, the performers and poets and raconteurs—you’d be impressed by how many actually live, work, edify, and entertain in this small town.
But you needn’t go to the trouble of making a list. The Chesterton Branding Leadership Corporation (CBLC) has already done it for you, in the form of its Third Friday series.
So it’s good news that the hugely popular series is returning for another season, with the first Third Friday event to be held from 4 to 7 p.m. TOMORROW, Friday, May 15, in historic Downtown Chesterton.
The mission of the Third Friday series, an initiative of the Chesterton Branding and Leadership Corporation: To create a vibrant arts scene, foster collaboration, and attract residents and visitors alike to experience this community’s vital creative energy.
Get your weekend off to a grand start—right after work!—with special programs, promotions, and events, featuring workshops, art making, gallery exhibitions, live music, restaurant promotions, and much more.
RETAILERS
*CHELLE’S, 209 Broadway: Birdhouse painting kids on offer for $15!
*CHESTERTON TOYS, 211 Broadway: For every $25 spent, get a raffle ticket for a $25 gift certificate!
*YESTERDAY’S TREASURES, 700 Broadway: Join a fashion-themed scavenger hunts and earn an entry in a $25 gift card drawing!
*REPURPOSE PLACE, 102 Beverly Drive: Open until 7 p.m.
*THE IN COAST, 135 S. Calumet Road: Bird socks and tee-shirts with a FREE Snowy Owl sticker with purchase!
SERVICES
*WAXI TAXI, 206 S. Calumet Road, Suite C: Visit from 4 to 7 p.m. and complete a raffle ticket for a $25 gift card! Winner will be notified on Saturday, May 16.
*IT’S TIME 2 RELAX, 209 S. Calumet Road, Suite 4: Lymphatic Reset group demo, with individual demo including a take-home Facia Blaster tool. Twelve spots available ($15)! Call 219-775-0523 to book!
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
*219 TAPROOM, 103 Third St.: Live music by Matt & Larry from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
*LIA’S BELLA CUCINA, 401 Broadway: $2 off shareables! Music by Chad Clifford on the patio! Drink specials: Flying Goose and an Italian merlot!
OLIVEZIA, 420 S. Calumet Road: Wine tasting from 5 to 7 p.m. with bird-themed wines! Also enjoy live music by local guitarist/vocalist Evans Frassine.
*RUNNING VINES WINERY, 119 S. Calumet Road: Drink specials including margarita flights and live music.
*TETHAN’S CANDY & CONFECTIONS, 221 Broadway: Try a sneak-peek sample of a brand-new project created by Tethan’s high school interns as their final project! The official launch will be one day later, on Saturday, May 16, but you can get a debut sample early!
ART AND ARTISTS
*THREE MOONS FIBERWORKS, 402 Broadway: Join a public weaving project and contribute to a community piece!
*ANCILLARIE GALLERY, 109 S. Calumet Road: An art exhibition featuring the birds of Duneland from 5 to 8 p.m.
*HOLLY JACKSON STUDIO, 103 S. Second St.: Open until 7 p.m. for viewing new work.
*CHESTERTON ART CENTER, 115 S. Fourth St.: Join the artists reception for the Chesterton Woman’s Club 74rd annual Art Show exhibition and enjoy light refreshments, cash bar, and a great community. All are welcome!
*COPPER SKY STUDIO, 1050 Broadway, Suite 21/23: A watercolor tutorial of a Sandhill Crane on a bookmark. Participants leave with a finished product, tassel included! All experience levels welcome!
YOGA
*THE ZEN DEN, 534 Broadway: Free all-levels Mobility Class and Studio Open House at 5:45 p.m. Check out the offerings and treat your joints to a free class! Each attendee will receive a goodie bag and discounts on class packages and services.
*EBB & FLOW YOGA, 206 S. Calumet Road, Suite E: A Yoga Nidra Practice with Sarah from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. ($15 drop-in).
