Music, art, entertainers and special events will fire up Uptown Westerville Inc.’s Fourth Friday festival for July, set for 6-9 p.m. tomorrow, July 25.

State Street will close to vehicular traffic across historic Uptown – from Walnut Street on the south to Home Street on the north – as the whole district becomes the site of Westerville’s monthly Fourth Friday street festival, presented by Mount Carmel-St. Ann’s Hospital.

Food trucks, more than 100 popup vendor tents, and various interest areas will dot the street party. And of course, Uptown’s great restaurants and pubs are always hopping for Fourth Friday, offering those 21-and-older the availability of Uptown’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area to stroll about with adult beverages. Most of the district’s retail shops also are open for Fourth Friday visitors.

Below are just a few highlights of what’s planned for the July 25 Fourth Friday. Come on out to the street party in historic Uptown to explore for yourself!

Newman Summer Concert Series

Three Ton Toad will headline Fourth Friday’s Newman Roofing Summer Concert Series from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The concert series takes place this year takes place in front of Hanby Elementary School, 56 S. State St., due to construction on the expansion of Westerville City Hall.

The high-energy band bills itself as, “one of Columbus’ premier party bands,” on its website. “What makes us different?  It’s simple. … We rock, and we bring a good time! We keep it fresh, we keep it real, and we welcome all who want to party with us!”

Uptown Pharmacy celebrates 150 years

The local landmark Uptown Pharmacy, 23 N. State St., will mark an amazing century-and-a-half in business with special 150th Anniversary Celebration from 5-8 p.m. July 25.

Stop by for the chance to enter drawings and other fun, and to talk with staff at the pharmacy near the southwest corner of State and Main streets, known for excellent customer service and prescription drug compounding.

Arts Alley

Visit Arts Alley, staged by The Arts Council of Westerville in the parking lot of the Fattey Beer building, 79 S. State St. (at the southwest corner of State and Park streets, across from Dairy Queen).

Arts Alley has crafts for kids, artists with their work on display, and live music. The featured Arts Alley musical act July 25 will be Westerville favorite, The Brickwalk Nights. Formed from a jam session at Java Central Café, The Brickwalk Nights features Brady Fulton as lead vocalist and ukelele player, Carlton Hockaday as featured vocalist and lead guitarist, Noah Thompson on percussion and Dan Thompson on string bass. Their eclectic program includes their own versions of oldies and current songs, Irish tunes and originals.

Art exhibit at The Giving Room

A new exhibit of art by local Steven Kenworthy will officially open with a reception from 6-10 p.m. July 25 at The Giving Room by Westerville Florist, 16 S. State St. Stop by to say hello and check out Kenworthy’s fantastic artwork.

Professional entertainers

The Bubble Man returns: Ringling Bros. alumnus Logan Jimenez will be back at Fourth Friday July 25 with his giant bubble entertainment.

DJ: Matt Ryan of Mobile DJ Entertainment will queue up music and emcee games geared for young people at Uptown’s Rotary Park — the pocket park located at the southeast corner of State and Home streets, adjacent to the Columbus Running Company, 50 N. State St.

COSI on Science Street

Science Street featuring COSI and Jack Brown: Columbus Center of Science and Industry will bring its traveling show to the July 25 Fourth Friday, setting up along East College Avenue. The amazing Westerville scientist Jack Brown also will be on Science Street, with engaging, hands-on, STEAM-focused demonstrations and activities. (STEAM education = Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics.)

Science Street is sponsored by The Westerville Fund.

Fourth Friday bike parking

Free bicycle parking again will be offered for the July 25 Fourth Friday behind Los Altos Mexican Bar and Grill, 8 N. State St. Hosted by Keller Williams Greater Columbus – The Romanelli Group and the Westerville Bike Shop, the supervised Fourth Friday Bike Parking is offered from 6-9 p.m. Ride Uptown, lock up your bikes, and go enjoy Fourth Friday!