Auburn’s spring Art Walk, featuring local artists, music and fine wines and beers, returns to downtown businesses on Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

More than 23 Northwest artists and two art demonstrations will be on display. There will be four live musical performers and a free hands-on “Wishing Tree” community art-making activity. A new addition is the City of Auburn’s short guided “Sculpture Gallery Walk,” featuring four artists who will speak about their public artworks, beginning at 6:30 pm at Main and D streets.

The Arts & Culture Center will feature Eric Eschenbach’s oil paintings , Eric Eschenbach’s encaustic works andceramics from Susan Lochner and John Harris.

The event is free and open to the public, and drink tickets may be purchased for wine and beer tasting.