MIDDLEBORO — Several shops Middleboro will stay open later than normal on Friday, March 1. It’s part of a regular monthly event called First Fridays where stores pledge to remain open until at least 8 p.m. on the First Friday of each month.

One store that is participating will be The Soulful Palette, an new art store located on 88 E. Grove St, which will stay open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday March 1st.