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CULTURE: June’s art, history and exhibitions
Salem’s art galleries and museums will open exhibits featuring tiny paintings, ceramic heads and new portraits of Black pioneers.
Events calendar: what to do in Salem for June 2024
June activities in Salem include World Beat, Make Music Day, a Pride Block Party and dozens of live music shows, comedians and more entertainment.
Salem events from May 30-June 6: Superhero fun run, women’s tackle football, illusionists
Catch a new play, magicians on stage or enjoy free music in the park over the next week in Salem.
PHOTOS: Salem pauses to remember fallen veterans in Memorial Day ceremony
PHOTOS: Veterans, elected officials and others gathered on Monday, May 27, for a Memorial Day observance at the Oregon World War II Memorial on the Capitol grounds.
And they’re off! Salem derby racers harness gravity in bid for speed
PHOTOS: With good weather and ready track, racers compete in Best of the West Classic soap box derby.
Capital Pioneers, Salem’s women’s tackle football team, undefeated as home games approach
Salem's women's tackle football team is in its fourth season, with upcoming home games at McNary High School on June 1, 8 and 15.
Salem Soap Box Derby returns Memorial Day weekend
On Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26, Bush’s Pasture Park will host the Salem Soap Box Derby for the first time in five years.
What to do in Salem over Memorial Day weekend: cat rappers, Broadway and a state veteran ceremony
A new play opens the Theatre 33 season this weekend, and the state Department of Veterans Affairs will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday at 11 a.m.
Your guide to Salem’s Fourth of July celebration at the fairgrounds
A fireworks show will be free at the Fourth of July Spectacular at the Oregon State Fairgrounds starting around 10 p.m. Other activities such as a demolition derby and live performances can be paid for separately or as part of a package deal.