Category Events
PHOTOS: Line dancing comes to Salem’s gay bar
About two dozen people attended the first in a series of line dancing lessons at Southside Speakeasy Wednesday. Teacher Kelly Williams Brown hopes to draw more people into Salem's dance scene.
Whiskers, candlelit music, queer comedy: what to do in Salem May 16-22
From a huge kids clothing sale at the state fairgrounds to a chance to snuggle adoptable kittens, here's a guide to Salem events from May 16-22.
Oregon State Fair announces 2024 concert lineup including Ludacris, Craig Morgan, Foreigner
The Oregon State Fair, starting Aug. 23, will bring eight acts to Salem including Craig Morgan, The Goo Goo Dolls, Ludacris and Foreigner. VIP tickets are on sale now.
PHOTOS: Chemawa Indian School holds spring powwow
Dancers of all ages gathered Saturday, May 11, at Chemawa Indian School in Salem, showing off jingle dresses and fancy dance outfits.
PHOTOS: Tianguis brings a lively celebration of Mexican culture to Riverfront Park
The inaugural Tianguis de Salem event on Saturday, May 11 filled Riverfront Park with pupusas, Latin hip-hop and creations from local vendors.
Queer line dancing lessons to expand vibrant Salem dance scene
Starting Wednesday, dancer Kelly Williams Brown will teach line dancing at the Southside Speakeasy, blending country and pop in hopes of welcoming the LGBTQ+ community and other people who might need a comfortable place to find their footwork to Salem’s line dancing scene.
EVENTS: What’s happening in Salem this Mother’s Day weekend
Events for the week starting Thursday, May 9, include a moms-only comedy show, a volunteer Pioneer Cemetery cleanup and the last weekend to catch “Ripcord” at the Pentacle Theatre.
CULTURE: May’s art, history exhibitions and events
Art exhibitions in Salem this month include a celebration of pigeons and a showcase of local tattoo artists.
PHOTOS: A rainy celebration of sheep, archaeology
Willamette Heritage Center was buzzing Saturday as visitors learned about spinning and weaving, watched live sheep shearing and explored an active archaeological dig.