Category Events
Chemeketa planetarium brings science to life for students, public
A new public show focused on solar eclipses opens Friday, Jan. 19, in the Chemeketa Community College planetarium.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Day, plus other upcoming Salem events
Several community events next week will pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr., and other performances are scheduled this weekend despite an incoming winter storm.
ASL classes, Englewood Forest Fest among local projects awarded cultural grants
A Ukraine-themed World Beat Festival and a classroom renovation at Willamette Heritage Center are among the projects Oregonians supported through donations to the state's Cultural Trust
EVENTS: Improv, tree planting and a Kalapuya storyteller
It's a quieter weekend in Salem after the buzz of the holidays, but there's still a mix of events for all ages. Here's your events guide for Jan. 5-7.
CULTURE: January’s art, history exhibitions and events
Galleries in Salem this month are showcasing self-taught artists, expert weavers and neon works by mixed-media artist Willem Volkersz who will give a public lecture at Willamette University on Jan. 20.
EVENTS: New Year’s Eve celebrations in Salem
A kids’ balloon drop, a whodunit mystery dinner and comedy shows are among the Salem New Year’s Eve festivities this weekend.
EVENTS: Downtown caroling, free holiday movies this weekend
Enjoy live music downtown, see a free movie or catch the last evenings of annual holiday light displays this weekend in Salem.
Mixing irreverence with beauty, Salem Tuba Holiday returns Dec. 24
After an ice storm cancelation in 2022, Salem Tuba Holiday is back at the Elsinore on Christmas Eve.
EVENTS: Holiday bar crawl through downtown
Events in Salem this weekend include a holiday bar crawl hosted by Travel Salem, a carol sing-along at the library and an afternoon making handmade gifts for local seniors.