Category SALEM EVENTS
Pentacle Theatre looks forward to 70th season opener
If road conditions allow, the Pentacle Theatre will launch its 70th season with the comedy Brighton Beach Memoirs this weekend. It’s the 50th play directed by Jo Dodge, and the acting debut for longtime volunteer Beverly Freitas.
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.
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.
PHOTOS: Salem celebrates Hanukkah with 2023 Grand Menorah lighting
A crowd gathered at Salem’s Mirror Park on Sunday to celebrate the fourth night of Hanukkah with a parade, fire dancing and grand menorah lighting.