Category SALEM EVENTS
Salem’s 6th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day event Monday will spotlight Native Americans’ history, legacy
This year’s Indigenous Peoples Day celebration in Salem will retain the same theme as the previous for years – ”resistance is existence.” Organizers say that’s because the lack of diversity and inclusion in local government and schools remains unchanged.
EVENTS: Farmers markets, Indigenous celebrations on tap for Salem this weekend
A book sale at the Salem Public Library, early Halloween activities and an Indigenous Peoples Day celebration are among the local events slated for the coming days.
Clowns, jumpscares return for 36th year of Nightmare Factory at Oregon School for the Deaf
Oregon School for the Deaf’s “Nightmare Factory” haunted house returns, bringing scares and building community connections. The endeavor funds school improvements and student trips, including a visit to Knott’s Scary Farm to learn how to act from the pros.
Pentacle’s newest musical features music, comedy, romance, bloodlust and 90 costumes
"A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” starts Friday, Sept. 29, and runs through Oct. 21 at the Pentacle Theatre.
EVENTS: Live musical comedy, harvest festival kick off in Salem area
Salem’s events calendar this weekend includes a roller derby bout, an international skateboarding contest and a last opportunity to visit some art shows.
EVENTS: Wine festival and live music in Salem this weekend
Events in Salem this weekend include a wine festival, a punk rock resource fair and an album release concert from Salemites Kristen Grainger & True North
Punx in the Park returns to give Salem’s young people a voice
A punk rock fair Saturday at Marion Square Park will give Salem’s homeless youth a platform, supplies and connections to help.
EVENTS: Where to dance, shop and play cornhole in Salem this weekend
Events the weekend of Friday, Sept. 8, to Sunday, Sept. 10, include several dance parties to classics, rock n’ roll and to traditional Celtic music. The Capital City Cornhole Classic returns, bringing hundreds of competitors to the capitol lawn.
ART: September’s artist exhibitions in Salem
This month in Salem, galleries will showcase work by Native American artist Lillian Pitt, celebrate zines from the community and display work from printmaking and weaving masters.