Category SALEM EVENTS
Where to learn and volunteer in Salem on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, Jan. 16 is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Salem plans to celebrate his life with volunteer events, guest lectures and a car march.
“En Voz Alta” showcases writing from the Spanish-speaking mid-valley
After nine months of workshops, 14 Latino writers and poets will present their work at the Salem Art Association on Saturday, Dec. 10.
Ukulele master to return to Elsinore Theatre
World renowned musician Jake Shimabukuro’s Dec. 8 performance will feature an uplifting setlist of Christmas classics and songs from his most recent album.
Local production of “The Fantasticks” explores growing pains with humor and song
Salem’s Pentacle Theatre production of the long-beloved musical will run through Dec. 17.
Santa Claus is coming downtown: what to know about Saturday’s holiday parade
Downtown Salem is having its first downtown holiday parade in nearly a decade. Organizers say the event, which begins Saturday, Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. is part of a larger effort to support local businesses and rebuild downtown’s reputation.
City Club invites Salemites to mull election results at Friday talk
Ed Dover, a political scientist and professor of 30 years at Western Oregon University, will give a talk on local, state and national elections at the Willamette Heritage Center's Day House.
Salem Peace Lecture to discuss nuclear weapons abolition
This year's Salem Peace Lecture will feature an expert in nuclear weapons abolition and celebrate PCUN, Oregon's farm worker union.
Samhain Celtic New Year Festival returns Saturday
Traditional Gaelic food and festivities
Reflections on the River, Walk-n-Wag slated for September
Salem has two returning events on the calendar at city parks in September, hosted by Willamette Vital Health.