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The second weekend in July is approaching. Historically, that would mean the Salem Art Fair & Festival, but organizers decided last year to move the event to September in hopes of combatting rising heat.

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Instead, the art association is planning a Sept. 13-15 art fair this year. But another Salem Art Association exhibit has a special event this weekend.

The Drag Art Soirée celebrates the opening of a new exhibit on the local drag performer community. It runs Friday, July 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Bush Barn Art Center, 600 Mission St. S.E. You can read more about the exhibit in our article below.

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Events in Salem this week include a free outdoor showing of “Barbie” at Riverfront Park and comedy from Colin Jost of “Saturday Night Live” at Elsinore Theatre.

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