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Crunk pioneers Lil Jon and the Ying Yang Twins to perform July 4 at state fairgrounds
Hip-hop fans of all ages are in for a party when Lil Jon and the Ying Yang Twins take the stage at the Oregon State Fairgrounds on the Fourth of July. The duo popularized the crunk subgenre in the 2000s with anthems like “Get Low.”

Pentacle Theatre to perform Big Fish, a ‘touching and poignant’ musical
The fantasy musical “Big Fish” will premier at the Pentacle Theatre on Friday, March 21. The story follows a salesman who has lived a life full of epic adventures and his son, who sets out to uncover the truth behind his father’s incredible tales.

Ways to celebrate Halloween around Salem: Trunk-or-Treats, festivals, costumes and candy
Dress up in costume, decorate your cars and indulge your sweet tooth in the days leading up to Halloween with trick-or-treat events and fall festivals. Churches, businesses and neighborhoods are throwing plenty of events for you to get festive for fall and Halloween while spending time with your community.

PHOTOS: A rainy celebration of sheep, archaeology
Willamette Heritage Center was buzzing Saturday as visitors learned about spinning and weaving, watched live sheep shearing and explored an active archaeological dig.

EVENTS: Junk Hunt, art demo and skating on Salem’s weekend schedule
Live comedy, music and theater are all on the bill this weekend in Salem. Here’s your guide to Salem events from Friday, April 12, to Sunday, April 14. Shopping Vintage sale The Great Junk Hunt is back at the Oregon State Fairgrounds Friday from 4-9…

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: Riverfront tree lighting returns
This weekend in Salem take a carriage ride, dance at a Céilí or see local performers shine with a full schedule of events.

Pick up free toys Sunday at Keizer Toy Swap
Local families took home hundreds of free toys at last year’s Toy Swap. The event is back from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 10, at Keizer City Hall.

EVENTS: Turkey trot and holiday events spice up the weekend
Events for the weekend of Friday, Nov. 17, include the Turkey Trot at Riverfront Park, a signing workshop, plays showcasing local talent and holiday gift markets.