Events

Now in its sixth year, SHF is bigger than ever as it resumes a full program of live events. More than 20 feature films and a generous helping of shorts...

Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate their ancestral and immigrant connections to Salem. The weekend will feature lectures, tours, research opportunities, and information on the people who connect us...

Please join us at The House of the Seven Gables on Sunday April 30 th  for a tea to celebrate Gables founder Caroline Emmerton’s birthday. We are also celebrating a...

Othello is set during the Ottoman–Venetian War (1570–1573). Othello is a Moorish military commander who was serving as a general of the Venetian army in defense of Cyprus against invasion by...

Join Hamilton Hall and local historian Jim McAllister for a cozy and convivial afternoon of local history on April 30th! Hamilton Hall is located at 9 Chestnut Street. Ticket cost...

30% OFF ALL FOOD ITEMS ON OUR ENTIRE MENU! FREE POOL-ALL TABLES-ALL NIGHT Just let us know you are a current or past restaurant employee and the discount and FREE pool are on...

Join the staff over at Bit Bar for a truly unique trivia experience! Get your friends and family together and team up to take on Tuesday Trivia Nights with Bit...

Stop by Bit Bar on Tuesday nights for Karaoke, drinks, and delicious food for your entire crew. After 8pm Bit Bar becomes a 21+ venue so keep that in mind...

Wild Sea Wellness will be offering monthly yoga classes at The House of the Seven Gables throughout 2023. Be sure to check their website and calendar for details, dates, and...

Earn Notch swag when you complete 10 runs… Meters for Liters is a weekly 5k run from the brewery. This is not a race, just a chance to get out...

Every Wednesday night Bit Bar hosts their weekly music video bingo series. Stop in for a drink and some good food and enjoy a fun twist on the classic game...

Join Historic New England on a 90-minute walking tour through an ever-evolving neighborhood surrounding Gedney House. The Greater Endicott Neighborhood has changed from a working waterfront and an African-American neighborhood...

Hill Country, bringing the best BBQ to Salem. Join us for a night of Comedy, Brews & Cues.

The magical world is laden with symbols- some easy to discern, others cryptic and bizarre. In this lecture, join Catland co-owner Melissa Madara as we cover the basics of sigil-craft,...

The best open mic in the World, on the North Shore, in Salem! Come join the fun every Thursday night! Anything and everything are welcome. Sing, Dance, Hum, Orate, or...

Purchase Tickets Here:https://www.eventbrite.com/…/east-regiment-comedy-night… Tickets will only be availavailable online. Jay Whittaker is an award-winning standup comedian, actor, avid birdwatcher and podcast producer. In addition to Jay being an Air Force...

Stop by Bit Bar on Tuesday nights for Karaoke, drinks, and delicious food for your entire crew. After 8pm Bit Bar becomes a 21+ venue so keep that in mind...

Enjoy live DJ sets every Thursday night at the Village Tavern starting at 9pm. It’s also the night they book their beer and spirit pervayors to come in and interact...

A priest, a minister, and a Hasidic Jew walk into a poetry festival . . . and have a conversation about their favorite spiritually-engaged poems and poets, what “devotional poetry”...

Five poets whose collections have been published by the Washington, D.C.-based Word Works will read poems that explore the physical and metaphysical presence of birds. Their poems observe and describe...

How often do we write poems that engage the senses of taste and smell? Most likely not as often as we write poems that focus on what we see, hear,...

In today’s literary world, writers often reach a wider audience through readings and live performances than through publication. Yet most writers are not trained to read their work aloud. Even...

The “House of Hope” Poetry Quilt for Sekou Sundia and Lucille Clifton Mass Poetry is pleased to present “House of Hope,” a quilt made by multimedia visual artist, activist, and...

The Massachusetts Poetry Festival is a biennial celebration of contemporary poetry. This year the Festival will be back on the ground in Salem, MA, May 5-7. We will feature over 150 poets...

At this celebration, friends of Ray J. Whittier will share memories, poems, and reflection on the poet’s work and influence. Ray J Whittier is an active 90-year-old poet, past Poet...

Mid-life is the time, as Brene Brown says, “when the universe gently places her hands upon your shoulders, pulls you close, and whispers in your ear: I’m not screwing around....

Writers Carl Carlsen, Ginny Connors, and James Scrimgeour create poetry from historical sources. The rich history of Essex County MA, as well as its three largest cities (Lynn Salem, and...

Sometimes a poem calls for a different voice—one that’s not your own. Writing using a persona can free you to write about difficult subjects or experiences. It can help a...

The influence of John Keats on Emily Dickinson is well remarked on. One of the more interesting influences is through the concept of negative capability, which he identified as “…when...