Events

This event will take place on June 1st at Riley Plaza 12:00pm. Our office intends to be as inclusive as possible, and all are welcome to attend.

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...

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...

The festival will include a gallery of juried artists’ work in Old Town Hall, outdoor stage venues for performance and dance, an artist and artisan street fair, a collaborative public...

We’re excited to announce the final 10 works of art in the Alquemie Project Exhibition 2023. Join us on Friday, June 2nd and Saturday, June 3rd to view the exhibition...

Easy art-making for the under 5 crowd

BIG THANKS to our Friday Night Kickoff Sponsors: Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry Blackcraft Cult LET’S CELEBRATE our 15th Birthday and kickoff the 15th Annual Salem Arts Festival on Friday June...

On this expert-guided, interactive and deep-dive into the Witch Trials explore in rare detail how a house and neighborhood reveal stories of terror and survival as they witnessed one of...

We’re having a free drag show to celebrate our 5th Birthday! Stop by the DWYBO stage on June 2nd hosted by Miz Diamond Wigfall for fun and festivities!

For free admission bring your own sketchbooks and drawing materials to sit with Baphomet for an hour and draw the statue from life in peaceful silence. Seats and wooden easels...

Support local artists at East Regiment Beer Company with their Friday Night Music series. Each week will highlight a new local artists that will take the stage to fill the...

Stop by Bit Bar every Friday night for a live viewing of Ru Paul’s Drag Race with local Drag Queen Miz Diamond.

Enjoy a live DJ set every Friday night at the Village Tavern Salem with great food and drinks. Enjoy a night out on the town with the Salem community.

The festival will include a gallery of juried artists’ work in Old Town Hall, outdoor stage venues for performance and dance, an artist and artisan street fair, a collaborative public...

Join PEM and our friends at Salem Arts Fest in downtown Salem for a special viewing of the See Me pop-up exhibition featuring artwork from Salem students in grades K-12. This celebration...

Historic New England will be offering free tours at all thirty eight historic sites throughout New England on Saturday, June 3 . On the North Shore, visitors can experience over...

We’re excited to announce the final 10 works of art in the Alquemie Project Exhibition 2023. Join us on Friday, June 2nd and Saturday, June 3rd to view the exhibition...

Bows, lace, tulle oh my! Our magical employees will guide children in designing and creating their very own “Rainbow-inspired” PINK Witch Hat! Attendees will also receive a sparkly nail manicure...

Informal in-process art making

Kick off Pride Month with the first annual Rainbow Regatta, presented by Pickering Wharf, in Salem on Saturday, June 3. Several commercial vessels, including Schooner FAME, Mahi Cruises’ HANNAH GLOVER,...

Kick off Pride Month with the first annual Rainbow Regatta, presented by Pickering Wharf, in Salem on Saturday, June 3! Several commercial vessels including our Hannah Glover will parade from...

Enjoy delicious food while enjoying live music with your community every Saturday at the Village Tavern in Downtown Salem.

Enjoy An Invitational Exhibition, Meet the Artists, Silent Auction, Live music by Alexandra Grace, Small Bites by Ferreira Foods, plus Signature Cocktails (cash bar), Live Caricatures by Josh Madruga and...

After its dazzling debut last summer, The Salem Rainbow Stroll, Witch City’s LGBTQ+ history tour, is back in June 2023 by popular demand! This dynamic, 90-minute exploration of downtown celebrates...

On this expert-guided, interactive and deep-dive into the Witch Trials explore in rare detail how a house and neighborhood reveal stories of terror and survival as they witnessed one of...

For free admission bring your own sketchbooks and drawing materials to sit with Baphomet for an hour and draw the statue from life in peaceful silence. Seats and wooden easels...

Paint a Satanic scene instructed by a painting master while sipping delicious alcoholic drinks. 21+ event . No painting experience necessary.