• CHRISTMAS IN SALEM HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR 2023

     Historic Salem, Inc. (HSI) is pleased to announce that tickets for this year’s Christmas in Salem house tour are now available online at www.historicsalem.org.  2023 is the 44th year of offering a collection of homes bedecked for the holidays and a variety of seasonal musical entertainment.  The annual tour has become a Christmas tradition for many residents and friends...

  • October Crystal Magic Workshop with a Salem Witch in Salem, Massachusetts

    If you’ve acquired a collection of stones (or you’re well on your way to one, or you’d like to be), but you’re not entirely sure how to get the most benefit from them, this workshop will help you understand all the ways to work with crystals and stones for protection, healing, love, success, stress relief,...

  • DIAMOND’S DINE-IN DRAG BRUNCH!

    Come on down for Diamond’s Dine-In Drag Brunch! This is a weekly event with local Drag Queen Miz Diamond Wigfall! Someone will be her guest. Be ready for numbers, games, drag, and mimosas all afternoon.

  • Tis’ The Season with History Alive at The House of the Seven Gables

    Join History Alive to experience the Christmastide season from before Christmas was a holiday in America. After premiering in 2021 at the Old Town Hall, this play-with-music moves to the House of the Seven Gables in 2023 to continue to spread the Yuletide cheer.

  • Thunder From Down Under

    There’s nothing sexier than an Aussie storm and the kind of explosive thunder you feel down under. With the crack of a whip, you can saddle up for an intimate and seductive soiree with some of Australia’s hottest exports. Think golden tans, smiles for miles and the kind of chiseled bodies you can grate your...

  • Book a “Good Witch Transformation”

    Thank you for your interest in a “Good Witch” Transformation! Through our transformations children unleash their own spellbinding charms and embrace their individuality. Children are invited to browse our collection of witch hats and dresses. Adorned with shimmering stars, flowing capes, and ribbons of enchantment, these outfits are sure to celebrate their unique spirits. Our...

  • 101.7 The Bull Presents Songs and Stories for St. Jude

    101.7 The Bull Presents Songs & Stories to benefit St. Jude featuring: Brian Kelley, Kassi Ashton, Chase Matthew & Drew Baldridge Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line headlines a night of acoustic hits all to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital St Jude Children’s Research Hospital – where no family pays for treatment, travel, or...

  • Sketch Class with Sue Wheeler at Hammond Castle Museum

    Hammond Castle Museum Member savings apply. Join us as we present “Sketch The Halls” – a sketch class led by Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia, offering exclusive access into the Museum during our Deck The Halls Holiday celebration. Whether you’re a stick figure doodler or a first-rate talent, all skill levels are welcome!...

  • Holiday Wreath Class at Finz

    A night of light hearted craft and cocktails. Personalize, design and decorate a fresh 24″ wreath to hang at home. $120 entry gets two drink tickets, appetizers and step by step instructions by a professional florist.

  • Bingo at Gulu-Gulu Cafe

    Stop by Gulu-Gulu Cafe for a fun trivia series that will excite and engage any audience! Quirky, funny, and free!

  • Fireside Tales: Ghosts of Christmas Past

    Spend a haunting December evening discovering the true origins of Christmas in one of Salem’s oldest homes. Revisit a time when tales of terror and devious acts dominated the holiday season before it was tamed into the cozy family holiday we know today. In ancient rooms warmed by a flickering fire with a drink in...

  • Candlelight Deck The Halls Tours

    Join us for our 5th annual Deck The Halls holiday celebration. Hammond Castle Museum will be dressed for the holidays inside and out. Begin your evening as you come upon our holiday illumination where thousands of twinkling holiday lights set the Castle and our iconic arches aglow. Then, enter the Museum and delight in the...

  • Spiritualism Tours of Hammond Castle Museum

    Since its completion in 1929, Hammond Castle Museum has attracted rumors and urban legends of supernatural associations and occult happening. While most of these wild stories can be dismissed as pure fiction, the building occupies a fascinating place within the broader historical context of the development of spiritualist and spiritualist-adjacent fields in American culture. The...

  • The Great Halifax Explosion: An Anniversary Presentation

    On December 6, 1917, during the height of WWI, two ships trying to navigate Halifax Harbor collided resulting in the largest man-made explosion of the pre-atomic age. Essex Heritage President, David Read, will recount the events leading up to this devastating tragedy and the impressive Massachusetts rescue effort. Relive the personal stories and riveting details...

  • Open-Mic Night

    Sing, dance, or simply witness local musical talent, or simply witness the chaos of Gulu-Gulu’s open mic.   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 simply witness the beautiful chaos that is...

  • Candlelight Deck The Halls Tours

    Join us for our 5th annual Deck The Halls holiday celebration. Hammond Castle Museum will be dressed for the holidays inside and out. Begin your evening as you come upon our holiday illumination where thousands of twinkling holiday lights set the Castle and our iconic arches aglow. Then, enter the Museum and delight in the...

  • Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

    For 30 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s unique take on American swing and jazz music has thrilled audiences around the world, while their unique and spirited “Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party” has become an eagerly anticipated annual family event. Singer and band leader Scotty Morris says, “If you’re going to go to a holiday show...

  • Deck The Halls Holiday Celebration at Hammond Castle Museum

    Join us for the 2023 Holiday Season as we proudly present our fifth annual “Decks The Halls” holiday celebration! Delight in the enchanting ambiance of Christmas and White Birch trees, meticulously arranged garlands, festive wreaths, and the warm embrace of candlelight that will envelop you throughout your tour of the Hammond Castle Museum. Immerse yourself...

  • Fireside Tales: Ghosts of Christmas Past

    Spend a haunting December evening discovering the true origins of Christmas in one of Salem’s oldest homes. Revisit a time when tales of terror and devious acts dominated the holiday season before it was tamed into the cozy family holiday we know today. In ancient rooms warmed by a flickering fire with a drink in...

  • Fireside Tales: Ghosts of Christmas Past

    Spend a haunting December evening discovering the true origins of Christmas in one of Salem’s oldest homes. Revisit a time when tales of terror and devious acts dominated the holiday season before it was tamed into the cozy family holiday we know today. In ancient rooms warmed by a flickering fire with a drink in...

  • Tis’ The Season with History Alive at The House of the Seven Gables

    Join History Alive to experience the Christmastide season from before Christmas was a holiday in America. After premiering in 2021 at the Old Town Hall, this play-with-music moves to the House of the Seven Gables in 2023 to continue to spread the Yuletide cheer.

  • BrassFed Nation: New Orleans Christmas at Hammond Castle Museum

    Doors open 15 minutes before showtime. 7:00pm -9:00pm. Friday, December 8th will feature the BrassFed Orchestra with special guest vocalists Alessandro Schoc (O’Maley Middle School), Emily Grace, and Scott Parisi. Saturday, December 9th will showcase the Jambalaya Horns & Big Band with special guest vocalists Henri Smith (New Orleans) and Scarlett Berge (Gloucester High School)....

  • Antigone

    Sophocles’ timeless story centers on Antigone, a young Theban woman determined to bury and honor her two brothers, both killed fighting for the throne on opposite sides of a civil war. Upon their deaths, her uncle Creon is crowned Theban ruler. He determines that her brother Eteocles is to be honored for his part in...

  • Juston McKinney

    With multiple appearances on “The Tonight Show”, one-hour specials on “Comedy Central”, and “Amazon Prime”, including “Parentally Challenged” and “On Mid-Life Support”, Juston is at the top of his game. He just released his 5th stand-up special, “On the Bright Side”, currently streaming on his YouTube channel. Juston was born in Portsmouth, NH and grew up living on...

  • Friday Night Music with Gulu-Gulu Cafe

    Join Gulu-Gulu Cafe Friday nights for their live music series. Bands and musicians range from acoustic guitar, jazz standards, saxophones, trios, and more! Support live musicians and listen to live music!

  • Book a “Good Witch Magical Transformation”

    Children, tweens, teens, and adults are all welcome to participate in our “Good Witch Transformations”! Through our transformations children unleash their own spellbinding charms and embrace their individuality. Children are invited to browse our collection of witch hats and dresses. Adorned with shimmering stars, flowing capes, and ribbons of enchantment, these outfits are sure to...