• February Vacation at The Gables: Constructing History

    Come in out of the cold and explore how they built houses in Colonial Massachusetts at The House of the Seven Gables. What worked best? What failed? How did they learn from their mistakes? Put on your thinking cap AND hard hat as you… – Learn about the tools of the trade and which materials...

  • Valentine’s Food Tour

    💕 Here’s to your heart! Join us Saturday February 15th, 2020 for a Valentine’s themed Food Tour. Grab a loved one(s) and experience a fun and delicious tasting tour with foods and drinks considered to be heart healthy or romance enhancing. Chocolate, oysters, red wine and more! 💘💘 Tickets available online.

  • The Scarlet Letter(s): The Life and Loves of Nathaniel Hawthorne

    The Scarlet Letter(s): The Life and Loves of Nathaniel Hawthorne will be performed on Saturday, Feb. 15 and Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. in honor of Valentine’s Day. Upon his death, Salem’s Nathaniel Hawthorne asked his friends and family to destroy all personal letters between them. Many letters survived to this day, revealing the...

  • Steve Belgiorno Performs Live in Nathaniel’s

    Come enjoy listening to live piano music performed by Steve Belgiorno in Nathaniel’s Restaurant. “The tasteful piano stylings of Steve Belgiorno features a wide variely of all genres of music which include pop, jazz, traditional, show tunes, and light rock from the 30’s to the present.” Request your favorite song and spend a relaxing evening...

  • Winter Fireside Chat at the 1667 Daniels House

    With a drink in hand, we’ll take an hour to learn about the original lifestyles, notable winters, and infamous events this house stood witness to. Coffee and Tea will be provided. For those guests looking for a romantic evening of history, this event is BYOB. So feel free to bring a bottle of wine, some...

  • “Bedroom Farce” by Alan Ayckbourn

    “Bedroom Farce is a masterclass in comedy at its finest!” The London Telegraph Trevor and Susannah, a highly-strung self-absorbed couple, inflict their miseries on their nearest and dearest: three couples whose own relationships are tenuous at best. The action takes place sequentially in the three beleaguered couples’ bedrooms during one endless Saturday night of co-dependence...

  • Storytelling: Bad Romance

    On the day after Valentine’s, come to the Salem Athenaeum and hear seven local storytellers rehash their past loves with candid humor and lots of wisdom – the kind only love and disaster can teach. This fun and heartfelt evening of breakdowns and breakups will feature seven curated stories and live folk music, built around...

  • Crafting at the Witchery

    Stop by the Witchery anytime to make some witchy, crafty creations! We have projects for all ages and skill levels! Walk-ins welcome, but reservations are preferred. To book appointment, you can call or text us at 339-203-1307, or fill out the form here.​​​ Looking forward to crafting with you at The Witchery! $10 and up

  • February Vacation at The Gables: Constructing History

    Come in out of the cold and explore how they built houses in Colonial Massachusetts at The House of the Seven Gables. What worked best? What failed? How did they learn from their mistakes? Put on your thinking cap AND hard hat as you… – Learn about the tools of the trade and which materials...

  • Meters for Liters: Notch Brewing Sunday Series

    Earn Notch swag when you complete 10 runs. Sundays: 5k/10k – You choose! This is not a race, just a chance to get out and earn some cold beer. No sign up is required but you do have the option to “sign in” before the run. Meet at the Tap Room about 15 minutes before...

  • “Bedroom Farce” by Alan Ayckbourn

    “Bedroom Farce is a masterclass in comedy at its finest!” The London Telegraph Trevor and Susannah, a highly-strung self-absorbed couple, inflict their miseries on their nearest and dearest: three couples whose own relationships are tenuous at best. The action takes place sequentially in the three beleaguered couples’ bedrooms during one endless Saturday night of co-dependence...

  • Arcade Era Karaoke

    Karaoke at Bit Bar is a magical thing! Nick D’Amico is the best DJ around and the lights and sounds won’t let you down. Bit Bar is 21+ after 8:00 pm.

  • Awaken: Conjuring Our Tomorrow

    Awaken: Conjuring Our Tomorrow is a group exhibition curated by Allison Maria Rodriguez featuring Latina artists exploring climate justice issues in their practice. The works in this exhibition navigate a space in between the mathematical and the fantastical. In the wake of the atrocities that continue to be inflicted upon our earth, this exhibition suggests...

  • February Vacation at The Gables: Constructing History

    Come in out of the cold and explore how they built houses in Colonial Massachusetts at The House of the Seven Gables. What worked best? What failed? How did they learn from their mistakes? Put on your thinking cap AND hard hat as you… – Learn about the tools of the trade and which materials...

  • Celebrate Lunar New Year at Koto

    Welcome the Year of the Rat! Let’s celebrate the Lunar New Year with us, special order fish, live scallops, lobsters… Kids fun and Annie will be performing the Chinese instrument GUZHENG around 6 pm and we will have raffle tickets available for purchase for $3 to be donated to Ellis Square Friends ($50 gift certificate,...

  • Flying Saucer Nerd Trivia

    Every Monday at 8 PM at the Flying Saucer teams will face off in a battle of wills and knowledge! Topics will include comics, fantasy, horror and of course sci-fi! Prizes will be given, beer shalt be guzzled, and pizzas consumed! It’ll be FUN! MC’d by the infamous Captain Wolf of ShantyTown!

  • Trivia with 16-Bit Game Shows

    Come on down and play some Family Feud, Jeopardy, and Wheel of Fortune on your favorite 16-Consoles Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo. Bring a team or find one and win fabulous prizes! Bit Bar is 21+ after 8:00 pm.

  • Awaken: Conjuring Our Tomorrow

    Awaken: Conjuring Our Tomorrow is a group exhibition curated by Allison Maria Rodriguez featuring Latina artists exploring climate justice issues in their practice. The works in this exhibition navigate a space in between the mathematical and the fantastical. In the wake of the atrocities that continue to be inflicted upon our earth, this exhibition suggests...

  • February Vacation at The Gables: Constructing History

    Come in out of the cold and explore how they built houses in Colonial Massachusetts at The House of the Seven Gables. What worked best? What failed? How did they learn from their mistakes? Put on your thinking cap AND hard hat as you… – Learn about the tools of the trade and which materials...

  • Free Game Token Tuesday

    Buy anything and receive $5 in free game tokens every Tuesday. Eat your heart out Scrooge McDuck! Open 4 pm to Midnight. Bit Bar is 21+ after 8 pm, kitchen closes at 10 pm on Tuesday.

  • America’s Great Loop

    Danvers residents Tim and Alice Clarke share selected images and stories from their fascinating year-long boat cruise on canals, rivers, great lakes, and other waterways in America and Canada. Lectures will be held in the lower level Library in the Historic Hawthorne Hotel on Salem Common. Admission is $15. Reservations are suggested (culturecorner@gmail.com or 978.979.5907)...

  • LEGO “Make & Take” Event hosted by Essex Heritage and NPS

    Calling all LEGO lovers! Join us on Wednesday, February 19th during school vacation for an exciting LEGO “Make & Take” event co-hosted by Essex Heritage and the National Park Service! Participants will have the chance to make and take home their very own lighthouse keeper mini-figure and mini Bakers Island Light. Space is limited, so...

  • Awaken: Conjuring Our Tomorrow

    Awaken: Conjuring Our Tomorrow is a group exhibition curated by Allison Maria Rodriguez featuring Latina artists exploring climate justice issues in their practice. The works in this exhibition navigate a space in between the mathematical and the fantastical. In the wake of the atrocities that continue to be inflicted upon our earth, this exhibition suggests...

  • February Vacation at The Gables: Constructing History

    Come in out of the cold and explore how they built houses in Colonial Massachusetts at The House of the Seven Gables. What worked best? What failed? How did they learn from their mistakes? Put on your thinking cap AND hard hat as you… – Learn about the tools of the trade and which materials...

  • Awaken: Conjuring Our Tomorrow

    Awaken: Conjuring Our Tomorrow is a group exhibition curated by Allison Maria Rodriguez featuring Latina artists exploring climate justice issues in their practice. The works in this exhibition navigate a space in between the mathematical and the fantastical. In the wake of the atrocities that continue to be inflicted upon our earth, this exhibition suggests...

  • February Vacation at The Gables: Constructing History

    Come in out of the cold and explore how they built houses in Colonial Massachusetts at The House of the Seven Gables. What worked best? What failed? How did they learn from their mistakes? Put on your thinking cap AND hard hat as you… – Learn about the tools of the trade and which materials...

  • Brian Maes Performs Live in Nathaniel’s

    Local favorite Brian Maes returns to the Hawthorne Hotel to perform in Nathaniel’s Restaurant. Brian Maes plays well known piano songs that span a very wide range from Beatles to Ed Sheeran to Ray Charles to Billy Joel and Elton John. He captivates with his passionate, bluesy vocal style and wide dynamic range. His Classical...

  • Danvers Historical Society Speaker Series

    The Danvers Historical Society Speaker Series will present African American Contributions in the Salem/Danvers area and Hold The Flag High, Sgt. Carney on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at Tapley Hall (13 Page Street) in Danvers in honor of Black History Month. Giovanni Alabiso, owner of Salem Historical Tours, will discuss noted local African-Americans...