View this list as a printable pdf here.
Friday, August 27
10:00 am-8:00 pm
“Salem Stories” at PEM
Peabody Essex Museum | pem.org
Using selections from PEM’s vast collection, see more than 100 works, including paintings, sculpture, textiles, decorative arts, photos, natural history specimens, manuscripts, posters, books, eyewitness accounts, and even a murder weapons.
10:00 am-8:00 pm
“In American Waters” at PEM
Peabody Essex Museum | pem.org
In this exhibition, visitors will also discover the sea as an expansive way to reflect on American culture and environment, learn how coastal and maritime symbols moved inland across the United States, and question what it means to be “in American waters.”
11:00 am-5:00 pm
“Cevin Soling: We’ve Become What We Parody” at the Satanic Temple
Satanic Temple | SalemArtGallery.com
The works serve as critiques of both ourselves and our culture designed to prompt unsettling questions. What kind of world have we created? What do we value, and what do we want to achieve?
12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Broom Making, Book Binding
The Witchery | thewitcherysalem.com
Craft a rustic broom from scratch or bind your own leather grimoire, book of shadows, spell book, art or dream journal- something for all your creative and magickal works! Personalize your projects with pendants, herbs, dried flowers, bones, charms, stencils. Hourly by appointment.
4:00 pm-7:00 pm
Unmasking & Evolution of Negro Election Day and The Black Vote
Hamilton Hall | HamiltonHall.org
Salem United, Inc. and its president Doreen Wade demonstrate how the first black voting system evolved into the “Black Picnic Day” celebration that has been running for 281 years.
7:00 pm
Salem Séances
Omen | omensalem.com
Step into the Spirit Parlor of Omen and experience an authentic Salem Séance with a true spirit medium. Our departed yearn to reach out to us from beyond and the psychic mediums at Omen have helped thousands of people reunite with souls who have crossed over!
Saturday, August 28
10:00 am-5:00 pm
“Salem Stories” at PEM
Peabody Essex Museum | pem.org
See event listing Friday, August 27.
10:00 am-5:00 pm
“In American Waters” at PEM
Peabody Essex Museum | pem.org
See event listing Friday, August 27.
11:00 am-5:00 pm
“Cevin Soling: We’ve Become What We Parody” at the Satanic Temple
Satanic Temple | SalemArtGallery.com
See event listing Friday, August 27.
12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Ropes Mansion Tours
Ropes Mansion | pem.org
Built in 1927 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Ropes Mansion is recognized as one of New England’s most significant historic structures. Stop by to freely explore the 15 rooms at your own pace. PEM Guides are on hand to answer your questions.
12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Broom Making, Book Binding
The Witchery | thewitcherysalem.com
See event listing Friday, August 27.
2:00 pm
DrumatiX: Rhythm Delivered
Charlotte Forten Park | See events calendar
Join DrumatiX in “Rhythm Delivered”, a family-friendly show combining tap dance, body percussion, creative drumming and audience interaction.
3:00 pm-6:30 pm
Unmasking & Evolution of Negro Election Day and The Black Vote
Hamilton Hall | HamiltonHall.org
See event listing Friday, August 27.
6:00 pm
“As You Like It” with Third Citizen Theatre
Salem Willows | ThirdCitizenTheatre.org
A raucous and zany romantic comedy with original live music, Third Citizen’s “As You Like It” is the premiere production of Shakespeare at the Willows, an annual outdoor summer Shakespeare series.
7:00 pm
Salem Séances
Omen | omensalem.com
See event listing Friday, August 27.
7:00 pm
Cevin Soling – Live
Satanic Temple | SalemArtGallery.com
In conjunction with “We’ve Become What We Parody,” join renowned writer, filmmaker, musician, academic, and artist Cevin Soling for a conversation about his process and practice, including a special musical performance featuring works from his band, The Love Kills Theory.
Sunday, August 29
10:00 am-5:00 pm
“Salem Stories” at PEM
Peabody Essex Museum | pem.org
See event listing Friday, August 27.
10:00 am-5:00 pm
“In American Waters” at PEM
Peabody Essex Museum | pem.org
See event listing Friday, August 27.
11:00 am-5:00 pm
“Cevin Soling: We’ve Become What We Parody” at the Satanic Temple
Satanic Temple | SalemArtGallery.com
See event listing Friday, August 27.
12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Ropes Mansion Tours
Ropes Mansion | pem.org
See event listing Saturday, August 28.
12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Broom Making, Book Binding
The Witchery | thewitcherysalem.com
See event listing Friday, August 27.
1:00 pm-6:30 pm
Unmasking & Evolution of Negro Election Day and The Black Vote
Hamilton Hall | HamiltonHall.org
See event listing Friday, August 27.
2:00 pm
DrumatiX: Rhythm Delivered
Charlotte Forten Park | See events calendar
See event listing Saturday, August 28.
6:00 pm
“As You Like It” with Third Citizen Theatre
Salem Willows | ThirdCitizenTheatre.org
See event listing Saturday, August 28.
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View this list as a printable pdf here.
Friday, September 3
10:00 am-8:00 pm
“Salem Stories” at PEM
Peabody Essex Museum | pem.org
Using selections from PEM’s vast collection, see more than 100 works, including paintings, sculpture, textiles, decorative arts, photos, natural history specimens, manuscripts, posters, books, eyewitness accounts, and even a murder weapons.
10:00 am-8:00 pm
“In American Waters” at PEM
Peabody Essex Museum | pem.org
In this exhibition, visitors will also discover the sea as an expansive way to reflect on American culture and environment, learn how coastal and maritime symbols moved inland across the United States, and question what it means to be “in American waters.”
11:00 am-5:00 pm
“Cevin Soling: We’ve Become What We Parody” at the Satanic Temple
Satanic Temple | SalemArtGallery.com
The works serve as critiques of both ourselves and our culture designed to prompt unsettling questions. What kind of world have we created? What do we value, and what do we want to achieve?
12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Broom Making, Book Binding
The Witchery | thewitcherysalem.com
Craft a rustic broom from scratch or bind your own leather grimoire, book of shadows, spell book, art or dream journal- something for all your creative and magickal works! Personalize your projects with pendants, herbs, dried flowers, bones, charms, stencils. Hourly by appointment.
6:00 pm
Local Lore by Candlelight
The Daniels House | danielshousesalem.com
Legends culled from New England’s long history told by candlelight inside the ancient room of one of Salem’s oldest homes.
7:00 pm
Salem Séances
Omen | omensalem.com
Step into the Spirit Parlor of Omen and experience an authentic Salem Séance with a true spirit medium. Our departed yearn to reach out to us from beyond and the psychic mediums at Omen have helped thousands of people reunite with souls who have crossed over!
7:00 pm
The Ridiculous Project: “Dream, Love, Escape”
Derby Square | See salem.org event listing
In a moment where we are faced with so many questions, The Ridiculous Project invites you to join us in an exploration of story, whimsy, magic, and language through a radical examination of one of Shakespeare’s most-loved plays, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Saturday, September 4
10:00 am-5:00 pm
“Salem Stories” at PEM
Peabody Essex Museum | pem.org
See event listing Friday, September 3.
10:00 am-5:00 pm
“In American Waters” at PEM
Peabody Essex Museum | pem.org
See event listing Friday, September 3.
11:00 am-5:00 pm
“Cevin Soling: We’ve Become What We Parody” at the Satanic Temple
Satanic Temple | SalemArtGallery.com
See event listing Friday, September 3.
12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Ropes Mansion Tours
Ropes Mansion | pem.org
Built in 1927 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Ropes Mansion is recognized as one of New England’s most significant historic structures. Stop by to freely explore the 15 rooms at your own pace. PEM Guides are on hand to answer your questions.
12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Broom Making, Book Binding
The Witchery | thewitcherysalem.com
See event listing Friday, September 3.
12:00 pm-6:00 pm
“Artoberfest” at Salem Arts Association
Salem Arts Association | SalemArts.org
We invited our local artists to explore Salem’s history with witchcraft, religion, and Halloween. The resulting exhibit represents their diverse interpretations of the theme and how, by bringing them together, we create a collective understanding of it.
6:00 pm
Local Lore by Candlelight
The Daniels House | danielshousesalem.com
See event listing Friday, September 3.
6:00 pm
“As You Like It” with Third Citizen Theatre
Salem Willows | ThirdCitizenTheatre.org
A raucous and zany romantic comedy with original live music, Third Citizen’s “As You Like It” is the premiere production of Shakespeare at the Willows, an annual outdoor summer Shakespeare series.
7:00 pm
Salem Séances
Omen | omensalem.com
See event listing Friday, September 3.
7:00 pm
The Ridiculous Project: “Dream, Love, Escape”
Derby Square | See salem.org event listing
See event listing Friday, September 3.
Sunday, September 5
10:00 am-5:00 pm
“Salem Stories” at PEM
Peabody Essex Museum | pem.org
See event listing Friday, September 3.
10:00 am-5:00 pm
“In American Waters” at PEM
Peabody Essex Museum | pem.org
See event listing Friday, September 3.
11:00 am-5:00 pm
“Cevin Soling: We’ve Become What We Parody” at the Satanic Temple
Satanic Temple | SalemArtGallery.com
See event listing Friday, September 3.
12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Ropes Mansion Tours
Ropes Mansion | pem.org
Built in 1927 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Ropes Mansion is recognized as one of New England’s most significant historic structures. Stop by to freely explore the 15 rooms at your own pace. PEM Guides are on hand to answer your questions.
12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Broom Making, Book Binding
The Witchery | thewitcherysalem.com
See event listing Friday, September 3.
12:00 pm-6:00 pm
“Artoberfest” at Salem Arts Association
Salem Arts Association | SalemArts.org
We invited our local artists to explore Salem’s history with witchcraft, religion, and Halloween. The resulting exhibit represents their diverse interpretations of the theme and how, by bringing them together, we create a collective understanding of it.
6:00 pm
Local Lore by Candlelight
The Daniels House | danielshousesalem.com
See event listing Friday, September 3.
6:00 pm
“As You Like It” with Third Citizen Theatre
Salem Willows | ThirdCitizenTheatre.org
A raucous and zany romantic comedy with original live music, Third Citizen’s “As You Like It” is the premiere production of Shakespeare at the Willows, an annual outdoor summer Shakespeare series.
7:00 pm
Salem Séances
Omen | omensalem.com
See event listing Friday, September 3.
7:00 pm
The Ridiculous Project: “Dream, Love, Escape”
Derby Square | See salem.org event listing
See event listing Friday, September 3.
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View this list as a printable pdf here.
Friday, September 10
All-day
Salem Lit Fest
Virtual/Downtown Salem | salemlitfest.org
The Salem Literary Festival aims to inspire and promote literacy and a love of books and reading by creating connections through sharing stories. See website for complete details.
10:00 am-8:00 pm
“Salem Stories” at PEM
Peabody Essex Museum | pem.org
Using selections from PEM’s vast collection, see more than 100 works, including paintings, sculpture, textiles, decorative arts, photos, natural history specimens, manuscripts, posters, books, eyewitness accounts, and even a murder weapons.
10:00 am-8:00 pm
“In American Waters” at PEM
Peabody Essex Museum | pem.org
In this exhibition, visitors will also discover the sea as an expansive way to reflect on American culture and environment, learn how coastal and maritime symbols moved inland across the United States, and question what it means to be “in American waters.”
11:00 am-5:00 pm
“Cevin Soling: We’ve Become What We Parody” at the Satanic Temple
Satanic Temple | SalemArtGallery.com
The works serve as critiques of both ourselves and our culture designed to prompt unsettling questions. What kind of world have we created? What do we value, and what do we want to achieve?
12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Broom Making, Book Binding
The Witchery | thewitcherysalem.com
Craft a rustic broom from scratch or bind your own leather grimoire, book of shadows, spell book, art or dream journal- something for all your creative and magickal works! Personalize your projects with pendants, herbs, dried flowers, bones, charms, stencils. Hourly by appointment.
6:00 pm
Local Lore by Candlelight
The Daniels House | danielshousesalem.com
Legends culled from New England’s long history told by candlelight inside the ancient room of one of Salem’s oldest homes.
7:00 pm
Salem Séances
Omen | omensalem.com
Step into the Spirit Parlor of Omen and experience an authentic Salem Séance with a true spirit medium. Our departed yearn to reach out to us from beyond and the psychic mediums at Omen have helped thousands of people reunite with souls who have crossed over!
Saturday, September 11
All-day
Salem Lit Fest
Virtual/Downtown Salem | salemlitfest.org
See event listing Friday, September 10.
10:00 am-5:00 pm
“Salem Stories” at PEM
Peabody Essex Museum | pem.org
See event listing Friday, September 10.
10:00 am-5:00 pm
“In American Waters” at PEM
Peabody Essex Museum | pem.org
See event listing Friday, September 10.
11:00 am-5:00 pm
“Cevin Soling: We’ve Become What We Parody” at the Satanic Temple
Satanic Temple | SalemArtGallery.com
See event listing Friday, September 10.
12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Ropes Mansion Tours
Ropes Mansion | pem.org
Built in 1927 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Ropes Mansion is recognized as one of New England’s most significant historic structures. Stop by to freely explore the 15 rooms at your own pace. PEM Guides are on hand to answer your questions.
12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Broom Making, Book Binding
The Witchery | thewitcherysalem.com
See event listing Friday, September 10.
12:00 pm-6:00 pm
“Artoberfest” at Salem Arts Association
Salem Arts Association | SalemArts.org
We invited our local artists to explore Salem’s history with witchcraft, religion, and Halloween. The resulting exhibit represents their diverse interpretations of the theme and how, by bringing them together, we create a collective understanding of it.
6:00 pm
Local Lore by Candlelight
The Daniels House | danielshousesalem.com
See event listing Friday, September 10.
7:00 pm
Salem Séances
Omen | omensalem.com
See event listing Friday, September 10.
7:00 pm
The Ridiculous Project: “Dream, Love, Escape”
Derby Square | See salem.org event listing
In a moment where we are faced with so many questions, The Ridiculous Project invites you to join us in an exploration of story, whimsy, magic, and language through a radical examination of one of Shakespeare’s most-loved plays, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Sunday, September 12
All-day
Salem Lit Fest
Virtual/Downtown Salem | salemlitfest.org
See event listing Friday, September 10.
10:00 am-5:00 pm
“Salem Stories” at PEM
Peabody Essex Museum | pem.org
See event listing Friday, September 10.
10:00 am-5:00 pm
“In American Waters” at PEM
Peabody Essex Museum | pem.org
See event listing Friday, September 10.
11:00 am-5:00 pm
“Cevin Soling: We’ve Become What We Parody” at the Satanic Temple
Satanic Temple | SalemArtGallery.com
See event listing Friday, September 10.
12:00 pm-4:00 pm
Ropes Mansion Tours
Ropes Mansion | pem.org
See event listing Saturday, September 11.
12:00 pm-5:00 pm
Broom Making, Book Binding
The Witchery | thewitcherysalem.com
See event listing Friday, September 10.
12:00 pm-6:00 pm
“Artoberfest” at Salem Arts Association
Salem Arts Association | SalemArts.org
See event listing Saturday, September 11.
6:00 pm
Local Lore by Candlelight
The Daniels House | danielshousesalem.com
See event listing Friday, September 10.
7:00 pm
The Ridiculous Project: “Dream, Love, Escape”
Derby Square | See salem.org event listing
See event listing Saturday, September 11.
