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SUMMARY:Salem Literary Festival
DESCRIPTION:Marking the festival’s 17th year\, and Salem’s 400th\, the 2026 Salem Lit Fest will feature more than 40 writers and presenters from a diverse range of genres for readers of all ages\, with a special focus on celebrating Salem’s past\, present\, and future. All programming is free of charge\, supported by the generous donations of individual community members\, and our valued corporate and cultural sponsors\, including Massachusetts Cultural Council\, Salem Cultural Council\, Salem Five Bank\, Wicked Good Books\, and Witch City Walking Tours. \nThe 2026 Salem Lit Fest will take place Thursday\, November 12 through Sunday\, November 15\, 2026 both online and/or in person as follows: \nThursday\, November 12—Online only\nFriday\, November 13—In-person\nSaturday\, November 14—In-person\nSunday\, November 15—Online sessions and afternoon in-person sessions \nHow to attend:\nAdvance registration is required to obtain login credentials for online sessions. Please register online at salemlitfest.org. In-person sessions will be first come\, first seated.
URL:https://www.salem.org/event/salem-literary-festival/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:Downtown Salem\, Essex St\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Entertainment,Family,Free
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SUMMARY:The Wicked Running Club
DESCRIPTION:The Wicked Running Club (5 PM meet up at the Village Tavern) every Thursday: Free to all\, everyone invited to join the run; meet back the Village for a brew.
URL:https://www.salem.org/event/the-wicked-running-club/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:Village Tavern\, 168 Essex Street\,  Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:21+,Community,Food & Drinks,Nightlife,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T180000
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SUMMARY:East Reggie Run Club
DESCRIPTION:Calling all runners! Are you ready to lace up your shoes\, hit the pavement\, and join a fantastic community of like-minded individuals? Look no further than the Thursday Night Regiment\, East Regiment Beer Company’s very own run club\, designed to bring together runners of all levels for an incredible weekly experience. Every Thursday at 6pm. Running in a group offers numerous benefits beyond the physical. It provides motivation\, accountability\, and safety while building camaraderie that can make long miles feel effortless. Together\, we’ll explore the beautiful streets and scenic routes of Salem!
URL:https://www.salem.org/event/east-reggie-run-club/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:East Regiment Beer Company\, 30 Church St\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T180000
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SUMMARY:Screening Premiere: "Who is Mr. Grin" Horror Short Film
DESCRIPTION:Join the cast and crew of “Who is Mr. Grin?” for their very first screening of this horror short film at The Satanic Temple of Salem \nWHO IS MR. GRIN? When a gruesome killer targets tourists during Salem’s peak October season\, a dedicated detective’s investigation unspools into madness as a shocking revelation turns the hunted into the hunter. Directed by Ash Reed \nDoors open at 5:30pm for the RED CARPET | Seating begins at 6:30pm | Short Introductions | 25 min Film Runtime | Cast & Crew Q&A \n$6.66 Ticket guarantees seating \nComplimentary popcorn\, candy\, and soda.
URL:https://www.salem.org/event/screening-premiere-who-is-mr-grin-horror-short-film/
LOCATION:Satanic Temple\, 64 Bridge Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Comedy,Entertainment,Museums & Attractions,Nightlife
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Bricks: Building Community Togther
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual benefit celebration\, Beyond the Bricks: Building Community Together. Our evening will feature food\, music\, art\, our annual Community Awards\, a spirited silent auction\, and plenty of surprises along the way\, all in the spirit of raising critical funds for affordable housing\, workforce development\, and community programing. \nThursday\, November 12\n6:00–9:00 PM\nNorth Shore CDC Loft | 96 Lafayette Street\, Salem \nSave the date. Bring your people. Let’s have some fun. \nWant to be a part of this night while making a significant impact? Become one of our event sponsors! Contact Ashley Ganem\, Director of Development\, at 978-209-6861 or email aganem@northshorecdc.org to learn about the levels and benefits.
URL:https://www.salem.org/event/beyond-the-bricks-building-community-togther/
LOCATION:North Shore Community Development Coalition\, 96 Lafayette Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Enduring Hawthorne
DESCRIPTION:Salem Lit Fest is excited to bring back Enduring Hawthorne with a special conversation with Charles Baraw of the Nathaniel Hawthorne Society and Ben Wickey\, author/illustrator of More Weight. The evening will feature a special performance of Hawthorne’s short story Feathertop\, adapted to folksong by local musician\, Dan Blakeslee\, and accompanied by a crankie created by Ben Wickey. \nStarted in 2019 as a marathon reading of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s works\, Enduring Hawthorne has become a highlight of the Salem Literary Festival schedule. The event\, presented in partnership with The House of the Seven Gables\, NPS\, Essex Heritage\, The Salem Athenaeum\, and Theater in the Open\, celebrates Salem’s most famous author while inspiring today’s readers and writers.
URL:https://www.salem.org/event/enduring-hawthorne/
LOCATION:Trade House\, 156 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Free,Museums & Attractions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T190000
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SUMMARY:Geeks Who Drink Trivia at Far From The Tree
DESCRIPTION:Geeks Who Drink uses the power of good trivia to connect people with friends (and friends-to-be). Knowing things is fun – and if we’re doing our jobs\, everyone leaves our trivia nights with a smile on their face and new facts in their noggin. \nConsistent fresh new content makes each Geek’s week totally different from the one before. Our editorial team writes more questions than Jeopardy – way more\, in fact. Our quantity never means skimping on quality\, though. A team of experts with decades and decades of experience\, we consistently deliver thought-provoking trivia – with an impish twinkle that our players can’t get enough of.
URL:https://www.salem.org/event/geeks-who-drink-trivia-at-far-from-the-tree/
LOCATION:Far From the Tree\, 108 Jackson Street\,  Salem\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Food & Drinks,Free,Music,Nightlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T193000
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SUMMARY:Thursday Night Trivia at Couch Dog Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Game time! Every Thursday from 7:30-9:30pm\, join trivia emcee extraordinaire Tressa for some friendly competition and small-batch\, home-brewed questions. Top 3 teams will win a Couch Dog gift card\, and a random runner-up team will go home with a random physical prize!
URL:https://www.salem.org/event/thursday-night-trivia-at-couch-dog-brewing/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:Couch Dog Brewing Co.\, 76 Lafayette Street\, Salem\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Food & Drinks,Free
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SUMMARY:Music Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Every Thursday night\, Gulu-Gulu Café & Bar turns into one of Salem’s most welcoming rooms for live music\, creativity\, and unexpected moments. Musicians and listeners of all ages are invited. Signups start at 7:30 PM\, music kicks off shortly after 8\, and there’s never a cover. Sorry\, no standup comedy.
URL:https://www.salem.org/event/music-open-mic/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:Gulu-Gulu Cafe\, 247 Essex Street\,  Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Free,Haunted Happenings,Music,Nightlife
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