Events Archive - Destination Salem

Friday, Apr 19

Miss Emmerton’s 1916 Settlement House

11:00 am

April marks the birthday of the founder of The House of the Seven Gables, Caroline Emmerton. She restored The House of the Seven Gables, opened…

Friday, Apr 19

Brian Maes Performs Live in Nathaniel’s Restaurant

6:00 pm

Grab your friends and family and join us in Nathaniel’s Restaurant for great food and drink while watching a live performance by Brian Maes! The…

Friday, Apr 19

Full Moon Circle

7:30 pm

Twice monthly meditation + ritual starting promptly at 8 pm. Doors open at 7:30 for shopping and mingling. Tickets ($13) online.

Friday, Apr 19

Ragtime

7:30 pm

This sweeping musical portrait of early-twentieth-century America tells the stories of three families in pursuit of the American Dream. Together, they confront history’s timeless contradictions…

Saturday, Apr 20

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…

Saturday, Apr 20

Motorhead Rock and Roll Yoga at Notch

10:45 am

Join me for one hour of Rock and Roll vinyasa at Notch Brewery! $20 at 10:45 AM! Your choice of beer included in the price…

Saturday, Apr 20

Wes Sam-Bruce’s Earth Day Celebration

11:00 am

11 am–3 pm | The Axelrod Walkway, just outside the Peabody Essex Museum’s main entrance Join in a variety of hands-on activities in Wes Sam-Bruce’s…

Saturday, Apr 20

Astrology Readings with Lateesha Bynum Hinton

1:00 pm

Schedule your astrology reading with Lateesha and get ready to have your mind B L O W N. This magical woman swooped in from Texas…

Saturday, Apr 20

Steve Belgiorno Performs Live in Nathaniel’s Restaurant

6:00 pm

Grab your friends and family and join us in Nathaniel’s Restaurant for great food and drink while watching a live performance by Steve Belgiorno! The…

Sunday, Apr 21

Glad Pask! Swedish Easter Witches Craft

Visit the Witch House for Glad Pask! Swedish Easter Witches Crafts.

Sunday, Apr 21

Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites Easter Brunch

10:00 am

Allow Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites to do the cooking this Easter. Our extravagant brunch features appetizers, entrees and decadent desserts. The Easter Bunny will…

Sunday, Apr 21

Happy Birthday, Miss Emmerton!

10:00 am

Caroline Osgood Emmerton was born on April 21, 1866 in Salem, Mass. Emmerton grew up in a city that was transitioning from its past as…

Sunday, Apr 21

Easter Grand Buffet

10:30 am

Celebrate Easter with the annual Grand Buffet at the Hawthorne Hotel! Learn more here.

Sunday, Apr 21

Easter Brunch at Colonial Hall

11:00 am

Join Colonial Hall at Rockfellas for a full brunch buffet featuring a Belgian waffle station, omelette station, carving station, and a build-your-own dessert bar. $45…

Sunday, Apr 21

Meters for Liters: Notch Brewing Sunday Series

11:30 am

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…

Sunday, Apr 21

Easter Day Egg Hunt

12:00 pm

Bring the kids to Bit Bar for an amazing egg hunt on Easter Sunday! We will have eggs filled with Bit Bar tokens and other…

Sunday, Apr 21

Sunday Bingo Bash at Gulu-Gulu Cafe

6:00 pm

Drinks! Bingo! Prizes! With your host Tim Oliver at Gulu-Gulu Cafe.

Sunday, Apr 21

Arcade Era Karaoke

8:00 pm

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…

Monday, Apr 22

Intro to the Hermetic Qabalah Tree of Life

7:00 pm

The attendees of this workshop will be introduced to their power of self-transformation through understanding the Hermetic Qabalah Tree of Life: we will briefly walk…

Monday, Apr 22

Disney Trivia Night

8:30 pm

It’s time for our annual Disney Trivia! Join us every Monday through the end of April! Bit Bar is 21+ after 8 pm.

Tuesday, Apr 23

Free Game Token Tuesday

4:00 pm

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…

Wednesday, Apr 24

Bewitched: A Show, Statue, and Icon

6:30 pm

The famed television show, Bewitched, filmed a series of episodes in Salem in 1970. Though the crew’s time in Salem was short, the show made…

Wednesday, Apr 24

Brewin Bass Band at Bit Bar

7:00 pm

A multi-piece brass band that plays 90’s covers, classic rock, modern pop, originals, jams and video game tributes! Show Starts at 7 pm and will…

Wednesday, Apr 24

Planned Parenthood Protection Spell + Info Session

7:00 pm

Join local activists and community members in the North Shore to learn about Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund’s priority bills, including the ROE Act (expanding abortion…

Thursday, Apr 25

“FROM PARIS TO PROVENCE: A CULTURAL ODYSSEY”

5:30 pm

Every few years Jim feels the need to re-live his photographic journeys to Paris, Giverney, St. Remy, Nice, and many other French art “shrines.” This…

Thursday, Apr 25

Caroline Portu Performs Live in Nathaniel’s

6:00 pm

Caroline Portu visits the Hawthorne Hotel to perform in Nathaniel’s Restaurant.

Thursday, Apr 25

Residency & Notch present GOTH NIGHT

6:30 pm

Wear your blackest black. Listen to the darkest of music and imbibe on delicious craft beer! Salem’s own Residency Records will spin the best in…

Thursday, Apr 25

Film Series and Climate Cafe: Racing Extinction

6:30 pm

Inspired by the environmental awareness in American art as seen in the ‘Nature’s Nation’ exhibition, the Peabody Essex Museum and Mass Audubon have teamed up…

Thursday, Apr 25

Casual Console Fight Night

8:00 pm

Let’s play some Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and other console fighting games. We’ll have the Switch and PS4 out and ready to rumble pak. Bit…

Thursday, Apr 25

Karaoke at Brodie’s Seaport

9:00 pm

Brodie’s Seaport hosts karaoke and $5 burger specials every Thursday!

Friday, Apr 26

transpARTation – Salem

3:37 pm

We’re activating transpARTation from station to station in this unique regional transit experience! Rush Hour can be enjoyable when you’re riding through waves of art….

Friday, Apr 26

6th Annual Salem Fashion Show Fundraiser

7:00 pm

Join us for an evening of fashion, fun, food, and MORE in support of one of Salem’s greatest festivals! For the 6th year in a…

Friday, Apr 26

Sharing Sacred Songs

7:00 pm

Join Naomi Westwater at HausWitch for an evening of communal singing. In the tradition of call and response, Naomi will teach the group songs and…

Saturday, Apr 27

KISS Metal Yoga at Notch

10:30 am

Join Black Widow Yoga for another Metal Yoga class- This time it’s KISS Metal Yoga at Notch Taproom! After metal yoga, stay after for a…

Saturday, Apr 27

Mandala Stones Drop-in Art Making at the PEM

11:00 am

Join us for a special ArtWeek event! Meet artist Valerie Jaros, owner of StoneSpirations, and create an art rock. Jaros collects beach stones from the…

Saturday, Apr 27

Vintage Pop-Up with Mayflower Vintage

12:00 pm

Shop the Mayflower Vintage pop-up event at HausWitch.

Saturday, Apr 27

“Exploring Your Own Backyard” an Essex Heritage ArtWeek Event

1:00 pm

Did you know that all of Essex County is considered a very special place? Essex County is a National Heritage Area, which are regions known…

Saturday, Apr 27

The Ghosting of America’s Past

1:00 pm

Join us to consider how a history of America’s past affects the present and the future. Panelists include ‘Nature’s Nation’ artists Valerie Hegarty and Cannupa…

Sunday, Apr 28

ArtWeek: Instameet at The Gables

9:00 am

Bring your phone behind the scenes for an Instagrammers morning meetup event at The House of the Seven Gables. This is an ArtWeek event. There are…

Sunday, Apr 28

The Fourth Annual Mother’s Tea: Honoring All Mothers

10:30 am

Sandra Mariah Wright and Leanne Marrama will be hosting a very special event on Saturday, April 28th, from 10:30am to 1:00pm: The Mother’s Tea: Honoring…

Sunday, Apr 28

Walk for HAWC

10:30 am

Step up for survivors, and join Healing Abuse Working for Change for the Walk for HAWC on Sunday, April 28 at the Salem Common. This…

Sunday, Apr 28

Home Decor & Housewares Swap

11:00 am

Join Moody Interiors for their Home Decor & Housewares Swap! Each person can bring up to 5 items. Receive a ticket for each item donated,…

Tuesday, Apr 30

Tarot Salon

7:00 pm

A monthly gathering to practice the tarot together. Learn new spreads and magical skills. Try individual, partner, and group readings. All levels welcome! Tickets ($12)…

Wednesday, May 1

Becoming American: Immigration and Popular Culture

6:00 pm

“Immigration and Popular Culture” looks at the ways the media and popular culture have historically taught newcomers how to “be American,” and how the rich…

Wednesday, May 1

Sparkling Wine 101

7:30 pm

Spring into Spring with Bubbles! Join our resident wine experts, Susan and Molly, as they break down the wine walls of sparkling wine confusion. What…

Thursday, May 2

My Other Side Performs Live in Nathaniel’s Restaurant

6:00 pm

Grab your friends and family and join us in Nathaniel’s Restaurant for great food and drink while watching a live performance by My Other Side!…

Thursday, May 2

Herbs + Magic for Beltane

7:00 pm

Join Lauren Hall of Spirits + Sawdust and Madeline Mooney of Moon Child Reiki & Herbals for an evening of autumn magic. This workshop will…

Friday, May 3

May Day Performance

8:30 am

Please come and join us in celebration as Phoenix students perform traditional dances, maypole and all, and sing lovely songs to welcome Spring! May Day…

Friday, May 3

Harry Potter Dinner

7:00 pm

Join Harry Potter fans from around New England for a Harry Potter themed dinner at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, Massachusetts. This 21+ open seating…

Friday, May 3

Tarot 101 with Diana Rose Harper

7:00 pm

TAROT 101 is a crash course in understanding how to use the tarot for personal exploration, understanding, & growth. We’ll cover history, how tarot “works,”…

Saturday, May 4