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September 2019
Tuesday, Sep 17
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…
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Thursday, Sep 19
Salem Farmers Market
3:00 pm
The Salem Farmers’ Market is a tradition that dates back to 1634. With its peak around 1930, where more than 40 vendors sold goods in…
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Thursday, Sep 19
Talk with Russ Cohen: Nibbling on Natives in Your Back Yard
3:00 pm
There’s an increasing interest among homeowners, property managers and others to utilize more native species in their landscaping, thanks to books like Doug Tallamy’s Bringing…
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Thursday, Sep 19
Fly Me to the Moon
7:00 pm
Lights! Camera! Action! Take flight into the night on a magic broom ride in front of our pale yellow moon and pink and purple saturated…
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Thursday, Sep 19
Veterans 10-Minute Play Festival
7:30 pm
This inaugural play festival features the work of eight writers from across the United States. The goal of this festival is to cultivate a supportive…
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Thursday, Sep 19
Karaoke at Brodie’s Seaport
9:00 pm
Brodie’s Seaport hosts karaoke and $5 burger specials every Thursday!
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Thursday, Sep 19
Karaoke Dance Party!
9:00 pm
Sing along with your friends at Village Tavern, a judgement free zone. Best burgers in the North shore and great selection of beer.
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Friday, Sep 20
Salem Literary Festival
Now presented by the Salem Athenaeum, the Salem Literary Festival was founded by Beth Simpson in 2008 as an extension of the events she created for the…
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Friday, Sep 20
Trails & Sails
Discover special places in your backyard! Be guided through unique landscapes on land and sea, explore historic properties, and take in cultural experiences of all…
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Friday, Sep 20
Corn Mother Folklore Exhibit
1:00 pm
Free event for participants of Trails & Sails at the Witch House and Pioneer Village!
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Friday, Sep 20
Marine Science Experience: What is Marine Science & Why is It Important?
5:00 pm
Massachusetts’ North Shore is historically, culturally and economically linked with the ocean. More recently, the ecological importance of coastal waters has been recognized. Salem State…
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Friday, Sep 20
Ribbon-Cutting and Dedication Ceremony for Charlotte Forten Park
6:00 pm
The City of Salem will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to honor the newly named Charlotte Forten Park located at 289 Derby Street. The ceremony…
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Friday, Sep 20
Live Music Featuring The Few Abide
8:00 pm
Acoustic Classic Rock – by this amazing trio at Stella’s Restaurant. John Ditomaso- el uke, horn, foot percussion & vocals. Tom Carroll- guitars & backing…
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Friday, Sep 20
History Alive Presents “Homestead”
8:00 pm
Homestead is a new, site-specific play that allows the audience to observe a 17th century colonial family on the brink of panic and witness firsthand…
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Saturday, Sep 21
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…
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Saturday, Sep 21
Wicked Half Marathon
7:00 am
This will be the 13th Annual Wicked USATF Certified half marathon in historic Salem, MA. Participants will have a 4 hour time cap to complete…
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Saturday, Sep 21
Vikings in Port
9:00 am
Experience life on and around an authentic Viking ship. Vikings are known for their “raiding and trading” but they were also master crafters in wood,…
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Saturday, Sep 21
The Salem Flea
10:00 am
The Salem Flea will feature a juried selection of vendors of vintage and up-cycled furniture, vintage clothing, collectibles, antiques, architectural salvage as well as a…
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Saturday, Sep 21
Food for Thought Festival
10:00 am
The Food for Thought Festival is fun event for anyone in Salem to raise awareness of Salem’s food system, both the city’s resources and areas…
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Saturday, Sep 21
Want to know how you learned to be the person you are now?
10:00 am
Want to know how you learned to be the person you are now? Find Out About Your Own Fascinating Story- Look into Your Past Life……
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Saturday, Sep 21
Medicine in Colonial Salem – Witch House
10:00 am
Join us at the Witch House and Pioneer Village for a look at medicinal curiosities from the 17th century. At the Corwin House (a.k.a. the Witch…
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Saturday, Sep 21
Living History Labs at The House of the Seven Gables
11:00 am
Play both scientist and historian by getting your hands and minds on some fun and engaging experiences from the past. Learn more at 7Gables.org.
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Saturday, Sep 21
Photo Noir Exhibition
12:00 pm
Salem Arts Association presents and exhibition of photography that celebrates black & white photography and Film Noir. It will complement the 13th Annual PEM Inspirational…
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Saturday, Sep 21
Picturing America – Salem Art Association’s 13th Annual PEM Inspirational Exhibit
12:00 pm
Salem Art Association presents an exhibition by local artists inspired by the Peabody Essex Museum collections of art and the exhibition of “A Passion for…
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Saturday, Sep 21
Medicine in Colonial Salem – Pioneer Village
12:30 pm
Join us at the Witch House and Pioneer Village for a look at medicinal curiosities from the 17th century. At 1630: Pioneer Village, we will feature herbal…
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Saturday, Sep 21
Sun Wheel Celebrations
1:00 pm
Come to Pioneer Village: Salem in 1630 to learn traditions and folklore about solstices and equinoxes. Sun Wheel Celebrations will recognize these holidays that mark…
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Saturday, Sep 21
“Macbeth” Presented by the Revolutionary Theatre Company
5:00 pm
Paranoia. Power. Witchcraft. Macbeth presented at the Rebecca Nurse Homestead Revolutionary Theatre Company is proud to present Shakespeare’s classic tragedy Macbeth on the Meeting House…
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Saturday, Sep 21
WOC Cosmic Meetup
7:00 pm
Come through for the cosmic meetup you’ve been waiting for! You Good Sis is hosting a pop up at Hauswitch (your favorite witchy store) to…
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Saturday, Sep 21
Greek Night at Stella’s Restaurant
9:00 pm
Calling all Greeks… Don’t miss out on Greek Night at Stella’s Restaurant!
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Sunday, Sep 22
Bark Ranger Walk
8:45 am
Every Sunday morning meet Park Ranger Peter at “Waite and Peirce” at 193 Derby Street for this one mile walk. Join us for the eye…
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Sunday, Sep 22
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…
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Sunday, Sep 22
Sail on the Schooner Fame!
11:30 am
In honor of our partners at Essex Heritage, a free sail on FAME, a full-scale replica of a famous privateer that sailed from Salem during…
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Sunday, Sep 22
Notch Ocktoberfest
12:00 pm
Our third year celebrating all things Bavaria! Festbier pours, specially brewed lagers, German food from our friends at Karl’s Sausage Kitchen & European Market (Sausage…
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Sunday, Sep 22
Hamilton Hall Tours
1:00 pm
Join us for a self-guided tour of our beautiful historic hall. Glimpse the newly restored American Eagle hand carved by Samuel McIntire, explore the Brick…
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Sunday, Sep 22
Fiesta en la Calle | Block Party
2:00 pm
Join North Shore CDC and the Point neighborhood’s Annual Block Party on September 22nd from 2-6 pm on Peabody Street in Salem. This is a…
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Sunday, Sep 22
Sunday Bingo Bash at Gulu-Gulu Cafe
6:00 pm
Drinks! Bingo! Prizes! With your host Tim Oliver at Gulu-Gulu Cafe.
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Sunday, Sep 22
Herbs + Magic for Mabon
7:00 pm
Following two full years of sabbat circles, Lauren Hall and Madeline Mooney offer their final workshop in the Herbs & Magic series. This event will…
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Sunday, Sep 22
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…
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Monday, Sep 23
Salem’s Golden Age
3:00 pm
On this walking tour, we’ll explore the landscapes and architecture created by the wealth of Salem’s storied maritime merchant era. We’ll visit the modern shops…
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Monday, Sep 23
Tuscan Wine Dinner at Bambolina
6:30 pm
Tuscan Wine Dinner at Bambolina Restaurant Please join us for a very special Autumn event. Bambolina Chefs Patrick Lord and Jonathan Jolicoeur will prepare a…
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Monday, Sep 23
Flying Saucer Nerd Trivia
8:00 pm
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,…
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Tuesday, Sep 24
Tarot Salon
7:00 pm
Learn new spreads and magical skills. Try individual, partner, and group readings. All levels welcome!
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Tuesday, Sep 24
The Remond Family of Hamilton Hall and Salem’s African-American Community in the Nineteenth Century
7:00 pm
Dr. Donna Seger of the Salem State History Department will give an illustrated presentation on the Remond family of Salem, including John and Nancy Remond…
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Tuesday, Sep 24
Sunset Boulevard
7:30 pm
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award-winning masterwork SUNSET BOULEVARD is the story of dreams and desire in the early days of Hollywood! In her mansion on…
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Thursday, Sep 26
Intuitive Writing: A Ritual for Reconnecting
7:00 pm
Want to (re)connect with your intuitive centers and tap into your own personal flow of creativity? In this workshop we will explore the practice of…
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Thursday, Sep 26
Salem State Writers Series presents Helena Maria Viramontes
7:30 pm
Helena María Viramontes has written short stories and poems influenced by her Chicana heritage and has also edited two anthologies of work by Chicana writers….
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Saturday, Sep 28
Ribbon Cutting and Public Opening – Peabody Essex Museum’s New Wing
10:00 am
Join PEM’s Rose-Marie and Eijk van Otterloo Director and CEO, Brian Kennedy; State Senator, Joan B. Lovely; State Representative, Paul F. Tucker; and Salem Mayor,…
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Saturday, Sep 28
Move with Laura Kathrein & Friends at the Peabody Essex Museum
11:00 am
Join us as we celebrate the official opening of PEM’s new wing, garden and 13 new galleries and exhibitions. Watch or join in as featured…
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Saturday, Sep 28
Salem Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival
11:00 am
Food Truck Festivals of America is coming to Salem Common for this year’s Salem Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival! Featuring some of the area’s…
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Saturday, Sep 28
New Moon Circle
7:30 pm
Twice monthly meditation + ritual starting promptly at 8pm. Doors @ 7:30 for shopping and mingling.
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Sunday, Sep 29
Public Opening of Peabody Essex Museum’s New Wing
10:00 am
PEM’s public opening continues. Tour the new wing, enjoy live music and performances throughout the day. General admission is free. Learn more here.
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Sunday, Sep 29
Salem Spirits Trolley
12:30 pm
Salem Spirits Trolley welcomes locals and visitors to come aboard and experience and learn about historic Salem’s thriving craft scene with tastings at our local…
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