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Hello Ghosts and Ghoulies the is here to present our first HORROR MOVIE WATCHALONG comedy show in our black box theater on September 4th! Hosted by local comedian and bingo host Will Pottorff. Will and a few other comics, entertainers, and local horror masters will watch and joke over a surprise classic horror film MST3k...
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Grab a flight and get your tarot cards read by Wicked Witchy Writer at Far From The Tree Cider! Join us on Tuesday September 8th from 6–8 PM as we team up with Wicked Witchy Writer for an evening of insight and cider. Enjoy a beverage while receiving a personalized 10-minute tarot card reading for...
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The coolest place to be on Tuesday night is Maxine Harrison’s Karaoke at Gulu-Gulu Cafe & Bar. No genres limited, skill doesn’t matter, sing from the stage or your chair with the wireless mics. You can even do a whole routine if you want. It’s always a blast. No cover. Just bring yourself and have... |
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Celebrate the art of Phillips House! The Phillipses' filled their home with pieces that were both personal and refined. From Oceanic objects and ceramics to Federal-style furniture and works by artists including Thomas Badger, Hermann Dudley Murphy, and J. O. J. Frost, the Phillipses' eclectic collection reflects evolving tastes and interests. This hour-long tour highlights... |
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Want a healthier spin on Goth Night? Join Crystal of Health Goth Yoga for an hour of an all levels yoga to the sounds of New Wave, Dark Wave + Post-Punk! Then stay and mingle. We'll flow to a curated playlist to the sound of Joy Division, Depeche Mode, Boy Harsher and other goth favorites!...
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Salem's Comedy Coven is back... but only for the Halloween season. Hidden inside The Lost Library's Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England's funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up,... |
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Grab a flight and listen to some great local music at Far From The Tree Cider!
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Free music, no cover! Justin 'Jabbo' Martin is a seasoned guitar player from New England having played with numerous bands including Johnny Fireseed, The Big Daddy Band and Sons Lunaris. As a solo act he plays a chill mix of blues, and folk music (with a bit of rock n' roll thrown in for flavor).... |
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Celebrate the art of Phillips House! The Phillipses' filled their home with pieces that were both personal and refined. From Oceanic objects and ceramics to Federal-style furniture and works by artists including Thomas Badger, Hermann Dudley Murphy, and J. O. J. Frost, the Phillipses' eclectic collection reflects evolving tastes and interests. This hour-long tour highlights...
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Celebrate nature’s abundance through mixed-media collage! Together, we'll draw inspiration from patterns found in leaves, seeds, flowers and other treasures as we create mandala-inspired artwork that celebrates the beauty, balance and interconnectedness of the natural world. Studio Saturdays is a series of adult art making classes designed to inspire creativity and connection through multimedia arts...
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Give your local bats a safe place to roost by building your own bat house! Join bat biologist and educator Maria Armour for a hands-on workshop where you'll construct a bat house while learning fascinating facts about bats in Massachusetts and around the world. No woodworking experience is required, and all materials and instructions will... |
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Notch's annual Oktoberfest is taking place on Sunday September 13th from 12-6p Featuring a limited run of pitch lined Festbier, grilled Leberkase and sauages food specials, live music from the Tubra Frau Hofbrau Band, Stienkrug hoisting competition, pretzel eating competition, Mliko speed test, and this year's best lederhosen and dirndl competition $20 Notch '26 Steinkrugs...
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Grab a flight, a bite, and listen to some great local music at Far From The Tree Cider!
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The Salem Haunted Magic Show presents HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic! Step into Salem’s strangest live entertainment experience, where magic, mind reading, psychic phenomena, and the unexplained collide. HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic! is a darkly theatrical and highly interactive magic show where audience members become part of the mystery. Watch thoughts get revealed, predictions come true,... |
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Salem’s own Geya Jenda has a birthday worthy of a celebration. Join us on September 15th for a Drag birthday roast like no other. And given how much guff Geya Jenda gives everyone, expect some epic roasting. Featuring a cavalcade of Salem stars: David Harnch (Host), Maxine Harrison, Lydia, Dylicious, Dick Kayin, Ria Lystic, and...
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CALLING ALL DISNEY FANS! Come play trivia at Bit Bar Salem for some Disney classics, Pixar favorites, and plenty of questions to put your movie knowledge to the test. See you there! |
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Looking for a fun outing with your little ones? Join us for Chronicles and Crafts in the Cove, where we’ll dive into a great book and get creative with a themed craft. It’s a wonderful way for kids (ages 0–6) to explore our Kids’ space at the museum! This event is free with registration, or...
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A Western exhibition at a seaside New England castle? That's exactly what makes this temporary exhibition so special. Join Hammond Castle Museum for an exclusive opening celebration of "Brave-Too-Much": The Legend of John Coffee Hays, an original temporary exhibition presented in partnership with the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, Texas. Through... 
Odysseus, king of Ithaca, embarks on a perilous journey to return home after the Trojan War. Crossing the Mediterranean Sea with his fellow soldiers, they soon find themselves battling not only the elements, but an array of deadly obstacles and mythical creatures along the way. Directed by Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight, Inception, Oppenheimer). Starring... |
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Reaching #2 on Amazon's Political Humor bestseller list, The Duke: Weekly Conversations with the Last Honest Politician An unforgettable evening of laughter, storytelling, history, and the remarkable friendship that inspired one of Massachusetts’ most talked-about books. For four years, comedian, columnist, and author Scott Kerman visited former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis every Wednesday, recording hundreds...
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Our fuzzy overlords return to the big screen! Each year, CatVideoFest curates a compilation reel of the latest, best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and, of course, classic internet powerhouses (Keyboard Cat, we’re looking at you). Each year, across the country, local theaters and festivals partner...
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Captain Michael Rutstein recounts the events leading to the battle between schooner Hannah and HMS Nautilus, Oct. 1775. Join Captain Michael Rutstein as he covers the events leading up to the famous battle between the armed American schooner Hannah and HMS Nautilus in October 1775. He will walk us step by step through the engagement and wrap up with... |
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The Salem Haunted Magic Show presents HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic! Step into Salem’s strangest live entertainment experience, where magic, mind reading, psychic phenomena, and the unexplained collide. HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic! is a darkly theatrical and highly interactive magic show where audience members become part of the mystery. Watch thoughts get revealed, predictions come true,...
Odysseus, king of Ithaca, embarks on a perilous journey to return home after the Trojan War. Crossing the Mediterranean Sea with his fellow soldiers, they soon find themselves battling not only the elements, but an array of deadly obstacles and mythical creatures along the way. Directed by Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight, Inception, Oppenheimer). Starring... 
Grew up in Philadelphia, started comedy at 16, the rest is history. TV APPEARANCES: • Series Regular as the Principal in HBO Max’s “Ten Year Old Tom” • Netflix Specials – 2013, 2015 & 2019 • The Daily Show • Jimmy Kimmel – 15 Appearances • The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon • Tosh.0 •...
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Join Witch City Comedy at The Satanic Temple of Salem/Salem Art Gallery for a hilarious evening of comedy and fundraising for Witch City Comedy. Enjoy a screening of "Witch City" a TV Pilot/Proof of Concept for Allie Del Franco and Witch City Comedy's ongoing project to create a "Broad City" style portrait of Salem Massachusetts... |
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Discover Salem’s storied waterfront from a fresh perspective! Our Salem Discovery Tours offer a relaxed, beginner-friendly paddle through the city's iconic harbor and historic coastline. Guided by friendly local experts, you'll hear tales of Salem’s golden age of sail, maritime trade, and coastal life, all while enjoying gentle waters and beautiful harbor views. Kayaks and...
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Get a glimpse into the world of the Irish staff who kept Phillips House running smoothly. Through the stories of cook Bridget Durkin, waitress Delia Cawley, nursemaid Catherine Shaughnessy, and chauffeur Patrick O’Hara, visitors will learn what daily life was like for those who worked in the Phillips household during the first half of the... 
FTFA is bringing the ULTIMATE food truck and craft beverage experience to Salem for the 7th year, kicking off the city’s spooky Halloween season in the best way possible! Prepare your taste buds for MOUTHWATERING dishes from some of the area’s most popular food trucks! Indulge in Mac n Cheese, Cookie & Ice Cream Sandwiches,... |
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FTFA is bringing the ULTIMATE food truck and craft beverage experience to Salem for the 7th year, kicking off the city’s spooky Halloween season in the best way possible! Prepare your taste buds for MOUTHWATERING dishes from some of the area’s most popular food trucks! Indulge in Mac n Cheese, Cookie & Ice Cream Sandwiches,...
The Salem Haunted Magic Show presents HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic! Step into Salem’s strangest live entertainment experience, where magic, mind reading, psychic phenomena, and the unexplained collide. HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic! is a darkly theatrical and highly interactive magic show where audience members become part of the mystery. Watch thoughts get revealed, predictions come true,...
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Hosted by Circle of Stitches at our sister dye studio, Toil & Trouble, located at Shetland Park. A meetup for hand-spinners! Bring your drop spindle or portable wheel, and spend the afternoon spinning with us! This meetup will be held every other month. |
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Live Music, No Cover! Jordan Gravel and the Jorgan Trio bring the unmistakable sound of the Hammond organ to Gulu with a lively mix of jazz. Catch their regular residency and settle in for an evening of deep grooves, sharp improvisation, and seriously good live music. Always the last two Mondays of every month, sometimes... |
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The coolest place to be on Tuesday night is Maxine Harrison’s Karaoke at Gulu-Gulu Cafe & Bar. No genres limited, skill doesn’t matter, sing from the stage or your chair with the wireless mics. You can even do a whole routine if you want. It’s always a blast. No cover. Just bring yourself and have...
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Life is short. Talk fast. It's that time of year! And for one night...Bit Bar turns into Stars Hollow. Reservations recommended. |
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Mark your calendar for the sixth annual Preservation in a Changing Climate conference, hosted by Salem’s Preservation in a Changing Climate Partners. This day of thought-provoking talks aims to advance strategies that can help reduce climate change and boost resiliency of historic buildings, landscapes and neighborhoods.
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Judge William G. Young explores how Salem and Boston maritime conflicts (1800–1840) shaped early American admiralty law post Revolution. Learn about the establishment of American Admiralty Law in Salem and Boston following the American Revolution, tracing how early 19th-century maritime conflicts in these port cities shaped the development of American jurisprudence. The lecture will examine... |
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Circle of Stitches and Toil & Trouble Studio are participating in the Greater Boston Yarn Crawl from Sept. 24 through 27th! Visit Salem's yarn shop and yarn dyeing studio. 19 local yarn shops are joining the crawl this year, each offering their own unique “flavor” with exclusive specials, trunk shows, and more — all crafted... 
Step inside historic Old Town Hall for a free indoor food marketplace featuring a rotating mix of local and regional vendors. Find sweet and savory options, seasonal specialties, and Halloween treats throughout Haunted Happenings. Vendor lineups can change by date, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective. 
Find more Haunted Happenings fun at Charlotte Forten Park, one of five walkable marketplace locations in downtown Salem. Browse a rotating mix of independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses offering original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, seasonal goods, gifts, and more. Produced by Creative Collective. Hours subject to change.
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Join us at Wicked Axe on Thursday, September 24th from 5:30–7:30 PM for a fun and creative evening of watercolor painting with local artist Pixie Yates! Learn how to paint beautiful September sunflowers with hands-on instruction from Pixie while enjoying a relaxed, social atmosphere at Wicked Axe. For $40 per person, all painting materials are... |
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Haverhill, it’s time to turn Wicked Axe all the way up! The axe throwing arenas are transforming into a full-on nightclub for a night of music, dancing, lights, and unapologetically good vibes. Get ready to THROW, GLOW, DANCE & EAT while DJ Michael Giller brings the beats from 9 PM–1 AM under our brand-new state-of-the-art...
Step inside historic Old Town Hall for a free indoor food marketplace featuring a rotating mix of local and regional vendors. Find sweet and savory options, seasonal specialties, and Halloween treats throughout Haunted Happenings. Vendor lineups can change by date, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.
Find more Haunted Happenings fun at Charlotte Forten Park, one of five walkable marketplace locations in downtown Salem. Browse a rotating mix of independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses offering original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, seasonal goods, gifts, and more. Produced by Creative Collective. Hours subject to change.
The Salem Haunted Magic Show presents HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic! Step into Salem’s strangest live entertainment experience, where magic, mind reading, psychic phenomena, and the unexplained collide. HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic! is a darkly theatrical and highly interactive magic show where audience members become part of the mystery. Watch thoughts get revealed, predictions come true,... |
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The Chuseok Festival celebrates one of Korea’s most important cultural holidays, centered around the harvest, gratitude and family reunions. Explore traditional and contemporary expressions of Korean culture through storytelling, art making and a curator-led tour! This multigenerational celebration also welcomes first-time and returning visitors to PEM’s Korean Art gallery. PEM Pals: Chuseok Stories with Cori... 
Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem's best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before... 
Shop small in the heart of downtown Salem at this free outdoor marketplace beside historic Old Town Hall. Meet independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses offering original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by... |
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Top Of The World is The World’s Premiere Tribute to The Carpenters! Fronted by singer Debbie Taylor, her Karen Carpenter vocal resemblance is absolutely astonishing. She is backed by a seven piece band consisting of top-notch, professional industry musicians who have had amazing careers in their own right. The band members are all multi-instrumentalists and...
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Join Jane Winchell, exhibition curator and Director of PEM's Dotty Brown Art & Nature Center, on a special hands-on exploration of Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest. Don't miss the chance to explore this family-friendly exhibition on its last day!
Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem's best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before... |
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Two and a half centuries of America are commemorated by guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan in Guitar America 250 - Revolutionaries and Rockstars an exploration of the United States’ musical history. From The Star-Spangled Banner and America the Beautiful to Paul Simon’s America and Eddie Van Halen’s 316, Larget-Caplan journeys through the soundscapes of a diverse nation....
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Free live music, no cover. Jordan Gravel and the Jorgan Trio bring the unmistakable sound of the Hammond organ to Gulu with a lively mix of jazz. Catch their regular residency and settle in for an evening of deep grooves, sharp improvisation, and seriously good live music. Always the last two Mondays of every month,... |
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The Salem Story Series returns to Gulu-Gulu Cafe & Bar on Tuesday, September 29 a 7pm. This is a storytelling event held by The Salem Story Series that invites the community of Salem, MA, to gather together to hear—and tell—true life stories. All are welcome, especially the “amateurs.” Some of the best stories shared on...
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Nicktoons, classic shows, and all the weird stuff we grew up watching. Come see how much you remember! |
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Evening program: 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Networking 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Presentation & Discussion Light refreshments will be served. One hundred years ago, John Hays Hammond Jr. embarked on one of the most ambitious projects of his life: building Hammond Castle Museum. But why construct a brand new medieval-inspired castle after already transforming... |
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Step inside historic Old Town Hall for a free indoor food marketplace featuring a rotating mix of local and regional vendors. Find sweet and savory options, seasonal specialties, and Halloween treats throughout Haunted Happenings. Vendor lineups can change by date, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.
Find more Haunted Happenings fun at Charlotte Forten Park, one of five walkable marketplace locations in downtown Salem. Browse a rotating mix of independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses offering original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, seasonal goods, gifts, and more. Produced by Creative Collective. Hours subject to change.
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The Salem Chamber hosts the Haunted Happenings Parade on its traditional route. Parade starts at Shetland Park, continues through downtown, and ends at Salem Common. |
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Step inside historic Old Town Hall for a free indoor food marketplace featuring a rotating mix of local and regional vendors. Find sweet and savory options, seasonal specialties, and Halloween treats throughout Haunted Happenings. Vendor lineups can change by date, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.
Find more Haunted Happenings fun at Charlotte Forten Park, one of five walkable marketplace locations in downtown Salem. Browse a rotating mix of independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses offering original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, seasonal goods, gifts, and more. Produced by Creative Collective. Hours subject to change.
The Salem Haunted Magic Show presents HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic! Step into Salem’s strangest live entertainment experience, where magic, mind reading, psychic phenomena, and the unexplained collide. HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic! is a darkly theatrical and highly interactive magic show where audience members become part of the mystery. Watch thoughts get revealed, predictions come true,... |
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Get ready for a weekend full of shopping, spooky season vibes, and local creativity at the Biz Baz Street Fair on the historic Salem Common! Browse 80+ incredible vendors featuring handmade jewelry, art, apparel, crafts, Halloween decor, and so much more. 🎃✨ Join us Saturday, October 3 from 10AM-8PM and Sunday, October 4 from 10AM-6PM...
Shop small in the heart of downtown Salem at this free outdoor marketplace beside historic Old Town Hall. Meet independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses offering original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by...
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The Salem Zombie Walk returns for another year of undead fun! This free, family-friendly event begins at Salem Common and welcomes all ages, from the living to the recently reanimated. Meet at Salem Common at 11 AM. The walk begins at noon. |
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