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August 2019
Saturday, Aug 10
SATV’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
2:00 pm
Come celebrate 25 years with Salem Access Television during Heritage Days at the park at 289 Derby Street. Enjoy some food and music. This event…
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Saturday, Aug 10
The Crossroads: Center of the World with Professor Charles Porterfield
4:00 pm
Join us as Professor Porterfield takes us out to a place that belongs to no one, outside the borders of the village, town, and city…
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Saturday, Aug 10
Why The Left Sucks at Magic (And How it Can Get Better) with Sarah Lyons
4:00 pm
Republicans are highly adept at magic, and Donald Trump is a magician. Am I blowing your mind yet? Wake up and strap in, steeple, as…
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Saturday, Aug 10
Herbal Folklore: Uncovering the Histories and Mysteries of Our Local Plants with Sheilagh Cruickshank
4:00 pm
Join Sheilagh to discover how our ancestors used plants for cursing, curing, protection and seeing fairies! Hear tales of witches and demons, Gods and Goddesses,…
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Saturday, Aug 10
Blades at Bit Bar
4:00 pm
Harness your inner Gaming Warrior with some modern Axe Throwing at Bit Bar ! Our Axeperts will introduce you to all aspects of safety and…
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Saturday, Aug 10
Berklee Summer Series in Derby Square
5:00 pm
Located in the heart of historic Salem, Massachusetts, Derby Square comes to life with live music from Berklee artists from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on the…
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Saturday, Aug 10
The Mercato Delle Streghe Witches’ Market
6:00 pm
The Mercato Delle Streghe is a uniquely curated Witches Market held in the heart of historic Salem Massachusetts. Here you will find a collection of…
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Saturday, Aug 10
Goodnight Captain White: A Maritime History-Mystery
6:30 pm
History Alive! Inc., The Ipswich Museum, and Ipswich ReCreation proudly present: Goodnight, Captain White: A Maritime History-Mystery Written by Mark Stevick Directed by M. Lynda…
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Saturday, Aug 10
“Goodnight, Captain White!”
6:30 pm
History Alive presents Goodnight, Captain White! at the Ipswich Museum. It’s 1830. All friends and well-wishers have been invited to the wealthy captain’s mansion for…
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Saturday, Aug 10
The Black Cat Cabaret
7:00 pm
Join us at the Historic Hawthorne Hotel as we celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of The Cauldron Black and the Height of The Salem Summer Symposium…
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Saturday, Aug 10
Notch Art Riot
7:00 pm
It’s that time of the year again, come one come all to the third annual Art Riot! Located at Notch Brewing in downtown Salem Mass,…
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Sunday, Aug 11
Salem Summer Symposium
The Salem Summer Symposium is a week-long series of events dedicated to celebrating Magical Education, Commerce, and Community throughout the city of Salem. The Symposium…
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Sunday, Aug 11
Tall Ship Eagle in Salem
The United States Coast Guard Barque Eagle is sailing toward Salem this summer! She will arrive mid-morning on Friday, August 9 and she will be in…
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Sunday, Aug 11
Salem Heritage Days
Celebrate the past and the present during the annual Salem Heritage Days. Featuring food, fun, and activities for all ages, highlights include the Essex Street…
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Sunday, Aug 11
Curtsy Summer Clearance Sale
Buy 1 sale item & get an additional 20% off the 2nd! Goods already marked down 30-50% off Thursday 8/8 – Sunday 8/11 Includes ALL…
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Sunday, Aug 11
Essex Street Fair
10:00 am
Fun for all ages this street festival has something for everyone. Crafts, jewelry, paintings, stained glass, and other unique items will be featured along the…
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Sunday, Aug 11
World War I Weekend at Bakers Island Light
10:30 am
Join Essex Heritage and on Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11 for a World War I Living History Weekend. With the outbreak of World…
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Sunday, Aug 11
18th Annual Phillips House Car Meet
12:00 pm
Join Historic New England and the North Shore Old Car Club for the Annual Car Meet, where vintage and antique vehicles are displayed on historic…
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Sunday, Aug 11
SCENE’s 10th Annual Sunset Hang
3:00 pm
An event combining the skills of local vj’s, dj’s & live electronic musicians. The extravaganza’s purpose is to showcase talent right here in Salem, the…
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Sunday, Aug 11
Cheese 101
6:00 pm
Our intro to cheese course is all about the important basics: What are the main styles of cheese? What types of milk are used in…
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Monday, Aug 12
Perler Bead Pixel Art Barcrafting
8:30 pm
Bit Bar makes pixel art with Perler Beads! We will have templates for tons of different game and animated characters. Bring $3 for supplies and…
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Tuesday, Aug 13
The Emerald Diamond: The Influence & Role of the Irish on Baseball’s Development
6:30 pm
From the Irish immigrants of the nineteenth century to the women of the World War II era to the array of international talent today, the…
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Wednesday, Aug 14
NO SHAME Theatre Open Mic
8:30 pm
Join us every 2nd Wednesday of the month for NO SHAME Theatre Witch City, a fringe open mic night/ learning lab that offers performers (and…
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Thursday, Aug 15
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, Aug 15
Mahi Summer Music Series Featuring Krewe de Groove
7:30 pm
Nothing beats live music on the water! Dance under the stars everything Thursday night with a the best local bands on the North Shore! 21+…
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Thursday, Aug 15
Full Moon Circle
7:30 pm
Twice monthly meditation + ritual starting promptly at 8pm. Doors open at 7:30 for shopping and mingling. Tickets online.
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Thursday, Aug 15
Karaoke at Brodie’s Seaport
9:00 pm
Brodie’s Seaport hosts karaoke and $5 burger specials every Thursday!
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Thursday, Aug 15
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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Thursday, Aug 15
Out Night: North Shore Music Theatre’s LGBTQ+ Post-Show Party
9:30 pm
Join us for a FREE post-show reception following NSMT’s production of JERSEY BOYS with cast members, live music, cabaret performances, cocktail sampling and more! Your…
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Friday, Aug 16
CINDERELLA presented by Kaleidoscope Theater
10:00 am
The washing and waxing and scrubbing have been finished, but Cinderella’s gown is ruined and her Stepmother and stepsisters have already left for the ball!…
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Friday, Aug 16
REV Pop Up at East Regiment!
5:00 pm
Meet in the tap room at East Regiment Beer Company from 5-9 pm for some cold draft beers & some good eats prepared by REV…
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Friday, Aug 16
Another Picker-nik!
6:30 pm
Salem native Aidan Scrimgeour joins together with Boston-based tap dancer Jenny Herzog for an evening of jazz standards and original music. Aidan has been active…
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Saturday, Aug 17
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, Aug 17
Pirate Pop-Up at Bakers Island!
10:30 am
Get ready for a swashbuckling good time aboard the Naumkeag as you travel to Bakers Island! Enjoy sea shanties and hear the chilling stories of…
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Sunday, Aug 18
Salem Jazz & Soul Festival
Visit the Salem Willows for the annual Salem Jazz & Soul Festival! The Salem Jazz & Soul Festival is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the…
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Sunday, Aug 18
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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Sunday, Aug 18
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, Aug 18
The Salem Fairy Fest
11:00 am
On the weekend of August 17 & 18, the grassy area in front of 3 Hawthorne Boulevard will be transformed into a Fairy Wonderland. This…
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Sunday, Aug 18
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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Sunday, Aug 18
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, Aug 18
All of the Arts are Sisters
12:00 pm
Nietzsche wrote that “all of the arts are sisters.” We invited artists to submit work about or inspired by dance, music, theater, poetry (or any…
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Sunday, Aug 18
Jersey Boys
2:00 pm
Get ready for the international sensation JERSEY BOYS to take over North Shore Music Theatre! They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang…
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Sunday, Aug 18
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, Aug 18
The Bard Brigade Presents “King Lear”
7:00 pm
The Bard Brigade Presents Shakespeare’s King Lear. Presented in cooperation with Salem Public Arts Directed by Nick Gould Featuring: Brian Dion as King Lear Diana…
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Sunday, Aug 18
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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Sunday, Aug 18
This is Not a Bill by Alexia Rowe
9:00 pm
Its 1854. The Fugitive Slave Act promotes the capture of runaway slaves and punishes those who help them. Abolitionist Salem, MA has good opportunities to…
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Monday, Aug 19
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, Aug 20
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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Wednesday, Aug 21
En Plein Air Painter’s Workshop at Bakers Island
10:00 am
We are pleased to offer an exceptional opportunity for beginner to intermediate level painters to capture the beauty of Bakers Island Light Station through the…
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Wednesday, Aug 21
“The Office” Trivia
6:00 pm
Beets. Bears. Battlestar Galactica. Are you ready for round 2 of The Office Trivia? Wednesday, August 21st in the Underground Doors open at 6 PM,…
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Wednesday, Aug 21
Trees & Plants of Broad Street Cemetery: An Evening Stroll
6:30 pm
Come join us! Invite your friends and neighbors!! In 1910 city planner Harlan Kelsey called lower Broad Street the only properly parked neighborhood in the…
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Wednesday, Aug 21
Summer Movie Series – “The Sandlot”
8:00 pm
The Salem Common Neighborhood Association hosts their annual summer movie series! Movies are free and start at 8 PM. Sodas and snacks for sale. Bring…
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