Things to do in April in Salem

Through April 29

See Galactic Ping-Pong by interdisciplinary Artist Kathryn Cellerini Moore at The Gretchen Schuette Art Gallery at Chemeketa Community College, 4400 Lancaster Dr NE. This technology-intensive exhibition includes installations in two spaces: Chemeketa’s Gretchen Schuette Gallery and the Media Production Studio. “This immersive, multimedia experience is like a science-art walk,” said self-professed nerd and space-maker Kathryn. Reception with the Artist: 12 to 1:30 p.m. April 6. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Info: 503-399-2533. (Find out about more arts exhibitions here.)

April 1

First Friday of the month means…it’s time for the Salem Art Walk! Head downtown for local art, pop up events, live music and more. Grab an Art Walk Passport and enter for a chance to win the Art Walk Raffle Basket. Plus, this month also includes a special “egg hunt” — more than 100 eggs hidden in participating shops in downtown Salem. Each egg contains a prize voucher redeemable at a local shop. The festivities take place from 5 to 8 p.m. 

Here’s a look at some of the Art Walk highlights —

• See art demos with guest artist CJ Jensen of Boxcutter Rebellion at Ernie & Gray
• See hand-painted clothes by guest artist Cynthia Carino at Gatsby Boutique, plus Gatsby will be offering pick your percent sales, and April Fools treats
• Honeysuckle Macrame and Drippy Charmz will be popping up at The Sun Bear Den
• Featured artist  Christopher St. John and guest artist Carlee Wright will be at Salem on the Edge

Take in a night of live comedy with Amy Miller, Stephen Agyei, Shain Brenden and special guests 9 p.m. Friday at Infinity Room. Amy Miller was one of Comedy Central’s “Up Next” comics for 2018, and was a breakout favorite in Season 9 of Last Comic Standing. Stephen Agyei is a stand-up comedian and actor from Denver who won the 2012 Comedy Works’ Clean Comedy Contest. Cost is $20 in advance; $25 at the door for this 21 and older show. Get tickets here. Note: Proof of vaccination or negative Covid test within 48 hours required on entry. 

April 1 through 23

Reminiscences is Sung Eun Park’s exploration of the memory, trauma, fear, and anxiety associated with death. “Speculating about the meaning of life and death often reveals that they do not need to be extraordinary to be significant,” said Sung. “With the current pandemic, we would all be deliberating the concept of mortality. The intensity of this inevitable shadow forces us to accept the prospect of death, and this acceptance has an impact on how we live.”

Mi cuerpo es mi hogar — Searching for the meaning of home is one of the themes in Stephanie Juanilla’s show Mi cuerpo es mi hogar. “For most of my life, I’ve searched for the meaning of home. Attempting to understand whether home is a place, a person or a feeling. As much as my concept of home is tied to my family and community, I also believe that home is inside each of us,” said Stephanie.

The Bush Barn Art Center & Annex is located at 600 Mission St. SE in Salem. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free, and masks and social distancing are required. There will be an opening reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 8. Info: salemart.org (Find out about more arts exhibitions here.)

See Depth of Field: Selections from the Bill Rhoades Collection of Northwest Photography at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, 700 State St. For the past 24 years, collector Bill Rhoades of Madras, Oregon has donated hundreds of examples of Northwest art to the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, including paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, Native American art, and most recently, photography. Organized by curator Jonathan Bucci, the exhibition presents a range of Northwest photographs donated by Rhoades over the past few years, including works by Robert Adams, Imogen Cunningham, Jim Lommasson, Mary Randlett, and Terry Toedtemeier, among others. 

The museum open 12 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Cost to explore is $6, $4 for seniors (age 55 and older) and $3 for educators and students 18 and older. Admission is free for everyone on Tuesdays. For more information, visit willamette.edu/arts/hfma, or call 503-370-6855. (Find out about more arts exhibitions here.)

April 1 through 29

See Artists in Action’s Spring Fling Art Show & First Friday Reception at Elsinore Framing & Fine Art Gallery, 444 Ferry St. SE. Artists have created work that conceptualizes either ‘Spring’ (in any sense of the word) or ‘Fling’ (in any sense of the word) or both. Awards will be offered to the artists whose artwork exemplifies the event’s theme in multiple categories. The opening reception and awards presentation takes place 5 to 8 p.m. Friday with awards will be given at 6 p.m. Learn more at artistsinaction.org 

April 1 through 30

At Salem on the Edge, see featured artist Christopher St. John’s exhibit Kinship is his fascination with cross-species kinship with the life around us and using art to explore and engage in that connection. Each of the animals in this exhibition represents an imagined intersection between animal and human species. Would it surprise us to learn that animals regard us as their kin? Additionally, guest artist Carlee Wright shares “The Circus of Upcycled Fashion.” Salem on the Edge features work by PNW artists in a variety of media both for purchase and in rotating exhibits. Stop in and visit at 156 Liberty St. NE. Info: salemontheedge.com. (Find out about more arts exhibitions here.)

Salem Art Association hosts Artist in Residence: Ryan Hopper in the Annex at Bush Barn Art Center — “My artwork is done in oil paintings, printmaking processes that capture both land and animals with a decorative element to be incorporated in homes and public spaces. There is nothing like being surrounded by nature’s beauty….” 

April 2

The Underground Market returns 3 to 7 p.m. April 2 at Blast Off Vintage. Shop a variety of local and handmade goods — including our friends from Analog Mazes — as well as skilled services, like tarot and massage.

Join the Capitol Mall Blossom Walk hosted by Just Walk Salem Keizer 10 a.m. April 2 at the State Capitol State Park. Meet at the north end of the Oregon Capitol Mall near the Sprague Fountain for a 1.5 mile walk around the capitol grounds and learn about some of the plants that contribute to the beauty of the park from an Oregon State Parks Ranger. (Look for the people in neon green t-shirts and bandanas). This is a free event. The walk is at a leisurely pace on a flat, paved surface. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. 

Rock out to Physical Wash with Major Hex and Wintermind 8:30 p.m. April 2, at Infinity Room. Physical Wash is the industrial solo project of Susan Subtract of High-Functioning Flesh. Major Hex is chains, leather and synth from the Pacific Northwest. Wintermind is dark electric synth pop from Salem. Cost is $12 in advance; $15 at the door for this 21 and older show. Click here for tickets. Note: Proof of vaccination or negative Covid test within 48 hours required on entry. 

Take a free self-guided tour during Gaiety Hollow open gardens on April 2. The property was the home, garden and office of Elizabeth Lord and Edith Schryver, the first all-female landscape architecture firm in the Pacific Northwest, and is a lovely example of their style of landscaping. Gaiety Hollow is located at 545 Mission St SE, across from Bush’s Pasture Park. Watch lordschryver.org for more information.

Celebrate the grand opening of On Any Sundae West Salem at 1124 Edgewater St NW. The shop will be offering $2 scoops and $2 shave ice all day from 12 to 9 p.m. April 2. There will also be unique grand opening prizes throughout the day, with raffles and chances to win swag and gift certificates from some Edgewater businesses.

April 2 and 3

Go out (or tune in) for RiverCity Rock Star Academy’s End of Season Two-Part Show. Part 1 Show takes place 2 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2 at Premiere Academy of Performing Arts, 241 State St. And Part 2 starts at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3 at Half Penny Public House, 3743 Commercial Street SE. Both shows are free and all ages are welcome. If you can’t make it in person, stream it live on RiverCity’s Facebook page.

April 2 and 23

Take a free self-guided tour during Gaiety Hollow open gardens beginning in April. The property was the home, garden and office of Elizabeth Lord and Edith Schryver, the first all-female landscape architecture firm in the Pacific Northwest, and is a lovely example of their style of landscaping. The 2022 schedule is April 2 and 23, May 7 and 21, June 11 and 25, July 9 and 25, August 6 and 20, and September 10 and 24. Some dates will include background music provided by local musicians, and others works by local artists. Gaiety Hollow is located at 545 Mission St SE, across from Bush’s Pasture Park. Watch lordschryver.org for more information.

April 3

April 5

Rick Springfield “Stripped Down” is a special intimate solo performance with storytelling. You do not want to miss your chance to see Rick perform ‘Stripped Down’ and get up close and personal with the man and his music.
When: 7:30 p.m.Tuesday, April 5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE
Tickets: $49, $59, $69. $5 more on day of show
Info: 503-375-3574; www.elsinoretheatre.com

April 6

Come hear the Mighty Wurlitzer organ as it accompanies Buster Keaton’s silent film classic “College.” about a bookish college student who tries to become an athlete in order to reconcile with his girlfriend. Also starring Anne Cornwall and Flora Bramley. (Not Rated, 1 hour 6 minutes)
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE
Tickets: $10 (includes 2 free kids age 12 and younger per ticket). Click here to purchase.
Info: 503-375-3574; www.elsinoretheatre.com

April 6 through 23

Willamette University Theatre presents Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare. This enduring comedy about masquerade and identity finds twins Viola and Sebastian shipwrecked and separated. Their journeys home leads them through the land of Illyria, where romance springs at many angles – even impossible triangles. “If music be the food of love, play on!” Directed by Susan Coromel
When: 7:30 p.m. April 6-9, 13-16, 20-23 and 2 p.m. April 10 and 23
Where: M. Lee Pelton Theatre at Willamette University

April 8

Dry Bar Comedy is coming to Salem! The wildly popular online series of specials that offer clean “Comedy for Everyone” is expanding to live shows featuring comedians who’ve become Dry Bar fan favorites. This show features Steve Soelberg, Alex Velluto and Jordan Makin. Learn more about the comedians at ElsinoreTheatre.com.
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE
Tickets: $19 to $29/ $24 to $34 on day of show
Info: 503-375-3574; www.elsinoretheatre.com

It’s basketball time! Catch Salem Capitals vs. Vancouver Volcanoes. (Military Appreciation Night)
When: 7:30 p.m. April 8
Where: The Salem Armory, 2310 17th St NE
Tickets: $5 to $20. Tickets at the Door: $10 (no discounts) general admission. Parking is $5 cash in lot next to venue. Free parking in the area as well. Get tickets here.

Ceili of the Valley Society’s Second Friday Ceili is a social dance featuring live music by Geraldine Murray and Nancy Conescu with caller Bruce Kenny. No partner or experience needed. All dances are walked through first, and called. Proof of vaccination or negative Covid test within 72 hours of event. Masks recommended. Bring water. Doors open at 7; dance lesson begins about 7:15. Live music starts at 8.
When: 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, April 8.
Where: VFW Hall, 630 Hood St NE
Cost: $10
Info: ceiliofthevalley.org 

April 9

The Ferenjis Album Release Show — Salem neo-soul band The Ferenjis is releasing a brand new album, “Turn,” with a night of live music. This band delivers powerful grooves packed with heart, incredible technical skill, and that certain something that makes you start dancing before you even realize your hands are out of your pockets. Salem’s alt-pop phenomenon Erin Westfall with open the show. Note: Proof of vaccination or negative covid test from within 48 hours required for entry.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 9. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Infinity Room, 210 Liberty St SE #150
Tickets: $12 in advance/$15 at the door. Click here to purchase tickets.

An undisputed expert in the fine art of making hit music, Jim Messina’s legacy of musical genius spans five decades, three super groups, a vibrant solo career and scores of producing and engineering credits.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE
Tickets: $29 – $45 / $5 more on day of show
Info: 503-375-3574; www.elsinoretheatre.com

April 9 and 23

Lipstick Divas presents Makeup & Mimosas Drag Brunch. Hosted by Nicole Onoscopi and featuring amazing drag talents, plus Bloody Mary, mimosa and brunch specials available. Note: Proof of vaccination OR negative Covid test within 48 hours required on entry. A picture of your vaccination card is acceptable. Masks are not required but appreciated throughout the venue when not actively eating or drinking, even if you are seated at a table.
When: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9 . Doors open at 12 p.m.
Where: Infinity Room, 210 Liberty St SE #150
Tickets: $10. Click here to purchase.
Age: 18 and older

April 10

Festival Chorale Oregon makes their joyous return to singing, performing Schubert’s Mass No. 6 in E flat major.  Written late in Schubert’s short life, the work was not performed until after his death at age 31. His life and work came at the end of the Classic era (think Mozart and Haydn), and helped to usher in the Romantic period, along with his idol, Beethoven. Founding artistic director Solveig Holmquist conducts the 80-voice choir and symphonic orchestra. Guest soloists are Amber Traver, soprano; Hannah Penn, contralto; Les Green, tenor; Nicolai Strommer, bass/baritone; with Bryan Gonzalez, tenor.
When: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 10. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE
Tickets: $10-$35
Info: 503-375-3574; elsinoretheatre.com

April 14

Salem Pyrate Punx bring a night of punk music to Blast Off Vintage. The night features The Cryptics froM new Hampshire, Fung Shwa from Euge and Drednoks from Salem.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14
Where: Blast Off Vintage, 860 High St NE
Cost: $5
Age: All ages

Willamette Humane Society hosts Kittens and Beer. Kitten cuddling shifts available every 15 minutes. Santiam will donate $1 for every beer sold. Minors are welcome, and non-alcoholic beverages are available. Learn more in our Press Play Salem feature story here.
When: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 14
Where: Santiam Brewing Co, 860 High St NE
Cost: $5 suggested donation

Check out Thursday Karaoke at Venti’s Downtown hosted by Robert Huston.
When: 8 to 11 p.m. Thursday, April 14
Where: Venti’s Cafe + Basement Bar
Age: 21 and older

April 15

Welcome to A Drunken Night Out! Comedian Ken Hamlett of Chicago hosts a lineup of comics from all over the country as they discuss their worst drunken nights out, do standup, and eventually end the night and perform a set…not so sober with an additional catch. The comics will be forced to do improv on crowd-sourced topics. It’s part hangout, part show, part live podcast, and totally a fantastic time. It’s not a comedy show, it’s a comedy party. Note: Proof of vaccination or negative Covid test within 48 hours required on entry. A picture of your vaccination card is acceptable.
When: 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, April 15. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Where: Infinity Room, 210 Liberty St SE #150
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Click here for tickets.

April 15 and 16

First Taste Oregon is an event of epic proportion featuring Oregon wines, hard ciders, spirits, brews, food, art, music and more. Free event glasses to the first 250 guests each day. Complimentary package and coat check. Designated driver discounts. Free parking
When: 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 15 and 12 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 16
Where: Oregon State Fair and Exposition Center, Columbia Hall, 2330 NE 17th Street
Tickets: $15 at the door. $8 for seniors, $10 for military and first responders. VIP Friday $35, VIP Saturday $40. Free parking. Click here for tickets.
Info: https://firsttasteoregon.com

Mission Street Parks Conservancy hosts its annual Spring Plant Sale. Benefiting Bush’s Pasture Park, this sale features annuals and perennials, vegetable starts, herbs, garden art, pollinator plants and more.
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, April 15 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 16
Where: Soapbox Derby Track, Bush’s Pasture Park

April 16

Salem Philharmonia Orchestra presents “From Austrian Classicism to Late French Romanticism” 7 p.m. April 16 at East Salem Community Center, 1850 45th Ave. NE. Conducted by Artistic Director, Travis Hatton, the concert begins with Mozart’s Overture to Don Giovanni, followed by Gabriel Fauré’s Masques et Bergamasque Suite, ending with Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 4 (“Tragic”). Maestro Hatton will give a pre-concert talk at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults (age 18 to 64), $18 seniors or students and free for youth through age 17. Purchase online here. Contact information@salemphil.org with questions. Note: Masks are optional and proof of vaccination or negative test results are not required for admittance.

Opening April 16

Putin’s Big Parade — Jim Riswold is back to continue his battle against bullies, and this time his sharp wit is taking aim at Putin with “Putin’s Big Parade.” All prints are for sale as a fundraiser, and all proceeds and donations will go to the Hallie Ford Museum’s Ukrainian Relief Fund which supports Ukrainian refugees through ICOM (International Council of Museums) Poland. On exhibit through May 28. Learn more here.

murmuration: Senior Studio Art Majors 2022 — Each spring, the Hallie Ford Museum of Art highlights the work of senior studio art majors at Willamette University. The exhibition represents the culmination of their four years at Willamette and features work in a variety of media, and includes photography, painting, fiber arts, and mixed-media installations. On exhibit through May 14. Learn more here.

Chelsea Couch: boots, bullets, britches, & bologna — Each spring, the Hallie Ford Museum of Art pairs its annual senior studio art majors’ exhibition with a solo exhibition of recent work by a faculty member in the art department. This year’s featured faculty member is Visiting Assistant Professor of Art Chelsea Couch, who teaches sculpture, video art, performance art, and time-based media in the Willamette University Art Department. On exhibit through May 14. Learn more here.

April 19

It’s an ART Party! — Take in an evening filled with art hosted by the Oregon Artists Series Foundation, featuring an artist reception for Woven Journals, mixed media work by Kristin Kuhns, in the new Level 2 Gallery. Celebrate the new art acquisitions at the Salem Convention Center including Home Pool by Richard Thompson and Mystere Ontologique by Robert Bibler, plus see new work on loan from the Hallie Ford Museum of Art. Recognize the significant contributions made to the arts in Salem by Capitol Auto Group, Shelley Curtis, Eileen Cotter Howell, Terry Melton (1934 – 2019), and Salem Multicultural Institute. Hosted light hors d’oeuvres. No host beer and wine.
When: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19
Where: Salem Convention Center
Cost: Free to attend by please RSVP by email oregonartistsseries@gmail.com

Join Willamette University senior studio art majors Sarah Powell, Billy Ullmann, and Minna Zhou for a Virtual Guided Gallery Tour as they talk about their work. Free and open to the public. Click here to join the tour, which takes place at 12 p.m. April 19 on Zoom.

April 20

The Grace Goudy Distinguished Artists Series presents the last concert of their season featuring pianist Bryan Pezzone, in collaboration with François Houle, a clarinetist of supremely varied talents. These two musicians epitomize improvisational brilliance, along with genre-defying creativity. Note: The concert will also be live-streamed. Find the link at WU-DAS.com 
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20
Where: Willamette University’s Roger’s Music Center
Cost: $25; Seniors and ICL members, $5; Willamette University faculty and staff, $10. Students are admitted free. Purchase online at WU-DAS.com and at the box office the night of the performance.
Info: WU-DAS.com or call the music department at 503-370-6255 on weekdays.

Learn about Traditional Chinese Medicine in a talk by Dr. Manuela Terlinden 6:30 p.m. April 20 at the World Beat Gallery. The talk will introduce the concept of Chinese Medicine, its modalities and what health conditions Chinese Medicine is able to address. Dr. Manuela Terlinden L.Ac. received her license as a naturopath in Germany in 1995 and specialized in acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.

April 21

Drag Me to the Dance Floor! is a combination drag show and dance party featuring some of the finest drag artists in Oregon including Carmen, Mia Moore and Juno. Hosted by Boujee Cherry with music by DJ BYRO. Full dinner menu and bar available.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21
Where: Infinity Room, 210 Liberty St SE #150
Age: 18 and older. 21 and older after 9 p.m.
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. ($5 for dance party only) Click here for tickets.

April 22

Take in an evening of laughter featuring Mx. Dahlia Belle, Scott II, and Marietje Hauprich. Mx. Dahlia Belle is a Portland-based writer, comedian, sometimes model, and accidental activist who has been published in The Guardian, The Stranger, and Portland Mercury. Scott II is a visual artist, programmer, crafter, and comic from the Midwest, now living in Portland, who when not telling jokes about his late-night escapades, can be found enjoying a drink and a book at a bar. Note: Proof of vaccination or negative Covid test within 48 hours required on entry. A picture of your vaccination card is acceptable.
When: 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 22
Where: Infinity Room, 210 Liberty St SE #150
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Click here for tickets.
Age: 18 and older

It’s basketball time! Catch Salem Capitals vs. Vancouver Volcanoes
When: 7:30 p.m. April 22
Where: The Salem Armory, 2310 17th St NE
Tickets: $5 to $20. Tickets at the Door: $10 (no discounts) for general admission. Parking is $5 cash in lot next to venue. Free parking in the area as well. Get tickets here.

April 22 through May 14

Pentacle Theatre presents Twelfth Night — Shakespeare’s classic story of love, lust, mistaken identity, gender exploration and la dolce vita. When Viola is shipwrecked on the coast of a city called Illyria, and believes their brother Sebastian is lost at sea, Viola sets out to make a life for themself in this new land. Presenting as a young man, Viola takes the name Cesario. Viola/Cesario takes a job at the court of Duke Orsino, and quickly finds themself in the middle of a love triangle between the Duke and the Lady Olivia. Viola/Cesario meets an array of exciting and exuberant characters as the plot twists and turns. With immersive video and soundscape design, Twelfth Night is sure to entertain. Directed by Isaac Joyce-Shaw. Learn more in our Press Play Salem feature story. 
When: 7:30 p.m. April 22-23, 28-30, May 5-7, 12-14, and 2 p.m. April 24, May 1 and 8. Doors open 1 hour prior to curtain time.
Where: Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave NW
Tickets: $25. Buy here. Frontline healthcare workers and people who hold an Oregon Trail Card are eligible for a 50 percent discount.
Note: Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations OR a negative test is required for all patrons. Masks welcomed and recommended.

April 23

Botaneity will host a grand re-opening celebration featuring refreshments, fresh bouquets from local floral designer Fauning over Flora, Dahlia tubers from local grower Witte Farm and more 12 to 4 p.m. April 23, at 1417 Orchard Heights Rd. NW. Formerly owned by Carolyn Lindbeck, the farm stand was once surrounded by acres of u-pick peaches and became a staple for Salem families. After Carolyn Lindbeck passed away and the property was sold to developers, the orchard was cleared leaving only the farmhouse and fruit stand on the corner. New owners Kayla Borgen and Robert Lauer purchased the farmhouse and farm stand in January of 2021 and have been working to salvage what remains of the small plot by planting gardens, restoring the old farmhouse and revitalizing the farmstand with hopes of honoring Carolyn Lindbeck’s vision in the process. Botaneity will be open Thursday through Sunday beginning April 21. For more information, visit botaneity.com.

It’s basketball time! Catch Salem Capitals vs. Seaside Sea Kings
When: 7:30 p.m. April 23
Where: The Salem Armory, 2310 17th St NE
Tickets: $5 to $20. Tickets at the Door: $10 (no discounts) general admission. Parking is $5 cash in lot next to venue. Free parking in the area as well. Get tickets here.

Tributo a Vicente Fernandez featuring Alejandro Gonzalez. The KE-CHECHENTE FERNÁNDEZ. Accompanied live by a mariachi, singing the beautiful songs that will make you relive the emotions you felt when listening to Vicente Fernandez. With a surprise to kick off the concert. 

Con Alejandro Gonzalez. EL KE-CHECHENTE FERNÁNDEZ. Acompañado de mariachi en vivo cantando las hermosas canciones que los ara volver a vivir la emoción de sus hermosas canciones. Tendremos unas sorpresas para abrir el concierto.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 23. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE
Tickets: $38 – $68
Info: 503-375-3574; www.elsinoretheatre.com

April 24

Crossing is a world tour of voice and orchestra featuring Willamette University’s Chamber Choir and Voce with conductor Christopher Engbretson and the Wind Ensemble and University Chamber Orchestra with conductor Qinqing Hilkert. Raise the flags and set your compass West, South and East for a journey across the oceans of music. The “world tour” is hosted by Willamette’s largest choral and orchestral ensembles, performing separately and together, launches from the harmonic shores of Europe, with a port-of-call in the American South with the unique sounds of Creole music. The voyage continues onto China and other locales to bring you an evening of global travel.
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2022
Where: Hudson Hall, Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center at Willamette University
Info: 503-370-6221

April 26

Join Willamette University senior studio art majors Robbie Daugherty, Ali Mackie, Madison Munro, and Ellie Ossana-Galen for a Virtual Guided Gallery Tour as they talk about their work. Free and open to the public. Click here to join the tour, which takes place at 12 p.m. April 26 on Zoom.

April 27

Lunch and Learn — Salem Art Association is hosting a monthly virtual series for you to hear from some of our community’s most amazing artists and curators. Join us for lunch and learn, 12 to 1 p.m. April 27. April’s featured speaker is Frank Miller, photographer of the upcoming exhibition Object Lessons. RSVP to laura@salemart.org for a Google Calendar invite link to attend.

April 28

Colin Mochrie’s Hyprov — From the minds of improv and comedy legend Colin Mochrie and Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci comes a brand new, mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, side-splitting show. Hypnosis and Improv — two art forms that have mystified and entertained fans, skeptics and everyone in between for decades worldwide – come together as two masters of their crafts unite for a totally unique comedy experience, HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis.
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE
Tickets: $29 – $49 / $5 more on day of show. Click here for tickets.
Info: 503-375-3574; www.elsinoretheatre.com

At Salem Art Association’s Bush Barn Art Center, see Object Lessons | Frank Miller through May 28. Object Lessons is a series of photographs that uses extreme close-ups and lighting to explore the effects of time on organic and human-made objects. Reception: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 6. Learn more here.

April 29

Blippi the Musical brings the energetic and loveable character Blippi off the screen and onto the stage with world-class production, audience engagement and amazing music. Children from the ages of 2 to 7 years old across the world have quickly taken a liking to Blippi’s charismatic personality and innovative teaching lessons! In the Live show, they will continue to learn about the world around them while singing and dancing along with this one-of-a-kind show.
When: 6 p.m. Friday, April 29. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE
Tickets: $29 – 59 / $5 more on day of show. $50 VIP add on available. Buy tickets here.
Info: 503-375-3574; www.elsinoretheatre.com

It’s basketball time! Catch Salem Capitals vs. Vancouver Volcanoes
When: 7:30 p.m. April 29
Where: The Salem Armory, 2310 17th St NE
Tickets: $5 to $20. Tickets at the Door: $10 (no discounts) for general admission. Parking is $5 cash in lot next to venue. Free parking in the area as well. Get tickets here.

April 30

Mexican comedy superstar “La Chupitos” comes to Salem Or, with “Standopeda Tour 2022” a 2-hour show full of sketches, jokes and good humor for the whole family to enjoy, only at the legendary Elsinore Theatre.

La super estrella mexicana de la television y la comedia “La Chupitos” llega a Salem Or, con su gira “Standopeda Tour 2022” lleno de chistes, sketches y buen humor para toda la familia, no te lo pierdas solo en el legendario Elsinore Theatre.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 30. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE
Tickets: $33 TO $63 / $10 more on day of show
Info: 503-375-3574; www.elsinoretheatre.com

Take in a night of punk music with The Wild Jumps, Age of Discord and Gung Ho Rats. The Wild Jumps are defiantly fun punk rock from Portland made up of one part high energy punk, two parts kick-ass originals, equal parts mosh-pit and hip-shakers, garnished with a slap in the face and a hug. Age of Discord is a Salem band playing narcho-punk, ska-punk, pop-punk and hardcore, and The Gung Ho Rats are punkers from Salem consisting of members of Speed Pigs and The Fools, featuring CT Holman on drums, Timmy Miles on bass, and Sheene Coffin on guitar and vocals. Note: Proof of vaccination or negative Covid test within 48 hours required on entry. A picture of your vaccination card is acceptable.
When: 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 30. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Infinity Room, 210 Liberty St SE #150
Cost: $12 in advance. $18 at the door. Click here for tickets.
Age: 21 and older

Interested in acting? Pentacle Theatre is hosting open auditions for Terra Nova, the award-winning drama about the ill-fated Scott expedition in a race to be the first to reach the south pole. Written by Ted Tally. Directed by Scott Ramp. They are looking for actors able to play six roles. For a full list of roles, genders and ages, please visit pentacletheatre.org/auditions.
When: 1 p.m., Saturday, Saturday, April 30
Where: Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. NW

Willamette Master Chorus returns to live concerts with “Songs of Perseverance,” a special concert of songs that speak of the perseverance of cultures and people that have endured hardship presently and throughout history. “Jubilant Day” by Judy Rose, a composition that speaks about the hope and joy that we will realize when we are inclusive of all people, ideas, cultures, and traditions, will be the centerpiece of the concert. The chorus will recognize teachers who have helped young people navigate and continue learning through this challenging time.
When: 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1
Where: Hudson Hall in Rogers Music Center, Willamette University
Cost: $25 plus $5 handling fee. Click here for tickets. 10% of ticket sales will be donated to Accent Network, a Portland nonprofit raising funds to provide medical supplies and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and surrounding areas supporting refugees.
Info: willamettemasterchorus.org