The Breasts of Tiresias Music by Francis Poulenc and Lyics by Gillaume Apollinaiare Gender norms pop like balloons in The Breasts of Tiresias, Poulenc and Appollinaire's bawdy surrealist romp. Frustrated […]
Blessing Chimanga is an internationally celebrated Zimbabwean musician renowned for his extraordinary talent as a marimba player, singer, songwriter, and percussionist. As a cultural ambassador for Zimbabwe, he has captivated […]
Wonder Wednesday: Strings of Memory with Melissa Terrall and Christine Ebersohl-Van Scyoc Join us for an evening of international music featuring Melissa Terrall and Christina Ebersohl-Van Scyoc Embark on a […]
Glitterfox doesn’t chase the algorithm - they follow instinct, community, and a kind of magia (Basque for magic). Formed by longtime creative partners Solange Igoa and Andrea Walker, Portland's Glitterfox […]
Oregon Symphony in Salem presents Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony There’s nothing like hiking across moors and encountering castle ruins to ignite the creative process—as Mendelssohn experienced it on a tour of […]
Wonder Wednesday: True North Join award winning Kristen Grainger and Dan Wetzel as they present their True North Duo a blend of folk and country inspired music. Chemeketa Concerts is […]
Multiple Grammy and Dove Award-winners Russ Taff and Steve Taylor will appear in one electrifying night together on the The Almost Farewell Tour. Taff will be both supported and backed […]
Saturday, March 28 | Doors at 7:00 | Show at 8:00 | all ages | $15 presale | $20 day of show Straight out of PDX, Parabola delivers an intense […]
Salem's Historic Grand is pleased to invite performers of all varieties to take the ballroom stage the first Tuesday of every month! Musicians, bands, poets, and all other performers are encouraged […]
Step into Black Violin’s Full Circle Tour, where GRAMMY-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus redefine the possibilities of music by merging classical depth with hip-hop’s pulse. This tour captures […]
Oregon Symphony in Salem presents Ravel & Saint-Saëns A bracing whack from the percussionist’s “slap stick” launches Ravel’s Concerto on an effervescent romp, evoking the Harlem jazz clubs he visited […]
Hailed as “one of the best acoustic guitarists in the world” by NPR’s World Cafe, Tommy Emmanuel got his start at the age of six, when he first began touring […]
Sierra Hull is a seven-time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year and six-time Grammy nominee, one of bluegrass and Americana’s most dynamic voices. Her latest album, A Tip Toe High […]
Join the McKay Orchestras as we perform alongside Jessica Lee of the Oregon Symphony for our 5th annual benefit concert. Join the McKay Orchestras for a lively evening of music […]
Artist and worship leader, Michael W. Smith, is coming to Salem, Oregon, for his KINGDOM COME, Worship Nights tour on May 2, 2026. Smith is one of the biggest names […]
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