Folktales Art Market — Brought to you by the Outer Realms, this small market takes place on the last Sunday of each month from 2 to 6 p.m. at Fork 40 Food Hall, 440 State Street. The market also features an open mic poetry/storytelling segment at 5 p.m.
Camerata Musica begins its 50th season in Salem with a free classical concert featuring Garrick Woods and Daniela Mineva performing music for cello and piano, including romantic works by Beethoven, Grieg, and Rachmaninoff. They are professors of music at Cal Poly Humboldt, California. 2:30 p.m. Sept. 27 in Loucks Auditorium at Salem Public Library.
2026 Manhattan Short Film Festival — Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the annual Manhattan Short Film Festival screening. You'll join film lovers in over 500 venues worldwide to see the ten finalists from ten countries in this year's event. With past finalists garnering Oscar […]
The Carter Collective Open Jazz Jam — Salem drummer Jason Carter hosts a monthly jazz jam with pianist Marcus Harbaugh and bassist Ken Anoe. Jazz musicians of all skill levels are invited to add their names to the sign-up list and sit in with the group. 6:30 to 9 p.m. the last Sunday of each […]
Seattle rockers Candlebox play the Can't Quit You Tour.
Candlebox – Can’t Quit You Tour — Seattle rock band Candlebox brings its mix of grunge-era power and radio-ready hooks to Salem. Best known for songs including “Far Behind” and “You,” the band has sold millions of albums since breaking out in the 1990s. Detroit alternative rock band Sponge opens the show. 7:30 p.m. Sept […]
Salem Community Markets organizes a Mini Farmers Market, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mondays, through September at Salem Hospital Campus between buildings A & C. Open to the public.
Yoga + Wine — Wine down your evening with a 60-minute practice on the lawn, then gather after class for post-class sips with fellow yogis. Suggested donation of $5-$10 per yogi for practice. 6 to 7 p.m. Sept 28 (Nov 16 and Dec 14), at Chemeketa Cellars, 215 Doaks Ferry Road NW. Note: no pets […]
2026 Manhattan Short Film Festival — Discover your inner film critic by casting your vote for Best Film and Best Actor in the annual Manhattan Short Film Festival screening. You'll join film lovers in over 500 venues worldwide to see the ten finalists from ten countries in this year's event. With past finalists garnering Oscar […]
Ceili of the Valley hosts weekly classes that invite dancers of all experience levels to join, learn, and have fun. Each dance is walked through and called, making the class approachable for beginners, families, and anyone curious about Celtic dance traditions. No partner is needed, and the atmosphere leans more welcoming and community-focused than formal. […]
Gaiety Hollow hosts Open Gardens, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Wednesday through September at 545 Mission St SE. Gaiety Hollow is the home, garden and studio of Elizabeth Lord and Edith Schryver. The Lord and Schryver Conservancy purchased Gaiety Hollow in 2015 and has since restored the garden to its period of significance. The […]
Salem Community Markets organizes a Mini Farmers Market, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays through September at Chemeketa Community College’s Agriculture Building off 45th Ave. Open to the public.
Bring a book journal, sketch pad, board game, puzzle and take a break during Analog Hour, 4 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday at Noira, 285 Liberty St NE, Suite 135. $10 of select wine pours and snacks.
Live music with Flashback — 7 p.m. Sept 30 at Half Penny Public House, 3743 Commercial St SE
Join us for inclusive and beginner-friendly Latin dance! 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday Nights at Riverfront Amphitheater through the summer $5 suggested donation (lesson included)
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