Mission Street Parks Conservancy (MSPC) is excited to announce our annual Art Fair Plant Sale in conjunction with the Salem Art Fair & Festival at Bush’s Pasture Park! Fall is the best time of year to plant perennials, and we will have them for sale! Friday, September 11, 2025: 10am – 5pm Saturday, September 12, 2025: 10am – 5pm Sunday, September […]
Art Fair Plant Sale — Shop perennials, houseplants, succulents, herbs, natives, and more, all carefully curated for fall planting. This annual sale by Mission Street Parks Conservancy features unusual finds from local specialty nurseries, with proceeds supporting the preservation and beautification of Bush’s Pasture Park. Free to attend with easy plant pick-up. 10 a.m. to […]
Hunt for Treasure. More than 100 handmade glass marbles will be hidden throughout Salem during The Great Marble Hunt, a citywide search for tiny treasures. Created by a variety of artists, each marble is unique, turning an afternoon of exploration into a chance to discover a one-of-a-kind piece of art while seeing the city in […]
Market Day — Make a Sunday of it with a barre3 class from 11 a.m. to noon, local vendors from noon to 3 p.m. and live music by Geoffrey Louis Koch from noon to 2 p.m. Wine and food are available from the tasting room. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept 13, West Hills Vineyards, […]
We Make Art Paint and Sip — Join Claudia from We Make Art for a guided painting workshop open to beginners and experienced artists. 2 to 4 p.m. Sept 13, Cória Estates, 8252 Redstone Ave SE.
Fikira Music is an Afro-Fusion-Jazz quartet, assembled by composer/drummer/producer Fiaindratovo (Mimy) Manavihare with friends from Berklee College of Music in Boston, featuring Uziel Colón on piano, Sam Dechenne on trumpet and David Rajaonary on bass. 7 p.m. Sept 13 at Christo’s.
Country music star Terri Clark brings more than three decades of hits and accolades to Salem. The only Canadian female member of the Grand Ole Opry, Clark has sold more than five million albums and earned 13 Top 10 singles, including six No. 1 hits in Canada and the U.S. Her latest album, Terri Clark: […]
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 — Take in a 60-minute, all-levels yoga class with mountain views and then stay after class for a post-class beverage. Food will not be available for purchase, so bring a picnic to enjoy after class. Suggested donation of $5-10per yogi. 6 to 7 p.m. September 14, at Cubanisimo, 1754 Best Rd. NW.
Philosophy Talks is a free monthly discussion series. Inspired by the popularity of Salem's Science Pub events, Philosophy Talks explores enduring philosophical ideas in an accessible, community-focused setting. Free and open to the public. No prior background in philosophy is required. Discussion to follow. 6:30 p.m. Sept 14 at Venti's Cafe, 325 Court St NE.
Salem Stoics Society and Krishna West present Philosophy Talks Philosophy Talks is a free monthly discussion series hosted at Venti's Cafe in downtown Salem. Inspired by the popularity of Salem's Science Pub events, Philosophy Talks explores enduring philosophical ideas in an accessible, community-focused setting. September's topic is Existentialism https://www.instagram.com/philosophytalkssalem/ Free and open to the public. […]
Taco Tuesdays return for the summer with Chef Reyes bringing rotating taco specials to the grill each week. Grilled chicken and carne asada favorites share the menu with new creations, all served alongside house-made salsa and guacamole. 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept 15 at Coria Estates, 8252 Redstone Ave SE.
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. […]
Matthew Morrison presents Show Up — Best known as Will Schuester on Glee, Matthew Morrison brings his Broadway background, vocals and dance to a new live show centered on music, movement and personal reflection. Show Up steps beyond the characters Morrison has played to offer a more personal performance built around curiosity, vulnerability and connection. […]
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 […]
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