First Thursday Contra Dance returns with nationally known caller Gaye Fifer from Pittsburgh and Pringle Creek band playing tunes. All dances are taught and no partner is needed, but if you need a little extra support, a beginner lesson starts at 6 p.m. The fun takes place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sept 3 at […]
The Underground Mic — Step up to perform or just go to listen. Five minute sets. Sign ups @ 6:30 or message IG @ventis_underground_mic. 7 p.m. Thursdays at Venti’s Beer Vault, 325 Court St NE. 21 and older. Free.
Salem Poetry Project continues on a weekly basis. Each week will present a featured reader followed by the Infamous Open Mic: 3 poems or five minutes whichever is first. Featured reader begins at 7:00 and the open mic will directly follow, at the Bush Barn Annex, 600 Mission St SE. For more information, contact Marc […]
Tom Grant & Shelly Rudolph play an infectious mix of jazz, soul, and pop. 7 p.m. Sep 3 at Christo’s.
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)
Exhibit: Textilezzz – The Fabric of Sleep September 4 - December 31 Get COZY this fall at the Willamette Heritage Center as we dive into the warm and fuzzy relationship between people and the fabrics we sleep with! From handcrafted coverlets to Oregon Trail travelling quilts, and mass produced woolen blankets, this exhibit features snooze inducing items […]
Sept 4 through 25, 2026 Our Annual Wine & Vineyard Art Show is a great opportunity for our local artists. This will be the third year of this event.
Fall Fridays featuring Sig Paulson — 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 4, at Hudak House, 5737 Orchard Heights Road NW
Yoga + Brunch — Take in a 60-minute, all-levels outdoor yoga class led by Rhonda Bachmann, followed by brunch and bevies, 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, September 5, at Lively at the Mill, 1313 Mill St SE.
Salem Saturday Market — Shop local produce, handmade goods, artisan crafts and more, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday, March through October at 865 Marion St NE.
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 […]
Hear Mid-Valley Poetry Society Readings during Gaiety Hollow Open Gardens, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept 5 and 19 at 545 Mission St. SE. Admission is free, but donations supporting the preservation and care of Gaiety Hollow are encouraged. The garden is maintained by The Lord & Schryver Conservancy, which aims “to preserve, steward, and […]
Trading Card Showcase and Collectible Show featuring more than 75 vendor tables. Free admission. Free parking. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept 5 at Scottish Rite Center, 4090 Commercial St S. geokatshows.com
Punx in the Park — Live punk music meets community care at this youth-focused gathering. A free concert is the centerpiece for this event where young people can connect with local organizations, access free food and clothing, and explore hands-on creative activities. Built around support, belonging, and positive connections, it’s a reminder that punk has […]
Adult Craft — Get your autumn decor ready with Nikki Pothos, who will teach simple paper crafting techniques to assemble a festive fall banner using layered cardstock, decorative papers, and folded paper accordion medallions. 2 to 4 p.m. Sept 5, in Anderson Rooms at Salem Public Library. Registration required.
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