Press Play Salem

First Tuesday Music & Poetry Open Mic
2026-12-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-11-03 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-10-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-08-04 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre, 187 High St NE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
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 to sign up and share your talent! Hosted by Matador Hamilton and Danny Shaw of Giantess.
Doors at 6:30, show 7pm-10pm. No admission, all ages. Sign ups open with doors at 6:30.
If your band would like to perform, please reach out to Matador Hamilton via Facebook or @matadormakesmusic on Instagram and let him know which backline gear your band will need.

Weekly Drop-In Improv Comedy Class
2026-11-30 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-11-23 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-11-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-11-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-11-02 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-12 19:30 - 21:00 and 11 more dates | Grand Ballroom, 187 High St NE, Salem, Oregon, 97301, United States
Date: Every Monday
Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Price: $5 (first class free!) – Pay at doors
All experience levels welcome
15+‍
Take a break from real life to come play and let loose! Improv is all about teamwork, communication and, most importantly, FUN!‍
Whether you’re a casual fan or seasoned performer, this class is great for improvisers of all experience levels! Ages 15+ recommended. Classes are $5 each and your first class is FREE!

Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery: The Trouble with Angels
2026-08-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
The Trouble with Angels
An evening of mischief and music from two very familiar faces. It’s like the Rat Pack… but with a couple of broads.
Join Emmy Award-winner Jane Lynch and the hilariously charming Kate Flannery for a raucous night of comedy, song, and unapologetic mischief in The Trouble with Angels. With powerhouse vocals, razor-sharp wit, and more than a few surprises, these two beloved stars serve up a cocktail of classic tunes, campy banter, and devilish charm. It’s part cabaret, part stand-up, and all sass—because when these angels get together, heaven can wait.

Capital City Retro Fest
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-16 | OR
Capital City Retro Fest is a 3-night, all-ages concert event at the Gerry Frank Amphitheater on Salem’s Riverfront Park including food cart pod and a central bar serving adult beverages to 21 & over attendees.
The 2026 line-up includes tributes to DEF LEPPARD, FLEETWOOD MAC, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, FOO FIGHTERS, DURAN DURAN, TOM PETTY, U2, ALANIS MORISSETTE, THE DOOBIE BROTHERS and HALL & OATES
Click here for tickets.

Englewood Forest Festival
2026-08-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Englewood Park, 1192 20th St NE, Salem, 97301, United States
The Englewood Forest Festival returns on Saturday, Aug. 8 for an enjoyable and educational summer day of art, music, dance, fun, and free, family-friendly environmental activities – all under a canopy of lovely trees.
The 7-acre Englewood Park is a major highlight of the day. Developed by the renown Lord & Schryver design team, Salem’s oldest park is a historic gem full of hundreds of oaks and Douglas fir trees, plus many birds, animals, plants and flowers.
This year the park is celebrating its 100th year anniversary.
Besides a full day of live music and dance on two stages, the festival offers a wealth of nature-based activities for people of all ages.
Now in its 8th year, the free festival will have many local artists, nonprofits, and community resources, plus food vendors.
Favorite performers will return including the Ty Curtis blues band, Salem Aerial Dance Company, Paradise of Samoa Polynesian Dance Troupe, ENLACE Cross-Cultural Development music, and the Premier Academy of Performing Arts (PAPA) dancers.
For more details go to www.englewoodforestfestival.org or find Englewood Forest Festival on Facebook.

Theatre 33 presents Pull
2026-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Pelton Theatre at Willamette University, 900 State St, Salem, 97301, United States
Theatre 33, in residence at Willamette University, is a new play development company that helps Oregon/NW playwrights develop their new scripts from our 60-hour rehearsed workshop production (fully designed lights, sound, props, set, costumes, and entirely blocked with scripts in hand) to a world-premiere full production.
PULL
by Sara Jean Accuardi
A group of teachers attends a gun safety training program designed for educators planning to arm themselves in the classroom. Over the five-day course, convictions are tested as they wrestle with questions about responsibility and what safety really means.

August 6 @ 7 p.m.
August 9 @ 2 p.m.
August 12 @ 7 p.m.
August 15 @ 7 p.m.

Theatre 33 presents Be Witch
2026-08-05 19:00 - 21:00 | OR
Theatre 33, in residence at Willamette University, is a new play development company that helps Oregon/NW playwrights develop their new scripts from our 60-hour rehearsed workshop production (fully designed lights, sound, props, set, costumes, and entirely blocked with scripts in hand) to a world-premiere full production.
Be Witch
by Rob Smith
All Kendra has ever wanted is to be a witch. Sadly, her magik (with a K), doesn’t make for the most solid career. Down on her luck and with nowhere else to go, Kendra moves in with her brother, Huey. The fun doesn’t last long and sibling tension grows as Huey tries to help his sister find a “real job” while running his business, paying all the bills, and most importantly, becoming the best bowler he can be. On the edge of losing everything, Kendra finally makes a breakthrough and gets the attention of one of the most prominent Covens in the world of Magik. Now if she wants in; it’s the Coven’s way or the no-Magik highway. Can Kendra achieve her dream without pushing away the one person who has always had her back?

August 5 @ 7 p.m.
August 8 @ 7 p.m.
August 11 @ 7 p.m.
August 14 @ 7 p.m.

Lacey Lady's Birthday
2026-07-25 10:00 - 16:00 | B-17 Alliance Museum, 3278 25th St SE, Hangar C, Salem, 97301, United States
We’re having a CRUISE-IN to revive the American Spirit as we celebrate the Lacey Lady’s birthday! The Lacey Lady is the original nose art of the iconic Gas Station Bomber. She represents women in leadership who love their country.

Meet our Lacey Lady Branding Model or come in your own living history attire. Event doors open 10am to 4pm.
Admission & trophies: pre-admission available soon.
Community ACE awards: Award for Commitment to Excellence and Service to Honor. Nominations being accepted now:

A high-ranking military leader from the Pacific Northwest,
A community leader advancing youth education in aviation, and
A veteran volunteer whose dedication has been vital to the Lacey Lady’s restoration.

To complement the celebration, a Classic Car Club showcase will feature vehicles from the 1940s–1970s, illustrating the parallel evolution of American mechanics and aviation. Attendees will also experience an up-close look at the latest restoration milestone—the completion of the Plexiglas Nosecone and preparation for its attachment to the aircraft.
We will invite community members, dignitaries from other B-17 museums, and aviation enthusiasts from across the nation to join us in honoring history, innovation, and service under Lacey’s wings.

Live Music or DJ
Military Vehicles and Living History
Featured Exhibit in Museum
FREE Soda – at Soda fountain
BBQ on site for sale.
Silent Auction
VIP Dinner
Live Auction
