Press Play Salem

Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery: The Trouble with Angels
2026-08-28 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery team up for a night of songs and comedy.

Gaiety Hollow Open Gardens
2026-08-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-22 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Gaiety Hollow, 545 Mission St. SE, Salem, 97301, United States
Visit the restored home, garden and studio of pioneering landscape architects Elizabeth Lord and Edith Schryver. Open Gardens offers a closer look at their work and influence.

Weekly Drop-In Improv Comedy Class
2026-08-24 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-17 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-10 19:30 - 20:30 | Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre, 187 High St NE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Build confidence, communication and quick-thinking skills through playful improv exercises and scene work. The drop-in class welcomes beginners and experienced performers.

Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening
2026-08-18 19:30 | Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Jason Bonham, son of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, performs the band’s catalog with his touring show.

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
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Weekly Ceili Dance Class
2026-08-11 18:30 | OR
Learn and practice Celtic dances in a welcoming weekly class. Each dance is walked through and called, and no partner is needed.

Music at the Mill: Water Street Project
2026-08-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St, Salem, 97301, United States
The six-piece band uses four acoustic guitars to create a lush, vibrant sound. Bring a chair or blanket for the outdoor summer concert.

Taco Tuesday at Bryn Mawr
2026-08-11 17:00 - 20:00 | OR
Enjoy tacos, live local music and wine during the weekly summer series. Reservations are required.

Taco Tuesday at Coria Estates
2026-08-11 17:00 - 19:00 | OR
Chef Reyes serves rotating taco specials alongside house-made salsa and guacamole. The weekly menu includes familiar favorites and new creations.

Philosophy Talks at Venti's: Nihilism
2026-08-10 18:30 | OR
The monthly discussion series invites the community to examine a different idea through guided conversation. The August gathering explores nihilism with Richard.

Yoga + Wine
2026-08-10 18:00 - 20:00 | OR
Practice a 60-minute, all-levels outdoor flow in an orchard beside the Willamette River. Stay after class for wine, food and time with the community.

Salem Hospital Mini Farmers Market
2026-08-10 09:30 - 13:30 | OR
Shop a small selection of local produce and market goods during the weekly hospital-campus market. The market is open to the public.

James Garner's Tribute to Johnny Cash
2026-08-09 17:00 | Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre, 187 High St NE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
James Garner and his band recreate the live sound and presence of Johnny Cash. The show features favorites including “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire” and “I Walk the Line.”

National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World
2026-08-09 12:30 | OR
Pegeen Flaherty’s life changes when a young man enters her pub claiming to have killed his father. The acclaimed stage production is presented on screen through National Theatre Live.

Pachanga
2026-08-08 20:00 | OR
Pachanga brings rhythmic, dance-friendly Latin music to the evening. Food and drinks are available separately.

MarchFourth with Mr. Vale's Math Class
2026-08-08 20:00 | Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre, 187 High St NE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
MarchFourth combines horns, percussion, funk, rock, jazz, dancers, acrobatics and circus-inspired spectacle. Mr. Vale’s Math Class opens with horn-driven funk.

Amerakin Overdose with Proven and Pitch Black Mass
2026-08-08 19:00 | OR
Portland industrial and nu-metal band Amerakin Overdose headlines a heavy-music bill with Proven and Pitch Black Mass. The all-ages show combines crushing riffs, electronic textures and theatrical performance.

Conjure: Salem Night Market
2026-08-08 18:00 - 2026-08-09 00:00 | OR
Browse ritual goods, dark art, jewelry, oddities and unusual curiosities during an immersive nighttime market. Live music, performers, a lounge and bar add to the atmosphere.

Farm to Fork Dinner
2026-08-08 18:00 | OR
Dine at a long table in the apple orchard during a four-course dinner prepared by Trellis of Dundee. Each course includes a wine or nonalcoholic pairing.

Live Music: Joanne Broh Band featuring Gerry Meziere
2026-08-08 17:00 - 20:00 | OR
The band performs a smooth mix of blues, soul, jazz and roots rock. The orchard setting offers space for an early-evening summer concert.

No Rules: 10 Thoughts for Writing Poetry
2026-08-08 13:00 | OR
Poet Marc Janssen leads a workshop designed to help writers sharpen and focus their poetry. Proceeds support the 2027 Salem Poetry Festival.

Summer Sip & Shop
2026-08-08 11:00 - 17:00 | OR
Browse local goods while spending a summer day at the vineyard. Food, wine and shopping details are available from the organizer.

Englewood Forest Festival
2026-08-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Englewood Park, 1192 20th St NE, Salem, 97301, United States
Celebrate art, nature and community with local artists, multicultural music and dance, food vendors and hands-on activities. The park also offers playgrounds, a splash pad and a native pollinator garden.

Riverfront Family Fest
2026-08-08 10:00 - 14:00 | OR
Gather for a free day designed around family activities and community fun. Additional programming details are available from the organizer.

Gaiety Hollow Open Gardens: Lord and Schryver Exhibit
2026-08-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Gaiety Hollow, 545 Mission St. SE, Salem, 97301, United States
Explore an exhibit focused on the lives and work of Elizabeth Lord and Edith Schryver. Visitors may also spend time in the restored garden and studio.
