Press Play Salem

Weekly Drop-In Improv Comedy Class
2026-01-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-02-02 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-02-09 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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!

Family Clay Sunday
2026-02-01 11:00 - 15:00 | OR
Bring the whole family for some quality together time and learn simple hand-built projects that are fun for everyone and create magical memories for your family.
Family Clay Sunday is a drop-in program. No registration required
Family Clay Sundays are back. We now offer an “early bird” hour for families that prefer a quieter setting and simpler projects.
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. for early birds
12 – 3 p.m. Family Clay Sunday drop-in sessions
Cost
$5 per artist to create a new project on the first Sunday of the month.
$5 for glazing day on the third Sunday of the Month. We will offer bisque pieces to purchase at $5 each for those who didn’t attend the first Sunday session so everyone can enjoy glaze day.
We’re so glad that our little studio is able to offer this activity to our community.
Facilitated by Kelly Matney supported by Doug Dacar.
Dates & Projects:
February 1 & 15:

Early birds: Thumb vase
Drop in: Ice cream bowls

March 1 & 15:

Early Birds: Textured hand prints
Drop-in: Chicken plates

April 19:

Catch-up glaze day

May 3 & 17:

Early birds: Name frames
Drop-in: Coil name plaques’

June 7 and 21:

Early birds: Familer faces
Drop-in: Moon Face

First Tuesday Music & Poetry Open Mic
2026-02-03 19:00 - 22:00 | 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.

Mania: The ABBA Tribute
2026-02-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Take A Chance On MANIA……and you won’t be disappointed!
Mania the ABBA Tribute has successfully toured every continent in the world and has played over 3,000 live concerts in over 35 countries. Recent highlights included a second run in London’s West End where the show performed for a month in the iconic Shaftesbury Theatre, London in May 2021. The show also enjoyed an 80-date sell-out USA National tour in 2022/2023, Mania continues in its quest to bring the music of the Swedish ’Supergroup’ to millions of fans, old and new!
Featuring an extraordinary cast of talented musicians and performers, Mania: The ABBA Tribute delivers an authentic and unforgettable tribute to the legendary Swedish band that has captured the hearts of fans for generations. With stunning costumes, energetic choreography, and impeccable musicianship, Mania: The ABBA Tribute recreates the magic of ABBA’s music in all its glory. From “Dancing Queen” to “Waterloo,” “Mamma Mia” to “Take a Chance on Me,” the band performs all of ABBA’s greatest hits with passion and precision, transporting audiences back to the disco era of the 1970s.
The upcoming tour promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans of ABBA and lovers of great music. With stunning visuals, electrifying performances, and all of ABBA’s greatest hits, Mania: The ABBA Tribute is a hit with audiences worldwide and Maniacs who return every year!

Eagle Eyes — Eagles Tribute
2026-02-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Eagle Eyes – Eagles tribute is ‘THE’ tribute to the legendary California country rock band. Audiences are mesmerized by this group of Vancouver, B.C. musicians’ precise vocal harmonies and service to the smallest of details in performing songs spanning the extensive Eagles’ Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame Career (including a few selections from Eagles’ solo careers!).

Silent Film Series: Three Ages (1923)
2026-02-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
The Elsinore Theatre Silent Film Series presents Three Ages (1923).
Starring Buster Keaton, Three Ages parodies D.W. Griffith’s Intolerance, tracking a romantic quest across the Stone Age, Ancient Rome, and a modern city. As Keaton’s first feature-length film, it uese parallel narratives to showcase his trademark deadpan comedy and physical stunts to win his love interest across time. 1h 3m (not rated)
With live organ accompaniment by Rick Parks on the Mighty Wurlitzer.

The Great American Love Songbook
2026-02-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Chemeketa Auditorium, 4000 Lancaster Dr NE, BLDG 6, Salem, OR, 97305, United States
Wonder Wednesday: The Great American Love Songbook with Tune Tours
Set the mood for Valentine’s season with an evening of timeless romance and unforgettable live music with a backdrop of stunning visuals. TUNE TOURS brings together seasoned, Oregon-based musicians Jon Deshler (trumpet) and Neal Grandstaff (guitar), longtime collaborators known for their warm, expressive performances and deep roots in jazz and American song. Born out of a desire to keep live music thriving during the shutdowns of 2020, TUNE TOURS has grown into a beloved project celebrated across the state.

This unique performance will include Jon’s stunning multimedia archives of historic jazz performances including Chet Baker, Count Basie and Peggy Lee – Jazz Passages.
Joining them is Finn Yang, a remarkably talented young pianist whose musical maturity and sensitivity bring fresh energy to the group. Together, the trio presents a special pre-Valentine’s performance inspired by the Great American Love Songbook, featuring classic love songs made famous by legends of jazz and popular music.

Romantic, swinging, and heartfelt, this concert is the perfect night out for couples, friends, and anyone who loves beautifully crafted songs. Celebrate love with live music that speaks straight to the heart.

The Glass Door
2026-02-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Pelton Theatre at Willamette University, 900 State St, Salem, 97301, United States
The Glass Door reimagines Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler for a new audience, exploring the ambitions and struggles of a woman trapped in a society that denies her agency. As she seeks control in a world that resists her, she becomes entangled in a web of intrigue, seduction, and destruction.
Adapted by: Stephen Evans
Preview: Thursday, February 12, 2026Opening: Friday, February 13, 2026
Performances

Preview: Thursday, February 12, 7:30 p.m.
Gala Opening: Friday, February 13, 7:30 p.m.
Evenings: Wednesday – Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Matinees: February 15, 21, & 22, March 1, 2:00 p.m.

Vitamin String Quartet
2026-02-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) is one of the most popular string ensembles in the world. Erasing the boundaries between classical, dance, hip-hop and pop, VSQ performs spellbinding renditions of everything from Billie Eilish to BTS, Taylor Swift to The Weeknd, and Danny Elfman to Daft Punk. Praised by the likes of Buzzfeed, The New York Times, Consequence of Sound, Nerdist and more, VSQ has garnered over 2 billion streams and numerous Billboard chartings since its inception. VSQ can also be heard in numerous hit shows, including Netflix’s Bridgerton, HBO’s Westworld, and ABC’s Modern Family.
Click here for tickets.

Dan Kelly: Anthem Tour
2026-02-12 20:00 - 21:30 | Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre, 187 High St NE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, Dan Kelly is best known as the powerhouse frontman of Fortunate Youth, the Southern California rock-reggae band with over 70 million streams and 16 years of nonstop touring. Now, Kelly is taking a new step forward with his solo project, blending the soulful, bluesy, and country roots of his Southern upbringing with the heartfelt energy fans have come to love.
The Anthem Tour showcases a fresh side of Dan Kelly — a rich, genre-bending mix of soul, blues, folk, and rock-reggae that reveals the depth of his artistry. It’s a sound that’s both familiar and brand new: fun, emotional, and full of heart.
Whether you’ve followed Fortunate Youth from the start or you’re discovering Dan Kelly for the first time, this is a show that celebrates the full range of his musical spirit.
Featuring special guests Cas Haley, Kevin Kinsella, John Landry, and Ike Kanakanui, the Anthem Tour is a night of collaboration, groove, and soul you won’t want to miss!
