Press Play Salem

Marion Berries vs. Walla Walla Sweets
2026-08-03 18:35 (America/Vancouver) | OR
Cheer on the Marion Berries as they face the Walla Walla Sweets in a summer baseball matchup. Arrive early for the Berry Fun Zone and ballpark food.

Weekly Drop-In Improv Comedy Class
2026-08-03 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.

Taco Tuesday at Coria Estates
2026-08-04 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.

Taco Tuesday at Bryn Mawr
2026-08-04 17:00 - 20:00 | OR
Enjoy tacos, live local music and wine during the weekly summer series. Reservations are required.

Yappy Yoga
2026-08-04 18:00 - 19:00 | OR
Practice outdoors alongside two-legged and four-legged yogis during a benefit class for Oregon Humane Society. Stay after class for food, prizes, dog photos, grooming and other activities.

Weekly Ceili Dance Class
2026-08-04 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.

Marion Berries: Homegrown Night
2026-08-04 18:35 | OR
Celebrate Oregon-grown flavor during a baseball night presented by the Oregon Blackberry and Raspberry Commission. The evening also includes the Berry Fun Zone and ballpark concessions.

First Tuesday Music & Poetry Open Mic
2026-08-04 19:00 - 22:00 | OR
Musicians, poets, bands and performers of all kinds are invited to take the stage during this monthly open mic. Experienced artists and first-time performers are welcome.

First Tuesday Music & Poetry Open Mic
2026-08-04 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.

Gaiety Hollow Open Gardens
2026-08-05 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.

Chemeketa Mini Farmers Market
2026-08-05 11:30 - 15:30 | OR
Shop a small selection of local produce and market goods during the weekly campus market. The market is open to the public.

Analog Hour
2026-08-05 16:00 - 19:00 | OR
Bring a book, journal, sketch pad, board game or puzzle and take a screen-free break. Wine pours and snacks are available.

Marion Berries: Fan Appreciation Night
2026-08-05 18:35 | OR
The Marion Berries close the home stand with a night celebrating the fans who support the team. The game also includes the Berry Fun Zone and ballpark concessions.

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.

Bricked Up Comedy Open Mic
2026-08-05 20:00 | OR
Comedians take the mic for five-minute sets during this weekly open mic. All ages are permitted until 10 p.m., but material may not be clean.

Edgewater Mini Farmers Market
2026-08-06 10:30 - 14:30 | OR
Shop a small selection of local produce and market goods during the weekly West Salem market. The market is open to the public.

August Race Series
2026-08-06 18:00 | Bush’s Pasture Park, 890 Mission St SE, Salem, OR, 97302, United States
Run through Bush’s Pasture Park during a weekly series offering 3K and 5K distances. The final week includes ribbons and awards.

Daring Greatly Band
2026-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | OR
The San Diego band brings together rock, country and a hint of blues. The outdoor set is suited to a summer evening of live music, food and dancing.

Trivia Night
2026-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | OR
Test your knowledge during a monthly trivia night hosted by John Croft. Teams may include up to six people, and the winning group receives a gift card.

Salem Poetry Project
2026-08-06 19:00 | OR
Hear a featured reader followed by the Infamous Open Mic. Open-mic participants may share three poems or five minutes of work.

The Underground Mic
2026-08-06 19:00 | OR
Perform a five-minute set or listen during this weekly open mic. Sign-ups begin at 6:30 p.m.; the event is for ages 21 and older.

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.

Family Fun Fridays
2026-08-07 10:15 - 12:00 | Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St, Salem, 97301, United States
Family Fun Fridays
Attend our Family Fun Fridays throughout August for hands-on experiences that educate and bring the history of our region to life!
Cost: $15/adults; $11/youth 6-7; Berry Pass holders and 5 & under free
*Adult admission required. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Kalapuya
August 7 and August 21, 2026
10:15 am – 11:45 am
The Kalapuya people have lived in the Willamette Valley since time immemorial. Children will engage in hands-on activities exploring seasonal lifeways. They will investigate how the Kalapuya community was impacted by waves of Euro-American explorers, fur trappers, missionaries, and Oregon Trail immigrants.
Archaeology: More Than Rocks!
August 14 and August 28, 2026
10:15 am – 11:45 am
Families will learn that how they discover something is just as critical as what they uncover. They are taught the importance of stewarding both the mystery and the story that a dig site offers.

Learn skills for unearthing artifacts and handling them responsibly
Get your hands “dirty” using tools to explore a dig box
Participate in a group exercise where they rotate responsibilities and make collective decisions
Present findings to the rest of the class and conduct your own Q&A

First Friday Art Walk
2026-08-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Salem, United States
Explore downtown creativity while supporting local businesses, artists and galleries. An online map identifies the participating stops.

Growing Your Own Mushrooms Workshop
2026-08-07 17:30 - 19:30 | OR
Learn how to grow edible and medicinal mushrooms at home. Participants leave with practical tools and information to begin growing their own.

Friday Night Laughs: Jaren George and Erica Figueroa
2026-08-07 19:00 | OR
Jaren George headlines a night of stand-up comedy with featured performer Erica Figueroa. Both comedians have been recognized by their Portland peers.

Theatre 33 presents Majnun
2026-08-07 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.
Majnun by Layli Rohani
Nearly a year after her mother has passed, Asal finds herself in a rut; she hates her job, her father has busied himself in his work and barely speaks to her, and she misses her brother who’s been overseas for quite some time. Depressed, fed up, and grieving, she decides to finish a painting she’s been working on since her mother’s passing, only to find it’s taken on a life of its own. Majnun is a story of family, overcoming grief, and finding our way to lost loves.

August 7 @ 7 p.m. (Roger’s Rehearsal Hall, Salem)
August 15 @ p.m. (Pelton Playhouse, Salem)

Dueling Pianos: Elton vs. Billy
2026-08-07 20:00 | Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre, 187 High St NE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
The Dueling Hobbits put Elton John and Billy Joel head-to-head in an evening of piano-driven hits. Singalongs, audience requests and playful banter keep the all-ages show moving.

Movies in the Park: How to Train Your Dragon
2026-08-07 20:30 | OR
Bring a blanket or chair for a free outdoor screening of the 2025 film. The story follows Hiccup and Toothless as a new threat endangers Vikings and dragons.

Run for Hope and Health
2026-08-08 09:00 | OR
Run in support of Salem Free Clinics and its work providing medical care to uninsured and underserved community members. Registration details are available online.
