Press Play Salem

Queer Salsa Nights
2026-11-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-11-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-11-07 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-11-08 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-11-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-11-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-11-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-11-12 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) and 13 more dates | Salem’s Riverfront Park, 200 Water St NE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
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)

Quiltopia 2026
2026-11-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St, Salem, 97301, United States
Quiltopia weaves together quilts, creativity, and community support.
This quilt show also features a quilt raffle, artisan vendors, vintage linens, prize drawings, the re-stash boutique and more!
Proceeds from Quiltopia directly benefit Helping Hands Resources, an all-volunteer nonprofit serving more than 60,000 visitors annually with clothing, household items, and other essentials free of charge.
$10 per day or $15 for two days. Parking is free.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov 6 & 7, 2026

22nd Annual Veterans Concert
2026-11-07 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-11-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Hudson Concert Hall at Willamette University, Salem, OR, United States
Willamette Master Chorus performs Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem alongside music celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, accompanied by a full orchestra. The WMC High School Honor Choir joins the chorus, with soprano Henriette Thompson and baritone Charles Robert Stephens featured as soloists.
3 p.m. Nov. 7 and 8 at Hudson Concert Hall, Willamette University, 900 State St.

Philosophy Talks: Yoga Sutras
2026-11-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Venti’s Cafe, 325 Court St NE, Salem, 97301, United States
Salem Stoics Society and Krishna West present Philosophy Talks
Philosophy Talks is a free monthly discussion series hosted at Venti’s Cafe in downtown Salem. Inspired by the popularity of Salem’s Science Pub events, Philosophy Talks explores enduring philosophical ideas in an accessible, community-focused setting.
November’s topic is Yoga Sutras
https://www.instagram.com/philosophytalkssalem/
Free and open to the public. No prior background in philosophy is
required. Discussion to follow.

Weekly Drop-In Improv Comedy Class
2026-11-09 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-11-16 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-11-23 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.

Open Studios
2026-11-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Studios at The Mill, 1313 Mill St SE, Salem, 97301, United States
Sneak a peek at artists at work during Open Studios at Studios at The Mill.
Join for demonstrations, artist talks, and light refreshments.
Studio artists include: Monda Cook, Corrine Loomis Dietz, Katie Gilmour, Carol Green, Heidi Preuss Grew, Leonard Kelly, Susan Napack, Ross Sutherland, and Jane Taliaferro
fiber art | Paitning |Installations | Drawing | Poetry | Printmaking | Sculpture | mixed media | assemblage | collections
Warehouse back entry, stairs to the second floor.
