Daring Greatly Band
2026-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Run in support of Salem Free Clinics and its work providing medical care to uninsured and underserved community members. Registration details are available online.

Salem Saturday Market
2026-08-08 09:00 - 14:00
Shop local produce, handmade goods, artisan crafts and more during the weekly outdoor market. Vendors vary by date.

Gaiety Hollow Open Gardens
2026-08-08 10:00 - 13:00 | 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.

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.

Riverfront Family Fest
2026-08-08 10:00 - 14:00
Gather for a free day designed around family activities and community fun. Additional programming 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.

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

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

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

Farm to Fork Dinner
2026-08-08 18:00
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.

Conjure: Salem Night Market
2026-08-08 18:00 - 2026-08-09 00:00
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.

Amerakin Overdose with Proven and Pitch Black Mass
2026-08-08 19:00
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.

Pachanga
2026-08-08 20:00
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.

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.”

Theatre 33 presents Prodigies
2026-08-09 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.
Prodigies by Brook Bethel
When a new talented competitor appears at an annual youth piano competition, Isla, Benji, Kinsleigh, and Eden question their own competency and ability to keep up with the growing demands of being a prodigy. After Isla gets her period while practicing, she takes it as a sign that she should quit playing piano forever, and attempts to rally the other prodigies to question their own devotion to Bach. “Prodigies” is a play about labor, duty, and living on the excruciating precipice of being a teenager.

August 9, 7 p.m. (Pelton Playhouse, Salem)
August 16, 7 p.m. (Pelton Playhouse, Salem)

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

Yoga + Wine
2026-08-10 18:00 - 20:00
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.
