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Fiber, Fashion, and Fun Take the Spotlight at Artists in Action’s November Art Show Artists in Action presents its Fiber Arts Show, featuring textile-based artwork and the playful, wearable art “Upcycled Creations” Fashion Show, November 6–28 at Elsinore Framing and Fine Art Gallery, 444 Ferry St. SE, Salem. Opening reception: Friday, November 6, 5–8 p.m.; […]
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Exhibit: Textilezzz – The Fabric of Sleep September 4 - December 31 Get COZY this fall at the Willamette Heritage Center as we dive into the warm and fuzzy relationship between people and the fabrics we sleep with! From handcrafted coverlets to Oregon Trail travelling quilts, and mass produced woolen blankets, this exhibit features snooze inducing items […] |
3 events,
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)
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The Grand Showcase: Smaller by Design We are living in a world of constant noise—digital pings, global upheaval, and the relentless pace of modern life. Yet, in the middle of this chaos, we find anchors that ground us. This exhibition seeks textile and fiber-based works that explore the personal sanctuaries where we find peace and […]
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Honoring Our Past. Inspiring Our Future. What would Salem have been like without the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill? Who would be the stewards of Salem’s historical past if not the WHC? Join us October 1st to learn more about the great legacy of “that big red building” in the Heart of Salem and walk away […]
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)
$5
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Put on your leg warmers and make your hair big, because Friends of Felines' annual gala is back with an 80s theme! “Cats Just Wanna Have Fun!” is an evening of games, prizes, a huge silent auction, an exciting live auction, and tons of FUN. Grab a bunch of friends and buy a table or […]
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4 events,
The People's Creative Market Join us for our Monthly Outdoor Market, The People's Creative Market, first Sundays! This market is featured in downtown Salem at Up 'n Smoke Dispensary's Parking lot every first Sunday from 2-7pm. For more info (including how to be a vendor) visit: https://www.dragonwolfcollective.com/copy-of-the-outer-realms-and-other-ma |
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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)
$5
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4 events,
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)
$5
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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. October's topic is Meditation with RG Shore https://www.instagram.com/philosophytalkssalem/ Free and open […]
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4 events,
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)
$5
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3 events,
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)
$5
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4 events,
10/16/2026 Curator Tour 10 am – The Fabric of Sleep. Coverlets, quilts and blankets, oh my! In this tour we will look specifically at the manufacture and use of textiles to aid us in a good night’s sleep, and how those textiles and sleep traditions have changed over the years as we wend our way through the museum’s permanent and changing exhibits! […] 
The Westminster Festival of Fine Art announces its 37th Anniversary celebration at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Salem, OR. Over 60 artists using a variety of medium including painting, photography, wood, jewelry, fabric art, pottery, glasswork and yard art will be featured at this year’s event. This year the Festival also includes an array of musicians performing each day. […] |
3 events,
The Westminster Festival of Fine Art announces its 37th Anniversary celebration at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Salem, OR. Over 60 artists using a variety of medium including painting, photography, wood, jewelry, fabric art, pottery, glasswork and yard art will be featured at this year’s event. This year the Festival also includes an array of musicians performing each day. […] |
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The Westminster Festival of Fine Art announces its 37th Anniversary celebration at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Salem, OR. Over 60 artists using a variety of medium including painting, photography, wood, jewelry, fabric art, pottery, glasswork and yard art will be featured at this year’s event. This year the Festival also includes an array of musicians performing each day. […] |
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4 events,
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)
$5
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3 events,
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)
$5
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3 events,
Folktales Art Market! Visit our small monthly Folktales Market! This market is featured in downtown Salem at Fork 40 (440 State St. Salem OR) every last Sunday from 2-6pm. The market also features an open mic poetry/storytelling segment at 5pm. Application for vendors and speakers are here! |
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Grace Goudy Distinguished Artists Series Presents: icarus Quartet - piano, percussion and multimedia Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. Hudson Hall, Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center Willamette University, Salem The famed half-piano, half-percussion icarus Quartet visits Willamette University to present Wilderness Suite, an evening-length multimedia experience examining the unique anti-development of Idaho's 2.4 million-acre Frank Church River […]
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3 events,
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)
$5
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3 events,
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)
$5
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3 events,Willamette University Theatre opens its 2026–27 season with the rock musical Spring Awakening. Preview night Thursday, Oct. 29. |
4 events,
Start your trick-or-treating at the Fae Folx Festival Family-friendly fundraiser to open Salem's First LGBTQ+ Center 12 to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 20206 Vendors. Entertainment. Costumes. Activities.
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4 events,
The People's Creative Market Join us for our Monthly Outdoor Market, The People's Creative Market, first Sundays! This market is featured in downtown Salem at Up 'n Smoke Dispensary's Parking lot every first Sunday from 2-7pm. For more info (including how to be a vendor) visit: https://www.dragonwolfcollective.com/copy-of-the-outer-realms-and-other-ma |
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