Press Play Salem

Queer Salsa Nights
2026-09-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-07 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-08 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-12 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) and 7 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)

People's Creative Market
2026-09-06 14:00 - 19:00 | Up ‘n Smoke Dispensary, 1487 Broadway St NE, Salem, 97301, United States
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

Weekly Drop-In Improv Comedy Class
2026-09-07 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-14 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.

Music at the Mill: Phoenix
2026-09-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St, Salem, 97301, United States
Music at the Mill continues August 11 and every other Tuesday until September 8!
Come dance, eat, and drink to a different sound each night while being surrounded by the beautiful historic setting at Willamette Heritage Center.
Music plays from 6pm to 8pm.
Sept 8 features Phoenix, an American folk pop duo.
Get pre-sale tickets online ahead of time for a $5 discount.
Music at the Mill is hosted by WHC in partnership with Lively at the Mill.

Gaiety Hollow Open Gardens
2026-09-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-19 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.

Salem Art Fair & Festival - Opening Night Party
2026-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Bush’s Pasture Park, 890 Mission St SE, Salem, OR, 97302, United States
Opening Night Party
September 10
Thursday • 6-8pm
Entrance gate at the corner of Miller and Bush Streets

You are cordially invited to attend our Opening Night Party to celebrate the start of this year’s Salem Art Fair & Festival!
This is a fun outdoor event with lots of entertainment, music, food, and drinks.
The entrance gate at the corner of Miller and Bush Streets will open at 6pm with dinner and drink served shortly thereafter.
Dinner will be provided by La Jitana. La Jitana offers a variety of Mediterranean eats like chicken shawarma and dolmades; vegetarian options will be available. Beer will be served by Conversion Brewery & wine from Bryn Mawr Vineyards. A non-alcoholic beverage option will be available.
At 6:30 pm, True North, a bluegrass-leaning America powerhouse duo of with lush vocals and crazy-good instrumentals, takes the stage for a performance you don’t want to miss!
$35 for SAA members; $40 for General Public.
Please be sure to only purchase the SAA member and SAFF artists tickets if you are a SAA member or SAFF artist.
This event SOLD OUT last year – so don’t delay! Tickets are limited and will not be available at the door so please purchase them before September 9.
Your ticket includes dinner, two drink tickets, musical entertainment, and time to chat with friends, artists and art lovers.
Tickets are limited and will not be available at the door so please purchase them now.
We’re looking forward to a beautiful evening celebration and hope to see you there.

Salem Art Fair & Festival
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-13 | Bush’s Pasture Park, 890 Mission St SE, Salem, OR, 97302, United States
Save the Date: Salem Art Fair & Festival

The 77th Annual Salem Art Fair & Festival returns to Bush’s Pasture Park in Salem, Oregon, September 11–13, 2026, for a weekend celebrating art, creativity, and community.

Discover work from more than 200 juried fine artists, enjoy three days of live music and artist demonstrations, and experience regional food, beer, wine, and spirits. With hands-on activities for all ages, there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the weekend.

Presented by the Salem Art Association, the Salem Art Fair & Festival has been a cherished Salem tradition since 1949, bringing artists, makers, families, and art lovers together in the park year after year.

Plan your visit and join us for another unforgettable weekend of art and community.

September 11–13, 2026
Bush’s Pasture Park | Salem, Oregon

Visit SalemArtFair.org for more information and tickets.

Salem Hardy Plant Society Annual Fall Plant Sale
2026-09-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Sebright Gardens, 7185 Lakeside Dr. NE, Salem, United States
Salem Hardy Plant Society Annual Fall Plant Sale
Meet the growers who raise the plants you purchase for your gardens! The Salem Hardy Plant Society sponsors their fall sale on Saturday, September 12, at Sebright Gardens, 7185 Lakeside Dr. NE, Salem. Hours are 9 AM-3 PM, with free admission and free parking.
The sale includes plants from a dozen small nurseries, along with a number of artists who specialize in garden-themed art. For more information check the Society’s website: salemhardyplantsociety.org

Terri Clark
2026-09-13 19:30 | Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Canadian country star Terri Clark performs.

Philosophy Talks: Existentialism
2026-09-14 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.
September’s topic is Existentialism
https://www.instagram.com/philosophytalkssalem/
Free and open to the public. No prior background in philosophy is
required. Discussion to follow.

Matthew Morrison presents Show Up
2026-09-15 19:30 | Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Broadway and Glee star Matthew Morrison brings his show Show Up.

Bobby Lee: The Finally Tour 2026
2026-09-18 19:00 | Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Comedian and podcaster Bobby Lee performs on The Finally Tour.

Chelsea Wolfe: THE DARK World Tour
2026-09-19 20:30 | Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE, Salem, OR, 97301, United States
Chelsea Wolfe’s gothic folk and doom-laden rock arrive on THE DARK World Tour.
