The InstigatorLoved something in the Summer issue? Here’s where you can dive deeper.
- Read A Note from the Instigator
- Make a Festival of It — 11 Fairs & Festivals to fill your summer.
- Sip Something Sparkling — Jennifer Morris explores Oregon’s world of bubbly wines.
- Catch a Concert — Music at the Elsinore, the Grand, Riverfront Park, the Capitol Mall, and beyond.
- Step Up to an Open Mic — Salem’s stages are waiting.
- Find a Reason to Celebrate — From the Fourth of July to Summer Celebration.
- Pull Up a Fork — Vineyard dinners, tastings, and unforgettable food events.
- Do Something Uniquely Salem — Experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
- Go Rogue — Craft chocolate returns to downtown Salem.
- To Market, To Market — Farmers markets, night markets, and pop-up shopping.
- Meet Cat Sewell — The dessert artist behind Sewell Sweets.
- Eat, Drink & Be Lively — Lively at the Mill brings new energy downtown.
- Admire Art — Galleries, public art, and creative spaces to explore.
- Take a Walk — Discover Salem through nature, history, and public art.
- Do Yoga — Outdoor classes to help you stretch into summer.
- Experience Live Theatre — Your guide to Salem’s summer stages.
- Rumors — Pentacle Theatre’s farcical comedy.
- Mean Girls the Musical — Broadway under the stars.
- Catch Me If You Can — A charming con man takes the stage.
- Theatre 33 Summer Festival — Six brand-new plays in repertory.
- Run a Race — Runs, fun runs, and finish lines worth chasing.
- Play Trivia — Gather your smartest friends and play.
- Visit a Museum — Spend an afternoon discovering Salem’s stories.
- Make Family Memories — Keep young explorers entertained.
- Check Out a Car Show — Chrome, classics, and community.
- Make Something — Pottery, painting, ceramics, and more.
- Indoor Adventures — From climbing walls and trampolines to escape rooms, arcades, and VR.
- Geek Out — Salem’s summer lineup for gamers, fantasy fans, and fandoms.
- Immerse Yourself in Nature — Gardens, birds, and beautiful places.
- Celebrate Culture — Community traditions, music, and dance.
- Go on a Dog Date — Pet-friendly events for you and your four-legged sidekick.
- Feed Your Mind — Science, philosophy, poetry, and the Summer Reading Challenge.
- Stop & Meet Travis Gordon — Driving instructor, Ironman, and community leader.
- Plan Ahead — A look at what is coming this fall.
Carlee Wright
