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11th Annual International Jewish Film Festival

CinemaSalem 1 East India Square Mall, Salem

We are excited to, once again, bring the North Shore community together with an outstanding line-up of films from around the world – each film uniquely inspired by Jewish history, culture, and values.  Our 2024 line-up of films is our best yet! On this site, you will be able to preview trailers and buy your tickets. Click here for film descriptions ...

Book a “Good Witch Transformation”

The Good Witch of Salem 2 North Street, Salem

Thank you for your interest in a “Good Witch” Transformation! Through our transformations children unleash their own spellbinding charms and embrace their individuality. Children are invited to browse our collection of witch hats and dresses. Adorned with shimmering stars, flowing capes, and ribbons of enchantment, these outfits are sure to celebrate their unique spirits. Our talented apprentices delicately apply a ...

Workshops & Salons at Artists’ Row

Artists’ Row New Derby Street, Salem

10am-12pm: Natural Dye Workshop Sign up today for a Natural Dye Workshop at Robbersdaughter Studio.  In collaboration with Hauswitch, Robbersdaughter is offering a natural dye workshop exploring the process of bundle dyeing on Sunday, May 5th. Participants will create a naturally dyed silk alter cloth. All dyestuffs + textiles included. Pre-registration is required. First workshop begins May 5, 10-12pm. Learn more by ...

Salem Horror Fest Weekend 2

Downtown Salem

Salem Horror Fest is back again this year with another spine-chilling lineup of films and programs. To find out more details on programming and venues click the website link.

Hats and Heels Tea at the Hawthorne Hotel

Hawthorne Hotel

Please join the North Shore Juneteenth Association at their 7th Annual Hats & Heels Tea at the Hawthorne Hotel! Indulge in a delightful afternoon of tea, treats, and inspirational speakers that will encourage you with this year’s theme: Lifting As We Climb. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network with local community leaders, support North Shore Juneteenth Association, show your style, and ...

Our Time On Earth – 18th Annual PEM Inspirational Exhibition

Salem Arts Association 159 Derby Street, Salem

Inspired by PEM – Our Time on Earth:  Our 18th Annual PEM Inspirational Exhibition invites artists to take inspiration from the PEM exhibition “Our Time on Earth, on view at the Peabody Essex Museum through June 9, 2024.  From the PEM, “Part of PEM’s Climate + Environment Initiative, this traveling exhibition from the Barbican Centre in London celebrates the power of global ...

Minimalism at Salem Arts Association

Salem Arts Association 159 Derby Street, Salem

A form of abstract art that came about in the 1950’s in the US and spread worldwide, minimalism was best described as art with no subtext or, “What you see is what you get.”  Salem Arts Association invited our artist members to present the essence of their expression, to strip down their creative process to concepts that represent a world of ...

DIAMOND’S DINE-IN DRAG BRUNCH!

Gulu-Gulu Cafe 247 Essex Street, Salem

Come on down for Diamond’s Dine-In Drag Brunch! This is a weekly event with local Drag Queen Miz Diamond Wigfall! Someone will be her guest. Be ready for numbers, games, drag, and mimosas all afternoon.

Symphony by the Sea: Heroic Imagination

The Cabot Theatre 286 Cabot Street, Beverly

Back by popular demand, teenage violin virtuoso Keila Wakao, who dazzled us last season with her Vivaldi Four Seasons, will join Symphony by the Sea again to perform Tchaikovsky’s iconic Violin Concerto. Combined with Mendelssohn’s Scotland inspired Symphony No.3, this program promises to deliver edge of your seat performances. Join us for this not to be missed season finale!

SPRING PREVIEW PARTY Artists Row

Artists’ Row New Derby Street, Salem

Come join us on Friday evening from 7pm-9pm for a preview party! ChagallPAC will be loaded with new work for the 2024 season, including our May collection “Fire, Flowers, and Fiber.” Poet Shari Caplan will be delighting us with poetry from her new book “Exhibitionist.” Holy Crow will provide some typewriter poetry and surrealist games. Afterwards, we will have some light refreshments. ...