Hawthorne & Local Events

  • Whorling Witches Handspinning Meetup

    Circle of Stitches 78 Wharf Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Hosted by Circle of Stitches at our sister dye studio, Toil & Trouble, located at Shetland Park. A meetup for hand-spinners! Bring your drop spindle or portable wheel, and spend the afternoon spinning with us! This meetup will be held every other month.

  • Critter Fest Closing Night Film: Unspoken Bond

    CinemaSalem 1 East India Square Mall, Salem, MA, United States

    Unspoken Bond is a feature documentary that explores the deep connection between humans and animals through three touching stories demonstrating how animals enrich our lives beyond measure. Shannon Dueck, a top dressage rider, grieves deeply after losing her Olympic-hopeful horse Angel to a severe injury. Yet, she gradually finds her way back, supported by her community and new equine friendships. ...

  • Jordan Gravel and the Jorgan Trio

    Gulu-Gulu Cafe 247 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Live Music, No Cover! Jordan Gravel and the Jorgan Trio bring the unmistakable sound of the Hammond organ to Gulu with a lively mix of jazz. Catch their regular residency and settle in for an evening of deep grooves, sharp improvisation, and seriously good live music. Always the last two Mondays of every month, sometimes more. Keep an eye on ...

  • Karaoke with Maxine Harrison

    Gulu-Gulu Cafe 247 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    The coolest place to be on Tuesday night is Maxine Harrison’s Karaoke at Gulu-Gulu Cafe & Bar. No genres limited, skill doesn’t matter, sing from the stage or your chair with the wireless mics. You can even do a whole routine if you want. It’s always a blast. No cover. Just bring yourself and have fun. Signups start at 6:45pm, ...

  • Preservation in a Changing Climate Conference

    Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Mark your calendar for the sixth annual Preservation in a Changing Climate conference, hosted by Salem’s Preservation in a Changing Climate Partners. This day of thought-provoking talks aims to advance strategies that can help reduce climate change and boost resiliency of historic buildings, landscapes and neighborhoods.

  • “American Admiralty Law in Salem and Boston, 1800–1840”

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Judge William G. Young explores how Salem and Boston maritime conflicts (1800–1840) shaped early American admiralty law post Revolution. Learn about the establishment of American Admiralty Law in Salem and Boston following the American Revolution, tracing how early 19th-century maritime conflicts in these port cities shaped the development of American jurisprudence. The lecture will examine how disputes over cargo, salvage, ...

  • Haunted Happenings Food Court at Old Town Hall

    Old Town Hall 32 Derby Sq, Salem, MA, United States

    Step inside historic Old Town Hall for a free indoor food marketplace featuring a rotating mix of local and regional vendors. Find sweet and savory options, seasonal specialties, and Halloween treats throughout Haunted Happenings. Vendor lineups can change by date, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

  • Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Charlotte Forten Park

    Charlotte Forten Park 289 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Find more Haunted Happenings fun at Charlotte Forten Park, one of five walkable marketplace locations in downtown Salem. Browse a rotating mix of independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses offering original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, seasonal goods, gifts, and more. Produced by Creative Collective. Hours subject to change.

  • September Sunflowers Watercolor Workshop

    Wicked Axe 721 S Main Street, Haverhill, MA, United States

    Join us at Wicked Axe on Thursday, September 24th from 5:30–7:30 PM for a fun and creative evening of watercolor painting with local artist Pixie Yates! Learn how to paint beautiful September sunflowers with hands-on instruction from Pixie while enjoying a relaxed, social atmosphere at Wicked Axe. For $40 per person, all painting materials are included, along with step-by-step instruction ...

  • Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

    The Lost Library 282 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States

    Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season. Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that ...