Hawthorne & Local Events

A Bird is a Bird

Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem

Join us for a reading of the book A Bird is a Bird by Lizzy Rockwell. Some birds are huge and some are tiny. Some birds are fantastically colorful and some are plain. But what do all birds share? Learn about the things that make a bird a bird, like beaks, feathers and wings! After the reading, be sure to ...

Tea & Cake Tasting

Jolie Tea Company 316 Derby Street, Salem

Free Tea & Cake Tasting at Jolie Tea Company. Every Friday afternoon, 3:00-5:00pm. Come enjoy and taste some of our favorite tea blends and cake flavors!

Open Mic Night

Far From the Tree 108 Jackson Street, Salem

Join us at Far From The Tree for Open Mic Night, a laid-back evening featuring local talent, good cider, and great energy. Whether you’re a musician, poet, comedian, or just there to listen, all are welcome. Sign-ups are free and open to anyone who wants to share their craft. Come support local creatives or take the mic yourself. Fridays | ...

Flyway of Life Film Screening and Talk

Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem

Experience a memorable evening of film, nature and storytelling with a special screening of Flyway of Life (2025). This visually stunning documentary follows one of the world’s great natural phenomena — bird migration along the Atlantic Flyway — revealing the delicate connections between wildlife, landscapes and the forces that shape them. From tropical wetlands to northern wilderness, Flyway of Life ...

RuPaul Drag Race Fridays

Bit Bar 278 Derby St, Salem

Miz Diamond Wigfall hosts a viewing party for RuPaul Drag Race All Stars every Friday.