Hawthorne & Local Events

  • Lupercalia Ritual

    Satanic Temple 64 Bridge Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join the Salem Art Gallery and local wellness guru, Natasha Rusilko, for a ritual evening honoring desire, attraction, devotion, and personal sovereignty, drawing from ancient Lupercalia traditions, modern sensory ritual, and the charged powerful energy of the upcoming New Moon Solar Eclipse. This event includes an immersive sensory ritual tasting (includes tasting of wine/cider, chocolate, nuts, cheeses, and cured meats ...

  • Haitian Dance Workshop

    The House of the Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join us Friday evenings from 6:30–7:30 P.M. for an energizing Haitian Dance Workshop led by Kerence Pierre, a professional dancer from Haiti and member of several local dance troupes. Feel the rhythm with two live drummers bringing authentic Haitian beats to the studio! This joyful, high-energy class is open to all levels—no experience necessary. Come move, connect, and have fun ...

  • Lunar New Year 2026: Year of the Horse

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

    Welcome the Year of the Horse with a vibrant festival heralding new beginnings and the coming of spring! Enjoy a scavenger hunt, art making and tours of Yin Yu Tang. Lunar New Year is celebrated in many Asian countries, including China, Vietnam, Korea, Singapore and Malaysia. While some traditions are shared across countries, others are unique to one region, community ...

  • Witch City Comedy at The Satanic Temple

    Satanic Temple 64 Bridge Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join the Salem Art Gallery and Witch City Comedy for a hilarious evening of standup comedy in an intimate gallery environment. Embrace the spirit of rebellion with us! Charcuterie and Beverages provided. $25 Per Person (guaranteed seats)

  • Salem’s Centuries with Donna Seger and Brad Austin

    Virtual Event

    In celebration of Salem 400+, join us for a series of four virtual readings of Salem’s Centuries: New Perspectives on the History of an Old American City, written and edited by Donna Seger and Brad Austin of Salem State University. Each session will focus on one century of Salem’s history. Salem is best known today for its infamous witch trials, ...

  • Haitian Dance Workshop

    The House of the Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join us Friday evenings from 6:30–7:30 P.M. for an energizing Haitian Dance Workshop led by Kerence Pierre, a professional dancer from Haiti and member of several local dance troupes. Feel the rhythm with two live drummers bringing authentic Haitian beats to the studio! This joyful, high-energy class is open to all levels—no experience necessary. Come move, connect, and have fun ...