Hawthorne & Local Events

  • Creative Kids: Knowing Nature

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

    Creative Kids: Knowing Nature will engage students ages 11–13 with PEM’s current exhibition Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest and the interactive Art & Nature Center. Students will spend the week exploring themes of the natural world, trekking through the gardens and green spaces on PEM’s campus and making art, writing and creating multimedia works in response to their ...

  • Unicorn Spa Day

    The Good Witch of Salem’s Spell Studio 281 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Workshop Time: 10:00AM – 11:00AM Location: The Good Witch of Salem Spell Studio @ 281 Essex Street Unit c3 Salem MA 01970 Hosted By: Witch Apprentice Let’s have a Spa Day! Join us for a little pampering and relaxation at Unicorn Spa Day! Children will mix up their very own unicorn potion, create crystal wishes, get glittery nails and a ...

  • School Break Special: Kid Portraits at Witch Pix

    Witch Pix 172 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    A kid-only witchy portrait session offering four fun styles for a quick, imaginative Salem experience. For a limited time, young visitors can enjoy a brief witchy portrait designed for vacation fun in Salem. Children pick one of four signature styles—Graveyard Magic, Crystal Ball Witchery, 1692 Glamour, or Earth Witch—and step into character with simple costume pieces. The session blends creativity, ...

  • Tea & Cake Tasting

    Jolie Tea Company 316 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

    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!

  • Taxidermy Stuffed Creature Workshop

    Burying Point Productions 282 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States

    Dates: Friday, April 10 & 24 Time: 5–7 PM (2 hours) All supplies included Transform a plushie into a museum-style “taxidermy” display in this hands-on workshop. Held in our intimate black box theater, you’ll learn mounting and styling techniques using all provided materials—plushies, tools, and decorative accents (gothic, whimsical, or dark academia). Completely cruelty-free and beginner-friendly. Leave with a finished, ...

  • Open Mic Night

    Far From the Tree 108 Jackson Street, Salem, MA, United States

    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 | ...

  • Fiber Witch Festival

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

    Come to the Salem Fiber Witch Festival hosted by practicing witches in historic downtown Salem, Massachusetts, aka the Witch City! The main event is the Fiber Witch Market. Our Fiber Witch Market is hosted at Old Town Hall, which you may recognize from the beloved 90s movie, Hocus Pocus, and features indie yarn, farm yarn, arts, and handmade goods with ...

  • Pirate Festival: Pirates! The Battle For Derby Street

    Derby Street Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

    This spring, Salem’s Derby Street waterfront transforms into a lively pirate and privateers venue as Pirates! The Battle for Derby Street takes place.  This is a swashbuckling festival packed with adventure, history, music, and mischief for pirates of all ages! At the heart of the festival is an epic and playful rivalry between two legendary figures:  Salem’s Captain John Turner and the ...

  • Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

    Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts 356 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Attend the dark, witty and Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder and revenge set against the backdrop of 19th century London. Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tony’s, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim’s and Hugh Wheeler’s (A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures) tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed ...

  • RuPaul Drag Race Fridays

    Bit Bar 278 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States

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

  • The Doo Wop Project

    The Cabot 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, United States

    A Brand New Show from America’s Premiere Doo Wop Group The dynamic Broadway stars of The Doo Wop Project are on a mission to put Doo Wop on everyone’s playlist! With their smokin’ hot band, they capture and deliver the classic sounds of the guys who, back in the day, harmonized with each other on stoops, in the subway, and ...

  • Reilly Somach & Friends!

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

    Come down to the Cafe and join our Friend Reilly Somach for a wild acoustic jam!