Programming includes keynote address from Victoria Price, a Q&A between Andrea Subisatti and Mick Garris, screening of the Jury Award–winning short film, and a screening of Sleepwalkers. Salem Horror Fest is a celebration of diverse voices and innovative filmmaking in a genre that best reflects our cultural demons and anxieties. We currently in are in our 9th year and can’t ...
Join The Sea Wych Salem for a Beltane sea witch ball workshop in which we celebrate the the halfway point between the vernal (spring) equinox & the summer solstice. Create your own Beltane sea witch ball to honour fertile fields & spring in full bloom. Not only will you be making your own magic, you’ll be making your own, one-of-a-kind ...
Game time! Every Thursday from 7:30-9:30pm, join trivia emcee extraordinaire Tressa for some friendly competition and small-batch, home-brewed questions. Top 3 teams will win a Couch Dog gift card, and a random runner-up team will go home with a random physical prize!
Come join us for our weekly free Open Mic shindig every Thursday. Sign ups start at 7:30pm and the event starts at 8pm. Hope to see you here!
Salem Horror Fest is a celebration of diverse voices and innovative filmmaking in a genre that best reflects our cultural demons and anxieties. We currently in are in our 9th year and can’t wait to scratch the surface of what our programming has to offer. FRIDAY, MAY 1 – SUNDAY, MAY 3 Eight venues in downtown Salem Programming events on ...
Join us for a reading of the book Our Favorite Day by Joowon Oh. Follow Papa as he goes about his favorite day of the week: Thursday, when he gets to eat dumplings, fly kites and go on other everyday adventures with his grandchild. Korean writer-illustrator Joowon Oh brings this family story to life through warm watercolor and cut-paper artwork. ...
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, ...
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!
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 | ...
On May 1, 1971, Mayor Samuel Zoll proclaimed it “Hello Day.” Fire station bells rang across Salem at noon. Residents poured into the streets — along Essex Street, across the Common — to do something radical in its simplicity: say hello to each other. A rock band made up of Salem High students played on the Common. A conceptual artist ...
Join us for a special Presentation and Exhibition Preview celebrating the opening of our two new Spring and Summer temporary exhibitions: Inside the Faraday Cage: The Science of Things That Aren’t So and a mini-exhibit A Tale of Two Pianos. This exclusive preview offers guests early access to both exhibitions, along with curator-led presentations that provide insight into the ideas, ...
Join The Sea Wych Salem for a Beltane sea witch ball workshop in which we celebrate the the halfway point between the vernal (spring) equinox & the summer solstice. Create your own Beltane sea witch ball to honor fertile fields & spring in full bloom. Not only will you be making your own magic, you’ll be making your own, one-of-a-kind ...
