Hawthorne & Local Events

  • Author Talk and Book Signing with Eric Jay Dolin

    Swampscott Public Library 61 Burrill Street, Swampscott, United States

    Come to hear Eric Jay Dolin talk about his newest book, The Wreck of the Mentor: A True Story of Death, Despair, and Deliverance in the Age of Sail. It is an astonishing true story, one of the most gripping maritime sagas of the nineteenth century, told by our era’s “expert literary steersman” (Washington Post). Book sales by Wicked Good ...

  • Cosplay Meet Up

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

    Cartoon Week!! Come costume or not but definitely stay for the games and good vibes!

  • Thursday Night Trivia at Couch Dog Brewing

    Couch Dog Brewing Co. 76 Lafayette Street, Salem, United States

    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!

  • Mahi Summer Music Series

    Mahi Mahi Cruises and Charters Pickering Wharf 24 Congress Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Nothing beats music on the ocean. Live music every Thursday on the Hannah Glover. Dance with friends and strangers under the stars with the best local bands on the North Shore, a boat drink in hand, and munching on a backyard favorite – 21+ cruise.

  • Open Mic

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

    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!

  • Arcade Era Karaoke Thursdays

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

    Come belt out your favorite songs from the late 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s! Be cosmically inspired by the warm glow of 60 cathode ray tube arcade monitors and oh so shiny pinballs.

  • En Plein Air Summer Sketch Class Series

    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, United States

    From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents, join us for a seaside, Plein Air sketch class series with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome! The three-class series offers a 30-minute beginner sketch lesson with an hour and a half of independent sketching time. All you need to bring is a sketchbook, pencils, a ruler, ...

  • Juneteenth at PEM

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

    Join us for a vibrant celebration of Juneteenth through art, music and movement. Artist-led community circles will create spaces for reflection, conversation and collective expression, while live music fills the museum’s Main Atrium with rhythms of joy and connection. In the afternoon, experience an electrifying outdoor drum and dance performance by Black Experimental Arts Theater, bringing powerful traditions of movement ...

  • Juneteenth Jam

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

    Celebrate Juneteenth with the City of Salem from Noon to 4PM at Charlotte Forten Park! The day begins with speeches followed by live music from Coco Brown and The Invitation, free food and deserts, games, vendors and giveaways for all ages. Followed by special programming at the Peabody Essex Museum. Then, wrap up the evening at Salem Common with a ...

  • Food at 400+

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

    Salem Food Tours is celebrating Salem on its 400th anniversary with a multi-faceted 11-day event. Family-friendly and free events included! We’ll be shining a light on Salem’s history through lens of food, fishing, farming, trade, and community. Events to include an exhibit at Old Town Hall with complimentary trolley ride on first weekend, as well as a restaurant event, film ...

  • 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!

  • Sunset Paddle Tour

    Salem Willows 167 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, United States

    Enjoy a relaxing kayak or paddleboard tour along the coastline of Salem Neck as the sun sets over Beverly Harbor.