Hawthorne & Local Events

  • 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. Wednesdays | ...

  • “Brave-Too-Much”: Curator’s Remarks & Exhibit Preview

    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, United States

    A Western exhibition at a seaside New England castle? That’s exactly what makes this temporary exhibition so special. Join Hammond Castle Museum for an exclusive opening celebration of “Brave-Too-Much”: The Legend of John Coffee Hays, an original temporary exhibition presented in partnership with the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, Texas. Through the loan of museum artwork ...

  • Notch Run Club Wednesdays!

    Notch Brewing 283R Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Meters for Liters is a weekly 5k run from the brewery. This is not a race, just a chance to get out and earn some cold beer. When we get back to the brewery, there will be plenty of beer and free pretzel bites for runners! No sign up is required but you do have the option to “sign in” ...

  • Free Bingo Night with Will Pottorff

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

    Come enjoy our weekly free Bingo hosted by the BINGO KING himself Will Pottorff!

  • Salem Farmers’ Market

    Derby Square 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA, United States

    The Salem Farmers’ Market dates back to 1634. With its peak around 1930, an estimated 10,000 people visited the market on a single Saturday.

  • The Wicked Running Club

    Village Tavern 168 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    The Wicked Running Club (5 PM meet up at the Village Tavern) every Thursday: Free to all, everyone invited to join the run; meet back the Village for a brew.

  • East Reggie Run Club

    East Regiment Beer Company 30 Church St, Salem, MA, United States

    Calling all runners! Are you ready to lace up your shoes, hit the pavement, and join a fantastic community of like-minded individuals? Look no further than the Thursday Night Regiment, East Regiment Beer Company’s very own run club, designed to bring together runners of all levels for an incredible weekly experience. Every Thursday at 6pm. Running in a group offers ...

  • Critter Fest: CatVideoFest 2026

    CinemaSalem 1 East India Square Mall, Salem, MA, United States

    Our fuzzy overlords return to the big screen! Each year, CatVideoFest curates a compilation reel of the latest, best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and, of course, classic internet powerhouses (Keyboard Cat, we’re looking at you). Each year, across the country, local theaters and festivals partner with nearby cat-focused charities, animal ...

  • Critter Fest Opening Night Film: SECOND NATURE

    CinemaSalem 1 East India Square Mall, Salem, MA, United States

    Critter Fest Opening Night Film Did you know that clownfish change sex from male to female? (So if Nemo’s mom had died in real life, his dad would have become his mom!) Did you know that albatross, penguins and swans parent in same sex pairs? Or that bonobos, who are just as closely related to us as chimps, are matriarchal ...

  • Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

    The Lost Library 282 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States

    Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season. Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that ...

  • Sea Witch Ball Workshop

    The Sea Wych Salem 131-1 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join The Sea Wych Salem for a magical experience in Witch City as she presents the history & lore of the witch ball, & guides you as you create your own using ocean elements, herbs, salts, & more to welcome in joy, banish negativity, or simply for a pretty souvenir to display. Spend some time with us and bring home ...

  • 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!