Hawthorne & Local Events

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North of Boston Book Trail at Wicked Good Books

Wicked Good Books 260 Essex Street, Salem

Start the North of Boston Book Trail at Wicked Good Books! Don’t miss the 3rd annual North of Boston Book Trail Passport Challenge this Independent Bookstore Day, April 25th and 26th, or join the “Slow and Steady” challenge running from late April to Labor Day. Join us and nineteen other participating independent bookstores of the North of Boston area this ...

Character Treasure Hunt

Real Pirates 285 Derby Street, Salem

Looking for an indoor weekend activity for your kids this winter? Set sail for a costumed Character Treasure Hunt at Real Pirates Salem! Children ages 4 and up are invited to join costumed pirate characters each Sunday in January. Reservations are required – call 978-259-1717 or email info@realpiratessalem.com for details.

Whydah Day Commemoration

Real Pirates 285 Derby Street, Salem

A moment of silence for local seafarers lost at sea, and their families. On Sunday, April 26, the 309th anniversary of the sinking of the Whydah Gally, Real Pirates Salem will host a commemorative ceremony honoring sailors lost at sea. The ceremony will take place at 10:00 AM outside the museum in Charlotte Forten Park. The museum will be open ...

Fiber Witch Festival

Circle of Stitches 78 Wharf Street, Salem

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 ...

School Break Special: Kid Portraits at Witch Pix

Witch Pix 172 Essex Street, Salem

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, ...

Tour en Español

The House of the Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, Salem

¡Un recorrido por La Casa de los Siete Tejados en español!

Notch Run Club Sundays!

Notch Brewing 283R Derby Street, Salem

Meters for Liters is a weekly group run from the Tap Room. 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! On Sundays, choose from a 5k or 10k distance. Open to ALL abilities. ...

Patch Festival Weekend

Far From the Tree 108 Jackson Street, Salem

Patch Festival Weekend at Far From The Tree 108 Jackson Street, Salem, MA Patch Cider is BACK—and we’re bringing it back in style Saturday 4/25 Live Music with Ryan Kelleher (2PM–5PM) Links Studio Permanent Jewelry (2PM–5PM) First 30 guests to purchase a flight get a Funhouse Donuts’ donut on us! Sunday 4/26 Edex Pop-Up (1PM–4PM) Crochet Class hosted by The ...

Fate Series at the Pickering House

The Pickering House 18 Broad Street, Salem

On the final Sunday of the month, the oldest home in Salem opens her doors to a lucky few. The Fate Series: Stirring the Pot is the inaugural collaboration between Cook & Co and The Pickering House — enjoy complementary craft cocktails from women-owned distilleries (provided by Sirens Spirits Group) with bites crafted by Cook & Co. Gather with your ...

Field Studies (Symbiosis) Performance and Q&A

Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem

Field Studies (Symbiosis) looks at forest ecology from a variety of perspectives, beginning with an aerial overview of the Canadian Boreal Forest and moving through the dynamic processes that shape the landscape, including wind, water, pollination and the hidden forest communication channels of the micro-rhizomes in the soil. Three multidisciplinary artists collaborated over nine months and completed a weeklong residency at ...

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

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

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 ...

Diamond’s Dine In w/ DJ Maxine Harrison

Gulu-Gulu Cafe 247 Essex Street, Salem

Diamond’s Dine In the musical millennial revue with singing, dancing, and of course comedy! Cohosted by DJ Maxine Harrison and featuring rotating weekly special guests! Please come and celebrate Sungay with us and bring all the good energy!

Open Mic Night at Couch Dog Brewing

Couch Dog Brewing Co. 76 Lafayette Street, Salem

Join us on Sunday from 5-7pm for a night of musical fun and hijinks! This is a special kind of open mic, because our pals Judes & the Hutch will be on hand to provide encouragement and instrumental backing.

Darci Lynne and Friends: Up Close and Personal

The Cabot 286 Cabot Street, Beverly

See Darci Lynne live for one night only! VIP Experience Available! VIP Ticket Price includes premium seating and a post-show Meet & Greet. This all-new show brings Darci and her puppets—including Petunia, Oscar, and Edna—closer than ever. With original comedy, music, and audience interaction, it’s a clean, high-energy experience for all ages.