Destination Salem

Tour en Español
2026-05-31 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | The House of the Seven Gables, 115 Derby Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
¡Un recorrido por La Casa de los Siete Tejados en español!

Silent Movie Night with Live Accompaniment
2026-05-30 20:00 - 21:30 | First Church, 316 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Step into the dazzling world of the Roaring Twenties with It — the sparkling silent comedy that made Clara Bow an international sensation. Full of romance, mischief, glamour, and irresistible charm, It follows a spirited young shop girl who sets her sights on the handsome owner of the department store where she works. What follows is witty, stylish, funny, and unexpectedly modern.

But this is more than just a movie night. Experience silent film the way audiences did nearly 100 years ago: on the big screen, with live organ accompaniment filling the room with drama, laughter, suspense, and joy. In the warm glow and beautiful acoustics of our church sanctuary, the film comes alive in a way no streaming service can recreate. It’s cinematic magic — immersive, communal, and unforgettable.

Whether you’re a lifelong film lover or completely new to silent movies, this is a rare chance to experience one of cinema’s great classics as it was truly meant to be seen and heard. Don’t miss it — bring friends, family, and anyone ready for a one-of-a-kind evening at the movies!

A Spirited Evening Connecting with the Other Side
2026-05-30 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Celestial Navigation Astrology & Wellness, 254 Essex St Suite 204 Salem, MA 01970, Salem, 01970, United States
Join educator, author, and former Paranormal Salem owner Kimberly Peterson for an intimate 90-minute indoor workshop exploring the tools, history, and lived experience behind paranormal investigation in Salem. Blending real investigative methods with intuitive development and mediumship, this hands-on experience includes intuitive exercises, a guided spirit communication circle, and the use of tools such as K2 meters and spirit boxes. Each guest receives a pendulum and a signed book. Part history lesson, part intuitive development, part séance. Limited to 12 guests.

Sips by the Sea
2026-05-30 18:00 - 22:00 | The House of the Seven Gables, 115 Derby Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
The House of the Seven Gables invites you to our seaside lawn for an unforgettable evening on May 30! We welcome all to enjoy an open bar, gourmet fare by Creative Catering, live music by Primera Clase, an enticing silent auction, and the company of your fellow supporters to ensure a bright future for The Gables. With every sip and every contribution, you’ll be supporting the organization’s vital work in preserving our historic site and providing free education to immigrants.

Live Music: Dylan Moore's Not So Sure
2026-05-30 17:00 - 20:00 | East Regiment Beer Company, 30 Church St, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Your favorite beer slinger hops out from behind the bar to serenade ERBC’s patio for an intimate evening of originals, covers, and maybe witty banter.
Dylan Moore is a poet and musician originally hailing from Western New York. Now a resident of Salem, MA, Dylan takes pride in their introspective writing and uniquely jazzed up pop stylings of original music. Interspersed throughout a wide variety of original music are covers from Otis Redding to Taylor Swift staying true to Dylan’s inherent belief that all music should have a seat at the forefront of the musical paradigm.

Finding Ourselves in Salem’s History: A Poet in High St Park
2026-05-30 12:00 - 13:30 | The Pickering House, 18 Broad Street, Salem, MA, MA, United States
Salem’s inaugural poet laureate, J.D. Scrimgeour, will speak on living in the city for three decades and how explorations of historical figures and events can help us define and understand contemporary Salem. His latest book, Poet in High Street Park is a love song to Salem by a writer who has grounded himself in the everyday realities of life in Salem. It is testimony that, beneath the Halloween hoo-ha and the historical tours crowding the sidewalks, people live here. Finding the universal in the local, Scrimgeour’s book asks who we are and who we want to be.

Saturday Morning Run Club
2026-05-30 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-23 11:30 - 12:30 | Couch Dog Brewing Co., 76 Lafayette Street, Salem, 01970, United States
Join us for a 5K run or 1 mile run/walk and then enjoy beer or coffee with fellow runners — all are welcome (including sporty pups!). Prizes at every 5th run, and also at milestones of 10, 25, and 50 total runs.

Unicorn Spa Day
2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:00 | The Good Witch of Salem’s Spell Studio, 281 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, 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 touch of magic!

Tiny the Bear, Dylan Patrick Ward, Yes Chef!
2026-05-29 20:00 - 23:00 | Gulu-Gulu Cafe, 247 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Check out these three awesome acts taking the stage at the Gulu Gulu Cafe. Brought to you by the team at Moon Base One!

Miz Diamond Wigfall Friday Night Drag
2026-05-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Bit Bar, 278 Derby St, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Miz Diamond Wigfall drag extravaganza

Tea & Cake Tasting
2026-05-29 15:00 - 17:00 | 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!

Arcade Era Karaoke Thursdays
2026-05-28 21:00 - 23:00 | Bit Bar, 278 Derby St, Salem, MA, 01970, 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.

Open Mic
2026-05-28 19:30 - 23:30 | Gulu-Gulu Cafe, 247 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, 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!

Mahi Summer Music Series
2026-05-28 19:30 - 21:30 | 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.

Thursday Night Trivia at Couch Dog Brewing
2026-05-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Couch Dog Brewing Co., 76 Lafayette Street, Salem, 01970, 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!

Broadsides, Ballads and Fife Tunes of Salem
2026-05-28 19:00 - 20:00 | The Pickering House, 18 Broad Street, Salem, MA, MA, United States
Salem Massachusetts has a rich and diverse maritime past which played a major role in the early part of the Revolutionary War. The broadsides, ballads and fife tunes discussed during this presentation all have a connection to Salem, Massachusetts. The presentation draws on materials from his two published books, Old Salem at Sea in Ballad and Song and Old Salem in Ballad and Song.In the presentation, original documents, broadsides, ballads, and several primary sources will be used to support the maritime influence Salem had on the Revolutionary War.

On the Move: Relocating Historic Houses at The Gables
2026-05-28 19:00 - 20:00 | The House of the Seven Gables, 115 Derby Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
The House of the Seven Gables invites you to hear about the history of relocating historic houses to save them, both in our past and in our near future! Relocation of historic buildings was once a common occurrence. Three of our historic buildings were moved to the site from 1910 to 1958, and one building was moved multiple times. Learn about what threats caused them to be moved, and why we will be moving the counting house in the next two years.

East Reggie Run Club
2026-05-28 18:00 - 19:00 | East Regiment Beer Company, 30 Church St, Salem, MA, 01970, 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 numerous benefits beyond the physical. It provides motivation, accountability, and safety while building camaraderie that can make long miles feel effortless. Together, we’ll explore the beautiful streets and scenic routes of Salem!

Free Bingo Night with Will Pottorff
2026-05-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Gulu-Gulu Cafe, 247 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Come enjoy our weekly free Bingo hosted by the BINGO KING himself Will Pottorff!

Notch Run Club Wednesdays!
2026-05-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Notch Brewing, 283R Derby Street, Salem, MA, 01970, 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” before the run. Meet at the Tap Room between 6pm and 6:30!

Open Mic Night
2026-05-27 17:00 - 20:00 | 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 | 5:00–8:00 PM
Far From The Tree Taproom, Salem MA

Tuesday Trivia @ ERBC
2026-05-26 19:00 - 21:00 | East Regiment Beer Company, 30 Church St, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Join us for a 5 rounds of general-knowledge pub trivia! One finally Jeopardy-style question for all the marbles–winning team goes home with a gift card and bragging rights!

Open Mic Night
2026-05-25 19:00 - 21:00 | East Regiment Beer Company, 30 Church St, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
INDUSTRY NIGHT OPEN MIC
6:30pm Sign Ups Start
7-9pm Open Mic
First come, first serve, with PA provided.
Drink, sing, and be merry with your host and bartender, Dylan!

Diamond's Dine In w/ DJ Maxine Harrison
2026-05-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Gulu-Gulu Cafe, 247 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
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!

Notch Run Club Sundays!
2026-05-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Notch Brewing, 283R Derby Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
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.
No sign up is required but you do have the option to “sign in” before the run. Meet at the Tap Room at 12:00pm.

Salem as Muse: Lucy Cleveland, Author and Textile Artist
2026-05-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Location: Morse Auditorium
In 2026, as part of the Salem 400+ initiative, PEM will present “Salem as Muse,” a series of talks that highlight works represented in PEM’s collection. These programs will explore a diverse range of subjects that connect to the unique history and character of Salem, Massachusetts.
Curator-at-Large Paula Richter will give a presentation centered on Lucy Cleveland: textile artist, children’s book author, 19th-century reformer and abolitionist. Born in Salem in 1780, Cleveland traveled to China and Indonesia with her husband, a sea captain, and published more than a dozen books. One of her artworks is on display in Salem Stories.

Miz Diamond Wigfall Friday Night Drag
2026-05-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Bit Bar, 278 Derby St, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Miz Diamond Wigfall drag extravaganza.
No cover / 21+
