THE UNMASKING OF NEGRO ELECTION DAY AND THE BLACK VOTE, SALEM UNITED
Old Town HallThe exhibition begins with the history of slavery and the arrival of Prince Pompey. Then it travels through the life of Prince Pompey as a slave. It moves to Pompey establishing the first Black voting system, called Negro Election Day. Then it gradually takes you through black voter suppression. It returns to Negro Election Day today and what it stands ... Read More
Psychomanteum
Old Town HallPresented by the Salem Art Gallery at The Satanic Temple Salem. Open your mind and enter the Psychomanteum; a unique experiential installation that explores the psyche. Intertwining mythological practices, psychological techniques, and physiological responses, the Psychomanteum allows participants to interact with the specters residing in their conscious and subconscious. Created by Miss Thanatopsis and Nathan Emm
Acrylic Pour Workshop
Old Town HallIn this workshop Robbie will prepare for workshop participants to paint their own acrylic pour paintings. Limited seats available! To ensure a free spot, RSVP by emailing ChagallPAC@gmail.com This one hour workshop involves picking out the paints you want to pour with, mixing with a diluting agent, and pouring onto a canvas. The canvas will need to sit to dry ... Read More
Come see Conical Cacophony, the raucous brass band
Chagall PAC 24 New Derby, Salem, Massachusetts, United StatesConical Cacophony is a Boston-based brass band delivering Balkan-inspired dance jams. Dazzling horns! Blazing beats! With heavy influence from the music of Macedonia, Serbia, and Bulgaria, and a penchant to party, these rabble rousers will light up any stage or street. Info: http://conicalcacophony.com/
Find Your Rhythm: A Gathering for Movement & Community
Spirit Wellness Institute 10 Jefferson Ave, Salem, Massachusetts, United StatesJoin Alycia Steele every other Friday evening from 6:30-8:00pm for movement & dance where we aim to re-discover our own inner rhythm.We each have a unique signature; a one-of-a-kind essence that is animating us.When we learn to tap into it, and we allow it to MOVE us, our life begins to feel different. When we let our inner rhythm lead, ... Read More
Radio Compass RECORD RELEASE with Carissa Johnson & Oh The Humanity! (and a post show dance party)
Opus Underground 87 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts, United StatesRadio Compass is celebrating their record release of Aloha out on Sound Investment Records.About the new album: "Radio Compass combines riot grrl yip and yelp with the arch tunefulness of peak new wave songwriters, wrapped up and delivered by a loud band that's equal parts bashing grunge and lockstep post-punk. The songs alternately plead, scold, and simmer".Get into the Groove ... Read More
*BloodBuilt Empire*Deprogrammer Cult*Edict*Sexless Marriage*
Koto 90 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts, United StatesMetal Show BloodBuilt EmpireDeprogrammer CultEdictSexless Marriage8$21+9:30 See less
Free Dance classes at Open House
Old Town HallInfuse Dance Studio has spent the last decade building an incredible dance community in Southern California, and now we're coming to the Northshore! All classes are 18 and over. Pop into open house and try them all for free. Each open house event will feature a different rotation of teachers and classes. All open houses are taking place in Salem's ... Read More
Ropes Mansion Tours
Peabody Essex Museum and Pedestrian Mall 161 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts, United StatesSaturdays and Sundays through October 23318 Essex StreetFree | No reservations required Built in 1727 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Ropes Mansion is recognized as one of New England’s most significant historic structures. Stop by to freely explore the 15 rooms at your own pace. PEM Guides are on hand to answer your questions. The ... Read More
Artists’ Residency: “Works En Plein Air at The House of the Seven Gables” – 10th Annual Artists’ Residency with Salem Arts Association Members
House of Seven Gables 115 Derby St, Salem, Massachusetts, United StatesFREE - For Salem Arts Members Only, Painting Only! Thursday, May 19 - Tuesday, May 31, during regular business hours at the House of Seven Gables (10am-5pm daily). Please note: The grounds will be used for events on May 21, 27 and 28 - artists are discouraged form visiting on those dates. We invite our members to set up on ... Read More
Lifelines: Workshops for the Salem Arts Festival Community Art Project
Artists' Row 21 Front Street, Salem, Massachusetts, United StatesLIFELINES----------Introducing "Lifelines: Reflections on Connecting & Letting Go" — the 2022 Salem Arts Festival Community Art Project led by local artist and owner of Grace & Diggs, Linda Mullen.The theme of this year's Salem Arts Festival is "connections." When thinking about all that represents connection, our team thought of lifelines. Lifelines are a device useful to ancient sailors and still ... Read More
Drop-In Activity: Spinning Hand Drums
Peabody Essex MuseumIncluded with admission In honor of this year’s PEM Prize recipient, Cuban composer Carlos Garaicoa, and his immersive orchestra Partitura, learn how to create your own spinning hand drums. These drums can be made out of all sorts of objects, such as five gallon buckets, pots, pans, and even paper bowls like we will use today! Decorate your percussion instrument ... Read More