‘CREATIVES OF COLOR BOSTON BLOOMING TRUTHS’ EXHIBITION

Old Town Hall

Creatives of Color BOSTON presents our 2022 exhibition, “Blooming Truths”. This project asks the question, “What would the world look like if colonialism never existed, and BIPOC were given the chance to truly blossom?” In our current climate, being BIPOC can sometimes feel like we have to make ourselves smaller just to fit into a world that treats us less ... 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 States

FREE - 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

THE UNMASKING OF NEGRO ELECTION DAY AND THE BLACK VOTE, SALEM UNITED

Old Town Hall

The 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 Hall

Presented 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 Hall

In 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 States

Conical 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/

$10

Find Your Rhythm: A Gathering for Movement & Community

Spirit Wellness Institute 10 Jefferson Ave, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Join 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

$35

Radio Compass RECORD RELEASE with Carissa Johnson & Oh The Humanity! (and a post show dance party)

Opus Underground 87 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Radio 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

$8

Free Dance classes at Open House

Old Town Hall

Infuse 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 States

Saturdays 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 States

FREE - 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