Summer in Salem 2024 is in full swing, and Destination Salem has a list of suggested events that will entertain all interests in the coming months. From the sounds of the Jazz and Soul Festival to the sights of the Maritime Festival, the next months will be lively in Salem. The restaurant scene in Salem is diverse and plentiful, and

Are you a creative entrepreneur or public artist looking for your next big break? Look no further than the heart of historic Salem, Massachusetts! Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the Salem Public Art Commission are excited to announce a call for artists to participate in the revitalized Artists’ Row initiative. A Prime Location with a Rich History Artists’ Row, located at

On View: August 3, 2024 – February 23, 2025 SALEM, MA – This summer, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) presents an intriguing Argentinian artist, Agustina Woodgate, installation. Titled Ballroom, this exhibit invites visitors to rethink the significance of maps and globes. In this installation, the gallery floor is covered with globes that have been meticulously sanded to erase all geographical information,

The City of Salem is excited to invite all community members to this year’s Juneteenth Celebration, taking place on June 18th at Riley Plaza. This significant event, known as the Juneteenth Jam, will commence at 12:00 noon and is an inclusive, free community event celebrating freedom and unity. Salem Juneteenth Jam 2024 Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19th, marks the

In a move that underscores the city’s deep-rooted appreciation for arts and culture, Mayor Dominick Pangallo has announced the formation of the Salem Poet Laureate Program. This initiative, a collaboration between the Mayor’s Office and the Salem Public Library, aims to spotlight the profound impact of poetry within the Salem community. As we approach National Poetry Month this April, the

Salem, MA – This February, Salem’s Human Rights Coalition is thrilled to unveil a rich tapestry of events celebrating Black History Month. These gatherings promise to be more than just events; they’re an invitation to engage, reflect, and celebrate the profound contributions of Black individuals to our community and history. Community Celebration & Flag Raising: A Warm Welcome to Black

SALEM, MA (July 11, 2023) The City of Salem, MA is excited to launch a Call for Public Artists & Creatives for the City’s 2024 Artists’ Row Public Artist in Residence Program (PAiR) Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the Salem Public Art Commission seek Creatives to participate in the City of Salem’s 5th Annual Artists’ Row Public Artist in Residence (PAiR)

Gu Wenda: United Nations On view April 1–November 5, 2023 SALEM, MA – The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) presents a monumental installation that immerses visitors in a vision of shared humanity, global connectivity and mass participation. Gu Wenda’s united nations – man and space uses a material viscerally associated with the human body to create a dramatic installation: 188 flags measuring

21st Annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival Feb. 10 through Feb. 12, 2023 Salem, MA . . . Salem Main Streets and the Salem Chamber of Commerce invite you to participate in the annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival – a decadent tradition of delectable chocolate, sparkling ice sculptures, and Valentine’s Day shopping! Now in its 21st year,

The city will offer a year filled with music, comedy, film, and arts in addition to its month-long Halloween and Holiday Celebrations. SALEM, Mass.— Salem is gearing up for a fun-filled 2023 with a lineup of events that offer historical, artistic, and interactive activities. Embracing chocolate and ice sculptures during the cold winter months, discovering ancestral connections to the city, and