Salem Literary Festival brings the joy of reading to the community with the launch of One Book, One Salem. Beginning on August 1st, this event is a celebration that connects readers from all walks of life. And the best part? You’re invited to join! What’s It All About? One Book, One Salem is a community-wide reading adventure. This year, we’ll

Music lovers and event enthusiasts alike, mark your calendars for a much-anticipated musical extravaganza as the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival makes its triumphant return on August 19th, 2023! This vibrant celebration of music and community will take place at the picturesque Salem Willows, promising a day filled with soulful beats and captivating performances. The festival boasts an impressive lineup

What: The Massachusetts Poetry Festival  When: May 5 – 7, 2023  Where: Salem, Massachusetts  Who: 150+ poets perform, lead workshops, and share their work, live and in person… How: Visit festival.masspoetry.org for ticketing and more information  The Massachusetts Poetry Festival—a lively biennial celebration that showcases an all-star roster of poets—returns May 5–7, 2023. Following a virtual Festival in 2021, this

The third annual celebration of genealogy and ancestral connections to Salem, Massachusetts SALEM, Mass.— Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate their ancestral and immigrant connections to Salem, Massachusetts during the third annual Salem Ancestry Days celebration, which will be held Friday, April 21 through Monday, April 24, 2023. The four-day event will feature lectures, tours, research opportunities, and information on

It’s finally here! The announcement of the film schedule for SFF 2023 and tickets are now available. Don’t miss out on your chance to be inspired by some of the best films from around the world – head over to https://www.salemfilmfest.com/films to check out the lineup and purchase your tickets now! #SalemFilmFest2023 #GetInspired The in-person portion of the festival will

SALEM, MA- A traveling installation with the Jewish Arts Collaborative of Boston joins the annual Salem’s So Sweet ice sculpture illumination from 5pm to 8pm on February 10 and 11, 2023. Sponsored by Creative Collective LLC, Brighter Ignited will be on Essex Street by the Peabody Essex Museum. Designed by artist Tova Speter and built by craftsman Manny Hutter, this

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,

A two-day film event celebrating diverse voices and stories, Feb. 3-4 – Beverly MA.  (Beverly, MA – January 21, 2023) The Cabot is pleased to announce, in partnership with North Shore Juneteenth Association, Montserrat College of Art, Salem State University, City of Beverly, and Endicott College, an exciting new film event entitled “Amplifying Voices: A Celebration of Diversity in Film,”

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