There are days when you can feel a whole city show up for each other — and Juneteenth Jam 2026 in Salem was one of them. On Friday, June 19, Charlotte Forten Park filled up with music, crafts, a Black-owned pop-up market, and a community honoring freedom together. We grabbed our cameras and spent the day soaking it in, and

The GRAYSCALE indie business summit Salem has been waiting for finally has a date. From March 31 through April 2, downtown Salem transforms into a three-day hub for creative entrepreneurs. Specifically, it’s built for indie business owners, artists, and makers who have always felt like outsiders at traditional business events. Amber Newberry and the Die With Your Boots On team

The Amplifying Voices Film Festival 2026 returns to The Cabot in Beverly, MA on March 12–13 with two days of free film screenings celebrating stories by and about people of color. Now in its fourth year, the festival has quickly become one of the North Shore’s most meaningful cultural traditions. Additionally, this year’s lineup features powerful documentaries, an international shorts

Mark your calendars for Peabody International Festival 2025! This beloved cultural celebration returns Sunday, September 7, transforming downtown Peabody into a vibrant global village. Thousands of neighbors will gather to share food, music, and traditions at this FREE community event. Complete festival information can be found at the festival website.  A Festival Born from Vision, Built on Community Four decades

  Sometimes the most meaningful moments happen over the simplest pleasures. Last night’s Salem Ice Scream Bowl on Salem Common presented by Salem Main Streets was one of those perfect summer evenings that remind us why we love this community so much. As families spread blankets on the grass and neighbors caught up in line, we watched something beautiful unfold

Get ready for laughs this summer! The wildly popular Marblehead comedy show Keg-n-Komedy returns to Marblehead Little Theatre on Saturday, August 2nd. After another sellout performance last year, this unique event combines hilarious improv comedy with complimentary craft beer. Additionally, audiences can participate in a joke contest with prizes before the main show begins. Furthermore, the collaboration between Bentwater Brewery,

Get ready for an unforgettable day of creativity! The Lynn Arts Festival 2025 transforms Downtown Lynn into a vibrant cultural playground on Saturday, August 9. Moreover, this free celebration brings together local artists, musicians, and makers for an inspiring community experience. Whether you’re a longtime resident or first-time visitor, you’ll discover something magical at every corner. Experience the Heart of

View the full set Salem’s transformation from persecution to pride reached new heights as over 30,000 people flooded the historic streets on June 28, 2025, for the North Shore Pride Festival. What began as Dr. Hope Watt-Bucci’s response to witnessing discrimination in 2012—expecting maybe 100 supporters—has exploded into one of Massachusetts’ most vibrant celebrations of LGBTQ+ identity, creativity, and community.

You can view the complete set here.  Last night at Derby Wharf, Salem showed us what celebration looks like when a community chooses connection over division. As the sun set over our historic harbor and thousands gathered on the waterfront, we witnessed something more meaningful than a traditional Independence Day event – we experienced the power of coming together through

Get ready for an insider’s look at Massachusetts’s most anticipated documentary film event! Salem Film Fest (SFF) is opening its doors for a special evening that will give film enthusiasts a first glimpse into its remarkable 2025 program. A Night of Documentary Celebration – Register Here Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 2, as Cinema Salem transforms into a hub