When the Chinese government pressured filmmakers to abandon an independent film festival in New York City, a Salem movie theater decided to act. Cinema Salem is now hosting a Chinese Indie Film Day Festival on December 21, featuring films and the filmmaker who faced government intimidation. The festival represents more than just a screening event—it’s a direct response to censorship

May 30th – June 1st | Downtown Salem, MA Our creative community is about to experience something extraordinary. The Massachusetts Poetry Festival 2025 returns to Salem for its 12th iteration, and this year’s celebration promises to be our most inclusive and impactful yet. Together, we’re witnessing how poetry continues to bridge divides, spark conversations, and strengthen the cultural fabric that

As Salem prepares to commemorate its quadricentennial in 2026, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) has announced an impressive slate of exhibitions and programming that will enrich the Salem 400+ celebration. These initiatives perfectly embody the core mission of Salem 400+ to honor our past, celebrate our present, and envision our future by weaving together the diverse stories of our community

📣 The City of Salem is excited to announce the search for its inaugural Salem Poet Laureate! 🎤📚 A Poet Laureate is an appointed poet who is tasked with promoting poetry and encouraging appreciation of the literary arts within a specific community, region, or country. The role often involves composing poems for special occasions and events, participating in or organizing

22nd Annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival Feb. 9 through Feb. 11, 2024 Salem, MA . . . Salem Main Streets and the Salem Chamber of Commerce invite you to enjoy 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 22nd year, the