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09/14/2026

5 things to do in Salem this week (Sep 14-20)

Underground Mic — Step up to perform or just go listen at this weekly 21-and-older open mic, with five-minute sets and sign-ups beginning at 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Sep 17 at Venti's Cafe + B**r Vault

Author Talk — Horror writer and publisher Stephanie Rose celebrates the release of her new middle-grade novel, I Wish I Was a Vampire, a spooky Halloween story about identity, fitting in, and getting exactly what you wished for. Meet the author and get a signed copy of the book. 5 p.m. Sep 18 at The Book Bin - Salem

Cherry City Roller Derby kicks off a new season with a family-friendly doubleheader, featuring the junior team followed by an adult bout. 4:30 p.m. Sep 19 at The Mad House $

Pride in the Park, organized by Capital Pride, gathers artists, advocates, businesses, nonprofits, families, and friends for a day of live performances, q***r makers, community organizations, and celebration. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sep 19 at Riverfront Park

Chelsea Wolfe brings her dark, atmospheric mix of gothic rock, folk, electronic, and heavy music to Salem, with Jonathan Hultén opening. 8:30 p.m. Sep 19 at Elsinore Theatre $

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09/12/2026

ICYMI - Choose your own Art Fair adventure
https://pressplaysalem.com/salem-art-fair-festival-2026/

With 180 artists, live music and entertinment, kids' activities, and more, how do you know where to start? We're tackling the Salem Art Fair & Festival like a choose-your-own-adventure.

Choose your path ▶ https://pressplaysalem.com/salem-art-fair-festival-2026/

09/10/2026

With 180 artists, live music and entertinment, kids' activities, and more, how do you know where to start? We're tackling the Salem Art Fair & Festival like a choose-your-own-adventure.

Choose your path ▶ https://pressplaysalem.com/salem-art-fair-festival-2026/

09/08/2026

Matthew Morrison has one request for Salem: Show Up.

Before the Broadway and Glee star takes the Elsinore stage Sept 15, he chatted with Press Play about where his love of theater began, what brought the fun back to performing, and the idea behind his aptly named show.

Read the story ▶ https://pressplaysalem.com/matthew-morrison-show-up-sept-15-at-elsinore/

Then come show up.

09/07/2026

5 things to do in Salem this week (Sep 7-13)

Oregon State Fair Finale — The Weird Al show (begins at 4 pm) is sold out, but the Fair offers a limited number of free seats with paid admission, first-come, first-served, while space lasts, so you can try your luck, or just go for one last corndog and carnival ride. Sep 7 at LB Day Amphitheater at Oregon State Fairgrounds. Get tickets at oregonstatefair.org

Yoga at Riverfront Park — Join Yoga + B**r for a 60-minute, all-levels outdoor practice led by founder Mikki Trowbridge in partnership with Resonance Yoga Collective, then head downtown for dinner, drinks, or shopping. 6 to 7 p.m. Sep 9 at Riverfront Park Amphitheater. cheersandnamaste.com

Xicha Fest returns, bringing special guest Tijuana No! brings ska, rock, reggae, and punk from Mexico, with live lucha libre every 30 minutes from 3:30 to 8 p.m., plus vendors, tattoos, and more. 2 to 11 p.m. Sep 12 at Xicha Brewing Norte. Get tickets at xichafest.eventbrite.com

The Great Marble Hunt — More than 100 handmade artisan glass marbles will be hidden throughout Salem during this citywide search for tiny treasures. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sep 13, starting at 120 Commercial St NE. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-great-marble-hunt-salem-oregon-2026-tickets-1993633274792

Terri Clark — Country star and Grand Ole Opry member Terri Clark brings more than three decades of hits to Salem, 7:30 p.m. Sep 13 at Elsinore Theatre. Get tickets at elsinoretheatre.com

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09/04/2026

Friday to do: Salem Art Walk, 5 to 8 p.m. tonight

See what else is on exhibit this month at
▶️ https://pressplaysalem.com/on-exhibit-september-2026/

Image: Wendy Red Star (Apsáalooke, born 1981). Apsáalooke Roses 2015. Lithograph with archival pigment ink photographs. Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts Archive, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Willamette University, CSP 15-103

09/01/2026

September is looking busy. Good thing we made you a calendar.
See what's ahead ▶ https://pressplaysalem.com/september-2026/

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09/01/2026

Let's Thrill The World (Salem, OR)!

The Annual Worldwide Simultaneous Dance To "Thriller"

08/31/2026

5 things to do in Salem this week (Aug 31-Sept 6)

Yappy Yoga — Yoga + B**r goes to the dogs, quite literally. Two-legged and four-legged yogis are welcome for an outdoor yoga practice benefiting the Oregon Humane Society, followed by food and beverages (for purchase), prizes, dog photos, grooming, and more. 6 p.m. Sep 1 at Capitol Subaru. cheersandnamaste.com/events $

The Elsewhere Ensemble — Grammy-winning baritone Kenneth Overton and internationally acclaimed soprano Camille Ortiz join the Eugene-based group for Invocation – a prayer for peace, a new work exploring questions of belief, violence, peace and reconciliation. 7:30 p.m. Sep 2 at Hudson Hall at Willamette University. arts.willamette.edu/goudyartistseries $

First Friday Salem Art Walk — Go downtown to explore art and meet the people making it, too. 5 to 8 p.m. Sep 4. salemartwalk.com Free

Punx in the Park — Live punk music meets community care at this youth-focused gathering hosted by Punx with Purpose that welcomes all. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sep 5 at Riverfront Park. punxwithpurpose.org/punxinthepark Free.

Catch Me If You Can — Pentacle Theatre’s high-flying musical comedy based on the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., a teenage con man who posed as a pilot, doctor and lawyer while an FBI agent stayed hot on his trail closes Sep 5. pentacletheatre.org $

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