# Events & Things To Do In Salem, Massachusetts on 21st May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Salem, Massachusetts on 21st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Wicked Queer Stand-up Comedy @ Hennessey's
  - **Description**: LGBTQ+ stand-up comedy from Boston's own queer talent. It's even better DOWNTOWN.About this EventLGBTQ+ cuties do it better. Featuring Boston's hottest and most hilarious talent,
  - **Date**: Thu, 21 May at 08:00 pm – Thu, 21 May at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/wicked-queer-stand-up-comedy-hennesseys/100001987027483693
  - **Venue**: Hennessy’s Bar
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  - **Price**: min: 17.85, max: 17.85, currency: USD
  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, lgbt-pride

## About

Discover the best events and activities in Salem, Massachusetts on 21st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Salem

- **Event Name**: Arcade Era Karaoke Thursdays
  - **Description**: · Anyone on or off Facebook
Come belt out your favorite songs from the late 70's, 80's, and 90's! Be cosmically inspired by the warm glow of 60 cathode ray tube arcade monitors and oh so shiny pinballs.
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  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 09:00 pm – Fri May 22 2026 at 12:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/arcade-era-karaoke-thursdays/100001989094933491
  - **Venue**: Bit Bar Salem
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Music
- **Event Name**: The Fisherman's Cause
  - **Description**: Join Chris Magra, author of Fisherman's Cause: Atlantic Commerce and Maritime Dimensions of the American Revolution.About this EventChris Magra’s The Fisherman’s Cause argues that the New England fishing
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 07:45 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/the-fishermans-cause/100001985823686102
  - **Venue**: Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, contests, art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Virtual: Creative Foundations: Cyanotypes
  - **Description**: Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 7—8:30 pm

Virtual
$39 members; $49 nonmembers; plus $30 for materials (total ticket price: $69 members, $79 nonmembers)

All supplies are provided, and participants will receive a materials kit in the mail.
Register Here: pem.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 26
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/virtual-creative-foundations-cyanotypes/200029843701517
  - **Venue**: Peabody Essex Museum
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  - **Categories**: workshops, art, exhibitions
- **Event Name**: The Closet, Secret Staircase, & the Hidden Hearth: A Queer History of The House of the Seven Gables
  - **Description**: Joseph Everett Chandler, the architect who restored The House of the Seven Gables for Caroline Emmerton, was an early historian of American architecture. He restored dozens of other important buildings that became museums, including the Paul Revere House
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 23
  - **Date**: Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/the-closet-secret-staircase-and-the-hidden-hearth-a-queer-history-of-the-house-of-the-seven-gables/200030018426431
  - **Venue**: 115 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01970
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art

## Trending Events in Salem

- **Event Name**: Comedy Night at Cubanisimo!
  - **Description**: Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at the Comedy Night at the beautiful Cubanisimo Vineyards in Portland presented by Herron Entertainment the largest veteran owned talent agency.Join us for a night of hilarious Stand-Up Comed
  - **Venue**: Cubanisimo Vineyards, Best Rd NW, Salem, OR, USA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb698987f7aec1c.jpg
- **Event Name**: Bonnie Raitt at Elsinore Theatre
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Bonnie Raitt at Elsinore Theatre, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Elsinore Theatre in the heart of Salem, OR for an event that defies ex
  - **Venue**: Elsinore Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Weird Al Yankovic – Salem
  - **Description**: Weird Al Yankovic brings his Bigger & Weirder Tour to the Oregon State Fair, turning the LB Day Amphitheatre into a full-scale carnival of parody, color, and musical absurdity.

With fair lights glowing around the venue and the late-summer crowd buzzi
  - **Venue**: Weird Al Yankovic – Salem, OR
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- **Event Name**: On High: Slightly Stoopid  Ice Cube  The Elovaters & DENM
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at On High: Slightly Stoopid  Ice Cube  The Elovaters & DENM, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Riverfront Park - Salem in Salem,
  - **Venue**: Riverfront Park - Salem
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- **Event Name**: The Salem Witches' Magic Circle 2026
  - **Description**: The Salem Witches' Magic Circle 2025About this EventJoin Christian Day and Brian Cain, with drumming by the Dragon Ritual Drummers as Witches from around the globe gather for the sacred and magical ritual of Halloween! Th
  - **Venue**: Salem Common
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- **Event Name**: The Official Salem Witches' Halloween Ball 2026
  - **Description**: Join Christian Day, Brian Cain, and the Witches of Salem with guests Dragon Ritual Drummers for Salem's most magical Halloween party!About this EventJoin Christian Day, Brian Cain, and the Witches of Salem with guests Dra
  - **Venue**: Hawthorne Hotel
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/cfe924b06b01e318b3b48a92a3a19133353a17b8bc9e391da3f35fb40a29d2e5-rimg-w960-h582-dc061230-gmir.jpg?v=1762847598
- **Event Name**: Marshall Tucker Band
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Marshall Tucker Band, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Elsinore Theatre in Salem, OR sets the perfect stage for an unforgettable
  - **Venue**: Elsinore Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/353695c0-13c9-11f1-8750-ff9743e5691c-rimg-w1200-h675-dc2e1816-gmir.jpg?v=1772189033
- **Event Name**: SAVE THE DATES! Salem Arts Festival 2026
  - **Description**: 2 Spots Left!!! 🎉 Interested in being a vendor?  

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CELEBRATING THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY IN DOWNTOWN SALEM! 

Salem Arts Festival 2026: Salem 400+ Special Edition
Date & Time:
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  - **Venue**: Derby Square, Salem
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- **Event Name**: Weird Al Yankovic at LB Day Amphitheatre at Oregon State Fairgrounds
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Weird Al Yankovic at LB Day Amphitheatre at Oregon State Fairgrounds, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming LB Day Amphitheatre at Oregon State Fairgrou
  - **Venue**: LB Day Amphitheatre at Oregon State Fairgrounds
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Salem?
  - **A:** Arcade Era Karaoke Thursdays (Thu May 21 2026 at 09:00 pm at Bit Bar Salem), The Fisherman's Cause (Thu May 21 2026 at 06:30 pm at Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center), Virtual: Creative Foundations: Cyanotypes (Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Peabody Essex Museum), The Closet, Secret Staircase, & the Hidden Hearth: A Queer History of The House of the Seven Gables (Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at 115 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01970), Wicked Queer Stand-up Comedy @ Hennessey's (Thu, 21 May at 08:00 pm at Hennessy’s Bar).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Salem?
  - **A:** Arcade Era Karaoke Thursdays (Thu May 21 2026 at 09:00 pm at Bit Bar Salem), The Fisherman's Cause (Thu May 21 2026 at 06:30 pm at Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Salem in May 2026?
  - **A:** Arcade Era Karaoke Thursdays (Thu May 21 2026 at 09:00 pm at Bit Bar Salem), The Fisherman's Cause (Thu May 21 2026 at 06:30 pm at Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center), Virtual: Creative Foundations: Cyanotypes (Thu May 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Peabody Essex Museum), The Closet, Secret Staircase, & the Hidden Hearth: A Queer History of The House of the Seven Gables (Thu May 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at 115 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01970), Wicked Queer Stand-up Comedy @ Hennessey's (Thu, 21 May at 08:00 pm at Hennessy’s Bar).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Salem?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Salem on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Salem?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Salem?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Salem include Bit Bar Salem, Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center, Peabody Essex Museum.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Salem?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Salem range from USD 18 to USD 18. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Salem?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Salem include Bit Bar Salem, Essex Heritage, Peabody Essex Museum.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Salem?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Salem.

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