Name: Salem Public Library's Live Plant Exchange
Start: 2026-05-16T14:00:00-04:00
Location: Salem Public Library

Salem Public Library

Please join us for a Live Plant Exchange on Saturday, May 16th from 2-4pm, while supplies last. Bring your extra live plants to share and take new ones home to love! Extra veggie, flower or herb garden seedlings, bulbs, tubers, house plants, and succulents are welcome. No registration required.

Local Event: Salem Public Library's Live Plant Exchange

Essex County

Scott Souza

Boston Metropolitan Area

Salem

Massachusetts

Salem Public Library's Live Plant Exchange

Please join us for a Live Plant Exchange on Saturday, May 16th from 2-4pm, while supplies last. Bring your extra live plants to...

Children ages 18 months to 3 years old are invited to explore and learn through tactile play with our big sensory bins. Bins&nbsp;may include rainbow rice, water, lentils, toys, natural objects and&nbsp;more.
Please register online at <a href="https://salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sensory-bins-little-learners-17/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sensory-bins-little-learners-18/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sensory-bins-little-learners-19/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sensory-bins-little-learners-20/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sensory-bins-little-learners-22/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/sensory-bins-little-learners-22/</a>
or by calling 978-744-9667.

Local Event: Sensory Bins: Little Learners Playtime for ages 18 months to 3 years

Sensory Bins: Little Learners Playtime for ages...

Children ages 18 months to 3 years old are invited to explore and learn through tactile play with our big sensory bins....

Sensory Bins: Little Learners Playtime for ages 18 months to 3 years

Children ages 0-5 and caregivers are invited to an afternoon storytime for littles with books, songs and more!
Please register online at<a href="https://salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-with-miss-simone-124/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-with-miss-simone-125/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-with-miss-simone-126/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-with-miss-simone-127/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-with-miss-simone-127/</a>
or by calling 978-744-9667.

Local Event: Afternoon Storytime with Simone for ages 0-5

Afternoon Storytime with Simone for ages 0-5

Children ages 0-5 and caregivers are invited to an afternoon storytime for littles with books, songs and more!
Please register...

The library is hosting weekly chess nights where players of all ages can&nbsp;play and learn from each other.&nbsp; Whether you're new to the game or a&nbsp;veteran player, all skill levels welcome, and basic instruction will be&nbsp;provided.&nbsp;Please register online at&nbsp;<a href="https://salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chess-club-66/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chess-club-67/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chess-club-68/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chess-club-68/</a><a href="https://salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chess-club-65/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/chess-club-63/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>
or by calling 978-744-9667.

Local Event: Chess Club for all ages

Chess Club for all ages

The library is hosting weekly chess nights where players of all ages can play and learn from each other.  Whether you're new to...

Recital Hall, 71 Loring Avenue

The Salem State Community Chorus presents “Salem by the Sea: A Musical Tapestry” in celebration of Salem 400+ on May 12 (open dress rehearsal) and May 13 (performance) at 7 pm. The concert takes place in Salem State’s Recital Hall located at 71 Loring Avenue. The nautically themed evening features works by Salem composers and writers past and present, reflecting the rich musical and literary legacy of the city. Salem resident Edward Lundergan will conduct his composition “The Ocean”, commissioned for this concert. The piece is a setting of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s poem by the same name. Salem native and Salem State alumni Javier Marquez will conduct his composition, “Passing Hours”, a setting of a poem by Ella Higginson. Also included on the program are works by Charlotte Forten, Arthur Foote and Patrick Gilmore. Additional guests include Bob Strom, local author, musician and historian who will join the chorus on Salem Willows for Mine and Get Off the Track and share his song research during the concert. Percussionist Jabari Tovar, Salem Public Schools music educator and Salem State alumni joins the chorus on several musical selections. The chorus, established in 2017, is directed by Lynn Shane with Joe Stroup at the piano. Admission is free, although donations at the door are welcome to support the work of the chorus.
Parking is available across the street from 71 Loring Ave. in the lot marked F/C.&nbsp;

Local Event: Salem State Community Chorus Open Dress Rehearsal

Salem State Community Chorus Open Dress Rehearsal

The Salem State Community Chorus presents “Salem by the Sea: A Musical Tapestry” in celebration of Salem 400+ on May 12 (open...

Boston Marriott Peabody

The goal of the&nbsp;2nd Annual Northeast Massachusetts Climatetech Conference&nbsp;is to build upon the work of the Northeast Massachusetts Climatetech Consortium to leverage regional strengths and to increase equitable, sustainable and innovative economic competitiveness.
Join us as we
<ul><li>Convene regional partners in person to offer networking opportunities.</li><li>Cross-pollinate information, knowledge, and make introductions across Merrimack Valley – North Shore MA CEC-defined corridor.</li><li>Share action/successes over the last year around our regional assets (which were defined by stakeholders at 2025 conference report).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Highlight examples of what Climatetech looks like in our region.</li></ul>
&nbsp;CONFERENCE AGENDA
7:30am &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Registration, Breakfast &amp; Networking
8:00am &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Program Opening
8:15am &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Keynote Speaker – Secretary Rebecca Tepper, Executive Office of Energy and
Environmental Affairs
8:45am &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Climatetech Workforce Update (Ed O’Sullivan, Executive Director, MassHire North&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shore Workforce Board)
9:15am &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; UMass Amherst GMS Economic &amp; Ecological Resilience Study (Katherine J. Kahl, PhD
Director, UMass Amherst Gloucester Marine Station)
9:45am&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; IMPLAN analysis for Essex County (Nataly Medina &amp; Kate Quigley, NOAA OCM
Economics)
10:15am &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; UMass Lowell Rist Institute (Ruairi O’Mahoney, Associate Vice Chancellor for
Sustainability and Enterprise Development, Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy)
10:45am &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Regional Innovation Update&nbsp; (Chris Ilsley, President &amp; CEO, InnoVenture Labs)
&nbsp;11:15am&nbsp;&nbsp; Mass CEC Program Offerings (Ben Downing, CEO, Mass CEC)
11:30am &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Conference Recap, Next Steps, Adjournment
Northeast Massachusetts Climatetech Consortium
A regional public-private consortium leveraging regional strengths to increase equitable, sustainable, and innovative economic competitiveness.

Local Event: 2nd Annual Northeast Massachusetts Climatetech Conference

2nd Annual Northeast Massachusetts Climatetech...

The goal of the 2nd Annual Northeast Massachusetts Climatetech Conference is to build upon the work of the Northeast...

2nd Annual Northeast Massachusetts Climatetech Conference

ONLINE WEBINAR

What if you could quickly discover what motivates your donors, write compelling messages in minutes, and develop campaign ideas that feel fresh, not formulaic? What if you could do it all without hiring more staff or extending your planning timeline? Learn how nonprofit professionals are using platforms like ChatGPT to tackle real fundraising challenges. From shaping donor messaging to reimagining campaign formats/drafting grant content, see how AI can become a practical, creative partner in your development work. We introduce a simple framework focused on three essential moves: understanding your donors; crafting messages that resonate; and identifying bold, energizing fundraising strategies. See how AI helps save time, reduce guesswork, spark new ideas, with no technical background or experience with AI required. Whether a solo fundraiser or part of a larger team, leave you with fresh ideas and tools to fundraise smarter and more effectively.
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Local Event: Smart Fundraising for Nonprofits using AI (WEBINAR)

Smart Fundraising for Nonprofits using AI...

What if you could quickly discover what motivates your donors, write compelling messages in minutes, and develop campaign ideas...

Smart Fundraising for Nonprofits using AI (WEBINAR)

Kids in Grades K and up are invited to make a different craft every week at our Craft Club!&nbsp; Paper crafts,&nbsp;paintings, cardboard projects, you name it.&nbsp; All materials provided.
Please register online at <a href="https://salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/craft-club-41/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/craft-club-42/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/craft-club-42/</a><a href="https://salempl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/craft-club-40/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>
or by calling 978-744-9667.

Local Event: Craft Club for Grades K and up

Craft Club for Grades K and up

Kids in Grades K and up are invited to make a different craft every week at our Craft Club!  Paper crafts, paintings, cardboard...

Marblehead

Swampscott

Peabody

Beverly

Danvers

Lynnfield

Hamilton-Wenham

Middlesex County

Chris Rhatigan 

Wakefield

Benjamin Pierce

Melrose

Malden

Danversport

The Boys &amp; Girls Club of Greater Salem is hosting its annual event, Growing Great Futures, on May 14, 2026 at Danversport, 131 Elliott Street, Danvers from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This casual, family friendly event invites participants to join the Club staff and kids in activities typically found at the afterschool sites. Enjoy delicious food and a cash bar. Play board games, try the putting green, sink an opponent in a corn hole game or make paper flower crafts. Join in the Guess Who is the Club Alumni game. Prizes and a fun time will be available along with a silent, live and cause auction.
The Boys &amp; Girls Club of Greater Salem is the second oldest Club in the United States, providing safe, caring out of school time options for the families of Salem and surrounding communities. Serving children ages 5 to 18, the Club focuses on safety, academic achievement and leadership opportunities for youth to thrive. As a stand-alone nonprofit, the Club relies heavily on donations to be able to offer high quality, low-cost care for the children of the community.

Local Event: Growing Great Futures

Growing Great Futures

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem is hosting its annual event, Growing Great Futures, on May 14, 2026 at Danversport, 131...

The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar

A Farewell to Kings (AF2K) is a tribute to the iconic Canadian band, Rush. Based in New Jersey, the band is composed of four passionate musicians equipped with the high caliber gear to faithfully recreate the timeless music of Rush: Zack James (Vocals), Aaron Leone (Guitar), Adam Cyran (Bass/Keys), and Johnny Vines (Drums/Percussion). AF2K brings authentic presentations of the musical eras and tours created by the “Holy Triumvirate” Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart, back to the stage and to life for Rush fans young and old. From the epics to the hits and deep cuts, AF2K pays precise attention to detail and is a musical experience unlike any other tribute.

Local Event: A Farewell to Kings - Rush Tribute

Gloucester

A Farewell to Kings - Rush Tribute

A Farewell to Kings (AF2K) is a tribute to the iconic Canadian band, Rush. Based in New Jersey, the band is composed of four...

Larcom Theatre

Get ready for a high-energy night of unforgettable ’70s music as Abraxas, featuring renowned guitarist Ed Antonelli, brings the spirit and sound of Santana to the stage. The heart of the show is a powerful celebration of Santana’s legendary catalog, with electrifying performances of favorites like “Black Magic Woman,” “Oye Como Va,” “Maria Maria,” “Everybody’s Everything,” “La Fiesta,” and more.

Adding to the excitement, Abraxas will also sprinkle in select hits from some of the most iconic artists and bands of the decade, including The Doobie Brothers, Eric Clapton, Malo (guitarist Jorge Santana) and Emerson, Lake &amp; Palmer. The result is a crowd-pleasing, feel-good journey through the unforgettable sounds of the 1970s—with Santana front and center.

A Limelight Magazine nominee for Best Tribute Band, Abraxas is known throughout New England for its exceptional musicianship, dynamic stage presence, and authentic sound. If you love classic rock, big grooves, and timeless hits, this is a show you will not want to miss.

Local Event: Santana Tribute Abraxas Presents Supergroups of the ’70s

Santana Tribute Abraxas Presents Supergroups of...

Get ready for a high-energy night of unforgettable ’70s music as Abraxas, featuring renowned guitarist Ed Antonelli, brings the...

Santana Tribute Abraxas Presents Supergroups of the ’70s

Jeremiah Lee Mansion 161 Washington Street Marblehead

Marblehead Garden Club Plant Sale Supports Historic Lee Mansion Gardens
Shop annuals, perennials, and native plants, Saturday, May 16 
Event Details:
<ul><li>Saturday, May 16</li><li>8:30-11:00 a.m.</li><li>Jeremiah Lee Mansion, 161 Washington St., Marblehead</li><li>Free admission</li><li>Payment: cash, checks, cards, Venmo</li></ul>
MARBLEHEAD, MA — The Marblehead Garden Club, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, invites the community to its Plant Sale on Saturday, May 16, from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the historic Jeremiah Lee Mansion, 161 Washington Street, Marblehead. Admission to the event is free, and early arrival is encouraged for the best selection. Cards, cash, checks, and Venmo are accepted.&nbsp;
Set on the beautiful grounds of the Lee Mansion, the sale offers a wide variety of plants for every garden. Shoppers will find perennials for sun and shade, colorful annuals, a variety of dahlia tubers, native wildflowers, culinary plants including herbs, and selections for ground cover and rock gardens.&nbsp;
The Plant Sale is the Garden Club’s primary fundraiser, supporting the care and maintenance of the Lee Mansion’s organic gardens, which prioritize native and historically-appropriate plantings.&nbsp;
A highlight of the sale is a curated selection of plants featured in the Lee Mansion Gardens. These cherished favorites include trillium, Solomon’s seal, lady’s mantle, wild ginger, single or double white bloodroot, and mayapple. The MGC Plant Sale also features a strong selection of native New England plants that support local pollinators.&nbsp;
Not sure what to choose? Knowledgeable garden club members will answer your gardening questions and offer tips on selecting the best options for sun, shade, and problem areas.&nbsp;
Visitors are encouraged to visit our Marblehead Garden Club membership information table. We’ll be giving out hollyhock seeds as part of our centennial celebration, and you can also purchase a copy of our new club cookbook.&nbsp;
Proceeds from the sale help ensure the continued care of the historic grounds. Built in 1768 for Colonel Jeremiah Lee, a prominent Marblehead patriot in the years leading up to the American Revolution, the site remains a treasured part of the community. The Marblehead Garden Club is committed to keeping its gardens flourishing for future generations.&nbsp;

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Marblehead Garden Club Plant Sale coming May 16 at the Jeremiah Lee Mansion

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