The Historic Windsor Inn, 85 Windsor Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

Ages: Ages 8+ Duration: 2.5 Hours Capacity: Up to 16 People Meeting Point: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/QYFxcCgZBSUo59z1A" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Historic Windsor Inn, 85 Windsor Street, Cambridge, MA 02139</a>
Enjoy Traditional Cooking and Party with Us in Cambridge, MA! Here at the Dumpling School we like to consider ourselves not as a traditional cooking class but more of a dumpling PARTY! When you sign up for one of our dumpling parties, we want you to have as much fun as possible while learning a new skill.
How to roll and fold dumplings How to properly stuff dumplings with different fillings. How to make different dumpling shapes. How to cook dumplings.
You don’t have to be a cooking expert to enjoy one of our events. We welcome people of all skill levels and interests to take part in our dumpling parties. Since we are focusing on fun and not precision and accuracy, this is the perfect, relaxed environment for friends, family, and loved ones.
For Children’s Groups 1 adult for every 5 Child is required to stay for the duration of the class and will be ticketed.
What’s Included Dumpling IngredientsThis is a Weekly Recurring EventRuns from May 1, 2026 to Jun 26, 2026 and happens every:
<table><tbody><tr><td>Fridays:</td><td>6:00pm - 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</td></tr></tbody></table>
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Local Event: Dumpling Making Party In Massachusetts (Fridays)

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Dumpling Making Party In Massachusetts (Fridays)

Ages: Ages 8+ Duration: 2.5 Hours Capacity: Up to 16 People Meeting Point: The Historic Windsor Inn, 85 Windsor Street,...

Celestial Navigation Astrology & Wellness

A guided meditation to open our awareness and hone our intention opens the workshop, followed by exercises designed to help us develop a personal goal. Students will receive a crystal guide, and a short guided practice will be shared to help them learn the intuitive gifts of choosing crystals that serve them. Students will be asked to create an intention to place under their crystal Grids.
A crystal grid is a group of crystals placed in a specific pattern to help amplify your intentions. Often, crystals in a crystal grid are chosen for specific purposes, such as stones associated with love or self-love to enhance relationships. Crystals can also be used to find clarity when setting an intention around healing or grief, or crystals linked to prosperity to empower abundance.
We'll finish with meditation. To relax the body and mind. In this state, we create space for healing on many levels and find our center, where we manifest our dreams.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/143185/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

Local Event: Great Intentions Workshop

Great Intentions Workshop

A guided meditation to open our awareness and hone our intention opens the workshop, followed by exercises designed to help us...

Peabody Essex Museum

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In-person Location: Create Space Studios
$30 members; $35 nonmembers. Preregistration required.
Based on the poem “Where I’m From” by George Ella Lyon, create your own poem telling the story of your heritage and identity, calling upon the power of the five senses. You can choose to work with the power of words, or use collage materials to represent your message.
Studio Saturdays is a series of adult art making classes designed to inspire creativity and connection through multimedia arts exploration. Each class includes an arts activity that will inspire collaboration, curiosity and creativity, culminating in a completed individual artwork and communal sharing.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/136675/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: “Where I’m From” Poetry and Collage

“Where I’m From” Poetry and Collage

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In-person Location: Create Space Studios
$30 members; $35 nonmembers. Preregistration required.
Based on the...

Join us for an author talk and book signing for a groundbreaking new publication with close ties to PEM’s collection. In The Many Names of Anonymity: Portraitists of the Canton Trade, art historian Winnie Wong explores the vibrant community of artists working in Guangzhou, China in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Many of their paintings survive today, yet scholars have identified only a handful of the painters’ identities. Pushing against Western norms that have shaped our understanding of authorship, Wong reveals that these artists shared names, created works in multiples and signed their pieces with different names or none at all. She charts the genealogy of this naming problem by bringing to life the artists of the Qing Empire’s trade with Westerners at the port of Guangzhou, centering on a group of portraitists known by names that were recorded in a pidgin language: Chin Qua, Chit Qua, Spoilum, Lam Qua and Ting Qua.
Wong’s lavishly illustrated book explores portraiture across media, including unfired clay, reverse painting on glass, watercolor on paper, oil on canvas and the daguerreotype, to propose new ways of studying anonymity, copying and the emergence of author names in the Chinese-European visual culture of the 18th century.
Wong will present a talk to introduce the book's main themes and then talk with Karina Corrigan, Deputy Chief Curator and H. A. Crosby Forbes Curator of Asian Export Art at PEM about her ongoing research.
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Local Event: The Many Names of Anonymity

The Many Names of Anonymity

Join us for an author talk and book signing for a groundbreaking new publication with close ties to PEM’s collection. In The...

Online, Salem, MA

Celebrate Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest with a guided tour and workshop!
First, go inside the exhibition with Jane Winchell, PEM’s Sarah Fraser Robbins Director of The Dotty Brown Art &amp; Nature Center and Curator of Natural History, and discover the biodiversity and global importance of our northernmost forests. Afterward, join artist Patricia Scialo to learn how to make cyanotype prints: a “cameraless photography” technique using treated paper that chemically reacts to sunlight. Reflect on the exhibition and your own connection to nature by creating, exposing and processing your cyanotype print. This workshop will also provide resources, ideas and methods to further explore cyanotypes at home.
This class is perfect for beginners or those returning to art after a break. All supplies are provided, and participants will take home essential materials so they can continue practicing at home.
About our collaborator Patricia Scialo Fine art photographer Patricia Scialo applies alternative photographic processes to create unique handmade prints. She began her career as an intern at Peter's Valley Craft Center, Layton, New Jersey, where she mastered view camera work, historic photographic printing processes and still-life compositions that earned her a state fellowship. She has continued working with raw materials, producing handmade paper and cyanotype prints that incorporate mixed media techniques. Scialo was invited to exhibit at the 2024 International Fotografia Festival, Portugal. She is a first-place recipient in the 15th Julia Margaret Cameron Gala Awards, Barcelona. Additional juried exhibitions include: Griffin Museum of Photography, Danforth Art Museum, Winfisky Gallery, Cove Gallery, Jolie Tea Company and Marblehead Arts. Since relocating to the North Shore in 2019, Scialo has conducted workshops for Salem State University, the Cape Ann Museum and Montserrat College of Art. Her studio is located in the Lydia Pinkham Building in Lynn.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/137907/t/ticketshttps://eventvesta.com/events/137907/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Virtual Creative Foundations: Cyanotypes

Virtual Creative Foundations: Cyanotypes

 Celebrate Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest with a guided tour and workshop!
First, go inside the exhibition with...

Ages: Ages 8+ Duration: 2.5 Hours Capacity: Up to 16 People Meeting Point: <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/QYFxcCgZBSUo59z1A" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Historic Windsor Inn, 85 Windsor Street, Cambridge, MA 02139</a>
Enjoy Traditional Cooking and Party with Us in Cambridge, MA! Here at the Dumpling School we like to consider ourselves not as a traditional cooking class but more of a dumpling PARTY! When you sign up for one of our dumpling parties, we want you to have as much fun as possible while learning a new skill.
How to roll and fold dumplings How to properly stuff dumplings with different fillings. How to make different dumpling shapes. How to cook dumplings.
You don’t have to be a cooking expert to enjoy one of our events. We welcome people of all skill levels and interests to take part in our dumpling parties. Since we are focusing on fun and not precision and accuracy, this is the perfect, relaxed environment for friends, family, and loved ones.
For Children’s Groups 1 adult for every 5 Child is required to stay for the duration of the class and will be ticketed.
What’s Included Dumpling Ingredients
This is a Weekly Recurring EventRuns from May 1, 2026 to Jun 26, 2026 and happens every:
<table><tbody><tr><td>Fridays:</td><td>6:00pm - 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)</td></tr></tbody></table>
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In-person Location: Morse Auditorium
Included with admission; preregistration encouraged. Registration link coming soon.&nbsp; Lucy Hiller (Lambert) Cleveland , "There was an old lady who lived in a shoe.." (detail), 1840-1860. Paper, watercolor, linen, leather, silk, cotton, ink, wood. Gift of Mr. &amp; Mrs. Ronald Morck, 1998. 137846. Peabody Essex Museum. Photo by Lucy Cleveland.&nbsp;
In 2026, as part of the Salem 400+ initiative, PEM will present "Salem as Muse," a series of talks that highlight works represented in PEM’s collection. These programs will explore a diverse range of subjects that connect to the unique history and character of Salem, Massachusetts.
Curator-at-Large Paula Richter will give a presentation centered on Lucy Cleveland: textile artist, children's book author, 19th-century reformer and abolitionist. Born in Salem in 1780, Cleveland traveled to China and Indonesia with her husband, a sea captain, and published more than a dozen books. One of her artworks is on display in Salem Stories.
About our presenter
Paula Richter Since 2009, Paula Richter has been responsible for curatorial research and support of the museum's changing exhibition program, related publications and core activities within the curatorial department. She has participated on exhibition teams for more than a dozen recent and upcoming exhibitions and numerous gallery installations and rotations, including The Salem Witch Trials 1692. She previously worked for the Cape Ann Historical Association, the Sargent House Museum and Landmark College. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire, Richter writes and lectures on American textiles and fashion and New England art and decorative arts. She also leads PEM’s partnership with Handwork 2026, presented by Craft in America.
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Local Event: Salem as Muse: Lucy Cleveland, Author and Textile Artist

Salem as Muse: Lucy Cleveland, Author and...

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In-person Location: Morse Auditorium
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Salem as Muse: Lucy Cleveland, Author and Textile Artist

Join us for a concert and talk with the North Shore’s professional symphony orchestra, <a href="https://www.symphonybythesea.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Symphony by the Sea</a>. Over the centuries, the four seasons have inspired numerous composers to represent their moods in music. During the Baroque period (1500-1750), many composers produced cycles of concertos representing the seasons. Antonio Vivaldi used four sonnets of his own creation as a starting point for the vivid and lively music of his Four Seasons. Follow the sonnets together with Maestro Donald Palma, then enjoy a virtuosic performance.
The program will include a 20-minute talk by Maestro Donald Palma and an approximately 45-minute performance of the Four Seasons, followed by a light reception.
PEM Presents is made possible by The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/137899/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: Vivaldi with Symphony by the Sea

Vivaldi with Symphony by the Sea

Join us for a concert and talk with the North Shore’s professional symphony orchestra, Symphony by the Sea. Over the centuries,...

Peabody Essex Museum Shop

This show may include the use of flashing/strobing lights. It may also include adult themes, humor, language and content, including alcohol use and partial nudity.
PEM Presents is made possible by The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation.
Join the New York Neo-Futurists for an off-the-wall theater experience at PEM! Watch this experimental ensemble attempt to perform 30 short plays in one hour with The Infinite Wrench.
Each play offers something different — something funny, profound, elegant, disgusting, topical, irrelevant, terrifying or musical. All are truthful and tackle the here-and-now, inspired by the lived experiences of the performers. The Infinite Wrench is the Neo-Futurists’ ongoing and ever-changing attempt to shift the conventions of live performance and speak to audiences, including people who feel “unreached or unmoved” by traditional theater.
The New York Neo-Futurists are a radically dynamic ensemble of multidisciplinary artists who write and perform original work rooted in the truth of their own lived experiences. They fuse elements of poetry, game and performance art to create ever-changing theatre and other artistic experiments to respond to the world around us.
PEM Presents seeks to surprise and delight audiences with world-class artistry in music, theater, dance, film and more. This series allows audiences to learn about the artistic process and supports the development of artists with local, regional, national and global perspectives. PEM Presents further activates the museum as a global center for art, culture and creativity with artist residencies, live performances, lecture series, symposia and conferences. PEM Presents is a collaboration between Learning and Community Engagement and the Present Tense initiative.Happens on the following Dates: Jun 5, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada) Jun 6, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/145330/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: The New York Neo-Futurists: The Infinite Wrench

The New York Neo-Futurists: The Infinite Wrench

This show may include the use of flashing/strobing lights. It may also include adult themes, humor, language and content,...

Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex St Salem, MA 01970

Celebrate Salem Arts Fest with free outdoor art making on Essex Street! We’ll be hosting Artists for Humanity from 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday, June 6, as they bring to life a collaborative mural project inspired by Salem's creative community.
All visitors enjoy free admission to the museum on June 6!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/145333/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Salem Arts Fest

Salem Arts Fest

Celebrate Salem Arts Fest with free outdoor art making on Essex Street! We’ll be hosting Artists for Humanity from 11 am to 3...

Old Town Hall

PEM is excited to participate in Salem Food Tours' "Food at 400+" open house weekend! Explore free, food-related special exhibits at a variety of historic houses and museums across downtown Salem. PEM’s Cotting-Smith Assembly House and John Ward House will both be open for visitors, and we’ll be giving away gingerbread cookies adapted from a recipe by Sally Ropes Orne, former resident of Ropes Mansion. (Learn more about her recipes on our blog.) Other participating historic houses include the House of the Seven Gables, the Jonathan Corwin house and the Phillips House. Read the full event details on the Salem Food Tours website.

Local Event: Salem Food at 400+

Salem Food at 400+

PEM is excited to participate in Salem Food Tours' "Food at 400+" open house weekend! Explore free, food-related special...

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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

Local Event: Marblehead Garden Club Plant Sale—May 16

Marblehead Garden Club Plant Sale—May 16

Marblehead Garden Club Plant Sale Supports Historic Lee Mansion Gardens
Shop annuals, perennials, and native plants, Saturday,...

Downtown Rockport MA

The Greater Cape Ann Chamber invites you to join us for&nbsp;Motif No. 1 Day&nbsp;as we celebrate Rockport’s unique identity as both a historic fishing village and a vibrant artist destination. Centered around the iconic red fishing shack—long a favorite subject for painters and photographers—this beloved annual event brings together the very spirit of Rockport: coastal beauty, creative energy, and community pride.
Stroll through town as artists set up along the harbor capturing Motif No. 1 and Rockport’s stunning waterfront in real time. Enjoy live music, street performances, family-friendly art activities, and pop-up experiences that unfold throughout the day. From Dock Square to Bearskin Neck and beyond, there’s always something happening just around the corner.
Explore galleries, discover local shops, and experience the charm that has inspired generations of artists. Whether you’re watching a painting come to life, enjoying a performance, or simply taking in the view, Motif No. 1 Day invites you to slow down, look closer, and connect with what makes Rockport so special.

Local Event: Motif No.1 Day

Motif No.1 Day

The Greater Cape Ann Chamber invites you to join us for Motif No. 1 Day as we celebrate Rockport’s unique identity as both a...

2 Chapel Lane, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

The Paul Madore Chorale presents their spring concert of songs from movies and television. Offerings range from The Wizard of Oz through ABBA to The Lord of the Rings. Guest soloist is Rebecca Haines of Salem and her trio, presenting a medley from West Side Story. Tickets are $25, available at&nbsp; the door or on Zeffy.org.&nbsp;

Local Event: A Night At The Movies

A Night At The Movies

The Paul Madore Chorale presents their spring concert of songs from movies and television. Offerings range from The Wizard of...

The Eagles Experience aims to be the most authentic tribute show to the Eagles available today.&nbsp; With a one-to-one lineup that reflects the Eagles during their heyday in the late 1970s, the members of the Eagles Experience each emulate their respective “Eagle”, playing the correct instrument and singing the songs as sung by their protege.&nbsp; Every member of the Eagles Experience is dedicated to presenting their part as accurately as possible and will provide you with an ultimate "Eagles Experience" you will not soon forget.&nbsp; This tribute band only plays songs written and recorded by the Eagles as a band, from their biggest hits to hidden gems.&nbsp;
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Local Event: The Eagles Experience

The Eagles Experience

The Eagles Experience aims to be the most authentic tribute show to the Eagles available today.  With a one-to-one lineup that...

The Joshua Tree pride themselves with their ability to generate a unique musical experience that does not lend itself to impersonations. Without compromising artistic integrity, the band has gone to great lengths to reproduce the distinct sound of one of the world’s most popular rock bands. Playing each song with the same intensity and emotion, Joshua Tree covers all phases of U2’s music catalog.

Local Event: The Joshua Tree - The Nation’s Premier Tribute to U2

The Joshua Tree - The Nation’s Premier Tribute...

The Joshua Tree pride themselves with their ability to generate a unique musical experience that does not lend itself to...

The Joshua Tree - The Nation’s Premier Tribute to U2

The 18th annual Salem Arts Festival returns June 5-7, 2026, as a special "Salem 400+" edition celebrating four centuries of Salem's creative heritage. This free, family-friendly event transforms historic downtown Salem into an immersive artistic experience, attracting over 10,000 visitors annually.
What to Expect
Explore a juried visual arts gallery at Old Town Hall featuring 60+ works by regional artists competing for Best in Show and the John Boris Memorial Award. Browse a curated artisan marketplace across downtown Salem on Saturday and Sunday, with local makers offering ceramics, jewelry, textiles, woodworking, prints, and more.
Experience live performances across multiple outdoor stages throughout the weekend, including music spanning folk to hip hop, dance from flamenco to contemporary, circus arts, poetry, and more. Watch 12 talented muralists transform blank canvases into vibrant 8'×4' artworks during the Mural Slam at Artists' Row, then vote for your favorite via QR code to determine the People's Choice winner.
Participate in hands-on art-making activities, contribute to the festival's signature Community Art Project, and kick off the weekend Friday evening with the Tiny Art Spree—a fast-paced art exchange fundraiser where $20 tickets give you the chance to take home original artwork.
Festival Highlights
Friday, June 5 (5:30-8:30 PM): Gallery opening, performances at Derby Square, and Tiny Art Spree at 7 PM
Saturday, June 6 (11 AM-7 PM): All festival components active—gallery, artisan marketplace, performances, mural slam, community art, interactive activities
Sunday, June 7 (11 AM-6 PM): All festival components continue through closing
Locations &amp; Access
The festival spans downtown Salem's most beloved spaces: Old Town Hall, Derby Square, Artists' Row, Armory Park, the Pedestrian Mall, and areas near the Peabody Essex Museum. Essex Street and Front Street close to vehicles Saturday and Sunday (8 AM-7 PM), creating pedestrian-friendly festival zones.
Free admission to all events and activities. Bathrooms are available at Artists' Row, the NPS Visitor Center, and Destination Salem. Rain contingency plans ensure performances continue regardless of the weather.
Supporting Local Creativity
Produced collaboratively by Salem Main Streets and Creative Collective MA, the Salem Arts Festival strengthens Salem's creative economy while providing platforms for emerging and established artists. The event embodies community connection, economic revitalization, and the celebration of diverse creative voices.
This special "Salem 400+" edition honors Salem's deep artistic roots while looking forward to the next chapter of creative innovation in this historic city.
Plan your visit at salemartsfestival.com

Local Event: Salem Arts Festival 2026

Salem Arts Festival 2026

The 18th annual Salem Arts Festival returns June 5-7, 2026, as a special "Salem 400+" edition celebrating four centuries of...

Get ready for the most anticipated community event of the season!
The Wicked Big Yard Sale is back, Salem! Hosted by&nbsp;Nina-Soto Realty team, this is the weekend where our whole city turns into a treasure hunter's paradise. It’s about more than just great finds: it’s about connecting with neighbors, promoting sustainability, and showing off that local Salem pride.
<ul><li>When: June 6 and June 7, 2026</li><li>Time: Kick-off at 8:00 AM&nbsp;</li><li>Where: Locations across Salem, MA.</li></ul>
Why you can't miss it:
Whether you’re hunting for that perfect vintage piece, scoring deals on household essentials, or just taking a stroll to see what your neighbors have found, there’s something for everyone.
Want to join the fun?
<a target="_blank" href="https://wickedbigyardsale.com" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>If you are hosting a sale, register your home on the official map so shoppers can find you easily. If you’re a buyer, we recommend registering early so you know exactly where to go: you can bookmark your favorite spots on the map and plan your route across the neighborhoods in advance. Or, if you are a local business owner looking to support the community, you can sign up as a sponsor to get your brand in front of thousands of participants.There are plenty of ways to participate and you can get started right now at&nbsp;👉&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wickedbigyardsale.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">wickedbigyardsale.com</a>. 
Let’s make this the biggest year yet. See you out there!

Local Event: Wicked Big Yard Sale 2026: Salem’s City-Wide Event

Wicked Big Yard Sale 2026: Salem’s City-Wide Event

Get ready for the most anticipated community event of the season!
The Wicked Big Yard Sale is back, Salem! Hosted by Nina-Soto...

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