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Salem Weekend At A Glance During May 28-31
The films were created in a variety of interior and exterior locations with a wide range of soundscapes.
May 27, 2021
Friday, May 28
all-day
Salem State Spring Dance Festival
Spend some time at Salem State’s Spring Dance Film Festival, featuring work by Salem State dance students and faculty. The films were created in a variety of interior and exterior locations with a wide range of soundscapes. Some reflect the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, while others are personal memoirs about life and art.
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View the festival virtually here.
10 am-5 pm
“Salem Stories” at the Peabody Essex Museum
Using selections from PEM’s vast collection, see more than 100 works, including paintings, sculpture, textiles, decorative arts, photos, natural history specimens, manuscripts, posters, books, eyewitness accounts, and even a murder weapon. Advance tickets required.
Find out what's happening in Salemfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
10 am-5 pm
“Alexis Rockman: Shipwrecked” at the Peabody Essex Museum
The subject of shipwrecks has long held broad fascination among artists and the public alike. Through this new series of dramatic depictions of historic shipwrecks, American artist Alexis Rockman symbolizes the impact that the migration of goods, people, plants, and animals has had on our planet.
12 pm-5 pm
Broom Making, Book Binding
Craft a rustic broom from scratch or bind your own leather grimoire, book of shadows, spell book, art or dream journal- something for all your creative and magickal works! Personalize your projects with pendants, herbs, dried flowers, bones, charms, stencils. Hourly by appointment.
4 pm-7 pm
Unmasking & Evolution of Negro Election Day and The Black Vote
Salem United, Inc. and its president Doreen Wade demonstrate how the first black voting system evolved into the “Black Picnic Day” celebration that has been running for 281 years.
7 pm
Salem Séances
Step into the Spirit Parlor of Omen and experience an authentic Salem Séance with a true spirit medium. Our departed yearn to reach out to us from beyond and the psychic mediums at Omen have helped thousands of people reunite with souls who have crossed over!
Saturday, May 29
all-day
Salem State Spring Dance Festival
Spend some time at Salem State’s Spring Dance Film Festival, featuring work by Salem State dance students and faculty. The films were created in a variety of interior and exterior locations with a wide range of soundscapes. Some reflect the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, while others are personal memoirs about life and art.
View the festival virtually here.
10 am-12 pm & 3 pm-7 pm
Unmasking & Evolution of Negro Election Day and The Black Vote
Salem United, Inc. and its president Doreen Wade demonstrate how the first black voting system evolved into the “Black Picnic Day” celebration that has been running for 281 years.
10 am-5 pm
“Salem Stories” at the Peabody Essex Museum
Using selections from PEM’s vast collection, see more than 100 works, including paintings, sculpture, textiles, decorative arts, photos, natural history specimens, manuscripts, posters, books, eyewitness accounts, and even a murder weapon. Advance tickets required.
10 am-5 pm
“Alexis Rockman: Shipwrecked” at the Peabody Essex Museum
The subject of shipwrecks has long held broad fascination among artists and the public alike. Through this new series of dramatic depictions of historic shipwrecks, American artist Alexis Rockman symbolizes the impact that the migration of goods, people, plants, and animals has had on our planet.
12 pm-5 pm
Broom Making, Book Binding
Craft a rustic broom from scratch or bind your own leather grimoire, book of shadows, spell book, art or dream journal- something for all your creative and magickal works! Personalize your projects with pendants, herbs, dried flowers, bones, charms, stencils. Hourly by appointment.
7 pm
Salem Séances
Step into the Spirit Parlor of Omen and experience an authentic Salem Séance with a true spirit medium. Our departed yearn to reach out to us from beyond and the psychic mediums at Omen have helped thousands of people reunite with souls who have crossed over!
Sunday, May 30
all-day
Salem State Spring Dance Festival
Spend some time at Salem State’s Spring Dance Film Festival, featuring work by Salem State dance students and faculty. The films were created in a variety of interior and exterior locations with a wide range of soundscapes. Some reflect the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, while others are personal memoirs about life and art.
View the festival virtually here.
10 am-12 pm & 3 pm-7 pm
Unmasking & Evolution of Negro Election Day and The Black Vote
Salem United, Inc. and its president Doreen Wade demonstrate how the first black voting system evolved into the “Black Picnic Day” celebration that has been running for 281 years.
10 am-5 pm
“Salem Stories” at the Peabody Essex Museum
Using selections from PEM’s vast collection, see more than 100 works, including paintings, sculpture, textiles, decorative arts, photos, natural history specimens, manuscripts, posters, books, eyewitness accounts, and even a murder weapon. Advance tickets required.
10 am-5 pm
“Alexis Rockman: Shipwrecked” at the Peabody Essex Museum
The subject of shipwrecks has long held broad fascination among artists and the public alike. Through this new series of dramatic depictions of historic shipwrecks, American artist Alexis Rockman symbolizes the impact that the migration of goods, people, plants, and animals has had on our planet.
12 pm-5 pm
Broom Making, Book Binding
Craft a rustic broom from scratch or bind your own leather grimoire, book of shadows, spell book, art or dream journal- something for all your creative and magickal works! Personalize your projects with pendants, herbs, dried flowers, bones, charms, stencils. Hourly by appointment.
2 pm
The Scarlet Letter(s) Walking Tour
Come along on this walking tour given by Nathaniel Hawthorne (writer/actor Bob Gautreau seen on HBO & America’s Got Talent) and witness the life, loves and locations of Salem’s most celebrated author.
Monday, May 31
all-day
Salem State Spring Dance Festival
Spend some time at Salem State’s Spring Dance Film Festival, featuring work by Salem State dance students and faculty. The films were created in a variety of interior and exterior locations with a wide range of soundscapes. Some reflect the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, while others are personal memoirs about life and art.
View the festival virtually here.
12 pm
Salem 2021 Memorial Day Ceremony
Join the City of Salem’s Memorial Day Ceremony live from Broad Street Cemetery via their Facebook page.
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