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A LITTLE LOCAL INSPIRATION
Your Weekend
at Lore.
A creative afternoon. A song worth staying out for. A little time by the water. Pick your kind of weekend and explore Salem from here.
An independent neighborhood edition by Salem Renters Guide. Events take place around Salem; this is not an official Lore program.
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Choose any edition. Preferences stay on this page and do not affect apartment guides or referrals. Confirm tickets, class requirements and hours with each organizer.
Browse the full event selection ↓UPCOMING AROUND SALEM
One Salem calendar. Your kind of day.
Music, open mic, workshops and museum programs, with tea gatherings and more local sources below. Always confirm admission, registration and any changes with the organizer. Open “Getting there + add to calendar” on a listing to compare travel methods, enter your travel estimate and download that event with an optional travel block.
Glass classes ↓ · Tea & regular gatherings ↓ · All local calendars ↓
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One shared selection from connected organizer calendars. Interest labels are inferred from titles and may overlap. Venue calendars below marked “not imported” open externally; event details and booking remain with each organizer.
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Calendar coverage & updates
A selection from connected calendars, up to 40 listings per source. Class booking links and other calendars are below.
MAKE SOMETHING IN SALEM
Try your hand at glass.
North Shore Glass School offers glassblowing, fused glass, stained glass and flameworking classes. Explore an introductory workshop or a longer course, then choose a session directly with the school.
North Shore Glass School
CALENDAR LINK · NOT IMPORTED
Browse the class types and weekend offerings. Check each booking for the studio location, age requirements, price and finished-piece pickup arrangements.
Salem Glass Pumpkin Patch
CALENDAR LINK · NOT IMPORTED
The school presents a seasonal glass pumpkin event with artists and glassblowing demonstrations. Visit the organizer’s page for the current dates, hours and location.
Class offerings checked October 5, 2026. These links open the school’s current pages; available seats and session dates are not imported into this guide.
MAKE IT A REGULAR THING
Tea, conversation and a familiar tune.
These are recurring programs advertised by the venues, checked October 6, 2026. Confirm the next session directly; holiday schedules and special events can change the pattern.
Salem Tea Club at Jolie
CALENDAR LINK · NOT IMPORTED
Jolie lists its Salem tea club on the last Friday of the month at 3 PM, at 316 Derby Street. Its Beverly club has a different schedule.
Sessions at O’Neill’s
CALENDAR LINK · NOT IMPORTED
The pub lists Irish sessions Friday and Saturday, 6–9 PM, and Sunday, 4–7 PM. Check its schedule for changes and entry requirements.
EXPLORE MORE CALENDARS
From a workshop to a night out.
These calendars include different corners of Salem. The event selection above covers only sources currently connected to the importer.
North Shore Glass School ↗
CALENDAR LINK · NOT IMPORTED
Glassblowing, fused glass, stained glass and flameworking. Browse the school’s class pages for available sessions.
Gulu-Gulu Cafe →
IN OUR COLLECTION · Organizer calendar ↗
Live performances, open mic, karaoke, bingo and other gatherings. Dated listings are included above.
Jolie Tea Company ↗
CALENDAR LINK · NOT IMPORTED
Explore the Salem tea club at 316 Derby Street. Confirm the Salem location when browsing other Jolie programs.
Mercy Tavern ↗
CALENDAR LINK · NOT IMPORTED
The venue’s own music calendar, with dates and performers at 148 Derby Street.
O’Neill’s of Salem ↗
CALENDAR LINK · NOT IMPORTED
Weekly Irish music sessions, karaoke, trivia and game nights. Check the venue’s current schedule before heading out.
Peabody Essex Museum →
IN OUR COLLECTION · Organizer calendar ↗
Art making, talks and other museum programs.
Salem Public Library ↗
CALENDAR LINK · NOT IMPORTED
Library programs and community activities. Check registration on the library calendar.
Wicked Good Books ↗
CALENDAR LINK · NOT IMPORTED
Bookstore events, author appearances and literary activities.
Circle of Stitches ↗
CALENDAR LINK · NOT IMPORTED
Shop classes and stitching gatherings. Check the shop for current dates.
City of Salem ↗
GENERAL CALENDAR LINK · RECREATION FEED CONNECTED SEPARATELY
Public meetings, recreation and civic activities. Choose the relevant city calendar.
Salem Chamber of Commerce ↗
CALENDAR LINK · NOT IMPORTED
Business, community and member-submitted events.
East Regiment Beer Company →
IN OUR COLLECTION · Organizer calendar ↗
Venue events and hands-on activities. Confirm any age or ticket requirements with the organizer.
The Cannery ↗
CALENDAR LINK · NOT IMPORTED
Music, comedy, movies and other waterfront programming.
Salem State arts ↗
CALENDAR LINK · NOT IMPORTED
University arts programming. Confirm which performances are open to the public.
Destination Salem ↗
CALENDAR LINK · NOT IMPORTED
A broad calendar of events and activities around Salem.
Haunted Happenings ↗
CALENDAR LINK · NOT IMPORTED
Seasonal listings and organizer information.
Plan the trip, too.
Explore trains, buses, the rail trail and bike / e-bike share ↗
Use the event’s actual venue address for directions. Check the trip home, admission and accessibility information before leaving. An event listed by a Salem organization may take place elsewhere.
For apartment visits, combine your plans with the Canal Street guide or October planning checklist.