This Weekend · May 8 – May 10
Salem, MA This Weekend
Salem is one of New England's busiest weekend destinations — historic walking tours and the Witch Trials Memorial, the Peabody Essex Museum and the House of the Seven Gables, dinner on Pickering Wharf, indie cinema, ghost walks at dusk, and live music until last call. Below: every event we know of in Salem this weekend.
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Sat, May 9 · 10 AM
Anniversary & Mother's Day Sip & Shop Party
Join us May 9th & 10th as we celebrate Mother’s Day and our 5th Anniversary with a special Sip & Shop party! Enjoy light refreshments as you browse our thoughtfully curated collection of fine jewelry and unique gifts. Take advantage of exclusive, event-only discounts while finding something meaningful for yourself or someone you love. We look forward to welcoming you for a relaxed and elevated shopping experience.
- Culture
Sat, May 9 · 10 AM
Mother's Day Fused Glass Class at NSGS
at North Shore Glass School – Artists’ Row
Join us to celebrate Mom! In this class, participants will learn how to cut, shape and arrange glass to make beautiful Mother’s Day inspired keepsake pieces guaranteed to WOW mom! This is a great class to do with your mom or to do alone and gift her on the big day.
- Culture
Sat, May 9 · 10:30 AM
Creative Foundations: Cyanotypes
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 & 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.
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Sat, May 9 · 11:30 AM
Saturday Morning Run Club
Join us for a 5K run or 1 mile run/walk and then enjoy beer or coffee with fellow runners — all are welcome (including sporty pups!). Prizes at every 5th run, and also at milestones of 10, 25, and 50 total runs.
- Live Music
Sat, May 9 · 12 PM
Brodie's Seaport Saturday Jam
Venue: Brodies Seaport. Featured performers for May 9th: Eric Reardon, Mike Miano, and Micha... (other names truncated).
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Sat, May 9 · 2 PM
Mother's Day Tea
at Colonial Hall at Rockafellas
Step into an afternoon of elegance, charm, and celebration at Colonial Hall at Rockafellas for our Regency-Inspired Mother’s Day Tea. Think delicate tea sandwiches, warm scones, beautiful desserts, flowing spritzes, live music, and a charming Promenade of local vendors where you can shop while you sip. Bring your mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends and enjoy a truly special afternoon together. 🌸 Saturday, May 9th 🕑 2:00 PM 📍 Colonial Hall at Rockafellas – Salem, MA ✨ High Tea Service ✨ Live Classical / Bridgerton – Inspired Music ✨ Spritz Bar ✨ Promenade Shopping Experience ✨ Create-Your-Own Bouquet Station Seats are limited and expected to sell quickly.
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Sat, May 9 · 7 PM
Sea Witch Ball Workshop
Join The Sea Wych Salem for a magical experience in Witch City as she presents the history & lore of the witch ball, & guides you as you create your own using ocean elements, herbs, salts, & more to welcome in joy, banish negativity, or simply for a pretty souvenir to display. Spend some time with us and bring home your own unique and uniquely crafted souvenir. Tix must be purchased in advance Ages 13+ Contact to schedule private parties up to 12 ppl, or for families w/children under 13
- Music
Sat, May 9 · 7 PM
Mommy Issues: A Mother's Day Comedy Night
at Salem Wax
This Mother’s Day weekend, we’re celebrating moms by lovingly roasting them. Join Witch City Comedy inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater for Mommy Issues, a night of stand-up packed with painfully relatable stories, chaotic family dynamics, and the kind of jokes that make you text your mom. It’s BYOM (Bring Your Own Mom) bring your actual mom, chosen mom, or just deeply complicated feelings about motherhood. No matter your situation, there’s something here you’ll recognize… and laugh at. Our DIY Flower Bar will be open all weekend in the Spirit Market. Add on a bouquet to your ticket!
- Live Music
Sat, May 9 · 7 PM
Saturday Jam — Live at Brodie's Seaport
Live music featuring Eric Reardon, Mike Miano, and more at Brodie's Seaport Saturday Jam series.
- Music
Sat, May 9 · 9 PM
Live Music: Melissa's Favorite Things Birthday Show
at Bit Bar
Proles Innsmouth Look Big Time Kill 9p 21+ $10 cover
- DJ Night
Sat, May 9 · 9 PM
DJ Night
Boston's best DJs every Friday and Saturday at Village Tavern — no cover charge. Starts 9 PM.
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Sun, May 10 · 10 AM
Mother's Day Brunch Buffet
Holidays at the Hawthorne have been a tradition for 100 years. You can count on delicious food, comfortable seating and a warm atmosphere. Indulge in our Mother’s Day brunch buffet, featuring a chocolate fountain and an interactive cake trolley. * Seatings available between 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. * Adults $70 | Children $25 | Children under 3 free * Advanced reservations with credit card required | call 978-825-4360
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Sun, May 10 · 10 AM
Anniversary & Mother's Day Sip & Shop Party
Join us May 9th & 10th as we celebrate Mother’s Day and our 5th Anniversary with a special Sip & Shop party! Enjoy light refreshments as you browse our thoughtfully curated collection of fine jewelry and unique gifts. Take advantage of exclusive, event-only discounts while finding something meaningful for yourself or someone you love. We look forward to welcoming you for a relaxed and elevated shopping experience.
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Sun, May 10 · 11 AM
Mother's Day Brunch at Bernadette
at Bernadette
Join us for a special lunch in honor of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10th. Experience the dining room in a softer, sunlit setting, with pastries and apéro for the table to begin, followed by a $95 per person, market-driven menu with a choice of appetizer and entrée for each guest.
- Culture
Sun, May 10 · 12 PM
Tour en Español
at The House of the Seven Gables
¡Un recorrido por La Casa de los Siete Tejados en español!
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Sun, May 10 · 12 PM
Notch Run Club Sundays!
at Notch Brewing
Meters for Liters is a weekly group run from the Tap Room. This is not a race, just a chance to get out and earn some cold beer. When we get back to the brewery, there will be plenty of beer and free pretzel bites for runners! On Sundays, choose from a 5k or 10k distance. Open to ALL abilities. No sign up is required but you do have the option to “sign in” before the run. Meet at the Tap Room at 12:00pm.
- Music
Sun, May 10 · 1:30 PM
Broadsides, Ballads and Fife Tunes of Salem
Salem Massachusetts has a rich and diverse maritime past which played a major role in the early part of the Revolutionary War. The broadsides, ballads and fife tunes discussed during this presentation all have a connection to Salem, Massachusetts. The presentation draws on materials from his two published books, Old Salem at Sea in Ballad and Song and Old Salem in Ballad and Song. In the presentation, original documents, broadsides, ballads, and several primary sources will be used to support the maritime influence Salem had on the Revolutionary War.
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Sun, May 10 · 2 PM
Diamond's Dine In w/ DJ Maxine Harrison
Diamond’s Dine In the musical millennial revue with singing, dancing, and of course comedy! Cohosted by DJ Maxine Harrison and featuring rotating weekly special guests! Please come and celebrate Sungay with us and bring all the good energy!