Here is a partial list of events. For the complete schedule, visit the City of Salem's website at Salem.com:
Sunday, August 3
Tour-A-Truck – 11:00AM-1:00PM
Salem Willows
Youngsters get a chance to climb on a fire truck, explore the insides of an ambulance and see how it feels to sit behind the driver's seat of an 18-wheeler.
20th Annual Salem Maritime Festival – 12PM-5PM
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Join the staff and volunteers of the Salem Maritime National Historic Site for the 20th Annual Salem Maritime Festival on historic Derby Wharf. Free family fun will include children's activities, traditional music, Rain Forest Reptiles, horse-drawn wagon rides, sea side kite flying, craft demonstrations, and more. The tall ship Friendship will be open for free, so come aboard and meet her crew. For more information, contact 978-740-1660 or visit www.nps.gov/sama.
Mementos of Celebration – Noon-4PM
Old Town Hall
Visit the Salem Arts Association's annual PEM Companion Exhibit shown in mixed media, decorative arts, painting, photography, sculpture and textiles. For more information log onto www.salemartsassociation.org
Ameri-Canine Dog Show – 4PM-6PM
Salem Common
Is your dog the next Bark Obama or John McCanine or perhaps Howl-Lary Rodham Clinton. Dog owners come enter your four legged friends in categories such as: Most Petriotic USA Costume, Best Speaker, Tug of War, Presidential Race, Space Program, Canine-idates meet and greet and Best Liar. In the end, the audience will vote for the Ameri-canine president. Entry fee: $5. Registration begins at 3:00 p.m. (rain location: South Harbor Garage). For more information contact Donna at 978-744-2615.
Monday, August 4
Young Dance Company – 8PM-10PM
Salem Willows Shell
A Heritage Days favorite, come see the Young Dance Company perform their exciting 2008 dance production. Don’t forget to bring your blankets and chairs, relax by the ocean, and enjoy.
Tuesday, August 5
Salem Super Scooperbowl - 6PM-7:30PM
Salem Common
We all scream for ICE-CREAM! Indulge your sweet tooth in this Ice Cream Scooperbowl. Sample flavors from many of the North Shore's finest creameries and ice cream parlors. Bring the whole family. $5 Adults / $3 Kids. Proceeds to benefit Salem Main Streets. For more information contact the Salem Chamber/Salem Main Streets at 978-744-0004.
Willows Summer Concert – 7PM-9PM
Salem Willows Shell
Enjoy the last concert of the season by the North Shore Concert Band as they perform their Salute to Summer.
Wednesday, August 6
Lip Sync Night – 5PM-6:30PM
Salem Willows Shell
We're doing it again…The City of Salem's 2nd Annual Lip Sync Night. For more information, please contact Eileen Dunn at 978-744-0180, ext. 20 or edunn@salem.com.
Dance Enthusiasm Performance – 7PM-9PM
Salem Willows Shell
New This Year – Salem's Dance Enthusiasm Dance Company has won numerous awards at competitions across the U.S. Most recently, they have returned from the International Dance Challenge in Florida where they won first place in the Entertainment Challenge, so don't miss this brand new addition to Heritage Days.
Comedy Night – 7PM-10PM
Moose Lodge – Grove Street
Get ready to laugh with featured comedians Paul D'Angelo and
Bob Seibel. Tickets are $10. You can purchase tickets for the comedy night at the Boys and Girls Club at 13 Hawthorne Blvd (978-744-0915) or at the Salem Park, Recreation and Community Services Department at 5 Broad Street (978-744-0180).
Thursday, August 7
Salem's Best Pizza Competition – 6PM-7:30PM
Salem Common
Come decide which Salem restaurant has the best pizza. Bring the whole family. We will award the top adult and kids pick. $5 Adults / $3 Kids. For more information contact the Salem YMCA at 978-744-0351.
Movie on the Common – After Dark (8:30PM)
Salem Common
The City of Salem~Park, Recreation & Community Services Department presents~(movie TBD), so bring popcorn, a blanket or chair and enjoy.
Friday, August 8
Kids Night – 5PM-7:30PM
Salem Common
The Salem YMCA will transform the Salem Common into a paradise for children with moon bounces, rides, games and arts & crafts. $3 per child will pay for unlimited rides. For more information contact the Salem YMCA at 978-744-0351. (rain location: Salem YMCA, Sewall Street)
Saturday, August 9
Haunted City "Junior" Triathlon – 8AM
Dead Horse Beach, Salem Willows
Junior Triathletes come compete in Salem's youth triathlon. Boys & Girls ages 5-17 come test your endurance and courage to compete. Registration begins at 7AM. Fee: $25 (pre-registration) $35 (post registration). Register on-line at www.active.com Proceeds go to the Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services Department for youth programs. For more information, visit www.bnsfitness.com or contact Brandi Dion at (978)~204-8588.
Essex Street Fair – 10AM-6PM
Essex St. Pedestrian Mall
Fun for all ages this street festival has something for everyone. Crafts, jewelry, paintings, stained glass, and other unique items will be featured along the Essex Pedestrian Mall. Street performers, face painters, and strolling musicians will entertain crowds. For more information, contact the Salem Chamber of Commerce at 978-744-0004.
Art Exhibit – 10AM-4PM
Old Town Hall
Salem Arts Association presents Freeze Frame: Shake, Rattle & Roll – photography by Tom Uellner.
Salem Arts Association Concert – 1PM-3PM
Derby Square
Entertainment to be announced Check www.SalemArtsAssociation.org for updates.
Salem Theatre Company Free Outdoor Performance – 3:30PM – 4:30PM
Derby Square
IMPROV on the BRICKS. Members of the Salem Theatre Company will lead improvised interaction with fellow actors and the audience during the performances. With actors anticipating ideas and support from the audience one is guaranteed a different show each night. For more information, contact 978-790-8546 or visit www.salemtheatre.com. Don't forget to bring your chairs.
The Galleries at Artist Row – 4PM-7PM
Open galleries reception – take a stroll through Artist Row and see what our talented artists have on display.
Salem Jazz & Soul Festival, Berklee Summer Series Concert - 5PM – 7PM
Derby Square
Berklee students Manami Morita perform. The “Berklee Summer Series” presents promising and accomplished students from this world renowned jazz institution. http://salemjazzsoul.com/festival_2008.html
Sunday, August 10
Essex Street Fair –10AM-6PM – Essex St. Pedestrian Mall
Fun for all ages this street festival has something for everyone. Crafts, jewelry, paintings, stained glass, and other unique items will be featured along the Essex Pedestrian Mall. Street performers, face painters, and strolling musicians will entertain crowds. For more information, contact the Salem Chamber of Commerce at 978-744-0004.
Salem Jazz and Soul Festival Downtown Concert Showcase
Two concerts in two locations. The Nat Simpkins Band featuring Henri Smith at Derby Square, 1 – 3 p.m. The Boston Horns, at the Museum Place Mall fountain, 2 – 4 p.m. In the event of rain these concerts will be held at the Museum Place Mall. http://salemjazzsoul.com/festival_2008.html
Art Exhibit –12PM-4PM – Old Town Hall
Salem Arts Association presents Freeze Frame: Shake, Rattle & Roll – photography by Tom Uellner.
Phillips House Antique Car Meet – NOON–3PM
34 Chestnut Street
Join the Phillips House and the North Shore Old Car Club to see vintage and antique cars on historic Chestnut Street.~ Enjoy Gatsby-era music, light refreshments, and tours of the Phillips House and carriage house.~ Free admission.~ For information, call 978-744-0440 or visit www.HistoricNewEngland.org
Salem Theatre Company Free Outdoor Performance – 3:30PM – 4:30PM
Derby Square
IMPROV on the BRICKS (see description above)
ALL WEEK SPECIAL: Attention Downtown shoppers- merchant 1 hour validation stamps are worth double in the Church St. Lot and both garages, so spend a little bit longer enjoying downtown. *restrictions do apply*
Keep checking www.salem.com for updates
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