Northshore Line Dancing

Looking for a fun night out, great music, and a welcoming community? Join Northshore Line Dancing for an evening filled with energy, laughter, movement, and easy-to-follow dances for all levels.  Whether you’re brand new or already love to dance, this is your chance to move, connect, and have fun in a relaxed and uplifting atmosphere. This is a Weekly Recurring EventRuns from May 13, 2026 to Dec 2, 2026 and happens every: Wednesdays:6:30pm - 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)

Salem State South Campus

Great Intentions Workshop

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.

Celestial Navigation Astrology & Wellness

“Where I’m From” Poetry and Collage

Know before you go 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.

Peabody Essex Museum

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 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.

Salem as Muse: Lucy Cleveland, Author and Textile Artist

Know before you go &nbsp; 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; &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.

Vivaldi with Symphony by the Sea

Join us for a concert and talk with the North Shore’s professional symphony orchestra,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.symphonybythesea.org/">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.

Pride Month

Join us for a reading of the book I Love You Because I Love You by Muợn Thị Văn, illustrated by Jessica Love. Designed for children (5 and under) and their caregivers, PEM Pals aims to engage and excite all of the senses through books, movement, music, art and hands-on activities. Held on the first Friday of the month at 10:30 am. Please join us again in September after our summer break. About our collaborators Teresa Inés Coelho Teresa Inés Coelho has years of experience as a performing arts educator. She holds a Music Education Degree from the University of Rio de Janeiro, and is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music. Her passion lies in igniting a love for music in children and their families through music and movement classes using the research-based (and fun!) curriculum Music Together.® Dillian McGahey Dillian McGahey is an illustrator and arts educator, whose own work tackles the complexities of being human through the lens of silly little creatures. He's been teaching at PEM since 2020, after completing two internships in the Art &amp; Nature Center. Outside of the museum, he spends his time helping kids develop their own stories and artwork to turn into original books.

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, 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&nbsp; Jun 6, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:00pm&nbsp;

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 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!

Starry and Restless

Within the past generation, journalism has been upended by the Internet and social media — and it’s still undergoing extraordinary transformation. Join author Julia Cooke for a discussion about Starry and Restless: Three Women Who Changed Work, Writing, and the World, a triple-biography that illuminates an earlier moment of journalistic transformation. Martha Gellhorn, Emily “Mickey” Hahn and Rebecca West were three trailblazing reporters who transformed journalism while reinventing the possibilities for women of their times. In Starry and Restless, Cooke takes readers on these writers’ adventures and challenges throughout the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s, from Omaha Beach on D-Day to Japanese-occupied Shanghai through Cuba, the Congo and the Nuremberg Trials. In their lifetimes, these three writers were “the targets of near-continuous criticism, scrutiny, gossip, and, occasionally, praise.” Now, their legacies are illuminated by their own writing and letters in this extraordinary, globe-trotting triple portrait. PEM Curator Trevor Smith will moderate a discussion with the author.

Juneteenth

Join us to celebrate and reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth through art making. Learn about the symbolism behind the Juneteenth flag and make your own freedom flag. Salem residents and youth under age 16 always receive free admission!

North Shore Pride

Join us to celebrate North Shore Pride on the Salem Common with free art making! Show off your pride and support with a colorful craft and keepsake.

Salem Common

Yuja Wang, piano

Rockport Music Gala 2026 Midsummer Celebration FRIDAY, JULY 10 Cocktail Party and Dinner, 5 PM | Millbrook Meadow Concert, 8 PM | Concert Hall Shalin Liu Performance Center Join Rockport Music for our 2026 Rockport Music Gala: Midsummer Celebration on Friday, July 10—a memorable evening featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Yuja Wang. Our elegant evening begins with cocktails and a gourmet dinner beneath a beautifully-appointed tent in the charming setting of Millbrook Meadow. Guests will then move to the newly refreshed Shalin Liu Performance Center for a special performance by internationally acclaimed pianist Yuja Wang. Renowned for her extraordinary virtuosity, interpretive depth, and commanding stage presence, Wang will deliver a thrilling conclusion to an unforgettable night. We are deeply grateful for your support and look forward to celebrating the joy of music with you! Yuja Wang, piano Pianist Yuja Wang is internationally acclaimed for her charismatic artistry, emotional honesty, and commanding stage presence. Renowned for both her extraordinary virtuosity and the spontaneity of her performances, she is one of the most compelling classical artists of our time, appearing regularly with the world’s leading orchestras, conductors, and musicians. As she has noted in The New York Times, “I firmly believe every program should have its own life,” a philosophy that shapes her bold and deeply personal approach to music-making. Born into a musical family in Beijing, Wang began piano studies at an early age before pursuing advanced training in Canada and later at the Curtis Institute of Music, where she studied with Gary Graffman. Her international breakthrough came in 2007, when she stepped in for Martha Argerich as soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, launching a major global career. Two years later, she signed an exclusive recording contract with Deutsche Grammophon, cementing her position among the leading pianists of her generation. Wang’s artistic daring was recently showcased in a landmark marathon performance at Carnegie Hall, where she joined Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Philadelphia Orchestra to perform all four of Rachmaninoff’s piano concertos and the Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini in a single afternoon, celebrating the composer’s 150th anniversary. A passionate advocate for contemporary music, she has also given the world premiere of Magnus Lindberg’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Her recordings have earned numerous honors, including Musical America’s Artist of the Year and an Opus Klassik Award. With her fearless programming and vivid musical imagination, Yuja Wang continues to redefine the role of the classical artist in the 21st century. “Yuja Wang was the brilliant pianist, projecting the solo part to a nicety and getting every note to glitter.” –Financial Times Gala Table Sponsors IMPRESARIO — $20,000 (12 VIP tickets) Invitation to post-concert reception with the artists Table host will be invited to 2 exclusive chamber music events featuring high profile artists VIRTUOSO— $10,000 (8 VIP tickets) Invitation to post-concert reception with the artists MAESTRO — $5,000 (4 VIP tickets) ADDITIONAL BENEFITS Premier concert &amp; VIP dinner table seating VIP post-concert dessert reception with the artists Listing in Gala materials Invitation to the Season Kick-off Party Gala Tickets BENEFACTOR — $1,250 Listing in Gala materials PATRON — $900 Concert tickets will not be mailed. All Gala tickets will be provided upon arrival at the Gala Check-in table. Rockport Music is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring a love and understanding of music through exceptional live performances and creative learning opportunities. Please Note: Only the tax-deductible portion of the event can be made through a donor advised fund. To reserve your seat at Rockport Music’s Summer Gala, please contact Susan Rogers, Senior Development Officer, at 978.546.7391 ext. 106 or srogers@rockportmusic.org.

Shalin Liu Performance Center

Folk Dance of Korea

The New York Korean Performing Arts Center presents an interactive afternoon of Korean traditional dance. Experience Ipchum, a refined foundational dance; Seungmu, a powerful Buddhist-inspired work with flowing sleeves and rhythmic intensity; the vibrant Fan Dance (Buchaechum); Salpuri, a deeply moving shamanic dance of release and purification; and Sogochum, a lively drum dance celebrating rhythm and joy. Throughout the program, audiences will also have opportunities to engage with the artists and learn more about the movements, music and cultural traditions behind each dance. 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. This program 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. PEM Presents is made possible by The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation.

Make, Move, Celebrate: Korean Masks

Discover the vibrant world of Korean traditional Tal (mask) dance with Insun Park &amp; Generals. This interactive program invites audiences of all ages to explore Korean culture through hands-on creativity, movement and music. Participants will begin by creating their own colorful Tal masks inspired by traditional Korean designs, then learn the basics of Tal dance through fun and engaging movement activities led by Insun Park, one of the few woman masters of the Gangnyeong Mask Dance. The experience concludes with a lively performance by the band, blending Korean traditional music with modern rock influences and inviting everyone to dance together. 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. PEM Presents is made possible by The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation.

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