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5 Things to Do in Salem This Weekend

Here are five fun things to do in Salem this weekend.

Looking to get out of the house and do something in Salem this weekend? Here are our picks for the top five things to do in the city.

1Take Your Kids Out for Some Fun: If the weather holds up, tonight will be Kids Night on the Salem Common. The Heritage Days festivity will run from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and will feature 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.

2Listen to Some Live Music: As always, there are plenty of options when it comes to live music in Salem this weekend. Click Here to read a handy break-down of the various musical acts that will be playing at venues across the city, written by Salem Patch blogger Bob Broderick. 

3Stop by the Street Fair: There will be a Street Fair Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. along the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall. Crafts, jewelry, paintings, stained glass, and other unique items will be featured.

4Laugh Until it Hurts: Improv on the Bricks will be performing at Derby Square from 3 to 3:45 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Area residents are invited to join the Salem Theatre Company for their annual free improv comedy bash. Bring a lawn chair! Bring padding! It's improv on a hard surface and anything can happen! For more information visit www.salemtheatre.com.  

5. Take In a Show: The Salem Jazz & Soul Festival's Summer Series Concert will be held Saturday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. in Derby Square (in case of rain, event will be held at The Vault - 217 Essex Street.)  This concert features Nick Hakim, a singer/songwriter from Washington D.C. who has been been playing venues in Boston and New York.For more information visit www.salemjazzsoul.com.

For more things going on in Salem this weekend, check out ourevents calendar.


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