Need weekend plans? We’ve got you covered. Salem has live music, comedy, tasty food, movies, games, and more happening August 21-23.
Night Show Ft. Young Dre
Rhythm & Flow presents a high-energy night of Hip-Hop and Rap at The BAD Space, featuring Young Dre, live performances, and sounds by Inferno & Friends. All ages are welcome to enjoy a concert-meets-party atmosphere. First performance kicks off at 7:15 PM.
Date: August 21, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: The BAD Space // 2572 19th St SE, Salem, OR 97302
Cost: Starting at $15 (view ticket information)
National Park Radio with Rich McCloud
Indie-folk duo National Park Radio is taking the stage at Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre for an evening of soaring harmonies, heartfelt songwriting, and a full-bodied sound. Husband-and-wife duo Stefan and Kerrie Szabo have built a devoted following with a style that may appeal to fans of The Lumineers, Caamp, Mumford & Sons, and The Avett Brothers.
Rich McCloud will open the show with a genre-blending mix of soul, hip-hop, folk, blues-rock, poetry, and more.
Date: August 21, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre // 187 High St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $18 presale | $25 at the door (view ticket information)
Roots & Rhythm: Common People Yoga 5 Year Anniversary
Common People Yoga is celebrating five years with a full day of movement, music, mentorship, and community connection across downtown Salem. The celebration includes yoga classes led by Zohra Campbell, Bonnie Weeks, and internationally known artist and teacher MC Yogi, followed by an evening rooftop performance at Cascadia Pizza overlooking downtown.
Date: August 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Location: Common People Yoga // 360 Liberty St. SE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: Starting at $23.18 (view ticket information)
Cap City Comic Swap
Calling all collectors, fans, and bargain hunters! Browse table after table of vintage comics, toys, games, sci-fi books and films, fantasy favorites, and more at the Cap City Comic Swap. Buy, sell, and trade everything from graphic novels and D&D modules to DVDs and collectibles.
Date: August 22, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Holiday Inn Salem // 3301 Market St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $5 early-bird admission (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | $3 from 12:00 – 4:00 PM | FREE for children under 12
African Food Tasting
Experience a flavorful journey through African cuisine with Chef Ola of Flourish Spices & African Food. This tasting experience will highlight authentic dishes, traditional spices, and bold flavors crafted with care.
Date: August 22, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: 1150 Hillfiker Ln SE, Salem, OR 97302
Cost: $33.85 (view ticket information)
Eric Oren ft. Tony Meyer
Chicago comedian Eric Oren is bringing a night of fast-paced storytelling, crowd work, and unpredictable comedy to the Brick Room at Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre. As a Second City graduate who has appeared on NBC, TruTV, and The Onion, Oren will test out brand-new material ahead of a planned recording this fall.
Date: August 22, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM (Doors at 7:00 PM)
Location: Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre – Brick Room // 187 High St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $15 presale + fees | $20 at the door (view ticket information)
Taxi Driver 50th Anniversary at Salem Cinema
Salem Cinema marks the 50th anniversary of Taxi Driver with a special screening of the acclaimed 1976 film. The story follows insomniac New York cab driver Travis Bickle as isolation and disillusionment pull him deeper into a troubled view of the city around him.
Date: August 22, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Salem Cinema // 1127 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $9 (view ticket information)
Adult Game Day
Board game fans can spend the afternoon connecting over old favorites and discovering new games at Salem Public Library. Attendees are welcome to bring a game of their own or join a table. This free drop-in event an easy way to meet new people, socialize, and enjoy a little friendly competition.
Date: August 23, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Salem Public Library // 585 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: FREE
A Simple Machine w/ Director Mark Hoffman at Salem Cinema
Salem Cinema welcomes Portland director Mark Hoffman for a special screening of A Simple Machine, followed by a Q&A. The 2026 Made in Oregon Award winner follows an indecisive young man whose attempt to escape debt leads him to make increasingly extreme, off-the-grid lifestyle choices without telling his girlfriend.
Date: August 23, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM
Location: Salem Cinema // 1127 Broadway St NE, Salem, OR 97301
Cost: $13 (view ticket information)
Now you have to decide what makes it on the calendar! Have a great weekend, Salem.