Wednesday, May 3
“Night at the Opera — Marx Brothers”: Wednesday Film series airs this 1935 film where The Marx Brothers help two lovers get their chance, 7 to 9 p.m., and doors open at 6:15 p.m., Historic Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE. $6. elsinoretheatre.com.
: Downtown shops stay open late and host entertainment from live music, pop-up art and crafts to wine tasting and food trucks, 5 to 9 p.m., downtown Salem. Free.
Wednesday-Saturday, May 3-6
“Jesus Christ Superstar”: A rock opera retelling of the last days of Jesus Christ, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. NW, Salem. $28 to $30; seniors, students and active military receive a $1.50 discount. Get tickets at pentacletheatre.org or the ticket office, (503) 485-4300.
Thursday, May 4
Dmitri Matheny Group: Voted “NW Instrumentalist of the Year” in the Earshot Jazz Golden Ear Awards, flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny leads an all-star band featuring visiting vocalist Holly Pyle in a program of jazz, blues, bossa nova and beyond, 7 to 9 p.m., Christo’s Pizzeria, 1108 Broadway St. NE, Salem. $14.
Thursday, May 4, through May 20
“The Half-Life of Love”: U.S. Premiere of play by Gail Louw, about a woman disrupted by the 17-year-old adopted son of her abusive ex-partner, which raises questions about what’s been happening since her relationship ended, 8 p.m. May 4-6, 12-13 and 19-20, plus 2 p.m. May 13 and 19, The Verona Studio at The Reed Opera House, 189 Liberty St. NE, Suite 215. $17.50; tickets available in advance at brownpapertickets.com/event/2564482. 805-657-7538 or go to theveronastudio.com.
Thursday-Saturday, May 4-6
“Seussical The Musical”: The Cat in the Hat takes us into The Jungle of Nool, 7 p.m. May 4-6, Salem First Free Methodist Church, 4455 Silverton Road, NE. $9, $7 students and seniors, $5 ages 12 and younger. skittheatre.com or 503-689-7588.
Cinco de Micro Brewfest: Unique and spring release craft beers, as well as a variety of local and Northwest favorites, plus local restaurants, bands and businesses, a benefit for the Boys & Girls Club of Salem, Marion and Polk counties, 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial St. SE. $15 in advance/$20 at event for one-day admission (includes plastic commemorative mug and four tastes), $25 in advance/$30 at event for weekend pass (includes plastic commemorative mug and seven tastes), $25 for VIP one-day admission (includes glass commemorative mug, six tastes and other VIP perks) and $5 for designated-driver admission. Tickets are available at cincodemicro.com. Tickets also will be available at the event. Additional taste tickets can be purchased at the event for $1 each.
Friday, May 5
First Friday in Silverton: Visit gallery openings, shops, boutiques and dine as you mingle with friends, 7 to 9 p.m., downtown Silverton. silvertonchamber.com.
Friday-Saturday, May 5-6
Oregon State Button Society Show and Sale: Thousands of buttons from the 18th, 19th, 20th centuries, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Keizer Quality Inn, 5188 Wittenberg Lane NE, Keizer. $5.
Saturday, May 6
Benefit Plant Sale: A variety of organic veggie starts, including tomatoes, plus fruits and berries, bulbs, perennials and annuals, shrubs, trees and ground covers in additio to rain barrels, soil supplements and tools, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 3295 Ladd Ave. NE, Salem.
Jobe Woosley: Oregon original singer/songwriter with food by Bleu Belle Mobile Kitchen and wine, 2 to 5 p.m., Coria Estates, 8252 Redstone Road SE, Salem.
“Be Our Guest! Disney in the Canyon”: Join the Santiam Canyon Community Chorus on for night of Disney songs and characters, plus silent raffles and gifts for kids wearing Disney costumes and refreshments by the International Club, 6 to 8 p.m., with show at 6:30 p.m., Santiam High School Auditorium, 265 SW Evergreen, Mill City.
Etsy Spring Handmade and Vintage Market: Browse more than 80 vendor booths for locally handcrafted jewelry, home decor, original art, bath and body products, woodworks, paper crafts, baby items, pottery, clothing and accessories, knit and crochet items, and much more, just in time for Mother’s Day, plus crafting activities for kids, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Oregon State Fairgrounds, Columbia Building, 2330 17th St. NE, Salem. Free admission.
Free Comic Book Day: Get free comics at area comic shops, plus special events including board game swap at Borderlands Games, Magic the Gathering at Borderlands and Wild Things Games, and characters and local artists at Tony’s Kingdom of Comics and Collectibles, 11 a.m. to close, Borderlands, 546 High St. NE, Salem; Tony’s, 3856 River Road N, Keizer; and Wild Things, 241 Commercial St. NE.
Marion County Master Gardeners plant sale at fairgrounds
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Sunday, May 7
Extraordinary Young Musicians: Annual event features Sprague High School’s Damon Zavala on viola singing solo vocal works, 4 to 5:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1444 liberty St. SE, Salem. Donations accepted.
Mitch Lies and the Alibis: First Sunday Lunch series with Mitch Lies and the Alibis’ easy-listening, low-volume style and tight vocal harmonies, plus wines and pizzas, 2 to 5 p.m., Redgate Winery and Fieldhouse, 8175 Buena Vista Road.
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Thursday, May 11
Hungrytown Concert: After more than a decade of worldwide touring and three album releases, Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson, known as the folk duo Hungrytown, have earned a reputation for the quality and authenticity of their songwriting. Their music has received extensive radio airplay worldwide and has appeared on several television shows, including the Independent Film Channel’s hit series, “Portlandia,” 7 to 8 p.m., Silver Falls Library, 410 S Water St., Silverton. Free. 503-873-8796.
May 11-20
“Our Town” by Thorton Wilder: North Salem High School Theater Arts presents play that won the 1938 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, 7 p.m. May 11-13 and 19-20 plus 2 p.m. May 20, North Salem High School. Adults $7 and students $5 at the door.
May 12-31
Schreiner's Iris Gardens: 10-acre display garden planted with more than 500 named varieties plus companion plants. Special events include wine tasting May 13-14 and Artist Fair May 27-29. Display Gardens are open to the public dawn to dusk. Flower shop, gift shop and plant sale open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 12 through 31, 3625 Quinaby Road NE. 503-393-3232.
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Saturday, May 13
Birding and Wildflower Festival: Learn about the native plants, flowers and birds of Silver Falls State Park with guided walks, hikes and children’s crafts and art, plus live raptors and wildlife displays and a native plant sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Silver Falls State Park, Silver Falls Highway SE, Silverton. Free with $5 day-use parking fee.
Carnival and Clown Benefit Show: Face painting, balloon animals and 25 cent carnival games featuring the Rose City Clowns, 2 p.m., with clown show at 3 p.m., First Christian Church, 402 N First St., Silverton. $10 per person in advance, $12 per person at the door; ages 2 and younger free. Tickets available by texting 503-884-8860 and at local Silverton businesses Whimsy’s, Silverton Coffee Station and Odd Fellow Electronics.
Birds of a Feather Mother’s Day Tea & Annual Fundraiser: Raffle and prizes, tea hat contest, hot tea and light luncheon, Audubon demonstration, bird nest contest and piano duets, wear your tea hat, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Keizer Art Association, 980 Chemawa Road, Keizer. $20 per person/$180 per reserved table.
Tara Velarde: Kelsey Anne Rankin (Eugene Weekly) says Velarde “fuses a mixture of blunt and angelic vocals to express lyrics that sound like a soul put to melody,” 8 to 11 p.m., with all ages until 9 p.m., Venti’s Basem*nt Bar, 325 Court St. NE, Salem. Free.
32nd Annual Sheep to Shawl Festival: Attendees will be greeted with sheep, goats, alpacas, llamas and rabbitsand will followalongthe Lamb’s Tail Trail to learn how wool was collected and transformed into finished products in the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill,10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,Willamette Heritage Center,1313 Mill St. SE. 503-585-7012. Free.
The Cherry Blossom Orchestra:Celebrate the centennial of recorded jazz,7:30 to 10:45 p.m., Salem's Historic Grand Theatre, 191 High St. NE.Cost: $15 to $30. Reserved Seating. enlightenedtheatrics.org.
Dancing with the Salem Stars: Six Salem "stars" compete to win the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy, followed by a professional dance performance with the Utah Ballroom Dance Company,7:30 p.m., Historic Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE. Cost: $20 to $40 or $15 to $30 for student. 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com.
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Sunday, May 14
Mother’s Day wine tasting: Moms get free tastings ($10 value) at Airlie Winery on Mother’s Day, noon to 5 p.m., Airlie Winery, 15305 Dunn Forest Road, Monmouth. airliewinery.com.
Mother’s Day Tea: Learn more about creating beautiful planter designs, then select your own combinations for experts to professionally plant for you while you enjoy tea and treats, 1 p.m., Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. $35 per person includes tea party and planting. Registration required, (541) 753-6601.
Mother’s Day wine tasting: Complimentary wine tasting to all moms, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., plus complimentary chair massages 1 to 3 p.m.,Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn, 10660 SW Youngberg Hill Road, McMinnville. youngberghill.com.
Tuesday, May 16
Salem Progressive Film Series:Featured documentary is "The Mask You Live In," whichfollows boys and young men as they negotiate America's narrow definition of masculinity, with guest speakersXochitl Mota-Back from Willamette University'sSociology Department andPsychologist and Wellness Coordinator Alex Rowell fromOregon State University. 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., Salem's Historic Grand Theatre,191 High St. NE.$5. salemprogressivefilms.net
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May 18-21
Keizer Iris Festival: Carnival, car show, live music, parade and running events,4100 Cherry Ave NE,Keizer. 503-393-9111,irisfestival.com
Friday, May 19
The Original Food Truck Frenzy: Salem’s favorite food trucks, beer from Santiam Brewing Company, music, doggy play groups, extended shelter hours and more, dogs on a leash welcome; bring blankets, chairs and your appetite, 5 to 9 p.m., Willamette Humane Society, 4246 Turner Road SE, Salem. Food truck partners donate tips and Santiam Brewing donates a portion of its proceeds to support local pets in need.
Saturday, May 20
Asian and Pacific Islander Day at the Capitol: Enjoy multiple performances from Asian and Pacific Island cultural groups, join an all-level yoga class, watch demonstrations and partake in activities, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court St. NE, Salem. Free. 503-986-1388.
DJ Mainman: Soul and funk dance party, 9:30 p.m. to midnight, Christo’s Pizzeria, 1108 Broadway St. NE, Salem. $5.
Sunday, May 21
Festival Chorale Oregon Concert: “Mars and Venus: Songs for Men’s and Women’s Choirs,” a departure from the chorale’s norm as it will split up the sexes to feature music for men’s and women’s choirs separately, with music from gospel to opera chorus to folksong, with much of the singing a cappella, with some pieces accompanying by piano, flute or fiddle, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Historic Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE, Salem. Tickets $20, $15 ages 62 and older and $5 students. elsinoretheatre.com.
“Rhythm’s Gonna Get Ya”: Bells of the Cascades presents its first concert under the direction of renowned handbell composer Matthew Compton, 3:30 to 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 600 State St., Salem. $10 admission; no one turned away for lack of funds.
Wednesday, May 24
Joshua Bell and the Salem Symphony: 8 p.m., Historic Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE, Salem. $30 to $70 or $40 to $80 for a family four-pack. elsinoretheatre.com.
Friday, May 26, to June 17
“Leading Ladies”: Comedy about two Shakespearean actors who find themselves in the Amish country of York, Pennsylvania, mounting Shakespeare plays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Seniors, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. NW, Salem. Tickets are $28 to $30; students and active military receive a $1.50 discount. Get your tickets online at the pentacletheatre.org, call the ticket office at (503) 485-4300 or come to the downtown ticket office at 145 Liberty St. NE, Ste. 102.
Friday-Sunday, May 26-28
Memorial Day Wine Weekend: Visit Oregon vineyards, which open their doors with tasting events, food, music and events. Oregonwine.org/oregon-wine-month.
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