Hey Salem,

Sorry about the delay here. I’m in Seaside right now speaking at a conference and forgot to hit the send button.

Hope you all are having a great day!

Jacob Espinoza

🎤 She’s Speaking Live: Showcase of the PNW’s Most Compelling Female and Gender-Expansive Artists • Fri, Mar 6 • 7:30PM • From $33.50
🎉 Bingo Loco! Bingo Party! Early Show • Sat, Mar 7 • 6:00PM – 8:30PM
🌃 Bingo Loco! Bingo Party! Late Show • Sat, Mar 7 • 10:00PM – 12:30AM
🧠 Ballroom Blitz Trivia Night • Tues, Mar 10,  • 6:00PM • Free entry, $10 minimum purchase
🎶 Young Dubliners: The Hot Toddy Tour • Wed, Mar 11,  • 8:00PM • $30 presale
🎻 The Gothard Sisters • Thurs, Mar 12,  • 7:30PM • $20 Kids, $30 Adults
🎵 Jake and the Hill People with Katrina Elizabeth • Fri, Mar 13,  • 7:30PM • $10 presale
🎙️ An Evening with Fran Lebowitz: Author, Humorist, & Social Observer • Sat, Mar 14,  • 7:00PM • From $31
😂 F This Year Already: A Standup Comedy Show • Sat, Mar 14,  • 7:00PM • $13 presale
🎼 Blessing Bled Chimanga: Light & Hope Album Tour • Sun, Mar 15,  • 5:00PM • $15 presale
🎸Glitterfox with Fox and Bones • Thurs, Mar 19,  • 8:00PM • $20 presale
⚡Call Down Thunder & Caught Dead Handed Perform The Grateful Dead • Fri, Mar 20,  • 8:00PM • $13 presale
🎺Willie Waldman & Friends • Fri, Mar 20,  • 9:00PM • $25
🍀Celtic Light Orchestra: A St. Patrick’s Day Party • Sat, Mar 21,  • 8:00PM • From $25
🧠 Ballroom Blitz Trivia Night • Tues, Mar 24,  • 6:00PM • Free entry, $10 minimum purchase
🎤 Laurie Kilmartin Standup Comedy • Fri, Mar 27,  • 8:00PM • From $25
🔎 The Imperfect Murder Society: An Improvised Murder Mystery • Fri, Mar 27,  • 8:00PM • $15 presale
🎸 Never Sunny with Bazooka Sharkz + Friends • Sat, Mar 28,  • 6:00PM • $15
🔊 Parabola: A Tribute to Tool • Sat, Mar 28,  • 8:00PM • $15 presale
🍜 GOLDEN: A K-Pop Kids Party! • Sun, Mar 29,  • 4:00PM • From $18.50

On Sunday, February 15th, The McKay High School Royal Scots marching band performed on Main Street, USA at Disneyland, marking a major milestone for a program that was rebuilt just five years ago. What began with fewer than 30 students in borrowed uniforms has grown into a 114-member band traveling the West Coast and earning a spot through Disney’s competitive selection process.

Students fundraised for years to make the trip happen, selling chocolates and hosting events to cover costs. For 78 students, it was their first time flying. HUGE kudos to these kids for putting in the work to make this moment possible.

The band performed “Runaway Baby” by Bruno Mars and “Test Drive” from How to Train Your Dragon, drawing cheers from the crowd. Watch a portion of the performance here.

Beyond the parade, students recorded music in Disney’s studios and explored the parks together. Director Scott Avzaradel said the trip was about more than music. It was about representing Salem with pride.

The band is now gearing up for competition season and The band is now gearing up for competition season and continuing fundraising efforts for future travel opportunities. Keep an eye out for upcoming fundraisers and consider showing your support. (Salem Reporter)

Shake off the winter blues with an evening of jazz at Willamette. This high-energy concert features three esteemed university ensembles coming together for a night of warmth, rhythm, and vibrant sound. From bold brass to smooth, soulful grooves, the program is designed to lift spirits and add a little extra life to your week.

No plans yet? Consider this your sign to head to Willamette for an incredible night of live music, completely FREE.

Our hometown professional team, the Salem Capitals, tips off the 2026 fan experience with an exciting exhibition matchup at the Salem Armory Auditorium. This game marks the final step in the team’s tryout process, giving you a first look at the players battling for spots on this season’s roster.

Pack the stands and bring the energy as the Capitals lock in their squad for the year ahead. While you are there, mark your calendar for their season opener against the Seattle Super Hawks on March 13 right here in Salem.

It is time to show up and get loud for your hometown team.

In honor of Black History Month, Sinister and Sweet Productions presents Boogie Wonderland, an electrifying all BIPOC burlesque tribute to Funk music filled with rhythm, glamour, and powerful storytelling.

This showcase celebrates the roots of Funk in Black culture through high-energy performances set to some of the genre’s greatest hits, while sharing the history behind the music. The evening also includes a raffle benefiting Black and Beyond the Binary Collective, a Black-owned nonprofit supporting Black African Transgender, Queer, Nonbinary, Two Spirit, Intersex, and Asexual Oregonians.

It is a fun, sexy, and meaningful night that celebrates culture, community, and a great cause all in one.

Craving heavy bass and full dance floor immersion? This UK 140 Dub EDM showcase is calling your name.

Featuring Grimstone, Kaniah Rah, and Uncommon Sense, the lineup promises deep wobble, gritty low end, and that unmistakable 140 BPM pulse that keeps bodies moving all night.

Whether you are a longtime dub head or just ready to lose yourself in the music, expect low lights, hard-hitting speakers, and a dance floor that does not quit. Bring your crew, wear comfortable shoes, and prepare to move.

Elevate your weekend with a magic show that hits different. Direct from Las Vegas, Smokus Pocus blends inventive illusions with playful nods to cannabis culture.

Designed to entertain both the stoned and the sober, this high-energy experience delivers mind-bending tricks that have wowed audiences across North America and Amsterdam. If you are looking for something unexpected and unforgettable, this might be the most unique night on your calendar.

While the show is weed themed, the theater is not licensed for consumption and no smoking is permitted inside the venue..

Get ready for a larger-than-life night at MicroMania Midget Wrestling, a high-powered pro wrestling show packed with athleticism and comedy.

These 5-foot-and-under athletes bring bold personalities and nonstop action from the opening bell to the final slam. Expect high-energy matchups and a crowd that gets louder with every moment.

This 21+ event will see ticket prices increase by $5 on the day of the show, so plan ahead.

The Magic Hunks are bringing their Australian Takeover to Fuego Latin Club for a high-energy Ladies Night packed with charisma and choreography. Tickets are limited and prices will rise, so rally your crew and lock them in early. 

Try your luck at Play It Forward, a casino night fundraiser supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Enjoy casino-style games, dinner, cocktails, and a silent auction at the Reed Ballroom. It is a fun night out for a great cause, so secure your seats before tables fill up.

Trey Kennedy brings his signature relatable humor to the Elsinore, diving into marriage, parenting, and all the awkward everyday moments we know too well. Best known for his Hulu special “GROW UP” and his massive YouTube following, Trey promises a laugh-packed night. With strong ticket demand expected, this is one to grab early.

Celebrate International Women’s Day with Willamette’s fifth annual tribute concert honoring women in music. Featuring award-winning faculty and special guests, this inspiring afternoon of live performance is a meaningful way to spend your Sunday. Tickets are available online now.

The Salem Capitals tip off their 2026 season with a League Opener against the Seattle Superhawks at the Armory. This is the game that sets the tone for the year, and a packed house makes all the difference. Public sales begin March 1, so plan ahead and grab seats early.

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See you next Thursday,

Ernie