Looking for plans? Here are five things to do this weekend in Salem
Abby Luschei
Skate into the weekend with these events in Salem:
Salem On Ice
What: The final $5 skate day at this seasonal ice skating rink.
When: All sessions on Thursday, Jan. 17; Salem On Ice closes on Monday, Jan. 21.
Location: Riverfront Park, 200 Water St. NE
Cost: $5
Information: www.salemonice.com
"Distracted"
What: A hilarious, provocative and poignant look at a modern family facing an epidemic dilemma: Are we so tuned into our 24/7 info-rich world that we’ve tuned out what really matters?
When: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18, 19, 24-26, Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, Feb. 6-9; 2 p.m. Jan. 20, 27 and Feb. 3
Location: Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Avenue NW
Cost: $24-29
Information: www.pentacletheatre.org
CCT Presents: Cory Michaelis
What: Comedian Cory Michaelis will shock yet charm with jokes about his high school sweetheart/former wife, his family, his unique day job and co-workers.
When: 9:30 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 18-19
Location: Capitol City Theater, 210 Liberty St. SE #150
Cost: $14 plus fees online, $20 at the door
Information: www.capitolcitytheater.com
Women's March
What: The 3rd Annual Women's March featuring a rally, educational booths, food trucks, coffee and a march.
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19
Location: Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court St. NE
Information: www.facebook.com/events/254253271876629
Kroc Health Fair
What: Annual event featuring free health screenings, info booths, free entry to the Kroc Center and more.
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19
Location: The Salvation Army Kroc Community Center, 1865 Bill Frey Drive NE
Cost: Free
Information: www.facebook.com/events/268796870462351
More things to do
Things to do:Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Salem area with these events
Outdoors: 5 most stunning snowshoe routes in Oregon, including Mount Hood and Crater Lake
Food & Wine:Black Sheep Catering has opened a cozy new café
January Calendar:There are plenty of events in the Mid-Valley to get your New Year started right
Abby Luschei is the entertainment reporter for the Statesman Journal; she can be reached at aluschei@statesmanjournal.com or 503-399-6747. Follow her on Twitter @abbyluschei or facebook.com/luscheiabby.
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