June 2019: World Beat, Make Music Day and more events to kick-off summer in Salem

Saturday, June 1

30th Annual Santiam Hospital Fun Run & Health Walk: 5K walk and 3K, 5K and 10K run, also features a Snow Peak Brewing beer garden, The Chill Grill food truck, complimentary scones, smoothies, fruit, coffee, a kids activity area with face painting, snow cones, pet walking balloons and bouncy house, 7:30 a.m. to noon, Santiam Hospital, 1401 N 10th Avenue, Stayton. $5 children 12 and younger, $10 with t-shirt; $10 pre-registration 12 and older, $15 with t-shirt ($20 day of); $40 pre-registration group rate up to four people. www.santiamhospital.org. 

"Beauty & the Beast Jr": Salem Academy Christian School Theatre Arts invites you to the musical performance of this musical that tells the story of transformation, tolerance and the power of love, 2 and 7 p.m., Salem Academy Christian School Auditorium, 942 Lancaster Drive NE. $8 adults, $6 children, students and faculty Tickets available at Salem Academy Christian High School’s front office or at the door. 

Fine Arts and Friends Artisan Weekend: Many different artists selling their own original works of art including fine jewerly, mixed media art, felting, soaps, ceramics, photography, block printing, plus wine, beer, cider and food trucks, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wavra Farms and Nursery, 7882 Jordan St. SE. fb.com/2432136633464335.

Marion County Lamb and Wool Show: A day of fun with 4-H & FFA events including breeding project animals, wool animals and market lambs, craft vendors, an ice cream vendor, a local spinning club and plants for sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Turner Elementary School, 7800 School St., Turner. No admission or parking charge. marioncountylambandwoolshow.yolasite.com.

Mill Creek Cleanup: Come join and help clean up/maintain this stretch of Mill Creek near downtown Salem; gloves, tools and snacks will be provided, 9 a.m., meet at Straub Environmental Learning Center, 1313 Mill St. SE. solveoregon.org.

Salem Youth Music Festival: Returning for a second year, this concert features players from McKay, McNary, South, and West high schools in a non-competitive atmosphere to showcase their talents to the community, 3 to 6 p.m., Saint Mark Lutheran Church, 790 Marion St. NE. $8 suggested donation; all proceeds go to The Music Lessons Project. themusiclessonsproject.org.

UGM Walk for Hope and Fun Run: Take a step. Get involved. Change a life. There will be a 5k walk and 10/5k fun run, with prizes, a kid-zone, t-shirt, and a BBQ lunch provided, begins at 9:30 a.m., Minto Brown Island Park, 2200 Minto Island Road SW. Register at ugmsalem.org/walkforhope.

Salem Orchestra: Brahms: Symphony No. 1, Weber: Der Freischutz Overture and Hummel: Trumpet Concerto, 7:30 p.m., Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre, 191 High St. NE. $29-34 adults, $20-25 seniors, $12-$17 students (18 and younger). salemorchestra.org.

45th Annual COUNTRY Financial Kids Relays: More than 3,000 first through fifth graders from 49 Salem area elementary schools will run in the friendly relay competition that emphasizes teamwork, encouragement, sportsmanship and fun, 7:45 a.m., Willamette University’s McCulloch Stadium at Bush’s Pasture Park. Free to attend. www.countrykidsrelays.com.

Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2

1st annual Lord & Schryver Conservanacy Neighborhood Garden Tour: A family-friendly event featuring eight home gardens in the Englewood neighborhood of Northeast Salem, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $20 per person ages 16 and older, free for younger than 16. Tickets available at lscgardentour.eventbrite.com or at the Welcome Tent in Englewood Park on June 1-2. 971 600 6987.

Taste of Woodburn: Experience local cuisine from a variety of restaurants, listen, view and dance to a full schedule of performances, entertainment and contests, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Downtown Plaza, N First St., Woodburn. travelwoodburn.com/taste-of-woodburn.

Free Fishing Weekend/Oregon State Parks Day: It’s free to fish, crab or clam in Oregon (no fishing licenses or tags are required but other fishing regulations still apply); Oregon State Parks and parking are free for visitors with free camping Saturday. Visit myodfw.com/articles/2019-free-fishing-days-and-events for a full list of events. 

Sunday, June 2

Polk Flea Market: Join the crowds of bargain hunters and collectors and explore 180 vendors with vintage and fine jewelry, collectibles, antiques, books and more, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Polk County Fairgrounds, 520 S Pacific Highway W, Rickreall. $1 admission, free for ages 12 and younger. polkfleamarket.com.

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WillaMutt Strut 2019: Join the Willamette Humane Society for one of their biggest fundraisers as they strut for shelter dogs and cats, run or walk the 5K route at your own pace or take part in the less than 1K walk, plus food, music, dog-training demonstrations, dog games at the end; friendly, leashed dogs are welcome, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with run/walk time starting at 10:30 a.m., Riverfront Park, 200 Water St. NE. $35, includes a T-shirt and goody bag. whs4pets.org/strut.

Wednesday, June 5

North of Court Street Haunted Tour: The newest tour by Salem Ghost Tours winds through Salem’s downtown, examining historical and supernatural locations and reviewing the stories associated with this part of Salem, 4:30 to approximately 6:30 p.m., meet at Marion County Circuit Court, 100 High St. NE. Schedule your tour by calling 971-304-1345.

Saturday, June 8

Chaos Collective CD Release Party: Influenced by the works of Tool, Alice in Chains, Rishloo, Allen Watts, and Terrence Mckenna, you will hear the sound of hard hitting metal riffs, transcendental harmonies, and a touch of math rock, 9 p.m. to midnight, The Space Concert Club, 1128 Edgewater St. NW. $5. 

Cherry City VegFest: Come enjoy free samples, food and product vendors, animal rescues/sanctuaries, guest speakers influential in the vegan community, a cooking demo, activities for teens and kids, awesome raffle prizes, and much more, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Pringle Hall Community Center, 606 Church St. SE. Free. cherrycityvegfest.org.

Firefighter for the Day: An opportunity for kids in grades K-5 to learn about the day to day work of a firefighter and have some fun learning skills and making great memories as a Junior Firefighter, 9 a.m., Silverton Fire District, Silverton. $40 and includes a commemorative t-shirt. Individuals who book after May 28 will receive the t-shirt after Firefighter for the Day. 

Kelly Willis: After a long hiatus from the touring life in order to devote more time to her family, Kelly Willis, is back out on the road promoting her 2018 release, "Back Being Blue," 7:30 to 9 p.m., Rice Auditorium at Western Oregon University, 345 Monmouth Avenue N., Monmouth. fb.com/2424611544464579.

Saturday to Sunday, June 8-9

Alice in Wonderland: American Ballet Academy presents Alice in Wonderland, a ballet, with beautiful costumes and sets, classical scores, energetic young dancers, and accomplished advanced dancers, this promises to be a magical event, 7 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE. $14-17; profits donated to Court Appointed Special Advocates for Youth, Marion County to help local foster children. elsinoretheatre.com.

Wednesday, June 12

"BURST": An environmental tech company with something important to hide is about to receive vital funding, but first, founder Sarah Boyd must first navigate a tough reporter and her waffling CTO to avoid disaster and secure it, a new play by Theatre 33 and Rachel Bublitz, 7 p.m. June 12-15 and 2 p.m. June 15-16, M. Lee Pelton Playhouse, Willamette University, 900 State St. $10 suggested donation. theatre33.org or 971-599-1029.

Friday, June 14

Book Release and Presentation: Leonide (Lennie) Martin discusses the final book in her series about Mayan queens, and shares the process of doing research on ancient Maya culture, 7 to 8:30 p.m., The Book Bin, 450 Court St. NE. Free. mistsofpalenque.com.

Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16

Salem Philharmonia Orchestra: Concert with guest conductor, Mark Stanek, and features George Butterworth’s “The Banks of the Green Willow”; Carl Reinecke’s “Flute Concerto in D Major”, Emily Stanek, flute; and Cesar Franck’s “Symphony in d Minor," 7 p.m. June 15 and 3 p.m. June 16, Chemeketa Community College Auditorium, Bldg. 6, 6 E Campus Loop. $18 ages 18-64, $15 for students 18 and older and ages 65 and older,  free for ages 17 and younger. salemphil.org/concerts/upcoming-performances.

Wednesday, June 19

Annual Children and Teen Book Sale: Supporting Programs at the Salem Public Library, children’s books, DVD and VHS movies, educational posters, fiction books for the adults will be on sale, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE. Costs vary. 503-362-1755 or www.salemfriends.org.

Friday, June 21

Three Dog Night: Legendary music icons Three Dog Night, who are celebrating nearly five decades and claims some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music, will perform, 7:30 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE. $34.50-99.50. elsinoretheatre.com. 

Make Music Day: Enjoy live music of all genres from people of all skill levels around town all day; Salem is one of more than 700 cities taking part in the event, numerous locations in Salem. Free to attend. makemusicday.org/salem.

Saturday, June 22

2nd Annual Pollinator Festival: The festival will feature local experts from non-profits who will answer questions about pollinators and gardening for pollinators, educational activities for kids and adults including garden walks, materials and instruction for creating your own mason bee nest and a scavenger hunt, as well as plant giveaways and discounted pollinator-friendly plants; a variety of local food and drink vendors will also be on site, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Dancing Oaks Nursery and Gardens, 17900 Priem Road, Monmouth. dancingoaks.com/pf.

HAY DAY and Pancake Breakfast: Witness a variety of ways to put up loose hay the old way, using antique equipment and draft animals, plus a breakfast of pancakes, eggs, ham, juice and coffee and live music (11 a.m. to noon), 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for breakfast, 9 to 11 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for demos, Yamhill Valley Heritage Center, 11275 SW Durham Lane, McMinnville. $7 for breakfast, free for demos/live music. 503-472-2842.

Tippy Toe In Retrospect: Celebrating Tippy Toe’s 10th anniversary, featuring favorite past routines with help from special alumni and a silent auction of gift baskets representing 10 of the studio’s largest productions before the show, 7 p.m., Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE. $15-$25, $18-$25 on day of show; proceeds benefit Tippy Toe’s scholarship program, competition team and studio advancements. elsinoretheatre.com.

Through Sunday, June 23

"Help Me: an intimate portrayal of mental illness": A collection of intimate artwork, installations and interactive experiences from several local and national artists who live with mental illness in varying capacities, curated by Sarah Zecchini and sponsored by Salem Health, Bush Barn Art Center, 600 Mission St. SE. Free admission. salemart.org or midnights.gallery/help-me.

Monday, June 24

Free Admission Day: Celebrate summer learning with a day of free admission to Gilbert House Children’s Museum and enjoy activity booths between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Gilbert House Children’s Museum, 116 Marion St. NE. fb.com/352858362241415.

Friday to Sunday, June 28-30

22nd Annual World Beat Festival: Experience world customs, traditions, ethnic foods, crafts, demonstrations, children’s activities, parades, and dragon boat racing, also celebrate the cultures of India, kick off World Beat with live music, food and fire dancing at the Riverfront Park Amphitheater, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Riverfront Park, 200 Water St. NE. $5 per person, free for ages 14 and younger on Saturday and Sunday, Friday admission is by donation. fb.com/1759770260794195.

Friday, June 28

The Winery Comedy Tour: Top Comics and wine tasting, nothing goes better with laughter than a nice glass of Chardonnay or Pinot Noir, 8 p.m., Cubanisimo Vineyards, 1754 Best Road NW. $20. cubanisimovineyards.com.

Saturday, June 29

Super Hero Carnival: A free, fun-filled afternoon of old-fashioned carnival games with a super-hero theme, prizes for kids and there will be costumed heroes roaming, 3 to 6 p.m., Porter-Boone Park, 1105 Main St., Aumsville.

Book Signing: Two of our favorite local fantasy authors, Devon Monk and Diana Pharaoh Francis, will be here to sign their books, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Reader’s Guide Bookstore, 735 Edgewater St. NW. fb.com/422384848320043.

Unloaded Comedy — Laugh Yourself Clean: Sponsored by Bridgeway Recovery Services, this recovery-based stand-up comedy showcase offers fun and laughter in a sober atmosphere featuring clean and sober comedians who share their struggles with addiction in ways that will make audiences laugh, 8 p.m., Chemeketa Community College, Building 6 Auditorium, 6 E Campus Loop. $15 plus fees online, $20 at the door. unloadedcomedy.com.

Abby Luschei is the entertainment reporter for the Statesman Journal and can be reached at aluschei@statesmanjournal.com or 503-399-6747. To support her work, consider subscribing. Follow her on Twitter @abbyluschei or facebook.com/luscheiabby. 

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