Carousel's birthday, live music and more things to do in Salem this weekend (plus, free cake)

Statesman Journal

Here are five things to do this weekend in Salem:

EP Release

What: Salem-based alternative/rock band One More Story is celebrating the release of their EP, "Prologue," with a show, they will be joined by The Arbor.

When: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, May 30

Location: Shotski’s Eats and Venue, 1230 State St.

Information: facebook.com/events/329654654383974

Salem-based alternative/rock band One More Story is celebrating the release of their EP, "Prologue," with a show May 30, 2019.

Benji Burgess

What: This Hungarian-American singer/songwriter based out in Oregon will perform.

What: 9 to 11 p.m. Friday, May 31

Location: Taproot Lounge & Cafe, 356 State St.

Information: facebook.com/events/2348502561884063

Live music

What: Local acts Our Little Circle, Stan McMahon and Moonlight River Band will perform for a night of folk, R&B-rock and indie-pop.

When: 9 p.m. Friday, May 31

Location: The Space Concert Club, 1128 Edgewater St. NW

Cost: No cover

Information: spaceconcertclub.com

The Ferenjis

What: Live music from this Salem-based neo-soul band.

When: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 1

Location: Cubanisimo Vineyards, 1754 Best Road NW

Information: facebook.com/events/275623693381519

18th Birthday Party

What: Celebrate the carousel's birthday with $1 carousel rides (all day), birthday cake, face painting and more (while supplies last).

When: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 1

Location: Salem's Riverfront Carousel, 101 Front St. NE

Information: facebook.com/events/419323355515666

More things to do

Throwback:Akon, Jesse McCartney to perform at OSU's annual end-of-year concert

Now open:Surf's up, Noble Wave brewpub in downtown Salem

Outdoors:Visit and climb inside these 9 Oregon Coast lighthouses. Here's how

Salem's Riverfront Carousel will celebrate 18 years on June 1, 2019.

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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