Things to do: World Beat, live music and more in, around Salem
Here are five things to do in the Salem area this weekend:
22nd Annual World Beat Festival
Experience world customs, traditions, ethnic foods, crafts, demonstrations, children's activities, parades and dragon boat racing. You can also celebrate the featured culture, India, and kick off World Beat with live music, food and fire dancing at the Riverfront Park Amphitheater on Friday.
When: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 28-30
Location: Riverfront Park, 200 Water St. NE
Cost: $5 per person, free for ages 14 and younger on Saturday and Sunday, Friday admission is by donation.
Information: salemmulticultural.org/festival/world-beat-festival
Mini Concert Series
All proceeds from this night of live music from Wild Ire, No Aloha, Mark Lemhouse and The Arbor go toward the Move the IKE On campaign.
Wild Ire:Local band's dynamic, devotion makes them one of Salem's most sought-after acts
When: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 29
Location: IKE Box, 299 Cottage St. NE
Cost: $15
Information: Learn more about the campaign at movetheikeon.com; 503-581-6154
Tickets:https://bit.ly/2FnkheB
Super Hero Carnival
A free, fun-filled afternoon of old-fashioned carnival games with a super-hero theme, prizes for kids and roaming costumed heroes.
When: 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 29
Location: Porter-Boone Park, 1105 Main St., Aumsville
Cost: Free admission
Information: facebook.com/events/city-of-aumsville/super-hero-carnival
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.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, June 29
Location: Chemeketa Community College, Building 6 Auditorium, 6 E Campus Loop
Cost: $15 plus fees online, $20 at the door
Information: unloadedcomedy.com
SpreadLove
Bring homemade signs with messages of positivity to spread at Riverfront Park.
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, June 30
Location: 200 Water St. NE
Cost: Free
Information: facebook.com/events/2388490054716217
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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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