Salem things to do: Xichafest, live music and kicking off Oktoberfest
'The Great American Trailer Park Musical'
There’s a new tenant at Armadillo Acres and she’s wreaking havoc all over Florida’s most exclusive trailer park.
When: Opens 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6, runs through Sept. 28
Location: Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Avenue NW
Cost: $29-34 depending on show day
Information: pentacletheatre.org or 503-485-4300
Xichafest
This 2nd annual event features live music all day, festival-style food, on-site screenprinting, beer and margarita pairings; as well as piñatas and face painting (1-5 p.m.)
When: Noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7
Location: Xicha Brewing, 576 Patterson St. NW #140
Information: xichabrewing.com
10th Anniversary Party
Celebrate ƒ/STOP Fitzgerald's anniversary with a dunk tank, trivia, games, prizes and beer; 21 and older only.
When: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7
Location: 335 Grove St. NE
Information: fb.com/events/646059949232015
Oktoberfest Kick-Off Party
Kick off the 54th Annual Mt. Angel Oktoberfest with live music from The Gordanairs, bottomless drinks and dinner featuring BBQ chicken, coleslaw, a biscuit and corn on the cob.
When: 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 7
Location: Biergarten/Festhalle, 500 S Wilco Highway, Mt. Angel
Cost: $30 per person, 21 and older only
Information: https://bit.ly/2HvQAJ2
Local music
Live performances by Spiller, The Most, Chromatic Colors and Wild Ire.
When: 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8
Location: The Space Concert Club, 1128 Edgewater St. NW
Cost: $5 cover
Information: fb.com/events/697690857366585
More things to do
- Sept. 6:The Salem Art Association is celebrating 100 years. You're invited.
- Binge it:Salem woman featured on Travel Channel ghost-hunting show
- Listen:This Spotify playlist features Salem area artists and bands
- Now open:Visit The Woods, Gilgamesh Brewing's new West Salem bar and restaurant
- Outdoors:Looking for a new place to hike? Here's the 7 best hikes near Brookings, Oregon
Abby Luschei is the arts and 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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