Salem things to do: Urban arts fest, tattoo sale and more in the area
Abby Luschei
54th Annual Mt. Angel Oktoberfest
A beloved German-style celebration harvest that features a weekend of food, beer, wine, live entertainment and other activities.
When: 11 a.m. to midnight Thursday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12-15; 21 and older after 9 p.m.
Location: Downtown Mt. Angel
Cost: Most events are free; premium venue admission $5-15
Information: oktoberfest.org
Friday the 13th Tattoo Sale
Choose from 200 designs and get a 2x2 size tattoo.
When: Noon to midnight Friday, Sept. 13
Location: Lucky Squirrel Tattoo, 3341 Commercial St. SE
Cost: $31 for one tattoo; first-come, first-served
Information: fb.com/454940321761646
Hispanic Heritage Day
A kick-off event to begin the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, complete with family-friendly activities, musical entertainment, crafts, exhibits and speakers.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14
Location: Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court St. NE
Cost: Free
Information: fb.com/874113792934349
Walk-n-Wag
The 7th annual event to support Willamette Valley Hospice as it raises funds to help care for the “best friends” of hospice patients, their beloved animal companions.
When: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 14
Location: Minto-Brown Island Park, 2200 Minto Island Road SW
Cost: $10 online registration through Sept. 12; $15 registration at the event; children 12 and under are free
Information: fb.com/657032591377027
9th Annual Urban Art Fest
This event will feature live performances, art, an art walk and show cars.
When: Noon to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14
Location: MERIT, 2640 Portland Road NE
Cost: Free and all ages
Information: fb.com/events/2437128216501386
Thomas Lauderdale
Thomas Lauderdale, of Portland's Pink Martini, will perform a singalong show.
When: Gates open at 4, show at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15
Location: Gordon House, 869 W Main St., Silverton
Cost: $5 general admission; $100 VIP including a recital by Lauderdale with champagne and appetizers before the singalong
Information: thegordonhouse.org
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- Eat:The Woods, Gilgamesh Brewing's West Salem bar and restaurant is now open
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.