Salem area things to do: Clay Ball, Mardi Gras event, Mt. Angel Volksfest and more
Abby Luschei
'First Date'
A contemporary 90-minute musical about two 30-something New York City singles, who seemingly have nothing in common, trying to navigate the dating world in the 21st century.
When: Preview performance 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20; opens Friday, Feb. 21, running through March 15
Location: Enlightened Theatrics, Salem's Historic Grand, 187 High St. NE
Cost: $15-30; $10 preview performances
Information: enlightenedtheatrics.org
Volksfest
A celebration of German sausage, local and German beers, other food, live German music, dancing, games and demonstrations.
When: 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21-23
Location: Mt. Angel Festhalle, 500 Wilco Highway NE
Cost: $5-10, free for those younger than 21 if accompanied by an adult
Information: mtangelvolksfest.com
Zwickelmania
Salem area breweries including Salem Ale Works and Vagabond Brewing will participate in Zwickelmania, the highlight of Oregon Craft Beer Month, featuring tours, tastings, meet-the-brewer sessions and free samples.
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22
Information: Visit oregoncraftbeer.org/zwickelmania for a regularly updated list of participating breweries.
Clay Ball: The Roaring Twenties
The 21st annual fundraiser hosted by and benefiting the Salem Art Association that's a prohibition-era themed evening featuring dinner, auction and dance.
When: 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22
Location: Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial St. SE
Cost: $95
Tickets: 503-581-2228
Mardi Gras Ball
Noble Wave's inaugural Mardi Gras Ball will feature a live band and DJ, beads, drinks, food and a "second line" walking parade downtown; ball attire/Mardi Gras masks encouraged but not required.
When: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22
Location: Noble Wave, 189 Liberty St. NE Suite #112
Cost: $10 cover; 21 and older only
Information: fb.com/594807258025474
More things to do:
- Verona Studio's 'Midsummer' to star local folk musicians, car chases and rope bondage?
- First ever Hunger Dessert'd benefits nonprofit Salem Harvest
- Listen to first 20 episodes of Explore Oregon Podcast, a guide to history & state's outdoors
Abby Luschei is the arts and entertainment reporter for the Statesman Journal and can be reached at aluschei@statesmanjournal.com or 503-399-6747. Follow her on Twitter @abbyluschei or facebook.com/luscheiabby.
Interested in telling at one of the upcoming Salem Storytellers Project events? Submit your story: www.storytellersproject.com/tell.