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May 3 MUSIC. Well whoopsin-a whoopsin — Adam Ant’s Antmusic tour is coming to downtown Salem, marking the English singer’s first US tour in five years. With special guest The English Beat, 8 p.m. May 3 at Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE. $39+. elsinoretheatre.com
MUSIC. Pay tribute to the 80s with a night of music featuring Life During Wartime Talking Heads Experience and Hiding from Love, Depeche Mode tribute, 8 p.m. May 4 at Salem's Historic Grand Theatre, 191 High St NE. $30+. salemshg.com
May 4-5 MUSIC. Willamette Master Chorus presents Music of J.S. Bach, an all-Bach concert with orchestra and soloists, 3 p.m. May 4 and 5 in Hudson Hall at Willamette University, $27. willamettemasterchorus.org
MARCH 2 & 3
May 11
APRIL 20 & 21
SPORTS. Cherry City Roller Derby hosts an action-packed, family-friendly, double-header featuring the Renegades in bout one followed by the 8 Wheel Assassins in bout two against Hood River’s Gorge Roller Derby, 4:30 p.m. May 11 at The Mad House, 1335 Madison St NE. Free to $30. cherrycityrollerderby.com
Jason Duckles, cello
May 19 Berlioz, Symphonie Fantastique
JUNE 15 & 16 Saturdays at 7, Sundays at 3 East Salem Community Center
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May 4 FAMILY. Learn about fiber from Sheep to Shawl. This family-friendly day of activities dives into the history of the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill and the booming wool industry, which became the highlight of Salem’s economy until the 1960s. Enjoy the full experience of the wool production process, starting at the beginning by meeting animals such as alpacas, llamas, rabbits, and sheep. There will be shearing demonstrations, textile artist demonstrations, living history, games, entertainment and more, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4 at Willamette Heritage Center. willametteheritage.org
MUSIC. Be swept away on a musical journey when Salem Symphonic Winds presents On the Cliffs of Cornwall, an afternoon of drama, folksongs and chanties penned by master composers, 3 to 5 p.m. May 19 in Rose Auditorium, South Salem High School, 700 Howard St SE. $5 to $25. salemsymphonicwinds.org MUSIC. Experience Night of a Thousand Lights with California’s Crown City String Quartet, 5 p.m. May 19 at Chemeketa Auditorium. $15-$30. chemeketaconcerts.weebly.com
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