Heritage Month mural tour of The Point tonight

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Salem State hosts El Punto mural tour

In honor of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, Salem State's Center for Justice and Liberation and the Latinx ERG are leading a tour of the murals of The Point/El Punto neighborhood on Friday, Oct. 2. Shuttles leave the Ellison Campus Center at 5:30 p.m. The tour runs from about 6 to 7 p.m., followed by dinner at Espacio, with a return to campus at 8 p.m. Spots are limited, and attendees are asked to reserve a place.

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PEM hosts Tiny Stick Brooms drop-in art

Friday, October 2, 3 to 4:30 p.m.: make miniature decorative brooms from twigs and dried grasses in Create Space Studios at the Peabody Essex Museum. Included with museum admission.

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PEM walking tour explores Salem's architectural stories

Friday, October 2, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: PEM's Brick by Brick tour visits Salem buildings and explores their architectural and social histories. The 1.5-mile tour meets at PEM Connect Space, 135 Essex St.; tickets are required.

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Salem's Comedy Coven takes over Hotel Salem tonight

A Halloween-themed stand-up show runs 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, October 2, at The Cellar beneath Hotel Salem, 209 Essex St.

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Kevin Farren plays Gulu-Gulu Cafe tonight

Kevin Farren performs 8 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, October 2, at Gulu-Gulu Cafe, 247 Essex St. Expect rock, Americana, '80s favorites and originals; no cover charge.

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Salem State panel explores careers in public service

Salem State political science alumni discuss public-service careers and share advice from 9:25 to 10:40 a.m. Friday, October 2, in Library 003A.

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Costumed storyteller shares North Shore legends at Salem Armory

A costumed storyteller tells North Shore folklore and maritime legends, including ghost ships and pirates, 1 to 1:45 p.m. Friday, October 2, at the Salem Armory Visitor Center, 2 New Liberty St.

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Eerie stories boat tour departs Central Wharf

A 90-minute boat tour pairs harbor views with stories of Salem's darker history, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, October 2, departing Central Wharf.

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Library graphic novel club meets for grades 6 and up

Teens in grade 6 and up can discuss a graphic novel at 3:30 p.m. Friday, October 2, at Salem Public Library. Registration is requested.

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Witch Pix leads small-group hat-making workshop

Participants ages 15 and up can make a witch hat 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 2, at Witch Pix, 172 Essex St. The workshop costs $130 per person; up to 10 seats.

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Miz Diamond Wigfall headlines Friday Night Drag

Bit Bar hosts a free Friday Night Drag show with Miz Diamond Wigfall, 9 to 11 p.m. Friday, October 2. Ages 21 and up.

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