Take your seat on the Iron Throne and plan your attack on the weekend with these events:
“Game of Thrones” Theme Night
What: Head into the North and arrive in costume to receive raffle tickets for prizes, also features “Jam of Coins” goblets for sale and the Iron Throne, plus food and drink specials.
When: 7 to 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31
Location: The Coin Jam, 439 Court St. NE
Information: www.facebook.com/events/775587766110702/
Salem Winter Brewfest
What: A festival for the 21 and over crowd, featuring live music, cold beers and ciders on tap, cocktails and food.
When: 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday, 4 to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 to Feb. 2
Location: Capitol Mall across from the Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court St. NE
Cost: $5-25
Information: www.salemwinterbrewfest.com
Salem Public Library Concert Series
What: The Doubleclicks, a folk-pop sibling duo, will perform.
When: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1
Location: Salem Public Library, Loucks Auditorium, 585 Liberty St. SE
Cost: Free
Information: www.facebook.com/events/193180714969689/
Saturday Morning Cartoons And Waffles
What: A Belgian waffle with choice of toppings and either milk, chocolate milk or orange juice while enjoying morning cartoons.
When: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 2
Location: On Any Sundae, 3987 commercial St SE
Cost: $5, $3 to add a scoop of ice cream
Information: www.facebook.com/events/536147793563695/
CCT Presents: Sam Miller
What: Sam Miller, a comedian from Washington, will tell jokes about being a sober parent, what jail is like in Yakima and more.
When: 9:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2
Location: Capitol City Theater, 210 Liberty St. SE #150
Cost: $12 plus fees in advance, $16 at the door
Information: https://bit.ly/2B189NS
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Abby Luschei is the entertainment reporter for the Statesman Journal; she can be reached at aluschei@statesmanjournal.com or 503-399-6747. Follow her on Twitter @abbyluschei or facebook.com/luscheiabby.
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