The BAD Space — Local services in Salem

I chose The Bad Space for our 20-year reunion. I can’t recommend this venue enough. I’ve planned a few larger parties and events; this venue was the best. It was sooooo easy to work with the team. Here are some other reasons I loved it:

Most importantly to me - they offer options for individuals to pay for their own food and drinks. I didn’t want to front all the money for the attendees. They gave me autonomy to run the space as I wanted, but gladly helped when I needed it. The process to sign up for the event was simple and flexible. The rental fee was the best I could find

Overall I left that event feeling extremely supported and wanting to do whatever I could to pay it forward and recommend this venue. Anytime I have to organize an event this will be my #1 choice...

I just wanted to thank you and your staff and whoever else needed thanked for your flexibility, your can do attitude, and a multitude of other things I’m not thinking of.

I’ve hosted a ton of events like this. I can’t think of a single place y’all fell short. To that, so many places you excelled. Service was on point. Staff were fantastic. Could not have gone better.

From start to finish Jim was a gem to coordinate with. The band we brought in still is talking about the venue. The setup. The sound checks. The ongoing support.

The food Santiam provided was amazing, the tiny puff things went quick.

The Bad Space is just that. BAD. In every way that’s right. Thank y’all...

This is a review of the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy event held at the BAD Space on 28June2025.

A very enjoyable event. Not exactly a reading but more of a performative recitation of some of Poe's works paired with themed adult beverages (mocktails also available on request.). The setting was visually fun and many members of the audience went all in on the dark and mysterious attire that so well compliments the mood of Poe's works.

If they come around again and do a part 3 I will...