You’ve seen Salem by daylight — this is what happens after dark. Hidden beyond the shelves of The Lost Library, an intimate Black Box theater comes alive for one night with Bars After Dark, an immersive Halloween-season rap showcase in the heart of downtown Salem.

Step inside, leave the October crowds behind, and drop into an underground room of live music, heavy beats, eerie projections and some of the area’s rising hip-hop talent. Performers take the mic throughout the night while visuals wrap the whole room — less a concert than a hidden Salem nightlife experience built for the season.

Presented by Bars Over Bars and The Lost Library. Doors 7 PM, music 7:30 PM, done by 10 PM. One night. One hidden room. Nothing but bars.