EN-NICHI Old-School Japanese Festival hosted by Ko-Kyoto

On Friday, April 26th, from 4pm - 9pm, the Bow Market courtyard will be filled with fun and joy for all - from children to adults. There will be food, music, dance, games, and merriment. Join in and enjoy this old fashioned EN-NICHI Japanese festival hosted by Ko-Kyoto!

What is EN-NICHI?

En-nichi means "Festival Day" in Japanese. Every summer in Japan, people wearing Yukata (Japanese robes) gather to enjoy locally-rooted festivals in each town. These festivals are called En-nichi. Originally, these festivals served as ceremonies for warding off evil and praying for a good harvest. However, they have evolved into summer fun traditions cherished by people of all ages.

Special guests from Japan!

At this event, Ko-Kyoto will recreate the atmosphere of an old-school Japanese festival with a special guest group from Japan, Dagashiya Rock!

Dagashiya Rock are known to travel all over Japan, entertaining people with their unique wagon, music, dance, special games, and traditional foods, to create traditional festivals. This will be their first time coming to the US to share the Japanese culture of these festivals!

Special Games and Activities

• Scooping water balloons from water

• Scooping bouncy balls from water

• Retro pinball

• Popcorn

• Cotton candy

The event will also feature a variety of special food collaborations with Bow Market food retailers!

Attending this event is free.

Each Dagashiya Rock game and food item will be $6.00.

Advance tickets can be purchased online for $30 for 6 tickets, or at KO-KYOTO before the event. Please note, these tickets will not cover the cost of food from other Bow Market Retailers.

Eat potatoes with your fellow tuber-obsessed queers! There will be a variety of potato dishes and lovely company.

Sign up here.

GLOWBALL will transform the Armory Performance Hall into an immersive Glow-in-the-Dark Rave created by DJ Saucy Lady with hypnotic visuals, ambient lighting, and pop-up performances, all in support of The Center for Arts at the Armory.

GLOWBALL is an anti-gala, and a coming out party for the newly upgraded Performance Hall. There will be no speeches, formal presentations or auction. The community is being called to celebrate and to support The Center for Arts at the Armory in the process.

And... drum roll, please! The following Somerville-affiliated will be honored at GLOWBALL:

Outstanding Artist: Marcus Santos
Community Arts Advocate: Joe Lynch
Lifetime Achievement Award: Lynn Gervens (Mudflat)

The honorees will be regaled while seated on stage with their friends and will also pick the winners of the Best Glow-in-the-Dark Outfit Contest— which all guests are encouraged to enter!

GLOWBALL tickets include coupons for beverages and bites, plus glow in the dark accessories for guests to don.

Can't make it to GLOWBALL but still want to support Arts at the Armory? Gift a ticket to a local artist or cultural worker!

80% of each ticket purchase is a donation to The Center for Arts at the Armory.

Join local artist Bianca Sánchez Álvarez for her opening night of “Trauma//Healing & other works”, an exhibition of original illustrations and paintings that depict nature as a place of healing from trauma. Refreshments provided!

Opening night: Saturday, April 27, 6-8pm

Exhibition dates: April 27 to May 25

Instagram: biancasanchezart
Website: https://biancasan94.journoportfolio.com/

Calling all families to Aeronaut! Join Aeronaut on Sundays from 12pm-3pm for FAMILY DAY! Parents: bring your kiddos for an afternoon of exploration and creativity, while you post up with your favorite Aeronaut beer! Because parents need a little fun too! Check out the featured activities and entertainment below:

4/28/24:

• Music from Jeremy Lyons

• Curiosities and oddities from Professor Krupps' Cabinet

• DIY crafting station

• Snack boxes for the kiddos

Entry is $10 per child (parents are FREE!) and includes access to all of the kid-friendly activities and entertainment. Get your tickets here.

For those of you with much younger little ones, there will also be a play area set up! Please note, parents and guardians are asked to keep an eye on their kiddos while enjoying the space. Also please adhere to the following rules:

• Guests will need to present valid and non-expired identification for age check procedures upon arrival. Copies/photos of IDs and temporary IDs will not be accepted.

• Every child attending Family Day must be accompanied by their own parent or guardian. That person must be over 21 years of age.

• Children may not use the bathroom facilities or enter the Taproom area of Aeronaut Brewing unless accompanied by an adult.

• Families who do not adhere to these rules will be asked to leave; there will be no refunds issued if this occurs.

Join MassBike, Cambridge Bike Safety, Somerville Bike Safety, and Somerville Bicycle Advisory Committee to kick off Bay State Bike Month 2024!

On April 28th, ride on down to Aeronaut Brewery in Somerville to join bicycling advocates from across the Greater Boston area and beyond for an afternoon celebration of Bay State Bike Month. The party will be rolling from 1pm-5pm.

At 3pm, they'll highlight “Bikes and Businesses” with a panel discussion, moderated by Somerville City Councilor Willy Burnley Jr., featuring businesses, bicycle advocates, and city leaders on the challenges and opportunities in working together on streetscape changes. 

"Bikes and Business" Panelists

• Moderator: Willie Burnley Jr., Somerville City Councillor 

• Court Verhaalen, CEO Diesel Group 

• Jennifer Rowe, Transportation Planner, City of Boston

• Chris Cassa, Cambridge Bicycle Safety

• Theodora Skeadas, Executive Director, Cambridge Local First

Enjoy live music by Hillbilly Holiday and Lunatic Neighbor, while connecting with a variety of bike-friendly organizations.

Tabling Organizations Include:

• Bicycle Benefits

• Bike to the Sea

• Bikes Not Bombs

• Biking Brookline

• Broadway Bicycle School

• Cambridge Bicycle Safety

• Cambridge Bike Committee

• Cambridge Local First

• CommonWheels Bicycle Collective

• Culture House

• East Arlington Livable Streets

• East Somerville Main Street

• Everett Bike Committee

• Friends of the Community Path

• MassBike

• MassDOT

• Neighborways

• Rozzie Bikes

• Somerville Alliance for Safe Streets

• Somerville Bicycle Safety

• Somerville Bike Kitchen

RSVP today and get ready to roll on down to celebrate the beginning of Bay State Bike Month with all your best bicycling buds!

A mix of Chinese traditional dance and middle east, with live music

Share your poetry, prose, memoir, personal essay, comedy, storytelling, whatever you got. There will be 10 five-minute slots. Sign up at the event, first come first served. Or just feel free to listen and meet local authors and performers. Event is BYOB.

Hosted by novelist/storyteller Randy Ross and members of the New England Indie Authors Collective.

Arts at the Armory, in partnership with Harvard Bookstore, is excited to welcome Tracy Kidder and Dr. Jim O’Connell for a book discussion of Rough Sleepers as part of the Spotlight Series. Join them on May 1st for an enlightening conversation in their newly renovated Performance Hall.

Doors open at 7pm
Show starts at 8pm

Buy your tickets here!

In his latest nonfiction work Rough Sleepers, Tracy tells the story of Dr. O’Connell and the founding and growth of the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP). The story depicts the journey of Dr. O’Connell from the halls of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, where he completed his internal medicine residency, to the streets of Boston where he continues to take care of the rough sleepers, individuals who opt to shelter outdoors no matter the circumstances.

Tracy Kidder has won the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the Robert F. Kennedy Award, among other literary prizes. His books include Mountains Beyond Mountains, Strength in What Remains, The Soul of a New Machine, House, Among Schoolchildren, Old Friends, Hometown, and A Truck Full of Money.

Arts at the Armory is a non-profit organization serving Somerville and the Greater Boston community to provide inclusive and accessible venues for artists both locally and across the globe.

This 1.5 hour workshop will center the experiences of neurodivergence intersecting with Asian American identity, shedding light on relevant facets such as mental health, masked autism, ADHD, queerness, immigration status, language, and othering.

These topics will be explored by reading excerpts from Asian American and/or neurodivergent writers followed by free-writing from personal experiences.

Somerville Open Studios 2024 will take place on Saturday + Sunday, May 4-5, 2024, from 12-6 pm each day, at artists’ studios and homes throughout Somerville. Come visit, meet the artists and see the art at this free city-wide event.

Check out the online map for specific locations.

Bollywood Fusion is the overarching term for dancing to music in any South Asian language, but is most associated with soundtracks from Hindi cinema. It showcases traditional folk and classical Indian dance forms, and explores how they have evolved over time, at times incorporating flair from other styles such as jazz and hip hop.

Class entails a brief warm up, followed by learning choreography. Music ranges from classic Bollywood to modern, upbeat Hindi and Punjabi songs – but inspiration can take us anywhere! You’ll explore where Indian folk meets other global styles, emphasizing hand movements, footwork and facial expressions. Classes may emphasize springy footwork and bold arms inspired by Bhangra, or swift hand movements and soulful expressions inspired by Kathak or Bharatanatyam. Any combination of these elements is possible!

Everyone and all levels are welcome! Come learn something new in a fun, judgement free zone and leave feeling energized!

Register for this free class here!

Somerville Open Studios 2024 will take place on Saturday + Sunday, May 4-5, 2024, from 12-6 pm each day, at artists’ studios and homes throughout Somerville. Come visit, meet the artists and see the art at this free city-wide event.

Check out the online map for specific locations.

This month, Picture + Panel opens up a profound and compassionate conversation about mental health between Cara Bean and Jonell Joshua. Graphic Medicine advocate Matthew Noe will moderate.

About the Creators
Cara Bean is the author of Here I Am, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health and Draw 500 Funny Faces and Features. She provides interactive workshops on creativity with people of all ages and backgrounds in various public forums. Cara is passionate about drawing and believes that the simple act of doodling on paper can lead to the investigation of complex ideas. When she is not teaching, she makes comics that delve into poetic self introspection, playful storytelling and topics relevant to teens and teaching. Cara is currently working on comics projects that speak directly to kids and address mental health. Cara lives in Massachusetts with her husband and their dog Raisin.

Jonell Joshua found her calling for art at a young age -- precisely 2nd grade -- after she found her mother's art portfolio in the bedroom of her childhood home. Hoping to emulate her mother's talents, soon after, Jonell started drawing kid’s portraits in the cafeteria during lunch. In later years she dove deeper into the arts, continuing to create in and out of school, finding ways to express herself and connect with others.

Today Jonell is an award-winning illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York. Her professional work has explored a range of topics in editorial illustration and publication, including illustrating for Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real Life Tales of Black Girl Magic, The Queens of the Resistance series, and work featured in the film Selah and the Spades. She has worked with clients including The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine, and NPR.

Register for this event here.

All BCAF events are free to attend. If you wish to pay it forward, a $5 suggested donation helps sustain BCAF's comics advocacy and educational programming in the Greater Boston area.

Picture + Panel is a monthly conversation series that brings fantastic graphic novel creators to the Greater Boston area. Discover terrific authors and fascinating stories that combine text and art through conversational confabulation. Produced in partnership by Aeronaut Brewing, Porter Square Books, and the Boston Comic Arts Foundation, Picture + Panel provides thought-provoking discussions for adults about this unique form of expression.

Book sales are provided at the event by Porter Square Books.

All events at Aeronaut Brewery are for ages 21+. This event will take place in their 'Food Hub' space.

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Save the date!

PorchFest Somerville 2024 will take place on Sat. May 11th (raindate the 12th).

In 2011, the Council created a decentralized music festival--Porchfest.  Perhaps you’ve sat on your porch and overheard a neighbor strumming guitar on another porch?  Porchfest takes this idea and multiplies it. This is not a festival per se but rather a community event where Somervillians share their love of playing and listening to music.  Think of Somerville Open Studios, which is for visual artists, but for music. 

Similar to prior years, to ensure guests can move orderly through the city and view the music, porches located West (west of Willow) will perform during the slot from 12-2; Central (from Willow to Central) from 2-4; East (east of Central) from 4-6. 

Indulge in your sweet tooth and support Panethnic Pourovers during their bake sale! Stop by for Asian baked goodies and treats.

Pianist Martin Gohary and violinist Kat Jara team up for a captivating performance, merging Persian and South American influences with tango, Persian Classical, and pre-Revolution Iranian pop.

Gohary’s modern compositions give a fresh twist to traditional styles, complemented by Jara’s expressive violin.

The duo’s collaboration delivers a dynamic and immersive experience, celebrating cultural diversity through music, and are honored to be joined by Leo Weisskoff.

Don’t miss this engaging performance that seamlessly blends tradition and innovation.

Learn how to make your very own yarn dolls using knotting and wrapping techniques! In this workshop, suitable for children ages 10 and up, you will be working with a variety of yarns to create our own dolls. These are great sensory toys, as you mix and match textures limited only by our creativity! They are also a great foundation for other techniques- such as needle felting- to create truly unique pieces of art.

Allergy Considerations: A variety of yarns which may include but are not limited to acrylic, polyester, and wool will be used.

Motor Skills Consideration: Adult scissors and wrapping/knotting techniques will be used that require children to be supervised. Children and parents are encouraged to attend and create together!

Join Arts at the Armory’s Spotlight Series for an electrifying performance by The Soul Rebels. This eight-member collective is set to bring their unique blend of funk, soul, hip hop, jazz, and rock to the stage with vibrant style.

Having collaborated with renowned artists such as G-Eazy, Lil Wayne, Nas, and Katy Perry, The Soul Rebels have garnered national attention with their explosive live shows. Their recent album, "Poetry In Motion," has only added to their acclaim, propelling them to new heights in 2024.

Experience the power of horns and drums in a party-like atmosphere as The Soul Rebels take the stage in our landmark Performance Hall venue, located in the historic Somerville Armory.

Don't miss your chance to witness The Soul Rebels as they continue to chart new territory and celebrate peace, love, and soul through their top-notch musicianship. Head to the Arts at the Armory on May 16th for a night of unforgettable performances and infectious energy that will leave you wanting more.

Doors open at 7:00PM, the show will start at 8:00PM.

Buy your tickets here.

Tickets purchased for The Soul Rebels are non-refundable. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

The FIRST-EVER New England Hong Kong Festival is coming to Union Square Plaza in Somerville on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 4-8pm!

Celebrate Hong Kong culture with this festival packed with performances, delicious food, and fun games! Join Somerville Arts Council at the Union Square Plaza to connect, engage, and learn about the Hongkonger community and culture!

Rain Date: 5/19

In honor of AAPIH month, celebrate Asian cultures with the Nibble Kitchen’s Lao Cultural Festival.

Learn about the Lao food culture, a funky delicious food that will make your taste buds dance and will spice up your food life!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Head to Bow Market on Sunday, June 2nd for the return of the Curated Vintage Market! Once again they will be taking over Somerville Ave and all of Bow Market as 70+ vintage vendors from New England + beyond gather to bring the best & baddest vintage finds to the heart of Union Square, Somerville.
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Stroll down Somerville Ave and then head into the Bow Market courtyard for more vintage/food/beverage action. DO NOT MISS what’s happening Upstairs at Bow!! You’ll find more vendors including Mender Row working away, taking in small clothing repairs and scheduling larger projects and customizations for future dates - the artistry on display is a must see!
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Ring in the summer season with a treasure hunt for both the WEIRD and the WONDERFUL! Come thirsty - come hungry - come ready to shop and support local 'til the sun goes down. You can expect to take home clothing, jewelry, home décor, furniture, art, collectibles and sOoOo much more (not to mention quite the cast of characters to keep you entertained all day!). Hosted by Blue Bandana Relics, Lexie Butterfly Vintage, Homme Repair & Tabby Road Design
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Check out the Facebook event for the full list of vendors and their locations.

Calling all families to Aeronaut! Join Aeronaut on Sundays from 12pm-3pm for FAMILY DAY! Parents: bring your kiddos for an afternoon of exploration and creativity, while you post up with your favorite Aeronaut beer! Because parents need a little fun too! Check out the featured activities and entertainment below:

6/2/24:

• An up close and personal encounter with the Franklin Park Zoo

• Curiosities and oddities from Professor Krupps' Cabinet

• DIY art station

• Snack boxes for the kiddos

• Specialty craft with the Makers' Club

Entry is $10 per child (parents are FREE!) and includes access to all of the kid-friendly activities and entertainment. Get your tickets here.

For those of you with much younger little ones, there will also be a play area set up! Please note, parents and guardians are asked to keep an eye on their kiddos while enjoying the space. Also please adhere to the following rules:

• Guests will need to present valid and non-expired identification for age check procedures upon arrival. Copies/photos of IDs and temporary IDs will not be accepted.

• Every child attending Family Day must be accompanied by their own parent or guardian. That person must be over 21 years of age.

• Children may not use the bathroom facilities or enter the Taproom area of Aeronaut Brewing unless accompanied by an adult.

• Families who do not adhere to these rules will be asked to leave; there will be no refunds issued if this occurs.

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

With a career spanning over two decades, Ravi has captivated audiences worldwide with his mesmerizing performances and innovative compositions.

As a leader, Ravi has released six albums including “Moving Pictures,” “From The Round Box,” and “Spirit Fiction,” showcasing his remarkable talent and musical versatility. He has also collaborated with esteemed artists such as Joe Lovano, David Liebman, Jack DeJohnette, and McCoy Tyner, leaving an indelible mark on the jazz scene.

Born in Long Island to legendary musicians John Coltrane and Alice Coltrane, Ravi carries on his family’s musical legacy with grace and artistry. Raised in Los Angeles, he was deeply influenced by his mother’s music and played a pivotal role in her return to the recording studio.

While Ravi’s musical beginnings were influenced by his parents, he has crafted his own sound as an engrossing, forward-thinking jazz musician.

Pianist Gadi Lehavi and drummer Ele Howell will join Ravi on the Performance Hall stage.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the brilliance of Ravi Coltrane live at Arts at the Armory. Head to the Armory on Saturday, June 22 for an unforgettable evening of jazz exploration and musical mastery.

Doors open at 7:00pm, the show will start at 8:00pm.

Get your tickets here.

Join Arts at the Armory for this free dance workshop with Dobet Gnahoré in their Performance Hall on Monday, June 24th at 5pm.

With her majestic voice, fierce dance moves, magnetic stage presence, and colorful sense of style, GRAMMY-winner Dobet Gnahoré is one of Africa’s most revered and respected talents. She appeals to fans of Angelique Kidjo, Yemi Alade, and Fatoumata Diawara.

Click here to RSVP.

Workshop participants are eligible for reduced-price or complimentary tickets to Dobet Gnahoré's June 27th concert.

Arts at the Armory is delighted to welcome Afropop sensation, Dobet Gnahoré, to the Spotlight Series stage on June 27!

Doors open at 7:00pm
Concert starts at 8:00pm

With her majestic voice, fierce dance moves, magnetic stage presence, and colorful sense of style, GRAMMY-winner Dobet Gnahoré is one of Africa's most revered and respected talents. She appeals to fans of Angelique Kidjo, Yemi Alade, and Fatoumata Diawara. Backed by her band of four musicians, she will be touring in advance of the release of her newest album, Zouzou, produced by Momo Wang, one of Abidjan’s most in demand beat makers and producer for top international talents. Zouzou showcases Gnahoré's continuing efforts to draw on the creative energy of Abidjan, a bustling African metropolis that has emerged from years of conflict to become one of West Africa’s most important economic engines and creative centers.

Anyone who has seen Dobet Gnahoré perform knows that her performance talents lie in both music and dance. Dobet’s father Boni Gnahoré is a master percussionist and artist who co-founded the legendary pan-African performance ensemble and artistic collective Ki-Yi M’bock. Growing up in this creative setting was a utopian artistic experience for Dobet and a rigorous training ground that provided her with the skills in music, dance, theater, fashion and poetry that serve as her foundation to this day.

Join Arts at the Armory on Thursday, June 27th to experience the talents of Dobet Gnahoré live in their Performance Hall!

Get your tickets here!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

What the Fluff? A Tribute to Innovation is a madcap festival honoring the invention of Marshmallow Fluff in Union Square. This festival celebrates Somerville’s proud tradition of innovation with live music, fluffalicious feasts, games, zany happenings, and much more. Fluff enthusiasts from all over flock to Union Square to delight in a sticky soiree that encourages festival-goers of all ages, socioeconomic status, and cultural backgrounds to come together to celebrate their community pride while experiencing and learning about Somerville’s values of diversity through the unique cultural expressions of local businesses’ offerings.

Rain date: Sunday, September 22, 2-6pm

Photo credit: Linda Gritz

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!