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*Event details are subject to change. Please refer to the event host’s website or social media for the most up-to-date information.
Open Mic 6pm to 930pm.
Karaoke 930pm to Midnight.
Every Wednesday.
Free admission.
Open mic is open to all art forms.
Sign up for Open Mic starting at 6pm, & Karaoke at 930pm or later, at the stage.
Bar & kitchen open at 5pm daily.
21+
Aeronaut Brewing Company and the Berklee Management Club bring you live music from student artists every Wednesday
Watch up-and-coming talent from the Berkelee College of Music perform in the Aeronaut taproom every Wednesday at 7pm.
These student artists are ready to become the next big thing; see them before they hit the Grammy stage!
This event occurs weekly on Wednesdays from 2/4/2026 to 4/22/2026.
Friday the 13th and Valentine’s Tattoo flash event at Chameleon Tattoo!
$200 designs to choose from.
The theme for the tattoo party is “sad clowns”.
Visit their Instagram account to see a collection of the designs available.
Call and reserve a particular image in advance at 617-876-0412.
Walk-ins welcome.
Head to Aeronaut Brewing Company for a music and pop-up records market in the taproom.
Kick off the weekend with DJ Sprino and Aeronaut for soulful spins, sips, and some shopping from pop up vinyl sellers Common Groove Records and Lyric Vendors!
Vinyl seller pop ups in the taproom starting at 6PM
DJ Sprino starts spinning at 7PM
Venue is 21+ with valid, unexpired, physical, government-issued IDs required for entry. Minors will be admitted only when accompanied by their own 21+ parent or guardian, and children must be supervised at all times. All guardians must provide proper identification as well. For more information on this policy, please reach out directly at hi@aeronaut.net.
Friday the 13th and Valentine’s Tattoo flash event at Tattoo!
$200 designs to choose from.
The theme for the tattoo party is “sad clowns”.
Visit their Instagram account to see a collection of the designs available.
Call and reserve a particular image in advance at 617-876-0412.
Walk-ins welcome.
Celebrate Valentine's day with a themed Paint & Sip, the perfect pre-dinner activity! Join artist and instructor Halle Cooper for a night of guided painting, baked goods, and wine. If you haven’t heard of a “Paint and Sip,” it’s basically a Bob-Ross-style painting lesson. Everyone will be painting the same beginner-friendly picture, and the teacher will guide you through, step by step. Follow along exactly, or add your own twist as you go. It will be so easy you can even do it a little tipsy! (but not if you drove!)
It’s a great time for non-painters and professional artists alike. Just a fun, low-stakes, creative activity to do with your partner or best friend (or a great way to make new ones!)
Supplies included. The night will include wine cocktails, charcuterie, and cupcakes!
Gather with community to cook Mok Pah, fish seasoned with herbs, wrapped in banana leaves, and gently steamed. The process is quiet and deliberate. Steam fills the kitchen. Hands move carefully. Nothing is rushed.
This gathering is an act of Lao cultural continuance. Guided by Vekonda Luangaphay, founder of The Lao Project, you’ll prepare Mok Pah from start to finish, learning the techniques and small decisions that give the dish its soul. This is hands-on, slow-paced cooking rooted in tradition, not performance.
Spots are limited to keep the gathering intimate. Come with a partner, a friend, or on your own, and share in the warmth of food, culture, and the simple joy of a meal made together.
Open Mic 6pm to 930pm.
Karaoke 930pm to Midnight.
Every Wednesday.
Free admission.
Open mic is open to all art forms.
Sign up for Open Mic starting at 6pm, & Karaoke at 930pm or later, at the stage.
Bar & kitchen open at 5pm daily.
21+
Aeronaut Brewing Company and the Berklee Management Club bring you live music from student artists every Wednesday
Watch up-and-coming talent from the Berkelee College of Music perform in the Aeronaut taproom every Wednesday at 7pm.
These student artists are ready to become the next big thing; see them before they hit the Grammy stage!
This event occurs weekly on Wednesdays from 2/4/2026 to 4/22/2026.
Join the Department of Racial and Social Justice at The Armory to catch a film celebrating the black experience through cinema.
This FREE event will feature screenings that highlight Black voices, histories, and experiences. There will be film selections for families, young adults, and adults.
Following each screening there will be opportunities for more engagement including arts and crafts, and small group reflections.
Light refreshments will be available.
Showtimes:
Soul | 10:30 a.m. | All Ages
The Hate U Give | 1:30 p.m. | Young Adult
Film for Adults TBA | 4 p.m. | Adult
Celebrate the Year of the Horse at Bow Market!
maca boston & Tiny Turns Paperie are hosting the 2nd Lunar Year Night Market on 2/19.
There will be an AAPI Maker Market, two performances from Nüwa Lion Dancers, and so many food & drink specials around the market.
The ThotBot Implantation Center (TBIC) is an immersive/interactive installation paired with a multimedia concert. The ThotBot Storyworld is a sprawling post-apocalyptic tale based in 1995, an eerily-familiar dystopia where everyone has a brain implant called ThotBot.
The night is two events in one: first up, enter the Waiting Room of the TBIC and explore the space to get some worldbuilding basics (and a trip down memory lane by way of "contraband"). After intermission, the second half of the night features a post-apocalyptic tale of survival watched on video interspersed with live music performance.
Join the Cambridge Hackspace for their first repair cafe of the year!
Save that stuff and keep it out of the dump by having it repaired.
Bring an item to have it repaired by their volunteers. Light refreshments available.
The ThotBot Implantation Center (TBIC) is an immersive/interactive installation paired with a multimedia concert. The ThotBot Storyworld is a sprawling post-apocalyptic tale based in 1995, an eerily-familiar dystopia where everyone has a brain implant called ThotBot.
The night is two events in one: first up, enter the Waiting Room of the TBIC and explore the space to get some worldbuilding basics (and a trip down memory lane by way of "contraband"). After intermission, the second half of the night features a post-apocalyptic tale of survival watched on video interspersed with live music performance.
Watch local talent compete to become the SECOND Aeronaut Idol!
Head to the Aeronaut taproom on Saturday, February 21 at 8pm to watch amateur singers to show off their immense talent! Find some friends, grab a beer, and settle in for an evening of all-star performances.
Singers will compete in front of a panel of local judges:
Liza Levy: President, Salt Lick Incubator
Eric Swenson: Music-to-Market Manager, Spotify
Kristina Latino: Cornerscape Artist Management
Katie Lorenz: Artist Branding, PR, Marketing Expert
Ley: Afro Caribbean R&B artist, singer songwriter, producer
Cassie Norgaisse: Music Director/Marketing Specialist
***If you want to be a part of the competition, DM a 30 second video of you singing any song to @aeronautbrewing on Instagram before 9:00pm on FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6. They will review all the submissions and choose 10 finalists to perform on stage on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Finalists will be announced on Thursday, February 12. No submissions will be shared without the contestant’s approval. Singers must be 21+ to enter. First prize includes bragging rights, a basket of Aeronaut merchandise, and a very, very large trophy.***
Venue is 21+ with valid, unexpired, physical, government-issued IDs required for entry. Minors will be admitted only when accompanied by their own 21+ parent or guardian, and children must be supervised at all times. All guardians must provide proper identification as well. For more information on this policy, please reach out directly at hi@aeronaut.net.
Open Mic 6pm to 930pm.
Karaoke 930pm to Midnight.
Every Wednesday.
Free admission.
Open mic is open to all art forms.
Sign up for Open Mic starting at 6pm, & Karaoke at 930pm or later, at the stage.
Bar & kitchen open at 5pm daily.
21+
Aeronaut Brewing Company and the Berklee Management Club bring you live music from student artists every Wednesday
Watch up-and-coming talent from the Berkelee College of Music perform in the Aeronaut taproom every Wednesday at 7pm.
These student artists are ready to become the next big thing; see them before they hit the Grammy stage!
This event occurs weekly on Wednesdays from 2/4/2026 to 4/22/2026.
Join with other volunteers virtually for a nature-themed discussion in preparation for the 2026 Maple Boil.
February book club selection is the “Maple Sugar Moon” chapter of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass, supplemented with other indigenous writings on sugar maples.
Books can be borrowed from the library or you can purchase from Narrative Bookshop or Porter Square Books.
The ThotBot Implantation Center (TBIC) is an immersive/interactive installation paired with a multimedia concert. The ThotBot Storyworld is a sprawling post-apocalyptic tale based in 1995, an eerily-familiar dystopia where everyone has a brain implant called ThotBot.
The night is two events in one: first up, enter the Waiting Room of the TBIC and explore the space to get some worldbuilding basics (and a trip down memory lane by way of "contraband"). After intermission, the second half of the night features a post-apocalyptic tale of survival watched on video interspersed with live music performance.
The ThotBot Implantation Center (TBIC) is an immersive/interactive installation paired with a multimedia concert. The ThotBot Storyworld is a sprawling post-apocalyptic tale based in 1995, an eerily-familiar dystopia where everyone has a brain implant called ThotBot.
The night is two events in one: first up, enter the Waiting Room of the TBIC and explore the space to get some worldbuilding basics (and a trip down memory lane by way of "contraband"). After intermission, the second half of the night features a post-apocalyptic tale of survival watched on video interspersed with live music performance.
Join Chef Maritza Jules and Artist Marc Elie Modan for an exciting new Paint Night Collaboration. Focusing on Haitian art, cuisine, and culture, this is your classic themed Paint Night class with a twist.
🎨 Relaxing guided painting with a talented Haitian painter Marc Elie Mordan
🥂 Delicious Haitian bites and drinks by Chef Maritza Jules to enjoy
💃🏽 Good vibes, music, and laughter
Whether you’re an artist or a beginner, this night is just perfect for you!
Arts at the Armory presents Djékady, a six-piece band led by Grammy-winning musicians Balla Kouyaté and Mike Block that blends Malian music with American folk and contemporary styles.
Djékady, a Mandinka phrase that means “coming together is good,” is a fiery six-piece band led by Grammy-winning musicians Balla Kouyaté (balafon, vocals) and Mike Block (cello, vocals) that puts Malian music into conversation with American folk music and contemporary styles. Featuring Mamoudou Konate (djembe), Idrissa Koné (talking drum, calabash, percussion, vocals), Luke Okerlund (guitar), and Mike Rivard (bass, sintir), the band’s energetic nature and deep appreciation for each other’s cultures create an unexpected and beautiful display of music without limitations.
This special concert is also the Boston release party celebrating their debut album Benkan.
Doors 5:00pm, Show 6:00pm.
Open Mic 6pm to 930pm.
Karaoke 930pm to Midnight.
Every Wednesday.
Free admission.
Open mic is open to all art forms.
Sign up for Open Mic starting at 6pm, & Karaoke at 930pm or later, at the stage.
Bar & kitchen open at 5pm daily.
21+
Guinness & Oysters Pub Night at The Independent!
Join for a fun evening, featuring the classic combo of Guinness & fresh oysters. Go with friends or alone, meet new folks, and enjoy great food and drink in the Indo’s cozy pub.
This casual Saint Patrick’s Day warm-up will feature an Island Creek oyster shucking station, Guinness pours, and a la carte oyster + Guinness specials. Ambassadors from Guinness & Island Creek will be on-site sharing the history of this legendary pairing throughout the night. Free entry, walk-ins welcome, RSVP requested, with a limited number of upgrade passes available in advance.
Aeronaut Brewing Company and the Berklee Management Club bring you live music from student artists every Wednesday
Watch up-and-coming talent from the Berkelee College of Music perform in the Aeronaut taproom every Wednesday at 7pm.
These student artists are ready to become the next big thing; see them before they hit the Grammy stage!
This event occurs weekly on Wednesdays from 2/4/2026 to 4/22/2026.
The ThotBot Implantation Center (TBIC) is an immersive/interactive installation paired with a multimedia concert. The ThotBot Storyworld is a sprawling post-apocalyptic tale based in 1995, an eerily-familiar dystopia where everyone has a brain implant called ThotBot.
The night is two events in one: first up, enter the Waiting Room of the TBIC and explore the space to get some worldbuilding basics (and a trip down memory lane by way of "contraband"). After intermission, the second half of the night features a post-apocalyptic tale of survival watched on video interspersed with live music performance.
The ThotBot Implantation Center (TBIC) is an immersive/interactive installation paired with a multimedia concert. The ThotBot Storyworld is a sprawling post-apocalyptic tale based in 1995, an eerily-familiar dystopia where everyone has a brain implant called ThotBot.
The night is two events in one: first up, enter the Waiting Room of the TBIC and explore the space to get some worldbuilding basics (and a trip down memory lane by way of "contraband"). After intermission, the second half of the night features a post-apocalyptic tale of survival watched on video interspersed with live music performance.
All are invited! Join in the fun.
As part of this project, a team of volunteers taps a swath of maple trees on the Tufts campus, collecting dozens of gallons of sap over a number of weeks.
At the Maple Boil Down, coordinated by the Somerville Community Growing Center, they will boil it all down into real, true 100% hyper-local maple syrup. At this event, youth and adults alike will have a chance to learn about tree anatomy and physiology and experience the process of making fresh maple syrup first-hand.
The ThotBot Implantation Center (TBIC) is an immersive/interactive installation paired with a multimedia concert. The ThotBot Storyworld is a sprawling post-apocalyptic tale based in 1995, an eerily-familiar dystopia where everyone has a brain implant called ThotBot.
The night is two events in one: first up, enter the Waiting Room of the TBIC and explore the space to get some worldbuilding basics (and a trip down memory lane by way of "contraband"). After intermission, the second half of the night features a post-apocalyptic tale of survival watched on video interspersed with live music performance.
Open Mic 6pm to 930pm.
Karaoke 930pm to Midnight.
Every Wednesday.
Free admission.
Open mic is open to all art forms.
Sign up for Open Mic starting at 6pm, & Karaoke at 930pm or later, at the stage.
Bar & kitchen open at 5pm daily.
21+
Aeronaut Brewing Company and the Berklee Management Club bring you live music from student artists every Wednesday
Watch up-and-coming talent from the Berkelee College of Music perform in the Aeronaut taproom every Wednesday at 7pm.
These student artists are ready to become the next big thing; see them before they hit the Grammy stage!
This event occurs weekly on Wednesdays from 2/4/2026 to 4/22/2026.
The ThotBot Implantation Center (TBIC) is an immersive/interactive installation paired with a multimedia concert. The ThotBot Storyworld is a sprawling post-apocalyptic tale based in 1995, an eerily-familiar dystopia where everyone has a brain implant called ThotBot.
The night is two events in one: first up, enter the Waiting Room of the TBIC and explore the space to get some worldbuilding basics (and a trip down memory lane by way of "contraband"). After intermission, the second half of the night features a post-apocalyptic tale of survival watched on video interspersed with live music performance.
The ThotBot Implantation Center (TBIC) is an immersive/interactive installation paired with a multimedia concert. The ThotBot Storyworld is a sprawling post-apocalyptic tale based in 1995, an eerily-familiar dystopia where everyone has a brain implant called ThotBot.
The night is two events in one: first up, enter the Waiting Room of the TBIC and explore the space to get some worldbuilding basics (and a trip down memory lane by way of "contraband"). After intermission, the second half of the night features a post-apocalyptic tale of survival watched on video interspersed with live music performance.
The ThotBot Implantation Center (TBIC) is an immersive/interactive installation paired with a multimedia concert. The ThotBot Storyworld is a sprawling post-apocalyptic tale based in 1995, an eerily-familiar dystopia where everyone has a brain implant called ThotBot.
The night is two events in one: first up, enter the Waiting Room of the TBIC and explore the space to get some worldbuilding basics (and a trip down memory lane by way of "contraband"). After intermission, the second half of the night features a post-apocalyptic tale of survival watched on video interspersed with live music performance.
Open Mic 6pm to 930pm.
Karaoke 930pm to Midnight.
Every Wednesday.
Free admission.
Open mic is open to all art forms.
Sign up for Open Mic starting at 6pm, & Karaoke at 930pm or later, at the stage.
Bar & kitchen open at 5pm daily.
21+
Aeronaut Brewing Company and the Berklee Management Club bring you live music from student artists every Wednesday
Watch up-and-coming talent from the Berkelee College of Music perform in the Aeronaut taproom every Wednesday at 7pm.
These student artists are ready to become the next big thing; see them before they hit the Grammy stage!
This event occurs weekly on Wednesdays from 2/4/2026 to 4/22/2026.
The ThotBot Implantation Center (TBIC) is an immersive/interactive installation paired with a multimedia concert. The ThotBot Storyworld is a sprawling post-apocalyptic tale based in 1995, an eerily-familiar dystopia where everyone has a brain implant called ThotBot.
The night is two events in one: first up, enter the Waiting Room of the TBIC and explore the space to get some worldbuilding basics (and a trip down memory lane by way of "contraband"). After intermission, the second half of the night features a post-apocalyptic tale of survival watched on video interspersed with live music performance.
The We Black Folk showcase celebrates Black musicians redefining folk as a living practice shaped by memory, place, and gathering. Featuring Cliff Notez, Grace Givertz, Tim Hall, Gabriella Simpkins, Dzidzor, and
more.
Rather than presenting folk as a fixed form, We Black Folk treats it as a practice–something shaped by memory, place, and the act of gathering. Across individual sets and shared moments, the artists explore how songs carry history, how stories travel, and how community is built through sound.
Set within Arts at the Armory’s resonant hall, the evening unfolds as an invitation—to listen closely, to feel the interplay between tradition and innovation, and to experience music as a space for belonging. Intimate, expressive, and alive, this We Black Folk Showcase offers an evening of discovery and dialogue through song.
Doors open at 6:00pm, the show begins at 7:00pm.
The ThotBot Implantation Center (TBIC) is an immersive/interactive installation paired with a multimedia concert. The ThotBot Storyworld is a sprawling post-apocalyptic tale based in 1995, an eerily-familiar dystopia where everyone has a brain implant called ThotBot.
The night is two events in one: first up, enter the Waiting Room of the TBIC and explore the space to get some worldbuilding basics (and a trip down memory lane by way of "contraband"). After intermission, the second half of the night features a post-apocalyptic tale of survival watched on video interspersed with live music performance.
The ThotBot Implantation Center (TBIC) is an immersive/interactive installation paired with a multimedia concert. The ThotBot Storyworld is a sprawling post-apocalyptic tale based in 1995, an eerily-familiar dystopia where everyone has a brain implant called ThotBot.
The night is two events in one: first up, enter the Waiting Room of the TBIC and explore the space to get some worldbuilding basics (and a trip down memory lane by way of "contraband"). After intermission, the second half of the night features a post-apocalyptic tale of survival watched on video interspersed with live music performance.
Open Mic 6pm to 930pm.
Karaoke 930pm to Midnight.
Every Wednesday.
Free admission.
Open mic is open to all art forms.
Sign up for Open Mic starting at 6pm, & Karaoke at 930pm or later, at the stage.
Bar & kitchen open at 5pm daily.
21+
Aeronaut Brewing Company and the Berklee Management Club bring you live music from student artists every Wednesday
Watch up-and-coming talent from the Berkelee College of Music perform in the Aeronaut taproom every Wednesday at 7pm.
These student artists are ready to become the next big thing; see them before they hit the Grammy stage!
This event occurs weekly on Wednesdays from 2/4/2026 to 4/22/2026.
The ThotBot Implantation Center (TBIC) is an immersive/interactive installation paired with a multimedia concert. The ThotBot Storyworld is a sprawling post-apocalyptic tale based in 1995, an eerily-familiar dystopia where everyone has a brain implant called ThotBot.
The night is two events in one: first up, enter the Waiting Room of the TBIC and explore the space to get some worldbuilding basics (and a trip down memory lane by way of "contraband"). After intermission, the second half of the night features a post-apocalyptic tale of survival watched on video interspersed with live music performance.
The ThotBot Implantation Center (TBIC) is an immersive/interactive installation paired with a multimedia concert. The ThotBot Storyworld is a sprawling post-apocalyptic tale based in 1995, an eerily-familiar dystopia where everyone has a brain implant called ThotBot.
The night is two events in one: first up, enter the Waiting Room of the TBIC and explore the space to get some worldbuilding basics (and a trip down memory lane by way of "contraband"). After intermission, the second half of the night features a post-apocalyptic tale of survival watched on video interspersed with live music performance.
The ThotBot Implantation Center (TBIC) is an immersive/interactive installation paired with a multimedia concert. The ThotBot Storyworld is a sprawling post-apocalyptic tale based in 1995, an eerily-familiar dystopia where everyone has a brain implant called ThotBot.
The night is two events in one: first up, enter the Waiting Room of the TBIC and explore the space to get some worldbuilding basics (and a trip down memory lane by way of "contraband"). After intermission, the second half of the night features a post-apocalyptic tale of survival watched on video interspersed with live music performance.
Open Mic 6pm to 930pm.
Karaoke 930pm to Midnight.
Every Wednesday.
Free admission.
Open mic is open to all art forms.
Sign up for Open Mic starting at 6pm, & Karaoke at 930pm or later, at the stage.
Bar & kitchen open at 5pm daily.
21+
Aeronaut Brewing Company and the Berklee Management Club bring you live music from student artists every Wednesday
Watch up-and-coming talent from the Berkelee College of Music perform in the Aeronaut taproom every Wednesday at 7pm.
These student artists are ready to become the next big thing; see them before they hit the Grammy stage!
This event occurs weekly on Wednesdays from 2/4/2026 to 4/22/2026.
Open Mic 6pm to 930pm.
Karaoke 930pm to Midnight.
Every Wednesday.
Free admission.
Open mic is open to all art forms.
Sign up for Open Mic starting at 6pm, & Karaoke at 930pm or later, at the stage.
Bar & kitchen open at 5pm daily.
21+
Aeronaut Brewing Company and the Berklee Management Club bring you live music from student artists every Wednesday
Watch up-and-coming talent from the Berkelee College of Music perform in the Aeronaut taproom every Wednesday at 7pm.
These student artists are ready to become the next big thing; see them before they hit the Grammy stage!
This event occurs weekly on Wednesdays from 2/4/2026 to 4/22/2026.
On Friday, April 10, 2026, GLOWBALL will transform the Armory Performance Hall into an immersive Rave created by DJ WhySham, and visual projectionist Jay Medina, all in support of The Center for Arts at the Armory. GLOWBALL is an “anti-gala”—there will be no speeches, presentations or auction. There will be pop-up performances by Sean Bjerke and RHOUSE Dancers; The House of Nadra, high-octane fashion house, and more TBA.
This year's honorees:
Ellen Waylonis, Lifetime Achievement Award
Willie Burnley, Community Arts Advocate
Wendy Jehlen, Outstanding Artist
GLOWBALL tickets include complimentary international bites and glow in the dark styling and face painting. This will surely be Somerville's most illuminating party of 2026.
Can't make it to GLOWBALL but still want to support Arts at the Armory and gift a ticket to a local artist or cultural worker? Sponsor an Artist is the ticket for you! As with all GLOWBALL tickets, you will receive a thank you note and receipt stating that 80% of your ticket purchase is a donation to The Center for Arts at the Armory.
Get ready to GLOOOWWW!
Open Mic 6pm to 930pm.
Karaoke 930pm to Midnight.
Every Wednesday.
Free admission.
Open mic is open to all art forms.
Sign up for Open Mic starting at 6pm, & Karaoke at 930pm or later, at the stage.
Bar & kitchen open at 5pm daily.
21+
Aeronaut Brewing Company and the Berklee Management Club bring you live music from student artists every Wednesday
Watch up-and-coming talent from the Berkelee College of Music perform in the Aeronaut taproom every Wednesday at 7pm.
These student artists are ready to become the next big thing; see them before they hit the Grammy stage!
This event occurs weekly on Wednesdays from 2/4/2026 to 4/22/2026.
Open Mic 6pm to 930pm.
Karaoke 930pm to Midnight.
Every Wednesday.
Free admission.
Open mic is open to all art forms.
Sign up for Open Mic starting at 6pm, & Karaoke at 930pm or later, at the stage.
Bar & kitchen open at 5pm daily.
21+
Aeronaut Brewing Company and the Berklee Management Club bring you live music from student artists every Wednesday
Watch up-and-coming talent from the Berkelee College of Music perform in the Aeronaut taproom every Wednesday at 7pm.
These student artists are ready to become the next big thing; see them before they hit the Grammy stage!
This event occurs weekly on Wednesdays from 2/4/2026 to 4/22/2026.
Open Mic 6pm to 930pm.
Karaoke 930pm to Midnight.
Every Wednesday.
Free admission.
Open mic is open to all art forms.
Sign up for Open Mic starting at 6pm, & Karaoke at 930pm or later, at the stage.
Bar & kitchen open at 5pm daily.
21+
Artist, filmmaker, and national bestselling author Tourmaline will discuss her new book Marsha, published in May 2025. The book is the definitive biography of revolutionary trans activist Marsha P. Johnson and was named a National Bestseller, with selection in the New York Times Nonfiction Spring Book Preview. Harvard Bookstore will sell copies on-site, and a book signing will follow the talk.
Tickets available now; get ready for an engaging book talk with Tourmaline on May 28, 2026 at Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA.
Doors open at 7:00pm, the show begins at 8:00pm.
In this interactive, hands-on class you will learn how to make all the components of a delicious pupusa from scratch, including the curtido, salsa roja, and the pupusa itself.
You'll get to enjoy a hot meal of your delicious creations at the end of the class. This class is perfect for people of all skill levels, so whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, you're sure to learn something new.
Taught by Chef Edwin Orellana.
In this interactive, hands-on class designed for kids and their adults, you will learn how to make all the components of a delicious pupusa from scratch! Each ticket is good for 1 child and 1 adult.
Curtido: You’ll start by making curtido, a tangy cabbage slaw that perfectly complements pupusas. Kids will love helping to mix and taste!
Salsa Roja: Next, you'll create salsa roja, a flavorful tomato salsa that adds a tasty kick to your meal. Everyone can join in on the chopping and mixing!
Pupusas: Finally, you’ll learn how to make pupusas, a traditional Salvadoran dish filled with cheesy goodness. Kids will have a blast shaping their own pupusas!
Please note: Vegetables will be pre-cut so kids can focus on mixing the ingredients and shaping the pupusas.
Join the Somerville Community Growing Center on Sundays at 11:00 AM from 1/18-2/8 for a cozy series of winter strolls exploring nature and community connections - perfect for those looking to wander and wonder!
Open to all ages, these weekly walks invite Somerville residents to enjoy fresh air, gentle movement, and wintertime connection.
Each wander will begin and end at the Somerville Community Growing Center. Participation can be tracked week to week. Routes will be mapped to prioritize the clearest, wheelchair-accessible and least icy paths, but dressing appropriately is essential for comfort and safety- hats, gloves, layers, and sturdy footwear are recommended. Reach out to the Growing Center if you do not have access to those things and they will try to connect you.
This series will be led by Phoebe Grupper (she/they) an environmental educator and ecologist from Brooklyn, NY, currently getting an MS in Sustainability at Tufts!
Dates and Themes:
1/18 - Winter Plant Adaptations
1/25- Winter Animal Adaptations
2/1- Winter Activism Wander
2/8 - Winter Joy and Storytelling
Questions? Feel free to contact Phoebe at pgrupper@gmail.com.
Play and explore the garden in winter! Join volunteers for a winter play activity. Look for textures and colors and play with ice.
Note that hazardous weather will cancel. Weather updates will be posted on Facebook. Dress for cold weather, as this is an outdoor-only event. May include walking over wet/snowy or slippery pathways. Accessible porta potty.
All on-site winter events are limited to 20 participants.
With the cold and snow, it’s easy to think of February and March as a quiet time in the garden, but now is the perfect time to get a head start on planting by doing some winter-sowing!
You don’t need any grow lights, just a sunny outdoor spot and some clear milk jugs to be transformed into mini greenhouses that can used to germinate seeds of hardy cool season plants like kale, broccoli, and peas, natives like milkweed and joe pyeweed, and flowering plants such as digitalis (foxglove).
Growing Center volunteers will walk you through the process of making and planting your own mini greenhouse to take home. Seeds, Soil and empty jugs will be provided but if you have extra empty clear gallon jugs from milk, water, or cider, please feel free to bring them!
Head to Warehouse XI for a juried indie makers market centered on shopping small and buying local for Valentine’s Day, featuring locally handmade goods—art, jewelry, ceramics, candles, body care, textiles, artisanal chocolates, hand-illustrated cards & more.
No imports. No mass production. Just thoughtful, handmade work by New England makers.
$5 general admission at the door.
Aeronaut Brewing Company and the Berklee Management Club bring you live music from student artists every Wednesday
Watch up-and-coming talent from the Berkelee College of Music perform in the Aeronaut taproom every Wednesday at 7pm.
These student artists are ready to become the next big thing; see them before they hit the Grammy stage!
This event occurs weekly on Wednesdays from 2/4/2026 to 4/22/2026.
Open Mic 6pm to 930pm.
Karaoke 930pm to Midnight.
Every Wednesday.
Free admission.
Open mic is open to all art forms.
Sign up for Open Mic starting at 6pm, & Karaoke at 930pm or later, at the stage.
Bar & kitchen open at 5pm daily.
21+
This month, Picture + Panel serves up a conversation about food and family with Robert Mgrdich Apelian and Shaina Lu. Anthony Baum, the Somerville Arts Council's culinary coordinator, will moderate.
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 the Boston Comic Arts Foundation, Porter Square Books, and the Boston Figurative Arts Center, 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.
Robert Mgrdich Apelian (he/him) is an Armenian American author-illustrator based in Everett, Massachusetts. He's an avid reader of seinen manga and is especially passionate about making the most of comics as a storytelling medium. A primary goal of his work is to celebrate the diversity and cultural excellence of the Middle East and to portray it as something other than tragic and war-torn.
Shaina Lu (she/her) is a queer Taiwanese American community artist exploring the intersection of art, education, and activism. She graduated from Wellesley College and Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she studied arts in education. When she’s not creating community art, she works with young artists and makers in Boston’s Chinatown. Most important, she drinks juice every day, and she is full of sugar.
SOUPFEST IS BACK at Bow Market for another year of delightful broths and cozy hangs with friends.
Your ticket gets you a soup from each participating vendor and a cute Soup Passport that gets checked off at each participating business. At each stop, you'll receive a warming and comforting 4 oz. soup, perfectly portioned and planned so you've got room to sip soup for 4 cozy hours (or however long it takes you to mosey your way around the market).
Join the Somerville Community Growing Center on Sundays at 11:00 AM from 1/18-2/8 for a cozy series of winter strolls exploring nature and community connections - perfect for those looking to wander and wonder!
Open to all ages, these weekly walks invite Somerville residents to enjoy fresh air, gentle movement, and wintertime connection.
Each wander will begin and end at the Somerville Community Growing Center. Participation can be tracked week to week. Routes will be mapped to prioritize the clearest, wheelchair-accessible and least icy paths, but dressing appropriately is essential for comfort and safety- hats, gloves, layers, and sturdy footwear are recommended. Reach out to the Growing Center if you do not have access to those things and they will try to connect you.
This series will be led by Phoebe Grupper (she/they) an environmental educator and ecologist from Brooklyn, NY, currently getting an MS in Sustainability at Tufts!
Dates and Themes:
1/18 - Winter Plant Adaptations
1/25- Winter Animal Adaptations
2/1- Winter Activism Wander
2/8 - Winter Joy and Storytelling
Questions? Feel free to contact Phoebe at pgrupper@gmail.com.
Join The KMW School of Paining for a relaxed, creative evening of junk journaling—no experience required.
In this hands-on class, you’ll create your own small junk journal from start to finish, then embellish it using a mix of provided materials and meaningful “junk” from your own life
During class, you’ll:
Browse a variety of finished junk journals for inspiration
Select your primary pages from an assortment of provided papers and books
Learn a simple bookbinding technique to assemble your journal
Embellish your pages using provided junk and mixed media supplies
Learn fun techniques and best practices
You’re encouraged to bring pieces of junk from your own life—receipts, junk mail, stickers, cards, packaging, or anything else that catches your eye and holds a small story.
Celebrate life and make a difference by giving blood. Please schedule an appointment to donate at this special blood drive. You can help change the lives of patients in need.
Somerville Museum presents a 2-part Tavern Talk with Dan Breen on January 26th and February 9th at Aeronaut Brewing in Somerville.
Part 1 (1/26): Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold and the Gibraltar of North America"
Part 2 (2/9): "The Noble Train Arrives: Knox, Washington and the End of the Siege."
As the Somerville Museum continues to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Revolution, it is time to celebrate the achievements of Henry Knox, the 25-year old Boston bookseller who, against considerable odds, somehow oversaw the transport of 59 pieces of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga across the Hudson, over the Berkshires and across the length of Massachusetts to the American army camped outside of Boston. But how did those cannon become available in the first place?
In the second part of this commemoration of Knox and the Noble Train, attendees will follow the Ticonderoga cannon over the Berkshires, across the Connecticut River and finally to Dorchester Heights, where their emplacement would finally drive Lord Howe to abandon Boston. The siege was finally over.
Tickets for both events available here!
Celebrate that 'Noble Train' of artillery that gave Americans their first major victory of the Revolution.
Somerville Museum presents a 2-part Tavern Talk with Dan Breen on January 26th and February 9th at Aeronaut Brewing in Somerville.
Part 1 (1/26): Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold and the Gibraltar of North America"
Part 2 (2/9): "The Noble Train Arrives: Knox, Washington and the End of the Siege."
As the Somerville Museum continues to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Revolution, it is time to celebrate the achievements of Henry Knox, the 25-year old Boston bookseller who, against considerable odds, somehow oversaw the transport of 59 pieces of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga across the Hudson, over the Berkshires and across the length of Massachusetts to the American army camped outside of Boston. But how did those cannon become available in the first place?
In this first installment of a two-part series, attendees with learn the story of Ticonderoga and its improbable capture, followed by the arrival of Knox six months later. Then begins the epic tale of the journey of the Noble Train, following it down the 'Queen of American Lakes'" towards "the River that Flows Both Ways."
Celebrate that 'Noble Train' of artillery that gave Americans their first major victory of the Revolution.
Join the Somerville Community Growing Center on Sundays at 11:00 AM from 1/18-2/8 for a cozy series of winter strolls exploring nature and community connections - perfect for those looking to wander and wonder!
Open to all ages, these weekly walks invite Somerville residents to enjoy fresh air, gentle movement, and wintertime connection.
Each wander will begin and end at the Somerville Community Growing Center. Participation can be tracked week to week. Routes will be mapped to prioritize the clearest, wheelchair-accessible and least icy paths, but dressing appropriately is essential for comfort and safety- hats, gloves, layers, and sturdy footwear are recommended. Reach out to the Growing Center if you do not have access to those things and they will try to connect you.
This series will be led by Phoebe Grupper (she/they) an environmental educator and ecologist from Brooklyn, NY, currently getting an MS in Sustainability at Tufts!
Dates and Themes:
1/18 - Winter Plant Adaptations
1/25- Winter Animal Adaptations
2/1- Winter Activism Wander
2/8 - Winter Joy and Storytelling
Questions? Feel free to contact Phoebe at pgrupper@gmail.com.
Help MEAT THE NEED in the community! Aeronaut Brewing Company is raffling off five specially curated baskets from neighbors at Savenor’s Butcher Shop to benefit Elizabeth Peabody House.
Starting at 5pm on Saturday, January 24, head to Aeronaut for a chance to win mouth-watering cuts of fine meats (there’s a vegetarian basket, too!). You’ll get one raffle ticket just for walking in the door, and you can earn additional tickets by bringing a donation of one unexpired, unopened, non-perishable food item for Elizabeth Peabody House’s food pantry (limit of 5 additional tickets per guest).
This event will start at 5 PM, drawings will occur every 30 minutes starting at 5:30 PM. You must be present at the time of the drawing to win a basket.
The mission of Elizabeth Peabody House is to support families in our community and enable them to thrive through early childhood education, youth development and enrichment, and food security.
Venue is 21+ with valid, unexpired, physical, government-issued IDs required for entry. Minors will be admitted only when accompanied by their own 21+ parent or guardian, and children must be supervised at all times. All guardians must provide proper identification as well. For more information on this policy, please reach out directly at hi@aeronaut.net.
A little tension, a lot of longing, and zero straight lines. 💘🔥 Join the folks at Remnant on Thursday 1/23 from 9pm to midnight for their Heated Rivalry Party.
Expect dramatic chemistry, romantic chaos, and plenty of liquid courage to confess your feelings. 21+ only, free to attend, and open to anyone who loves a slow burn, a happy ending, or at least a very good drink along the way. Did someone mention… ginger ale?
Get ready for an epic evening at Summit Bound as they watch “Summit of the Gods”!
Join in person to catch a wild climbing flick that breaks the mold. It's not your usual documentary—expect creativity, stoke, and some seriously rad moves on screen. Whether you're a climbing newbie or a seasoned pro, this night’s all about good vibes and great stories. Don’t miss out on hanging with fellow climbing lovers and experiencing something fresh!
Doors open at 8pm.
A hands-on Paint Night with Haitian snacks and good vibes! Create some fun art, eat delicious snacks, and learn all about Haitian culture!
Join Chef Maritza Jules and Artist Marc Elie Modan for an exciting new Paint Night Collaboration. Focusing on Haitian art, cuisine, and culture this is your classic themed paint night class with a twist. Let your creativity flow while Marc Elie Modan walks you through creating a distinctly Haitian piece of art all the while enjoying delicious bites from Chef Maritza Jules.
Meet with Assistant General Manager Tina and some FABULOUS vendors! We’ll have photographers, flower and decor experts, Jusmine of Dearly Studio(!) and of course, TASTY BITES & SIPS.
This is for anyone who’s planning any sort of celebration - not just weddings!
RSVP FREE here, and be sure to bring your questions, friends, and space on your camera roll ;)
Join the Somerville Community Growing Center on Sundays at 11:00 AM from 1/18-2/8 for a cozy series of winter strolls exploring nature and community connections - perfect for those looking to wander and wonder!
Open to all ages, these weekly walks invite Somerville residents to enjoy fresh air, gentle movement, and wintertime connection.
Each wander will begin and end at the Somerville Community Growing Center. Participation can be tracked week to week. Routes will be mapped to prioritize the clearest, wheelchair-accessible and least icy paths, but dressing appropriately is essential for comfort and safety- hats, gloves, layers, and sturdy footwear are recommended. Reach out to the Growing Center if you do not have access to those things and they will try to connect you.
This series will be led by Phoebe Grupper (she/they) an environmental educator and ecologist from Brooklyn, NY, currently getting an MS in Sustainability at Tufts!
Dates and Themes:
1/18 - Winter Plant Adaptations
1/25- Winter Animal Adaptations
2/1- Winter Activism Wander
2/8 - Winter Joy and Storytelling
Questions? Feel free to contact Phoebe at pgrupper@gmail.com.
Nagomi Bento is excited to host a warm and festive Japanese New Year Celebration at Bow Market in Somerville. Join them for an afternoon filled with traditional flavors, hands-on cultural experiences, and nostalgic Japanese music.
Event Highlights:
Special Zoni Soup — $12
Japanese New Year Card Workshop — FREE
DJ Set: Japanese City Pop by Deep Digs
Local Small Business Pop-up
This event is open to everyone—families, friends, and anyone interested in experiencing Japanese culture in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Come celebrate the start of 2026 with us!
Aeronaut Brewing Company is calling all SURVIVOR fans!
Join them on SATURDAY 1/10/26 from 1pm-6pm for SURVIVOR AERONAUT! You and your friends will be tested with puzzles, games, and a chance to find hidden idols and collect prizes.
They will also host SURVIVOR cast member, Jake O'Kane, who will be onsite to join you in competition and talk all things SURVIVOR!
Ticket are $25.
Ticketholders will get...
~Meet & Greet with SURVIVOR cast members
~A chance to find hidden idols and receive prizes
~Sign up slots on the games roster to compete in various puzzles and mini challenges
Tickets are sold individually, but attendees are encouraged to get in the spirit and form teams--wear matching team colors and come up with team names! Limited tickets will also be available at the door for $30.
This month, Picture + Panel confronts the weight of loss with Tom Hart and Jesse Mechanic. Discussing two beautiful graphic memoirs, we explore how comics can transform unspeakable loss into art that remains.
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 the Boston Comic Arts Foundation, Porter Square Books, and the Boston Figurative Arts Center, 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.
Tom Hart is a critically acclaimed Eisner-nominated cartoonist and the Executive Director of The Sequential Artists Workshop in Gainesville, Florida. He is the creator of Daddy Lightning and the Hutch Owen series of graphic novels and books. The Collected Hutch Owen was nominated for best graphic novel in 2000 and has received a Xeric Grant. Tom has taught sequential art at the University of Florida and at NYC's School of Visual Arts.
Jesse Mechanic is an opinion columnist, essayist, and artist. He has published work in Mother Jones, In These Times, HuffPost, Truthout, and other publications. Jesse enjoys woodworking, the television show Cheers, and working diligently to dismantle the various oppressive systems that define our world. The Last Time We Spoke is his debut graphic novel.
Greetings, Bananagrams fans and novelty duck enjoyers!
Years ago, there were casual rounds of Bananagrams at Aeronaut with little plastic ducks as serendipitous prizes. There is now ONE huge plastic duck. You know what that means!
January 5th at 7 pm at Aeronaut. (Feel free to arrive earlier to reserve your entry.)
Sign up when you show up. We'll likely limit participation to either 32 or 64 players single-elimination, depending on demand, and start as soon as we have enough people. There will also be casual rounds & potentially other little prizes if we can find anything cool!
On, January 1, 1776, George Washington ordered the raising of the "Grand Union Flag" over Prospect Hill.
The First Flag symbolized both the defiance and resolve of the Continental Army as they entered a critical phase of the Siege of Boston. This year's milestone 250th anniversary expands the traditional military ceremony to better reflect the full diversity of people whose labor, courage and aspirations shaped the Revolution. With participation by militia from Charlestown, Bedford, Rhode Island and more. Special appearances by George Washington on horseback, "Primus Hall" and a reading of Phillis Wheatley's poem to George Washington in the months before the flag raising. Hot drinks and pastries will be available.
11:30am - Join the procession led by George Washington on his horse accompanied by Fife and Drummers from City Hall, 93 Highland Ave, to Prospect Hill Park on Munrose Street.
12-1pm - Flag Raising ceremony at Prospect Hill Park
This event is funded in part by an MA 250 grant from the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.
Step into the shiny future at Remnant Brewing with a high-energy mix of hyperpop-meets-tomorrow, glowing drinks, and a metallic atmosphere built for a bright countdown to the new year.
Dress in futuristic accents—silver, shimmer, clean lines, or anything that catches the light.
Neon accents will pop under the black lights, go full Tron™ or alien inspired, they dare yah!
Join Aeronaut for a rootin', tootin' New Year's Eve Rodeo!
Howdy cowpokes! Head on down to the Aeronaut corral to ring in 2026 in Western style. Break out your 10 gallon hats and bolo ties because they’re hosting a rodeo-themed New Year’s Eve party.
Mosey on over to the taproom for the ultimate hoedown, featuring:
Line dancing led by 617 Country
A mechanical bull
Tunes from DJ Knife
A cowpoke costume contest
Late night eats from the Mimi’s Chuka Diner chuckwagon
A photobooth
A complimentary pour in a commemorative flute for you to take home!
Tickets will go faster than hotcakes, so be sure to grab yours!
*This is a 21+ event. All guests must present valid, unexpired, physical, government-issued IDs to be granted entry. Refunds will only be honored if the event is canceled or rescheduled by the event organizer. If you have any questions, please email directly at hi@aeronaut.net.
Home Alone & Die Hard: the perfect combination of jolly mischief and mayhem.
A cozy movie night out, close to home: complete with popcorn, candy, and an ugly sweater contest. Come to Arts at the Armory’s historic venue on Friday, December 19 and settle in for two classic holiday flicks: Home Alone and Die Hard.
Still on the fence about whether Die Hard captures the spirit of Christmas? Bring your friends and decide for yourselves in our converted Armory drill hall that will be decked out for the holidays.
Tickets: $15
Location: Arts at the Armory’s Performance Hall, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA
Schedule: Doors 5:30pm | Home Alone 6:00pm | Die Hard 8:15pm
There will be an intermission between screenings, when an ugly sweater contest for adults and a holiday PJ contest for kids will happen.
One ticket to the full experience. Home Alone is great for all ages; please note that Die Hard is rated R for profanity/violence, and is recommended for ages 17+
Save your seats early for a neighborhood tradition in the making!
