Celebrate Union’s character, meet more neighbors, and help make local businesses’ registers sing! For more details, follow us on social. See you in the Square!
Join the owners of Somerville's three woman-owned, mission-driven bookstores for an open discussion about their journeys and experiences.
They'll talk about what inspired them to pursue this dream, what the reality is like, and the advice they'd have for other aspiring bookstore owners or small biz entrepreneurs.
Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.
Bring a book and read.
Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.
Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.
Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.
Life Alive Union Square (32 Prospect St, Somerville, MA) will be hosting two one-hour trivia games on the first Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8:30pm.
Win energizing prizes and fuel up with brain food.
Plus, all participants can enjoy 20% off their Life Alive order during the game.
— Make sure to bring your phone for answering questions! —
The Somerville Foundation invites you to head to Davis Square for an all-you-can-eat food festival with music, drinks, and games! Celebrate the delicious cuisine that Davis Square restaurants have to offer with samples from local establishments while also supporting a local cause. All proceeds will benefit Somerville nonprofits.
This year’s theme centers around Vintage Davis Square, identifying the areas within the square that folks would like to preserve, improve, and replace as Somerville rapidly evolves through the development coming into the city.
Tickets start at just $20 (Kids Free)
Somerville Foundation Memberships starting at $50
* The Somerville Foundation (TSF) Memberships are an annual commitment and allows for community members to have deeper involvement in TSF's future plans for reinvesting community growth resources into the residents of Somerville.
Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!
Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!
Union Square Farmers Market will run:
Saturdays from 9am-1pm
May 10- October 25
📣Pilates Pop-Up in the Beer Garden at Remnant! 📣
Start your Saturday strong with a free, feel-good workout led by @embodi.studios in the Beer Garden at Remnant!
Gabby just opened her first studio in Union Square and is celebrating with a monthly movement series:
• June 7, July 5, Aug 2, Sep 6
• 9:00 am
• FREE CLASS!
✨About EMBODI Studios:
EMBODI is a Fitness Studio & Third Space offering Pilates, Yoga, Strength & Dance classes, as well as events, community workshops, and private training. At EMBODI, workouts are more than just exercise-they’re a chance to unplug, reconnect, and EMBODI the YOU that you want to be.
Stick around after class for a matcha and soak up the morning!
Learn about nature spirits from around the world!
Everyone is invited to come dressed up as their favorite magical being. Celebratory activities in the garden for fairies and their friends include story read alouds, building a fairy house, creating a fairy wand and other fairy crafts.
Music by the Magical Ms. Kimberly.
Donations are encouraged to support the Growing Center and Gathering of Fairies.
Rain Date: Sunday, September 7
Head to Aeronaut on Saturday nights over the summer for outdoor movie nights on the patio featuring some favorites!
9pm Admission is free! *Weather permitting
9.6 Jaws
9.13 Zoolander
This free event celebrates the world of fermented foods and the people and microbes who make them. The SFF aims to enrich attendees' understanding of the microbial world, connect regional fermenters, and inspire participation in this ancient, accessible culinary craft.
Main Programming Includes:
Speaker Series
Exhibitors
Kraut Mob
Fermentation Help Desk
Culture Sharing Table
Ready-to-Eat Food
Free and open to the public, this inaugural event preserves and celebrates the culturally rich practice of fermentation through demonstration, education, and community connection.
Connect with culture and community at the Somerville Fermentation Festival! For the complete schedule and full vendor lineup, visit https://www.somervillefermfest.com
Find yourself (or a loved one) a vintage treasure. This event features vendors selling an eclectic mix of vinyl records, vintage + DIY handmade goods. This is the perfect way to support independent small businesses!
Somerville Rock & Roll Yard Sale is the Boston-Area “Sister – Event” to the the Providence Record Show and Rock & Roll Yard Sale and is a Sale of Vinyl Records and DIY Handmade Goods produced by what cheer records.
Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.
Bring a book and read.
Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.
Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.
Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.
Join herbalist Mo Katz-Christy for a meander through the neighborhood to meet city plants and explore their medicinal uses! You will explore weeds and cultivated plants, trees and shrubs, and have lots of space for questions and conversation. Bring a notebook if you like, and meet at the Growing Center.
Note: this program begins at the Growing Center but will then walk throughout the neighborhood -- arriving late may mean you miss the group at the library and will not be able to catch up.
Head to Aeronaut every other Wednesday for Hong Kong-style Mahjong and beer!
Beginners and experts welcome!
Want a primer on how to play? Check out these tutorials:
For Beginner Players —> Basic Hong Kong Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JGsb87PEIo
For Intermediate Players —> Advanced Hong Kong Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVQyV7OMWdA
Milk Row Cemetery will be open to the public on select dates and times from May through October as part of HISTORY ON THE LINE, a series of exhibitions and programs organized by the Somerville Museum and funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism's MA250 initiative and the City of Somerville.
Robin Wall Kimmerer said, “Even a wounded world holds us, giving us moments of wonder and joy. I choose joy over despair.”
Celebrate the urban wonder that is the Somerville Community Growing Center, and hear Patricia Wild’s reading of her new book, "Strands: An Apprenticeship with Grief and Loss."
Stay for the joy of community-building.
The most wonderful time of the year kicks off with the opening reception of Synth-tember 2025!
Synth-tember is an annual event series celebrating the vibrant intersection of art and science curated by Allison Tanenhaus and Jess Baggia. With a strong emphasis on interactivity, connection, and community, this event invites attendees to engage, explore, and experience the profound impact of these two fields. This year's exhibition is "Deviations." Artists were encouraged to interpret this theme in a way that personally resonated while also illustrating how the merger of art and science enhances the human experience through technology.
Musical performances include the official album release of This Bliss’s "Grave of Sound" (releasing on 9/12), DJing by A.C. Wiley, plus the exceptionally funny and talented Eugene Mirman!
Doors at 7 pm, performances at 8 pm. FREE!
For more details and full list of artists, visit the New Alliance Gallery website or check out the facebook event.
Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!
Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!
Union Square Farmers Market will run:
Saturdays from 9am-1pm
May 10- October 25
The Somerville Community Growing Center is a quarter-acre, municipally-owned green space operated and stewarded by the non-profit volunteer Friends of the Community Growing Center.
At their Volunteer Orientation, you'll take a thorough tour of the space, learn its 30-plus year history, and take in the logistics of on-site volunteering.
Learn important details like:
everything from accessing the electrical and water supply to finding the right tools
where to check for the most up-to-date garden info and tasks, and specifics on seasonal clean-up and maintenance tasks (like snow removal in winter, watering in summer)
the benefits of native plants in the rain and pollinator gardens and discover the many local partner organizations they've collaborated with over the years.
the myriad of opportunities to get involved, from garden team to event support, outreach to composting, program planning, open hours hosting and more!
The Orientation is around 75 minutes long, with plenty of opportunities for questions. If you want to dive in BEFORE taking an orientation, visit our SignUpGenius page to sign up for an opportunity TODAY at bit.ly/scgc-volunteer.
A harvest evening of nature-based magic and mystery, creating an embodied performance piece centering Shakespeare's classic "Macbeth"! Begin by conjuring up a witchy charm. After that, create a performance piece for yourselves using devised methods of theatre. No experience required, just openness to an evening of play!
Witch or warlock attire encouraged (also not required). Refreshments will be provided. By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes!
RSVPs encouraged but not required.
Facilitated by Neve Pires.
Neve Pires (she/her) is a storyteller, artist and change-maker hailing from Central and Eastern Massachusetts. She grew up absolutely enraptured by the theatre, and has over 15 years of various theatrical experience- including but not limited to- acting, directing, playwriting, and makeup design/execution. She is currently studying at Lesley University for her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy and Drama Therapy, where she hopes to combine her passion for the arts with her hope for healing and change at the individual and societal/systemic level.
Head to Aeronaut on Saturday nights over the summer for outdoor movie nights on the patio featuring some favorites!
9pm Admission is free! *Weather permitting
9.13 Zoolander
Do you have what it takes to go stein-to-stein with the strongest Fest-Athletes in Massachusetts?
Head to Aeronaut on Monday, September 15, 2025 to compete in their Steinholding competition to try to win an invitation to the 2025 U.S Steinholding MA Steinholding State Championship!
The top Steinholders at this event will be crowned the Aeronaut Brewing Company’s Steinholding Champions and will represent at the State Finals on October 5 at Jack’s Abby in Framingham, MA!
For more information on the tournament and to learn more about Steinholding, check out usstein.com/states!
Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.
Bring a book and read.
Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.
Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.
Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.
Synth-tember has partnered with Bleep-Blorp to host the first Mini-Blorp! Mini-Blorps are a new offshoot of the annual Bleep-Blorp festival.
Bleep-Blorp aims to provide a platform for synthesizer-based artists to share their music, as well as an opportunity to foster connections within the synthesis community.
FREE!
For more details, visit the New Alliance Gallery website or check our the facebook event.
Snag a stein and PROST because AERONAUT OKTOBERFEST is back! Head to AERONAUT's Somerville taproom to celebrate the best beer season of all on Saturday 9/20 and Sunday 9/21 from 12-8pm. They’ll have your favorite German-inspired beers on draft including our Märzen-style Oktoberfest! They'll be serving up mouthwatering festive fare from Mimi's Chuka Diner (including schnitzel sandos, Sapporo-braised brats, fries, laugenbrezel and more!) while you OOMPAH to the Maestro's Men Polka Band!
And for those of you eager to throw your name into the bavarian hat, they’ll be hoisting a multi-round, all-abilities-welcome, STEINHOLDING COMPETITION where only one true champion will prevail! Or don your finest lederhosen for the Oktobefest COSTUME CONTEST, with prizes for the best dressed.
GENERAL ADMISSION
$10 at the door
First-come, first serve. If we reach capacity you may be asked to wait in line
VIP TICKET
$30 purchased via Eventbrite
Includes guaranteed admission, a glass stein and your first pour, as well as a pretzel from Mimi's Chuka Diner
In an aligning of the Somerville stars, Saturday, September 20 is also Union Square Main Street's famous Fluff Festival from 2 - 6 pm! Please check the Fluff website for information about parking and road closures. Happy Fluff-toberfest!
What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Innovation is a madcap festival honoring the invention of Marshmallow Fluff. It celebrates Somerville’s long-standing tradition of innovation with live music, fluffalicious feasts, sticky games, and so much more happening Saturday, September 20 from 2-6pm in Union Square (severe weather date Sunday, September 21).
Every September since 2005, Marshmallow Fluff has taken over Union Square to instigate all kinds of sticky situations. That’s two wild, wacky, sweet decades of artists, businesses, and community coming together in the name of Fluff. This year’s theme, Forever Fluff: 20 Years of Sticky, Sweet Somerville, commemorates the endurance of this endlessly unique and unexpected celebration.
If anything’s proved true over these 20 years, it’s that folks don’t Fluff around for just one day. Fluff tattoos? Been there. Fluff “I dos”? Done that. In Somerville, Fluff is so much more than just a culinary confection; it’s a time-honored tradition you can really sink your sweet tooth into.
Devour deliciously diverse food, shake it alongside toe-tapping performances, feud in family-friendly games, and visit with a variety of vendors who know what Fluff is all about. Whether this will be your 1st, 5th, or 20th Fluff Fest, Forever Fluff is sure to have something for Fluff fans of all ages.Life is eternally changing. Fluff is Forever.
The Somerville Community Growing Center is a quarter-acre, municipally-owned green space operated and stewarded by the non-profit volunteer Friends of the Community Growing Center.
At their Volunteer Orientation, you'll take a thorough tour of the space, learn its 30-plus year history, and take in the logistics of on-site volunteering.
Learn important details like:
everything from accessing the electrical and water supply to finding the right tools
where to check for the most up-to-date garden info and tasks, and specifics on seasonal clean-up and maintenance tasks (like snow removal in winter, watering in summer)
the benefits of native plants in the rain and pollinator gardens and discover the many local partner organizations they've collaborated with over the years.
the myriad of opportunities to get involved, from garden team to event support, outreach to composting, program planning, open hours hosting and more!
The Orientation is around 75 minutes long, with plenty of opportunities for questions. If you want to dive in BEFORE taking an orientation, visit our SignUpGenius page to sign up for an opportunity TODAY at bit.ly/scgc-volunteer.
Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.
Bring a book and read.
Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.
Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.
Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.
Head to Aeronaut every other Wednesday for Hong Kong-style Mahjong and beer!
Beginners and experts welcome!
Want a primer on how to play? Check out these tutorials:
For Beginner Players —> Basic Hong Kong Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JGsb87PEIo
For Intermediate Players —> Advanced Hong Kong Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVQyV7OMWdA
Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!
Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!
Union Square Farmers Market will run:
Saturdays from 9am-1pm
May 10- October 25
Join Villari's Martial Arts Center of Somerville in Celebrating their 50 Year Anniversary!
Try their Kids Classes!
Bouncy House!
Pictures with a Ninja Turtle!
Celebrating 50 Years Through The Martial Arts!
10:00 am - Little Dragons Class (3-6 Yr Olds)
11:00 am - Children's Class (7-14 Yr Olds)
12:00 pm - Personal Growth/Goal Setting Seminar with Master Brad Rogers - 7th Degree Master Black Belt
1:00 pm - Seminar with Master Julie Guido - 10th Degree Master Black Belt
2:00 pm - Seminar with Head Master Mark Grupposo - 14th Degree Head Master Black Belt & Chairman of the Board of Directors
Food & Prizes! Free and Open to the Public!
Synth-tember is a FREE annual event series celebrating the vibrant intersection of art and science. With a strong emphasis on interactivity, connection, and community, this event invites attendees to engage, explore, and experience the profound impact of these two fields. Community Day focuses on discovery and education through workshops, lectures, a synthesizer petting zoo, and an exhibition of local vendors.
EVENTS
Lectures
Synth Petting Zoo
Synth Jam Room
Amplifier Jam Room
Local Vendors
Pedal Building Workshop (in partnership with Cambridge Hackspace & Cram Audio)
For more details and full schedule of events, visit the New Alliance Gallery website or check out the facebook event.
Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.
Bring a book and read.
Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.
Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.
Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.
Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!
Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!
Union Square Farmers Market will run:
Saturdays from 9am-1pm
May 10- October 25
Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.
Bring a book and read.
Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.
Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.
Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.
Head to Aeronaut every other Wednesday for Hong Kong-style Mahjong and beer!
Beginners and experts welcome!
Want a primer on how to play? Check out these tutorials:
For Beginner Players —> Basic Hong Kong Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JGsb87PEIo
For Intermediate Players —> Advanced Hong Kong Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVQyV7OMWdA
Prospect Hill will be open to the public on select dates and times from May through October as part of HISTORY ON THE LINE, a series of exhibitions and programs organized by the Somerville Museum and funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism's MA250 initiative and the City of Somerville.
Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!
Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!
Union Square Farmers Market will run:
Saturdays from 9am-1pm
May 10- October 25
The Somerville Community Growing Center is a quarter-acre, municipally-owned green space operated and stewarded by the non-profit volunteer Friends of the Community Growing Center.
At their Volunteer Orientation, you'll take a thorough tour of the space, learn its 30-plus year history, and take in the logistics of on-site volunteering.
Learn important details like:
everything from accessing the electrical and water supply to finding the right tools
where to check for the most up-to-date garden info and tasks, and specifics on seasonal clean-up and maintenance tasks (like snow removal in winter, watering in summer)
the benefits of native plants in the rain and pollinator gardens and discover the many local partner organizations they've collaborated with over the years.
the myriad of opportunities to get involved, from garden team to event support, outreach to composting, program planning, open hours hosting and more!
The Orientation is around 75 minutes long, with plenty of opportunities for questions. If you want to dive in BEFORE taking an orientation, visit our SignUpGenius page to sign up for an opportunity TODAY at bit.ly/scgc-volunteer.
Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.
Bring a book and read.
Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.
Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.
Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.
Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!
Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!
Union Square Farmers Market will run:
Saturdays from 9am-1pm
May 10- October 25
Come jam with YellowShed, a tap dance company inclined to craft, at the Union Square Farmers Market!
They’ll be tap dancing all day- come join!
YellowShed will also be selling original artwork created by tap dancing with paint! For a preview of the fun we’ll be having on Saturday, check out their YouTube channel - YellowShed.
Save the date for some community fun on Sunday, October 19, from 2:00–6:00 PM on Somerville Ave (from School St to Warren Ave), (Severe weather date: Sunday, October 26)
Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon at Monster Mash, a free and family-friendly Halloween celebration in Union Square! Come in costume and show off your spooky costumes in our Halloween Parade.
-Two stages of live music
-Local craft vendors curated by Blue Banda Relics and Tiny Turns Paperie
-Delicious food vendors
Let’s get spooky, Somerville!
Head to Aeronaut every other Wednesday for Hong Kong-style Mahjong and beer!
Beginners and experts welcome!
Want a primer on how to play? Check out these tutorials:
For Beginner Players —> Basic Hong Kong Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JGsb87PEIo
For Intermediate Players —> Advanced Hong Kong Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVQyV7OMWdA
Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!
Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!
Union Square Farmers Market will run:
Saturdays from 9am-1pm
May 10- October 25
Milk Row Cemetery will be open to the public on select dates and times from May through October as part of HISTORY ON THE LINE, a series of exhibitions and programs organized by the Somerville Museum and funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism's MA250 initiative and the City of Somerville.
The Somerville Community Growing Center is a quarter-acre, municipally-owned green space operated and stewarded by the non-profit volunteer Friends of the Community Growing Center.
At their Volunteer Orientation, you'll take a thorough tour of the space, learn its 30-plus year history, and take in the logistics of on-site volunteering.
Learn important details like:
everything from accessing the electrical and water supply to finding the right tools
where to check for the most up-to-date garden info and tasks, and specifics on seasonal clean-up and maintenance tasks (like snow removal in winter, watering in summer)
the benefits of native plants in the rain and pollinator gardens and discover the many local partner organizations they've collaborated with over the years.
the myriad of opportunities to get involved, from garden team to event support, outreach to composting, program planning, open hours hosting and more!
The Orientation is around 75 minutes long, with plenty of opportunities for questions. If you want to dive in BEFORE taking an orientation, visit our SignUpGenius page to sign up for an opportunity TODAY at bit.ly/scgc-volunteer.
Head to Aeronaut every other Wednesday for Hong Kong-style Mahjong and beer!
Beginners and experts welcome!
Want a primer on how to play? Check out these tutorials:
For Beginner Players —> Basic Hong Kong Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JGsb87PEIo
For Intermediate Players —> Advanced Hong Kong Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVQyV7OMWdA
The Somerville Community Growing Center is a quarter-acre, municipally-owned green space operated and stewarded by the non-profit volunteer Friends of the Community Growing Center.
At their Volunteer Orientation, you'll take a thorough tour of the space, learn its 30-plus year history, and take in the logistics of on-site volunteering.
Learn important details like:
everything from accessing the electrical and water supply to finding the right tools
where to check for the most up-to-date garden info and tasks, and specifics on seasonal clean-up and maintenance tasks (like snow removal in winter, watering in summer)
the benefits of native plants in the rain and pollinator gardens and discover the many local partner organizations they've collaborated with over the years.
the myriad of opportunities to get involved, from garden team to event support, outreach to composting, program planning, open hours hosting and more!
The Orientation is around 75 minutes long, with plenty of opportunities for questions. If you want to dive in BEFORE taking an orientation, visit our SignUpGenius page to sign up for an opportunity TODAY at bit.ly/scgc-volunteer.
Head to Aeronaut every other Wednesday for Hong Kong-style Mahjong and beer!
Beginners and experts welcome!
Want a primer on how to play? Check out these tutorials:
For Beginner Players —> Basic Hong Kong Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JGsb87PEIo
For Intermediate Players —> Advanced Hong Kong Style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVQyV7OMWdA
Head to Aeronaut on Saturday nights over the summer for outdoor movie nights on the patio featuring some favorites!
9pm Admission is free! *Weather permitting
8.30 Clueless
9.6 Jaws
9.13 Zoolander
Side Quest’s birthday bash on Saturday, August 30, is going to span @upstairs.at.bow, @dearly.studio and the Side Quest shop — and it will feature flash tattoos from @aliciathomas_tattoo, characters sketches from @ladylusan, tarot readings from @heronkind, chain stitch embroidery from @keeper.itsa and more!
They’ll have food in Upstairs, the bar will be open, there’s gonna be a cute photo booth with fantasy props, you can write your own book/game recommendations in Side Quest… it’s all your favorite things!
Mark your calendars, a singalong is coming to the farmers market! 🎶🪕🗓️
Join us at the Union Square Farmers Market for BOOKS + BANJO 🪕📚 Children's stories and a singalong Saturday August 30, 10am-12pm with local children's author Ellen Mayer and bluegrass musician Malcolm Pittman👏📖🎼
Ellen will read her books CAKE DAY and YELLOW, RED, GREEN – GO! and we’ll all sing about cake, bicycling, traffic lights, and more! 🍰🚲🚦
Copies of Ellen’s books will be available for purchase with Venmo or cash 📚💚
Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!
Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!
Union Square Farmers Market will run:
Saturdays from 9am-1pm
May 10- October 25
Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.
Bring a book and read.
Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.
Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.
Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.
The Somerville Community Growing Center is a quarter-acre, municipally-owned green space operated and stewarded by the non-profit volunteer Friends of the Community Growing Center.
At their Volunteer Orientation, you'll take a thorough tour of the space, learn its 30-plus year history, and take in the logistics of on-site volunteering.
Learn important details like:
everything from accessing the electrical and water supply to finding the right tools
where to check for the most up-to-date garden info and tasks, and specifics on seasonal clean-up and maintenance tasks (like snow removal in winter, watering in summer)
the benefits of native plants in the rain and pollinator gardens and discover the many local partner organizations they've collaborated with over the years.
the myriad of opportunities to get involved, from garden team to event support, outreach to composting, program planning, open hours hosting and more!
The Orientation is around 75 minutes long, with plenty of opportunities for questions. If you want to dive in BEFORE taking an orientation, visit our SignUpGenius page to sign up for an opportunity TODAY at bit.ly/scgc-volunteer.
Head to Aeronaut on Saturday nights over the summer for outdoor movie nights on the patio featuring some favorites!
9pm Admission is free! *Weather permitting
8.23 Mean Girls
8.30 Clueless
9.6 Jaws
9.13 Zoolander
Join Boston Figurative Art Center for a funky and creative evening of clothed figure drawing in the courtyard of Bow Market! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, this guided session will be the perfect way to unwind while enjoying delicious bites & drinks from the Bow Market vendors. Go for the art, stay for the vibes. Draw together under the setting summer sun!
What to Expect:
Live instructor demos throughout the session
All materials provided
A relaxed and fun vibe!
Please RSVP - it’s free!
For over eight years, the Somerville Arts Council has coproduced the Evolution of Hip Hop Festival in Union Square.
This event features rappers, singers, spoken word poets, dancers, and visual artists from the Somerville community and surrounding cities. This showcase of hip hop music, dance and culture displays the immense creativity throughout the region. Also featuring live art, interactive activities, craft vendors and local community groups.
Prospect Hill will be open to the public on select dates and times from May through October as part of HISTORY ON THE LINE, a series of exhibitions and programs organized by the Somerville Museum and funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism's MA250 initiative and the City of Somerville.
Come jam with YellowShed, a tap dance company inclined to craft, at the Union Square Farmers Market!
They’ll be tap dancing all day- come join!
YellowShed will also be selling original artwork created by tap dancing with paint! For a preview of the fun we’ll be having on Saturday, check out their YouTube channel - YellowShed.
Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!
Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!
Union Square Farmers Market will run:
Saturdays from 9am-1pm
May 10- October 25
Head to Bow Market on Thursday, August 21st from 4-10pm for the annual Vintage Night Market.
30 top vintage vendors will be popping up outside in Bow’s courtyard and indoors at Upstairs at Bow.
Expect to find some of the best vintage clothing, home decor, bar ware, art, jewelry, accessories, antiques & up-cycled fashion! Plus food & beverage specials!
Hosted by Blue Bandana Relics.
Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.
Bring a book and read.
Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.
Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.
Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.
Mayor Ballantyne and Ward Two Councilor J.T. Scott invite you to attend a ribbon cutting at Ken Kelly Park on Tuesday, August 19 at 3pm (rain date 8/20).
For more information visit: voice.somervillema.gov/217-somerville-ave
It’s the ulti-mutt hangout on Sunday, August 17th from 1-5pm —and everyone’s invited, especially the furry ones. Dog Days of Summer is a brand new, tail-waggin’ good time at Bow Market, co hosted with Buenas.
Free dog treats provided by Tandem vet clinic
KV Creative: Watercolor dog portraits that will be for purchase($35 each)
Dog Eat Cake: Provide beautiful summer-themed dog biscuits available at the Tandem table for free
Scritches and Boops will be popping up with unique goods for badass pets
Buenas emPAWnada 6-packs will be available for purchase with portion of proceeds to Shultz’s Guest House
Dog themed food & beverage specials from around the market
And a social media raffle with two really big prizes!
Check out the Bow Market instagram for more details.
Calling all Couquetas!
Head to Machu Picchu Restaurant for a Tropicoqueta brunch like no other!
Sunday, August 17th
11 AM – 3 PM
Music by @djrandyflow_
Specialty Tropicoqueta-inspired cocktails
Curated brunch menu + back to back mimosas.
Your fave Karol G hits from her latest album all afternoon!
Go for the vibes, stay for the music
Tropical fits encouraged
Tag your girls & reserve your spot now!
To book your table visit Machu Pichhu’s website or on instagram.
Head to Aeronaut on Saturday nights over the summer for outdoor movie nights on the patio featuring some favorites!
9pm Admission is free! *Weather permitting
8.16 Anchorman
8.23 Mean Girls
8.30 Clueless
9.6 Jaws
9.13 Zoolander
“24 Hours of Culture” is a free celebration taking place from 4 PM to 10 PM on Saturday, August 16th (weather date: Sunday, August 17) at 90 Union Sq, Somerville, MA, celebrating and amplifying the Somerville and Greater Boston cultural ecosystem.
Circle Squared and the Somerville Arts Council invite you to come out to hear great music, play field games, and practice joy as a strategy for liberation.
The aim is to explore how we can engage in effective community development strategies from both macro and micro perspectives by embodying an ideal day of cultural experiences.
BIPOC folx are at the center of this celebration, though all who understand themselves as part of the local cultural, liberatory, and the Somerville and Greater Boston community at large are welcome.
Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!
Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!
Union Square Farmers Market will run:
Saturdays from 9am-1pm
May 10- October 25
Visit the Growing Center for some relatively quiet time during the weekly Red Fire Farm CSA distribution window.
Bring a book and read.
Grab your journal and write a bit, create a poem or make an entry in the Growing Center Journal that will be available.
Find those art supplies and come sketch, draw or paint while enjoying a green setting in the city.
Some limited kids and garden/nature books and art supplies will be available for use on site. Every Wednesday, June 4 - October 15.
Batik flow- An artist talk and batik demonstration.
Join Arts at the Armory for a chill afternoon of learning about batik & watch live batik art demo in an inspiring evening of creativity and connection.
Step into the world of batik with artist Hazura Isilay, founder of Hazura Studio. Through this ancient art form, she discovered a way to slow down, reconnect with herself, and tell stories through wax and color. In this intimate evening, the artist shares her journey and invites you to witness a live batik demonstration as the cloth comes alive. Leave feeling inspired to see beauty in stillness—and perhaps spark your own creative voice.
Every guest will receive a special batik-inspired goody bag to take home as a reminder of the experience.
Everything Must Go (On) is a nomadic design experiment inspired by people and their storied objects. Coming to Bow Market on August 8-10, 2025.
On August 8-10, Everything Must Go (On) presents a fictional estate sale based on a true story.
For one weekend only, Unit #28 on the 2nd floor of Bow Market will transform into an immersive interpretation of the muse's home, full of one-of-a-kind finds and storied objects for sale.
For first looks and the backstory behind this project, follow along on IG @everythingmustgo.on.
Event Details
Friday, August 8th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 9th, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 10th, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
*Cash and Venmo accepted. Large items must be picked up no later than 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Head to Aeronaut on Saturday nights over the summer for outdoor movie nights on the patio featuring some favorites!
9pm Admission is free! *Weather permitting
8.9 The Hangover
8.16 Anchorman
8.23 Mean Girls
8.30 Clueless
9.6 Jaws
9.13 Zoolander
Get ready for a vibrant, creative, and community-focused summer day: the Yart Sale! A city-wide yard sale, focused on ART.
Explore an entire city’s worth of front yards, driveways, and porches transformed into mini art galleries and bustling markets. Here’s what you can expect: paintings, photography, handmade objects, band merch, art supplies, art tools, collectible items, plants, art supplies, frames, vintage clothes, etc.
Your purchases help support the vibrant local art community. Take home unique finds, each yard is a treasure of items you won’t find anywhere else. This citywide event is fun for all ages- you are encouraged to bring your friends and family. Mark your calendars for a day of art, community, and fun!
Everything Must Go (On) is a nomadic design experiment inspired by people and their storied objects. Coming to Bow Market on August 8-10, 2025.
On August 8-10, Everything Must Go (On) presents a fictional estate sale based on a true story.
For one weekend only, Unit #28 on the 2nd floor of Bow Market will transform into an immersive interpretation of the muse's home, full of one-of-a-kind finds and storied objects for sale.
For first looks and the backstory behind this project, follow along on IG @everythingmustgo.on.
Event Details
Friday, August 8th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 9th, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 10th, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
*Cash and Venmo accepted. Large items must be picked up no later than 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
The Somerville Community Growing Center is a quarter-acre, municipally-owned green space operated and stewarded by the non-profit volunteer Friends of the Community Growing Center.
At their Volunteer Orientation, you'll take a thorough tour of the space, learn its 30-plus year history, and take in the logistics of on-site volunteering.
Learn important details like:
everything from accessing the electrical and water supply to finding the right tools
where to check for the most up-to-date garden info and tasks, and specifics on seasonal clean-up and maintenance tasks (like snow removal in winter, watering in summer)
the benefits of native plants in the rain and pollinator gardens and discover the many local partner organizations they've collaborated with over the years.
the myriad of opportunities to get involved, from garden team to event support, outreach to composting, program planning, open hours hosting and more!
The Orientation is around 75 minutes long, with plenty of opportunities for questions. If you want to dive in BEFORE taking an orientation, visit our SignUpGenius page to sign up for an opportunity TODAY at bit.ly/scgc-volunteer.
Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 21st Annual Union Square Farmers Market!
Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pickles, and more while snacking and sipping on ready-to-eat food and drink. Support local farmers, chat with food producers, and connect with community groups—all in the heart of the 38th coolest city in the world!
Union Square Farmers Market will run:
Saturdays from 9am-1pm
May 10- October 25
Everything Must Go (On) is a nomadic design experiment inspired by people and their storied objects. Coming to Bow Market on August 8-10, 2025.
On August 8-10, Everything Must Go (On) presents a fictional estate sale based on a true story.
For one weekend only, Unit #28 on the 2nd floor of Bow Market will transform into an immersive interpretation of the muse's home, full of one-of-a-kind finds and storied objects for sale.
For first looks and the backstory behind this project, follow along on IG @everythingmustgo.on.
Event Details
Friday, August 8th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 9th, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 10th, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
*Cash and Venmo accepted. Large items must be picked up no later than 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Join in for summer edition of this signature networking event! In collaboration with TSK Associates, entrepreneurs, investors, students, philanthropists, and friends of climatetech are invited to attend, meet colleagues, and expand the growing regional climatetech ecosystem.
Network and enjoy a beverage on the Greentown roof deck!
There will also be plenty of indoor space available for networking and taking a break from the heat.
