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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+
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.
YUM: A Taste of Immigrant City is an annual celebration of immigrants in Somerville and their many contributions to our city.
YUM attendees can sample menu items served by immigrant-owned restaurants from around Somerville, enjoy local musical performances, and hear inspiring words from two champions of the local immigrant community, all while learning about The Welcome Project’s work with immigrants in Somerville and beyond.
The event increases visibility for immigrant-owned local businesses and raises funds for programs which benefit immigrant families in Greater Somerville through The Welcome Project.
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.
Exhibition dates: March 1-30, 2026
Valerie Imparato, an innovative and thought-provoking contemporary artist, is pleased to announce the opening of her highly anticipated solo exhibition, “Inherited Degeneration” at Washington Street Gallery from March 1, 2026, through March 30, 2026.
This compelling exhibition invites viewers to explore the intersections of time, identity, grief, memory, and motherhood, as the artist explores her diagnosis of one of the rarest genetic illnesses in the world, all while watching her own mother die of the same illness. The nature of the illness is degenerative, which adds an interesting layer to the work and to the artist’s lived experience.
The artist is currently not ill, but is ostensibly awaiting her illness. The show thereby also explores the concepts of disability and temporary ability, and what it means to be sick versus “well.”
Drawing from Haitian and East African aesthetics, Imparato pushes the boundaries of visual art, using textiles, embroidery, and acrylic paint to create bold and compelling images. Inherited Degeneration features pieces such as “Mother, Daughter” (recently featured at Art Basel Miami), and includes a selection of new and exclusive work.
Inherited Degeneration is “a visual conversation about what it means to be sick. What it means to be a mother. What it means to be a daughter. It is ultimately about the passing of time and the mourning of the current self,” says Imparato. “I hope my work sparks reflection and dialogue about moving through grief and living life on life’s terms, no matter how temporary.”
The opening reception will be held on March 1, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., where Imparato will be in attendance to discuss her work and creative process. This event is free and open to the public, and the artist looks forward to engaging with the local community and art enthusiasts.
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.
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!
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 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.
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+
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.
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.
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.
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
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+
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.
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!
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.
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 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.
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+
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.
