Wednesday Creative Musings
Oct
8
3:30 PM15:30

Wednesday Creative Musings

  • Somerville Community Growing Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Wednesday Tile Club: Mahjong at Aeronaut
Oct
8
6:00 PM18:00

Wednesday Tile Club: Mahjong at Aeronaut

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

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Union Square Farmers Market
Oct
11
9:00 AM09:00

Union Square Farmers Market

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

No market 9/20

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Pitch-a-Friend at Aeronaut Brewing
Oct
13
7:30 PM19:30

Pitch-a-Friend at Aeronaut Brewing

Head to Aeronaut for an Evening of Fun, Connections & Laughter!
Whether you’re pitching a friend or just there to mingle, this night is all about meeting amazing singles and having a fantastic time.

Want to pitch your friend?
Sign up in advance. Spots are limited, so don’t wait!
Prepare a quick, light-hearted presentation about:
What makes your friend awesome
What they’re looking for in a partner
Presenters get a complimentary drink at the event!

Just want to attend and mingle?
No problem – join the fun! Bring your friends, relax, and enjoy meeting other amazing singles. It's all about making new connections and having a great time.

After the Presentations:
Stick around for a Single Mingle Mixer! This is your chance to chat, make connections, and maybe see if sparks fly.

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Tuesday Trivia at The Indo!
Oct
14
7:00 PM19:00

Tuesday Trivia at The Indo!

Tuesdays are for Trivia at the Indo!

Join the Indo every Tuesday in the pub for an exciting challenge of wits & intellect!

Play to win gift cards and other prizes, or just come hang out and make some new friends!

Arrive early to grab a table. Seating in the pub is first come, first served.

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Wednesday Creative Musings
Oct
15
3:30 PM15:30

Wednesday Creative Musings

  • Somerville Community Growing Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Union Square Farmers Market
Oct
18
9:00 AM09:00

Union Square Farmers Market

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

No market 9/20

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YellowShed at Union Square Farmers Market
Oct
18
9:00 AM09:00

YellowShed at Union Square Farmers Market

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.

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Pumpkin Carving at Aeronaut
Oct
19
1:00 PM13:00

Pumpkin Carving at Aeronaut

Join Aeronaut Brewery in Somerville on Sunday 10/19 from 1-5pm for PUMPKIN CARVING! What better way to celebrate the spooky season than to get creative with carving while sipping on your favorite Aeronaut beer?
Tickets are $20 and include a pumpkin from Wilson Farm and all the tools you need to be a Halloween decorator extraordinaire!

Hour long ticket time slots are available from 1pm-5pm!
Session A : 1-2pm
Session B : 2-3pm
Session C : 3-4pm
Session D : 4-5pm
.
Tickets are non-refundable unless there is a cancelation by venue.
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 to us directly at hi@aeronaut.net.

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SomerStreets: Monster Mash
Oct
19
2:00 PM14:00

SomerStreets: Monster Mash

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!

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Tuesday Trivia at The Indo!
Oct
21
7:00 PM19:00

Tuesday Trivia at The Indo!

Tuesdays are for Trivia at the Indo!

Join the Indo every Tuesday in the pub for an exciting challenge of wits & intellect!

Play to win gift cards and other prizes, or just come hang out and make some new friends!

Arrive early to grab a table. Seating in the pub is first come, first served.

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Wednesday Tile Club: Mahjong at Aeronaut
Oct
22
6:00 PM18:00

Wednesday Tile Club: Mahjong at Aeronaut

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

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Spirits of the Tarot: Cocktails & Card Reading
Oct
23
7:00 PM19:00

Spirits of the Tarot: Cocktails & Card Reading

We're welcoming back our friend and favorite author, Thea Engst, for a night of tarot-inspired fun in the pub.

Sip cocktails from Thea's award winning book, Spirits of the Tarot (signed copies for sale while supplies last!), and find out what the cards hold with tarot readings by Alayna.

Event is first come, first served. Please email hello@theindo.com for more information.

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Union Square Farmers Market
Oct
25
9:00 AM09:00

Union Square Farmers Market

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

No market 9/20

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History Un-Locked Drop in Chats- Milk Row Cemetery
Oct
25
10:00 AM10:00

History Un-Locked Drop in Chats- Milk Row Cemetery

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.

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4th Annual Seasonal Salvage Sale & Makers' Market
Oct
25
12:00 PM12:00

4th Annual Seasonal Salvage Sale & Makers' Market

  • Somerville Community Growing Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rather than a traditional yard sale, the Salvage Sale is a two-part shopping experience: a curated, seasonally-themed secondhand sale where 100% of the proceeds go to the Growing Center; and a "Makers' Market" filled with local craft vendors who participate for a nominal fee but get to keep all the proceeds of their sales.

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Growing Center Volunteer Orientation
Oct
27
6:00 PM18:00

Growing Center Volunteer Orientation

  • Somerville Community Growing Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Tuesday Trivia at The Indo!
Oct
28
7:00 PM19:00

Tuesday Trivia at The Indo!

Tuesdays are for Trivia at the Indo!

Join the Indo every Tuesday in the pub for an exciting challenge of wits & intellect!

Play to win gift cards and other prizes, or just come hang out and make some new friends!

Arrive early to grab a table. Seating in the pub is first come, first served.

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Halloween Drag Night at Aeronaut
Oct
29
8:00 PM20:00

Halloween Drag Night at Aeronaut

Join AERONAUT Somerville for their monthly DRAG NIGHT- with a Halloween twist! Dykelangelo hosts local returning Queens Coleslaw and Severity Stone alongside featured performer Stabitha Christie and newcomer Hix Holiness!

Tickets are $15 per guest and everyone is encouraged to arrive at 7:30pm so you and your party have plenty of time to be seated and grab beers! Don't forget cash (or have your Venmo ready) to tip the drag stars and stick around after the show to meet the performers, check out their merch, and enjoy the taproom!

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show: 50th Anniversary
Oct
30
7:00 PM19:00

The Rocky Horror Picture Show: 50th Anniversary

Boogie over to Arts at the Armory Oct 30th for the 4th annual Rocky Horror Picture Show with the Teseracte Players for a special 50th anniversary screening!

Jump into the 1975 musical comedy horror cult classic in-person and live this Halloween! Costumes and call backs are highly encouraged; the Teseracte Players will lead the charge and make sure you don’t miss a moment of the raucous ride.

Doors open at 7:00PM; the viewing starts at 8:00PM. Come early and enjoy wine, beer, and snacks from the Performance Hall bar.

The Teseracte Players of Boston have roamed New England, bringing Dr. Frank-N-Furter and friends to life for 20+ years.

The sh*t bags can be purchased for an additional fee with your tickets at checkout. They will contain all the props you need (like confetti and noisemakers) to dive into Janet and Brad’s wild sojourn at the castle.

Recommended for Ages 17+
Get tickets here.
All ticket sales are final.

A free parking lot is located behind the Armory; additional overflow parking is available on 75 Belmont Street.

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Halloween Bonanza at Aeronaut
Oct
31
7:00 PM19:00

Halloween Bonanza at Aeronaut

Calling all witches, ghouls, and monsters! Get ready for a HALLOWEEN BONANZA at Aeronaut Somerville on Friday, October 31 from 7 to11 PM. They’ll have spooky specials, mesmerizing music, and more:

Embrace fall flavors with a Halloween-exclusive cinnamon sugar rim on your pour of Patchwork, Aeronaut’s Spiced Pumpkin Brown Ale

Sip on a selection of seasonal brews with a curated Frightening Flight

Show off your incredible costumes with a photo booth, and compete in a costume contest!

Enjoy vampiric vibes with Halloween tunes and a selection of scary movies playing on silent in the background

Get your tickets here.

The 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 to us directly at hi@aeronaut.net.

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Wednesday Tile Club: Mahjong at Aeronaut
Nov
5
6:00 PM18:00

Wednesday Tile Club: Mahjong at Aeronaut

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

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Wednesday Tile Club: Mahjong at Aeronaut
Nov
19
6:00 PM18:00

Wednesday Tile Club: Mahjong at Aeronaut

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

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Tuesday Trivia at The Indo!
Oct
7
7:00 PM19:00

Tuesday Trivia at The Indo!

Tuesdays are for Trivia at the Indo!

Join the Indo every Tuesday in the pub for an exciting challenge of wits & intellect!

Play to win gift cards and other prizes, or just come hang out and make some new friends!

Arrive early to grab a table. Seating in the pub is first come, first served.

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The Dating Game with Boston B-Side and Aeronaut
Oct
6
6:30 PM18:30

The Dating Game with Boston B-Side and Aeronaut

Aeronaut is teaming up with B-Side to host a modern version of the classic 60's game show The Dating Game on Monday, October 6! Watch 16 bachelors and bachelorettes find romance, or just a really good story.

If you're interested in becoming a contestant on The Dating Game, fill out this form. (Only Boston B-Side Members will be selected as contestants. The event is free and open for everyone to come watch!)

The 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.

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Halloween Kids Costume Swap
Oct
5
1:00 PM13:00

Halloween Kids Costume Swap

  • Somerville Central Library Auditorium (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

How it Works:
From Sept 8 - Oct 2, community members can donate GENTLY USED children's size costumes at any of the 3 costume drop-off bins. Drop-off bins are located at the 3 Somerville libraries:

East Branch
115 Broadway, Somerville

Central Library
79 Highland Ave, Somerville

West Branch
40 College Ave, Somerville

Then, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 1-4pm, head to the Central Library Auditorium to browse all the costumes and pick out one costume per kid!*

*Finding a costume in your size is not guaranteed. First come, first served.

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Union Square Farmers Market
Oct
4
9:00 AM09:00

Union Square Farmers Market

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

No market 9/20

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Wednesday Creative Musings
Oct
1
3:30 PM15:30

Wednesday Creative Musings

  • Somerville Community Growing Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Tuesday Trivia at The Indo!
Sep
30
7:00 PM19:00

Tuesday Trivia at The Indo!

Tuesdays are for Trivia at the Indo!

Join the Indo every Tuesday in the pub for an exciting challenge of wits & intellect!

Play to win gift cards and other prizes, or just come hang out and make some new friends!

Arrive early to grab a table. Seating in the pub is first come, first served.

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Morning Yoga Class with EMBODI Studios
Sep
28
9:00 AM09:00

Morning Yoga Class with EMBODI Studios

  • Somerville Community Growing Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join The Growing Center for a free morning class in the garden!

EMBODI Yoga is designed to help you release what’s stuck—physically and mentally—through dynamic stretches, mindful transitions, and grounding breathwork. Expect a mix of strength and softness, challenge and surrender, all set to a vibe that keeps you present and powerful. Step onto your mat, tune in, and EMBODI your flow.

More information on EMBODI's Instagram page.

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Ignite: a Global Street Food & Fire Festival
Sep
27
3:30 PM15:30

Ignite: a Global Street Food & Fire Festival

Somerville Arts Council is turning up the heat for the 13th annual Ignite Festival in Union Square! This vibrant outdoor event celebrates global culture, the city’s diverse culinary scene, and the creative energy of local artists. This year they’re reimagining the Ignite Festival!  Expect more opportunities for hands-on experiences.

All festival long, you’ll find interactive art, pop-up performers, jugglers, and the giant Muchos Colores, the 10-foot-tall birds roaming the streets and sparking joy.

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Synth-tember 2025 Community Day
Sep
27
12:00 PM12:00

Synth-tember 2025 Community Day

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.

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Beginning Spinner Workshop
Sep
27
11:00 AM11:00

Beginning Spinner Workshop

  • Somerville Community Growing Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn the basics of spinning using a drop spindle in this workshop geared for beginners. Learn the history and basic processes for spinning wool–and practice yourself with provided materials. And take home any yarn you spin! Will include examples of plant fibers and plant dyes.

Learn more about Miles’ fiber art at here.

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Villari's Martial Arts Somerville 50 Year Anniversary Celebration!
Sep
27
10:00 AM10:00

Villari's Martial Arts Somerville 50 Year Anniversary Celebration!

  • Lincoln Park Soccer Field (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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!

RSVP here!

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Union Square Farmers Market
Sep
27
9:00 AM09:00

Union Square Farmers Market

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

No market 9/20

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Camp Drag
Sep
24
8:00 PM20:00

Camp Drag

  • Aeronaut Brewing Company (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Embrace the kitsch at Camp-themed Drag Night! Join AERONAUT Somerville for their monthly DRAG NIGHT! Dykelangelo hosts local returning Queens Coleslaw and Severity Stone alongside featured performer Lily Rose Valore and a newcomer Frisky Business.

Tickets are $15 per guest and everyone is encouraged to arrive at 7:30pm so you and your party have plenty of time to be seated and grab beers! Don't forget cash (or have your Venmo ready) to tip the drag stars and stick around after the show to meet the performers, check out their merch, and enjoy the taproom!

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Wednesday Tile Club: Mahjong at Aeronaut
Sep
24
6:00 PM18:00

Wednesday Tile Club: Mahjong at Aeronaut

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

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Wednesday Creative Musings
Sep
24
3:30 PM15:30

Wednesday Creative Musings

  • Somerville Community Growing Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Growing Center Volunteer Orientation
Sep
22
6:00 PM18:00

Growing Center Volunteer Orientation

  • Somerville Community Growing Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Fluff Brunch at The Independent
Sep
21
11:00 AM11:00

Fluff Brunch at The Independent

Join the Indo for Fluff Brunch — a two-day fluff-filled celebration of all things sweet, silly, and delicious in honor of 20 years of the iconic Union Square Fluff Festival.
🗓️ Sept 20 & 21 | ⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM
✨ Saturday: Pre-game the fluff madness with a brunch full of gooey goodness
😴 Sunday: Nurse your fluff hangover with cozy comfort food and fluff-laced treats

In addition to their full regular brunch menu, expect Fluff-inspired brunch food & drink specials, along with some other surprises.

This year’s 🍹Fluff Cocktail 🍹is Fluff Orange Dreamsicle (Fluff, Orange, Campari, Banana, Orange Citrate) and will be available all week beginning on Monday 9/15 through Sunday 9/21




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Fluff After Party at Vera's
Sep
20
to Sep 21

Fluff After Party at Vera's

​🎧 Keep the Fluff Party Going at Vera’s
Saturday, September 20 | 4PM – 2AM

The fluff doesn’t stop at sunset — Vera’s is where the Fluff after party lives. They’re hosting a Keep the Fluff Party Going party with DJs, dancing, and marshmallow mischief all night long.

🍸 Starting at 4PM, hit the Fluff Patio Beer Garden — with live DJ and other surprises until sundown. Staff will be pouring fluff-topped Narragansett​ beer and serving their Fluff cocktail special, the Fluffy Monkey. ​Later in The Lounge, the party continues until 2AM with DJ Evaredy and a soundtrack made for dancing through the fluff fog.

🎉 Featured Fluff Cocktail:
Fluffy Monkey
Dirty Monkey Peanut Butter Banana Whiskey • Coffee Liqueur • Irish Cream • Cold Brew • Toasted Fluff Topper
Available Tuesday 9/16 through Saturday 9/20 — because a cocktail this good deserves a whole week.

📍 Vera’s | Union Square, Somerville
🎟️ No cover | 21+ | First come, first fluffed

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20th Annual What the Fluff? Festival!
Sep
20
2:00 PM14:00

20th Annual What the Fluff? Festival!

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.

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Oktoberfest at Aeronaut
Sep
20
12:00 PM12:00

Oktoberfest at Aeronaut

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.

TICKET BREAKDOWN

  • 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!

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Fluff Brunch at The Independent
Sep
20
11:00 AM11:00

Fluff Brunch at The Independent

Join the Indo for Fluff Brunch — a two-day fluff-filled celebration of all things sweet, silly, and delicious in honor of 20 years of the iconic Union Square Fluff Festival.
🗓️ Sept 20 & 21 | ⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM
✨ Saturday: Pre-game the fluff madness with a brunch full of gooey goodness
😴 Sunday: Nurse your fluff hangover with cozy comfort food and fluff-laced treats

In addition to their full regular brunch menu, expect Fluff-inspired brunch food & drink specials, along with some other surprises.

This year’s 🍹Fluff Cocktail 🍹is Fluff Orange Dreamsicle (Fluff, Orange, Campari, Banana, Orange Citrate) and will be available all week beginning on Monday 9/15 through Sunday 9/21




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Mini-Blorp x Synth-tember
Sep
19
7:00 PM19:00

Mini-Blorp x Synth-tember

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.

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Wednesday Creative Musings
Sep
17
3:30 PM15:30

Wednesday Creative Musings

  • Somerville Community Growing Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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U.S. Steinholding State Qualifier at Aeronaut
Sep
15
7:00 PM19:00

U.S. Steinholding State Qualifier at Aeronaut

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!

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Crafting: The Weïrd Sisters
Sep
13
5:00 PM17:00

Crafting: The Weïrd Sisters

  • Somerville Community Growing Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Growing Center Volunteer Orientation
Sep
13
9:30 AM09:30

Growing Center Volunteer Orientation

  • Somerville Community Growing Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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Union Square Farmers Market
Sep
13
9:00 AM09:00

Union Square Farmers Market

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

No market 9/20

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Synth-tember 2025 Opening Reception
Sep
12
7:00 PM19:00

Synth-tember 2025 Opening Reception

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.

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