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East Branch Book Club reads Have You Seen Luis Velez?

Friday, April 22 at 11am at the East Branch This month, the group will be discussing Have You Seen Luis Velez? by Catherine Ryan Hyde. Copies of the book are available for pickup at the East Branch. The conversation is open to everyone! For more information, email Marita at mcoombs@minlib.net.

The Elizabeth Peabody House’s 125 Birthday

Harvard Club of Boston 374 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts

Thank you for being with us this year as we have celebrated the Elizabeth Peabody House’s 125th birthday. From our roots as a settlement house at the turn of the 20th century, to Leonard Nimoy’s first theatrical home, to our move to Somerville and our historic facility, we are proud of our organization. We plan […]

Outdoor Movie Night at Tufts

Tufts University Social Collective (TUSC) invites neighbors to the President's Lawn on Professor's Row for a free outdoor movie featuring Jurassic Park. This annual Spring Weekend event starts at sundown (approximately 8pm). There will be complimentary refreshments available. Grab a blanket or a chair and walk to campus to join us!

Somerville Open Studios

Open Studios 2022 will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1, from12-6pm. Artists across Somerville will open their studios to the public to display their latest work and meet visitors. Download a map of artists' studios open for the weekend.

Arts at the Armory presents Lakou Mizik

Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents  Lakou Mizik from Haiti as part of their U.S. tour on May 6, 2022 in the Armory Performance Hall. $30 advance and $40 at the door. Lakou Mizik is a powerhouse collective of Haitian roots music with a soulful energy and a mix of styles that feels mystical […]

Carnaval takes over East Somerville streets

Carnaval will be back in full swing this year on Sunday June 5 from 2:00-6:00pm, with a rain date of Sunday June 12. Bring the whole family and enjoy activities with Esh Circus, Mudflat, Somerville Youth Soccer, Somerville Recreation, Parkour, bike safety with the Somerville Kiwanis Club, a dunk tank, and more! Three stages of live music and performances featuring Grooversity, Grupo Los Nitidos, Lechuga […]

11th Annual Foodie Crawl

Back for the 11th year, Foodie Crawl returns on September 20th. Tickets are now available on our website! With the purchase of a ticket, you can tour the restaurants on Broadway from Mt Vernon, Los Paisanos, Vinny's, Gauchao, Rei Da Picanha, La Brasa, Casey's and more! After parties featuring live music start at 8pm! Interested in volunteering? You can sign […]

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Applications for Summertime Public Events Licenses Due July 10

Planning an event in Somerville this summer? Public Event license applications for events before Labor Day must be submitted online by Monday, July 10. Doing so ensures adequate processing time for the application to be submitted to the City Council before its summer recess begins at the conclusion of its meeting on July 13. A […]

Somerville Council on Aging Bingo Games in July!

Join the Somerville Council on Aging for BINGO and lunch on Tuesday mornings in July! Games are set for July 11, 18, and 25 at the Ralph & Jenny Center (9 New Washington St.) at 10 a.m. Learn more and RSVP.

Urban Design Commission Meeting

URBAN DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING Tue, July 11, 2023 - 6:00pm Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, this public meeting will be conducted via remote participation.