The ICA is free for all visitors every Thursday from 5 to 9 PM. Free tickets are required. Check-in for Free Thursday Nights begins at 5 PM. Last entry to the museum is at 8:30 PM. On-site reservations are not guaranteed.
5:00 pm
The Institute of Contemporary Art
FREE
The ICA is free for all visitors every Thursday from 5 to 9 PM. Free tickets are required. Check-in for Free Thursday Nights begins at 5 PM. Last entry to the museum is at 8:30 PM. On-site reservations are not guaranteed.
6:30 pm
Lit Knits
Not a class but bring your own supplies and project you are working on to work in a laid back social environment.
6:30 pm
The Goods, 255 Elm Street
FREE
Not a class but bring your own supplies and project you are working on to work in a laid back social environment.
6:30 pm
Portico Point to Pint Run Club
The Portico Point to Pint Runners is a social rub club that meets every Thursday. It’s a three mile run starting at Portico and finishing at Portico, with a beer! All paces and abilities are welcome, no one is too slow!
6:30 pm
101 South Street, Somerville MA
FREE
The Portico Point to Pint Runners is a social rub club that meets every Thursday. It’s a three mile run starting at Portico and finishing at Portico, with a beer! All paces and abilities are welcome, no one is too slow!
8:15 pm
SomerMovieFest
Join the City of Somerville for their free outdoor summer movie series every Thursday night. Showtimes are approx and may vary, visit somervillema.gov/moviefest for the full list of movies. Pet and family friendly.
8:15 pm
Lincoln Park or Seven Hills Park, depends on the showing
FREE
Join the City of Somerville for their free outdoor summer movie series every Thursday night. Showtimes are approx and may vary, visit somervillema.gov/moviefest for the full list of movies. Pet and family friendly.
7:00 pm
Hippies & Cowboys with Velvet Daydream
Hippies And Cowboys are a powerhouse rock ’n’ soul band out of Nashville, TN, built on grit, groove, and the raw electricity of classic Southern rock—revived with a modern edge.
7:00 pm
The Rockwell
$15-20
Hippies And Cowboys are a powerhouse rock ’n’ soul band out of Nashville, TN, built on grit, groove, and the raw electricity of classic Southern rock—revived with a modern edge.
6:30 pm
Mindful Garden Experience with Sue
Looking for a way to slow down and unwind? Let Susan Novick, a certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide, teach you how to do just that through mindful breathing, movements, and walking that will help you be present in the moment and connect with the natural world in new ways during this time at the Growing Center.
6:30 pm
Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
FREE
Looking for a way to slow down and unwind? Let Susan Novick, a certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide, teach you how to do just that through mindful breathing, movements, and walking that will help you be present in the moment and connect with the natural world in new ways during this time at the Growing Center.
Friday - July 17, 2026
3:00 pm
Freedom Within Meditation & Watercolor
Explorations of meditation with watercolor that calls for intuitive and practical exercises that will be explored and demonstrated to help to connect to our inner stability, peace of mind and conscious awareness. We invite you to relax, breathe, explore and clear your mind with meditation and watercolor.
3:00 pm
The Hidden Art Gallery, 25 Myrtle St, Boston, MA 02114
$55
Explorations of meditation with watercolor that calls for intuitive and practical exercises that will be explored and demonstrated to help to connect to our inner stability, peace of mind and conscious awareness. We invite you to relax, breathe, explore and clear your mind with meditation and watercolor.
7:00 pm
The Odyssey Opening Night in 70mm
Official opening night for The Odyssey at Somerville Theatre. Witness the scale of Christopher Nolan’s vision through 70mm projection on one of the area’s largest screens. No digital substitutes, just film magic. Tickets available on the profile.
7:00 pm
Somerville Theater, 55 Davis Square, Somerville MA 02144
FREE
Official opening night for The Odyssey at Somerville Theatre. Witness the scale of Christopher Nolan’s vision through 70mm projection on one of the area’s largest screens. No digital substitutes, just film magic. Tickets available on the profile.
Saturday - July 18, 2026
12:00 pm
Hatha Yoga with Live Music
Relax and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit in this traditional Hatha class at the Lilypad, complete with live musical accompaniment.
12:00 pm
The Lily Pad, 1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139
From $17.85
Relax and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit in this traditional Hatha class at the Lilypad, complete with live musical accompaniment.
12:00 pm
Art Beat
Join the City of Somerville Arts Council for the 40th annual Art Beat! Featuring two stages with various performances, over 100 craft, community and food vendors, come on down to enjoy some art and fun with your community!
12:00 pm
Somerville Theater and surrounding outside area
FREE
Join the City of Somerville Arts Council for the 40th annual Art Beat! Featuring two stages with various performances, over 100 craft, community and food vendors, come on down to enjoy some art and fun with your community!
2:00 pm
Patiopalooza
Spend a summer afternoon jamming out to tunes from Main Era, Pretty Rotten, and The Leftovers on the Aeronaut patio!
2:00 pm
Aeronaut Brewing Company
FREE
Spend a summer afternoon jamming out to tunes from Main Era, Pretty Rotten, and The Leftovers on the Aeronaut patio!
Sunday - July 19, 2026
11:00 am
Shrek Drag Brunch
Party with the green ogre at drag brunch! Don’t miss this hysterical drag brunch tribute to SHREK. You’ll laugh and sing-along.💚
11:00 am
Summer Shack, 149 Alewife Pkwy, Cambridge
$23
Party with the green ogre at drag brunch! Don’t miss this hysterical drag brunch tribute to SHREK. You’ll laugh and sing-along.💚
Monday - July 20, 2026
8:00 pm
Stump! Trivia Quiz Night
Trivia night in the Burren Backroom every Monday!
8:00 pm
The Burren, 247 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
FREE
Trivia night in the Burren Backroom every Monday!
8:30 pm
Live Irish Music Session
Weekly session with Helena Delaney, Tommy Sheridan, & Terry O’Shea
8:30 pm
The Burren Front Room, 247 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
FREE
Weekly session with Helena Delaney, Tommy Sheridan, & Terry O’Shea
Tuesday - July 21, 2026
7:00 pm
Crystal Ballroom Movie Trivia
Put your cinematic knowledge to the test at the Crystal Ballroom movie trivia night.
7:00 pm
Crystal Ballroom, 55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144
FREE
Put your cinematic knowledge to the test at the Crystal Ballroom movie trivia night.
8:00 pm
Laugh Giraffe - Free Standup Comedy
Laugh your Giraffe off at this weekly standup comedy showcase. We bring in Boston’s funniest comedians to Union Tavern in Somerville. Go wild, have some mid-week fun every Tuesday.
8:00 pm
Union Tavern, 345 Somerville Ave Somerville, MA 02143
FREE
Laugh your Giraffe off at this weekly standup comedy showcase. We bring in Boston’s funniest comedians to Union Tavern in Somerville. Go wild, have some mid-week fun every Tuesday.
Wednesday - July 22, 2026
7:00 pm
Karaoke and Open Mic Night
Every Wednesday, Open Mic — The Jungle hosts a free, community event for all kinds of artists. The Open Mic runs from 7 PM to 10 PM, followed by free Karaoke from 10 PM to 1 AM. Hosted by Greatness ASF and Hot Rod 617, it welcomes music, comedy, poetry, and dance.
7:00 pm
The Jungle, 6 Sanborn Court, Somerville, MA 02143
FREE
Every Wednesday, Open Mic — The Jungle hosts a free, community event for all kinds of artists. The Open Mic runs from 7 PM to 10 PM, followed by free Karaoke from 10 PM to 1 AM. Hosted by Greatness ASF and Hot Rod 617, it welcomes music, comedy, poetry, and dance.
12:00 pm
Davis Square Farmers Market
Located near the commercial and cultural hub that is Somerville’s Davis Square, this long-running market features over two dozen Massachusetts farmers and food producers offering a vibrant selection of delicious produce, protein, baked goods, ready-to-eat meals, alongside a host of other locally made products.
12:00 pm
44 Day Street, Somerville MA 02144
FREE
Located near the commercial and cultural hub that is Somerville’s Davis Square, this long-running market features over two dozen Massachusetts farmers and food producers offering a vibrant selection of delicious produce, protein, baked goods, ready-to-eat meals, alongside a host of other locally made products.
Thursday - July 23, 2026
5:00 pm
ICA Free Thursday Night
The ICA is free for all visitors every Thursday from 5 to 9 PM. Free tickets are required. Check-in for Free Thursday Nights begins at 5 PM. Last entry to the museum is at 8:30 PM. On-site reservations are not guaranteed.
5:00 pm
The Institute of Contemporary Art
FREE
The ICA is free for all visitors every Thursday from 5 to 9 PM. Free tickets are required. Check-in for Free Thursday Nights begins at 5 PM. Last entry to the museum is at 8:30 PM. On-site reservations are not guaranteed.
6:30 pm
Lit Knits
Not a class but bring your own supplies and project you are working on to work in a laid back social environment.
6:30 pm
The Goods, 255 Elm Street
FREE
Not a class but bring your own supplies and project you are working on to work in a laid back social environment.
8:15 pm
SomerMovieFest
Join the City of Somerville for their free outdoor summer movie series every Thursday night. Showtimes are approx and may vary, visit somervillema.gov/moviefest for the full list of movies. Pet and family friendly.
8:15 pm
Lincoln Park or Seven Hills Park, depends on the showing
FREE
Join the City of Somerville for their free outdoor summer movie series every Thursday night. Showtimes are approx and may vary, visit somervillema.gov/moviefest for the full list of movies. Pet and family friendly.
6:30 pm
Portico Point to Pint Run Club
The Portico Point to Pint Runners is a social rub club that meets every Thursday. It’s a three mile run starting at Portico and finishing at Portico, with a beer! All paces and abilities are welcome, no one is too slow!
6:30 pm
101 South Street, Somerville MA
FREE
The Portico Point to Pint Runners is a social rub club that meets every Thursday. It’s a three mile run starting at Portico and finishing at Portico, with a beer! All paces and abilities are welcome, no one is too slow!
Friday - July 24, 2026
3:00 pm
Freedom Within Meditation & Watercolor
Explorations of meditation with watercolor that calls for intuitive and practical exercises that will be explored and demonstrated to help to connect to our inner stability, peace of mind and conscious awareness. We invite you to relax, breathe, explore and clear your mind with meditation and watercolor.
3:00 pm
The Hidden Art Gallery, 25 Myrtle St, Boston, MA 02114
$55
Explorations of meditation with watercolor that calls for intuitive and practical exercises that will be explored and demonstrated to help to connect to our inner stability, peace of mind and conscious awareness. We invite you to relax, breathe, explore and clear your mind with meditation and watercolor.
Saturday - July 25, 2026
12:00 pm
Hatha Yoga with Live Music
Relax and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit in this traditional Hatha class at the Lilypad, complete with live musical accompaniment.
12:00 pm
The Lily Pad, 1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139
From $17.85
Relax and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit in this traditional Hatha class at the Lilypad, complete with live musical accompaniment.
2:00 pm
Patiopalooza
Spend a summer afternoon jamming out to tunes from Main Era, Pretty Rotten, and The Leftovers on the Aeronaut patio!
2:00 pm
Aeronaut Brewing Company
FREE
Spend a summer afternoon jamming out to tunes from Main Era, Pretty Rotten, and The Leftovers on the Aeronaut patio!
Monday - July 27, 2026
8:00 pm
Stump! Trivia Quiz Night
Trivia night in the Burren Backroom every Monday!
8:00 pm
The Burren, 247 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
FREE
Trivia night in the Burren Backroom every Monday!
8:30 pm
Live Irish Music Session
Weekly session with Helena Delaney, Tommy Sheridan, & Terry O’Shea
8:30 pm
The Burren Front Room, 247 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
FREE
Weekly session with Helena Delaney, Tommy Sheridan, & Terry O’Shea
Monday - July 28, 2026
8:00 pm
Laugh Giraffe - Free Standup Comedy
Laugh your Giraffe off at this weekly standup comedy showcase. We bring in Boston’s funniest comedians to Union Tavern in Somerville. Go wild, have some mid-week fun every Tuesday.
8:00 pm
Union Tavern, 345 Somerville Ave Somerville, MA 02143
FREE
Laugh your Giraffe off at this weekly standup comedy showcase. We bring in Boston’s funniest comedians to Union Tavern in Somerville. Go wild, have some mid-week fun every Tuesday.
Wednesday - July 29, 2026
7:00 pm
Karaoke and Open Mic Night
Every Wednesday, Open Mic — The Jungle hosts a free, community event for all kinds of artists. The Open Mic runs from 7 PM to 10 PM, followed by free Karaoke from 10 PM to 1 AM. Hosted by Greatness ASF and Hot Rod 617, it welcomes music, comedy, poetry, and dance.
7:00 pm
The Jungle, 6 Sanborn Court, Somerville, MA 02143
FREE
Every Wednesday, Open Mic — The Jungle hosts a free, community event for all kinds of artists. The Open Mic runs from 7 PM to 10 PM, followed by free Karaoke from 10 PM to 1 AM. Hosted by Greatness ASF and Hot Rod 617, it welcomes music, comedy, poetry, and dance.
12:00 pm
Davis Square Farmers Market
Located near the commercial and cultural hub that is Somerville’s Davis Square, this long-running market features over two dozen Massachusetts farmers and food producers offering a vibrant selection of delicious produce, protein, baked goods, ready-to-eat meals, alongside a host of other locally made products.
12:00 pm
44 Day Street, Somerville MA 02144
FREE
Located near the commercial and cultural hub that is Somerville’s Davis Square, this long-running market features over two dozen Massachusetts farmers and food producers offering a vibrant selection of delicious produce, protein, baked goods, ready-to-eat meals, alongside a host of other locally made products.
Thursday - July 30, 2026
5:00 pm
ICA Free Thursday Night
The ICA is free for all visitors every Thursday from 5 to 9 PM. Free tickets are required. Check-in for Free Thursday Nights begins at 5 PM. Last entry to the museum is at 8:30 PM. On-site reservations are not guaranteed.
5:00 pm
The Institute of Contemporary Art
FREE
The ICA is free for all visitors every Thursday from 5 to 9 PM. Free tickets are required. Check-in for Free Thursday Nights begins at 5 PM. Last entry to the museum is at 8:30 PM. On-site reservations are not guaranteed.
6:30 pm
Lit Knits
Not a class but bring your own supplies and project you are working on to work in a laid back social environment.
6:30 pm
The Goods, 255 Elm Street
FREE
Not a class but bring your own supplies and project you are working on to work in a laid back social environment.
12:00 pm
Davis Square Farmers Market
Located near the commercial and cultural hub that is Somerville’s Davis Square, this long-running market features over two dozen Massachusetts farmers and food producers offering a vibrant selection of delicious produce, protein, baked goods, ready-to-eat meals, alongside a host of other locally made products.
12:00 pm
44 Day Street, Somerville MA 02144
FREE
Located near the commercial and cultural hub that is Somerville’s Davis Square, this long-running market features over two dozen Massachusetts farmers and food producers offering a vibrant selection of delicious produce, protein, baked goods, ready-to-eat meals, alongside a host of other locally made products.
8:15 pm
SomerMovieFest
Join the City of Somerville for their free outdoor summer movie series every Thursday night. Showtimes are approx and may vary, visit somervillema.gov/moviefest for the full list of movies. Pet and family friendly.
8:15 pm
Lincoln Park or Seven Hills Park, depends on the showing
FREE
Join the City of Somerville for their free outdoor summer movie series every Thursday night. Showtimes are approx and may vary, visit somervillema.gov/moviefest for the full list of movies. Pet and family friendly.
Friday - July 31, 2026
3:00 pm
Freedom Within Meditation & Watercolor
Explorations of meditation with watercolor that calls for intuitive and practical exercises that will be explored and demonstrated to help to connect to our inner stability, peace of mind and conscious awareness. We invite you to relax, breathe, explore and clear your mind with meditation and watercolor.
3:00 pm
The Hidden Art Gallery, 25 Myrtle St, Boston, MA 02114
$55
Explorations of meditation with watercolor that calls for intuitive and practical exercises that will be explored and demonstrated to help to connect to our inner stability, peace of mind and conscious awareness. We invite you to relax, breathe, explore and clear your mind with meditation and watercolor.