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Jamie's Monthly Book Club

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Garden Gallery

Tomorrow at 6:30pm · East Boston

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Fundraiser Pop Up BCNC

Sat, Apr 18 at 10am · Cambridge

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Greener Good Market

Sat at 11am · Mattapan

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Drinking and Drawing

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On Tap at Aeronaut

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BJC x Dar Cafe: Journaling about Home

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Camberville Folk at First Street Market

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Art Clinic: The Uses of Revenge

Today at 4pm · Cambridge

Our next Art Clinic on April 2nd features a creative writing session led by @stella.ik ✨ Study, imagine, and sacrifice yourself to the feeling of revenge in this Audre Lorde-inspired writing workshop 🌀📝🌀 What happens when you shed the shame and slaughter of being a “victim” and instead become the (anti-)hero you need? Inspired by Audre Lorde’s “The Uses of Anger” and “Uses of the Erotic,” we will explore the uses of revenge as a motivator for liberation. In this workshop, we will work through exercises to translate our imageries of vengeance into writing: through narratives and poetry, ransom letters and manifestos. The creativity, vulnerability, and truth of your experiences are needed, if only for one evening. 🌹🥀🌹 No previous writing experience required. Ideal for ages 18+ We want to make space to navigate dark themes without feeding judgement or shame. Be responsible for your own well-being.  This workshop is BIPOC and queer-led and prioritizes the protection of BIPOC, queer, and trans people. Attending this workshop means taking care of yourself and your neighbors. Revenge is sweet, so there will be cake. As always, we will provide some art materials to bring your writing to life! 📆 Thursday, April 2 @ 4pm-7pm 📍 @cambridgefoundry 💸 Pay-What-You-Can ($10-30) 🔗 Register at the link in bio! 🎨 Art Clinics are curated healing spaces for creative expression and emotional/spiritual connection with community. Drop-in to make some unique art and enjoy the conversation. Hosted by Art & Soul Clinic. Featuring local artists and friends. Follow us on Instagram for the latest updates @artandsoulclinic

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Garden Gallery

Tomorrow at 6:30pm · East Boston

You're invited to the Garden Gallery on Good Friday. Together, we'll reflect through art on Jesus's journey to the Garden Tomb - a place where seeds are buried before they bloom. Bring your curiosity and wonder!

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BLOOMLINE 10

Tomorrow at 7pm · Brookline

Julia Kirkwood, Ava Rush, lucky jane Doors at 7pm Music at 7:30pm Free house concert, acoustic music and great vibes! Organised by the 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗠𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙀 Team, find us on instagram as @bloomline.concerts 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗠𝙇𝙄𝙉𝙀 Concerts is a small house show venue and live recording space. In addition to the show, mics and cameras will be set up around the room to record these lovely performances!

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Free Bike Wash & Ride

Sat at 9:30am · Boston

SPRING IS HERE, let the healing begin Get that grimy rusty and salty bike out of your apartment, bring it to get washed, wiped down, and lubed up 🫡 Come to the BU Cycle Kitchen anytime between 9:30-11:30 to have priority washing We’ll ride that freshly cleaned bike along the Charles to First Street Market and Amba Cafe in East Cambridge!!! First ride group will head out at 10:30-ish and the second at 12! 15% off all purchases at Amba for bikers who RSVP

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Greener Good Market

Sat at 11am · Mattapan

The Greener Good Market is back at Boston Nature Center! Swap gently used clothes for something new-to-you for FREE, then customize your finds at our block printing station (BNC) or visible mending (Magazine Beach) 🎨. Shop handmade goods from local vendors, pick up community resources, and support the people in your community who are making sustainability look good 🌱 Free entry for all!

For The Record: An Evening With CHNL

Sat at 6pm · Dorchester

For The Record: An Evening With CHNL Join CHNL at Just Bookish for an evening centered around print, archives, and the process behind CHNL Issue 001. The night will feature a live conversation with members of the CHNL team reflecting on the making of the magazine. From the interviews and photography to the design decisions that shaped the final publication. The conversation will also spotlight CHNL Art Director Achan, whose work served as the visual foundation for the first issue. Throughout the evening, guests are invited to participate in a small community archiving workshop. Attendees are encouraged to bring a photograph, negative, printed image, personal favorite magazine, or other meaningful artifacts that represents a moment worth preserving. Selected materials can be scanned on site as part of a shared archival effort being developed by CHNL. The evening will also mark the final public release of CHNL Issue 001, with the remaining copies available exclusively at the event. The night will include time for conversation, browsing, music, and community. Capacity is limited. RSVP required.

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Brunch & Bouquets

Sun at 10am · East Boston

You're invited to Brunch & Bouquets on Easter Sunday! This Easter, let's celebrate the good news that Jesus makes all things come alive again - buried seeds were meant to bloom. And so were you! Bring your curiosity and wonder!

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Intro Linocut Workshop (April 5th)

Sun at 11am · Cambridge

Class is full ! Check here for different dates https://linktr.ee/kikichoustudio In this hands-on linocut printmaking workshop, students will learn how to carve, ink, and print a design of their choosing, leaving with a beautiful handmade print at the end of class. Discover how meditative and satisfying block printing can be, and pick up a creative hobby you can continue at home. All materials are provided, including carving tools, a small lino block, ink pad, and paper. No prior experience necessary. The duration of this class is 2.5 hours. Cost: $45 (materials included) Payment: Venmo @kristen-chou-1 The workshop meets in the Yellow Multi Room - walk through the main entrance and it's across from the cafe space in a room on the right.

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BJC x Dar Cafe: Journaling about Home

Sun at 1pm · Cambridge

The Boston Journaling Club & Dar Supper Club Cafe are partnering up for an afternoon of journaling, delicious treats & community 💕 Dar means “home” in Arabic, which is the feeling Lala aims to recreate through her cooking and now her pop-up cafe. To honor Lala’s mission, we’ll be exploring what home means to us through journal prompts and guided conversation. NO journaling experience needed! Just a notebook, pen & open mind. All are welcome. ☕️ This meetup is FREE, but we encourage guests to buy a lil something to support Dar Heads up, there will be a show & tell component so please bring… ⭐️ An item that makes you think of your home, whatever “home” means to you Reach out with any questions. Lala and I are excited to host you!

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Jamie's Monthly Book Club

Tue at 7pm · Cambridge

Jamie’s Monthly Book Club 📚✨ Our March pick is Your Silence Will Not Protect You by Audre Lorde. Join us for a thoughtful evening of conversation, community, and ice cream while we dive into this powerful collection of essays and reflections. 📅 April 7 ⏰ 7 PM Bring your thoughts, your friends, and your love for good books.

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“House Party”

Tue at 9:30pm · Cambridge

What’s up everyone. Come join me at the Middle East Night Club (Zuzu Room) this Tuesday for some funky house and techno. Always a great time and some good dancing. Free entry and 21+. Hope to see everyone there!

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The JP Atelier mindfulness + art

Wed at 7pm · Jamaica Plain

The JP Atelier presents… mindfulness + art Sit with art, settle your mind & leave tranquil and connected Join Jennifer Swanberg, a certified mindfulness teacher, and Beth Kantrowitz, an independent art curator and gallerist, for an evening designed to help you step away from your daily responsibilities, leaving you calm, connected, and present. Surrounded by art and practicing together, participants will engage in 60 minutes of meditation and quiet reflection. By slowing down and being with art, you are encouraged to use your senses, calm your mind, and experience both the artwork and yourself more deeply. No meditation experience is required. Please bring your own mat (pillows and blanket too if desired) and dress comfortably. Additional time before and after the 60 minute meditation session will allow us to socialize, learn about the artwork on display, and even make purchases. Light refreshments will be provided.

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Camberville Folk at First Street Market

Mon, Apr 20 at 6:30pm · Cambridge

Welcome to Camberville Folk at First Street Market! This a folk concert with two wonderful bands playing—so bring your friends & get ready to jam with some new ones! Venmo: @cambervillefolk Thanks to Ryan Cliff for making this fantastic poster!

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Daydream + Superpink @ Satellite

Sat, Jun 20 at 7pm · Cambridge

Join Daydream + Superpink for a night of high-energy jams on Saturday, 6/20 at Satellite Cambridge (Remnants Brewing) No cover! 8-11pm About Daydream: Daydream is a Roots Jam Band that blends Americana, soulful songwriting, and hard-driving Rock n’ Roll with the free improvisation of groups like the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers Band. https://www.facebook.com/Daydreamtunes About Superpink Superpink is an indie disco band — sometimes instrumental, sometimes lyrical, always funky. Founded in 2021, Superpink is the brainchild of songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Luke Bergamini. In spring 2024, Superpink began rolling out an EP of Life Metal, beginning with their lead single “Windbreaker.” Their music spans from garage rock to disco, rockabilly to 80s pop. In spring 2024, Superpink began rolling out an EP of “Life Metal,” beginning with their lead single Windbreaker on May 31st. https://www.instagram.com/superpinksucks/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wmUqT6erD09o1cnSpHgnR?si=VmS_gOVPQqGp8Mn5XRryTg&nd=1&dlsi=9ef1c2cdf6f54826

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Cafecito & Crafts

Sun, Apr 19 at 1:30pm · Somerville

FREE RSVP goes live on 4.12 at 9 AM Cafecito & Crafts Collab with New Leaf Espresso Come make new friends and bring any craft you have! We will also provide some supplies for junk journaling 🫶

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Channing Daughters Wine Dinner at nathálie

Tue, Apr 21 at 6:30pm · Boston

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive Four-Course paired wine dinner featuring the culinary brilliance of Chef Isaac Reyes and the legendary pours of Channing Daughters Winery. Chef Isaac is bringing that signature nathálie soul to the table, crafting a menu that dances perfectly with the unique, artisanal vibes of Channing Daughters’ New York terroir. Winemaker, Christopher Tracy, will be onsite to answer all of your burning questions about wine production and beyond. Reservations are required and available on Resy. Seats are strictly limited to ensure an intimate experience. This will sell out—don’t leave your palate hanging.

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porch fest ‘26 🎶 ft. jade array

Sat, May 9 at 4:45pm · Somerville

guess who’s coming to ur local porch this year? …Jade Array featuring Jacob Crawford! 👀 more info coming soon

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Drinking and Drawing

Tue, Apr 14 at 5:30pm · Allston

A free weekly artmaking event led by local artists on Tuesday nights at Zone 3. Afree weekly gathering where creativity, community, and casual fun come together. Hosted by Zone 3, this long-running series is led by a local artist each week, sharing prompts, inspiration, and their creative process in a relaxed, welcoming environment. This event includes free pizza, drinks, and all the art supplies you'll need to let your creativity run wild. This is a FREE 21+ event so bring your ID. Click the link to save your spot.

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The JP Atelier mindfulness + art

Wed at 7pm · Jamaica Plain

The JP Atelier presents… mindfulness + art Sit with art, settle your mind & leave tranquil and connected Join Jennifer Swanberg, a certified mindfulness teacher, and Beth Kantrowitz, an independent art curator and gallerist, for an evening designed to help you step away from your daily responsibilities, leaving you calm, connected, and present. Surrounded by art and practicing together, participants will engage in 60 minutes of meditation and quiet reflection. By slowing down and being with art, you are encouraged to use your senses, calm your mind, and experience both the artwork and yourself more deeply. No meditation experience is required. Please bring your own mat (pillows and blanket too if desired) and dress comfortably. Additional time before and after the 60 minute meditation session will allow us to socialize, learn about the artwork on display, and even make purchases. Light refreshments will be provided.

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Intro Linocut Workshop (April 5th)

Sun at 11am · Cambridge

Class is full ! Check here for different dates https://linktr.ee/kikichoustudio In this hands-on linocut printmaking workshop, students will learn how to carve, ink, and print a design of their choosing, leaving with a beautiful handmade print at the end of class. Discover how meditative and satisfying block printing can be, and pick up a creative hobby you can continue at home. All materials are provided, including carving tools, a small lino block, ink pad, and paper. No prior experience necessary. The duration of this class is 2.5 hours. Cost: $45 (materials included) Payment: Venmo @kristen-chou-1 The workshop meets in the Yellow Multi Room - walk through the main entrance and it's across from the cafe space in a room on the right.

I'm coming back!(Grenon in Boston)👀

Thu, Apr 16 at 7pm · Cambridge

Hello homies! Missed me? Gee, I sure hope so cause I'M COMING BACK!!! I'll be at The Middle East in Cambridge on April 16th, opening for icon Lisa Curtis! Ticket link is above! Manifesting our reunion <3

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Fundraiser Pop Up BCNC

Sat, Apr 18 at 10am · Cambridge

So excited to be announcing a fundraiser pop up for my friend Reena, who is running the Boston marathon. All of Serif’s net proceeds will be going to her marathon fundraiser benefiting the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, a nonprofit providing new immigrants, especially Asians, with the support they need to thrive! As children of Asian immigrants, this means a lot to both Reena and me. Pairing: Inspired by Korean corn cheese & Chinese scallion pancakes, this mochi bar combines the best of both worlds, and is finished with a drizzle of sriracha mayo. It is paired with a salted brown butter latte, which highlights the umami and indulgence of the mochi, available with espresso or matcha. $13.50 - exclusively available as pairing Jamie’s Ice Cream 10 AM - 2 PM 88 Kirkland St, Cambridge MA 02138

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On Tap at Aeronaut

Wed, Apr 15 at 7pm · Somerville

Aeronaut Brewing Company and the Berklee Management Club bring you live music from student artists every Wednesday Come 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! Upcoming Artists: 4/15 - Chiara Hertsgaard & Felipe Balcells

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Intro Linocut Workshop (May 3rd)

Sun, May 3 at 11am · Cambridge

In this hands-on linocut printmaking workshop, students will learn how to carve, ink, and print a design of their choosing, leaving with a beautiful handmade print at the end of class. Discover how meditative and satisfying block printing can be, and pick up a creative hobby you can continue at home. All materials are provided, including carving tools, a small lino block, ink pad, and paper. No prior experience necessary. The duration of this class is 2.5 hours. Cost: $45 (materials included) Payment: Venmo @kristen-chou-1 The workshop meets in the Yellow Multi Room - walk through the main entrance and it's across from the cafe space in a room on the right.

For The Record: An Evening With CHNL

Sat at 6pm · Dorchester

For The Record: An Evening With CHNL Join CHNL at Just Bookish for an evening centered around print, archives, and the process behind CHNL Issue 001. The night will feature a live conversation with members of the CHNL team reflecting on the making of the magazine. From the interviews and photography to the design decisions that shaped the final publication. The conversation will also spotlight CHNL Art Director Achan, whose work served as the visual foundation for the first issue. Throughout the evening, guests are invited to participate in a small community archiving workshop. Attendees are encouraged to bring a photograph, negative, printed image, personal favorite magazine, or other meaningful artifacts that represents a moment worth preserving. Selected materials can be scanned on site as part of a shared archival effort being developed by CHNL. The evening will also mark the final public release of CHNL Issue 001, with the remaining copies available exclusively at the event. The night will include time for conversation, browsing, music, and community. Capacity is limited. RSVP required.

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Free Bike Wash & Ride

Sat at 9:30am · Boston

SPRING IS HERE, let the healing begin Get that grimy rusty and salty bike out of your apartment, bring it to get washed, wiped down, and lubed up 🫡 Come to the BU Cycle Kitchen anytime between 9:30-11:30 to have priority washing We’ll ride that freshly cleaned bike along the Charles to First Street Market and Amba Cafe in East Cambridge!!! First ride group will head out at 10:30-ish and the second at 12! 15% off all purchases at Amba for bikers who RSVP

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Liberation Open Mic ft. Otto Vock

Next Fri at 5:30pm · Boston Liberation Center - 194 Blue Hill Ave, Roxbury

Join us for our April — National Poetry Month! — Open Mic at Boston Liberation Center featuring Otto Vock! Otto will also lead a writing workshop starting at 5:30! 📝 Sign up for the open mic when you arrive! Space limited, arrive on time to secure your spot. Suggested $5-$15 donation, no one turned away. 5:30PM ➡️ Writing Workshop with Otto Vock! 7PM ➡️ doors open. browse our merch, sign up on the mic, get a good seat, and snack on some pizza! 7:30 ➡️ first half of open mic 8:20 ➡️ community announcements 8:30 ➡️ featured performer 9:00 ➡️ second half of open mic - - - The Boston Liberation Center is a socialist, working class community center on 194 Blue Hill Ave in the heart of Roxbury. We bring people together to learn about, discuss and fight around the most critical issues that we face as working class people — from racist police brutality and skyrocketing rents to poverty wages, union busting, and never-ending wars. We recognize that only together can we fight for a new society that prioritizes people over profit. - - - FEATURED PERFORMANCE: OTTO VOCK! Otto Vock is a Jewish, non-binary poet and educator from Jersey City, NJ, now based in Somerville, MA, whose work explores, play, rebellion, labor, queerness, and decolonized glances into their family history. Their work has appeared in The Offing, Pigeon Pages NYC, and the Quinobequin Review. Their manuscript in progress, They Did Not Comply, received an honorable mention from Game Over Book’s 2025 open reading period and was a semifinalist for Sundress Publication’s open reading period. Currently, Otto works at Mass Poetry as their Teen Spoken Word Programming Coordinator. When they can scramble together funding, they love to teach creative writing classes at Boston Public Library branches that are free and open to the public. They are pursuing a Master’s in Educational Studies at Tufts University and engage in trickery within the world of academia whenever possible (always).

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SAM SAMPLE N BOSTON 😤

Sat, Apr 11 at 4pm · Somerville

Join us for a DARTY of amazing tunes (and maybe even special guests 🤭) on Saturday April 11! Send to your friends and get ready to dance 😤🕺🏼

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JOCK JAM - SIP!

Next Sun at 5pm · Cambridge

bump, set, SIP!!! we are so proud to partner with Stonewall Sports Boston @stonewallsportsboston and the Cambridge Boston Volleyball Association @mycbva to bring you the first ever SIP Jock Jam!! come dressed ready towerk it out and sweat it up on the dance floor this month we're highlighting the jocks, but as always, SIP! is open to all with an open attitude and a pair of dancing shoes; we've got some star dj's in the dugout ready to pitch it to ya. making her SIP debut is MVP Sammi Miammi @thesammimiammi and as always, pinch hitter Mx.Demeanor @mx.demeanor will bring the home run hits. In classic tea dance style, SIP! gives you the perfect pour before Monday morning and gets you home before bedtime. Arrive before 7 for a $7 cover! Check us out next month at Manray... it just might be your cup of tea flyer by @mx.demeanor SIP! - Jock Jam April 12th | 5 - 9PM | Manray Club $7 cover before 7PM | $10 after 19+ ($10)

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Camberville Home Folk Concert - 14

Sat, Apr 11 at 7pm · Somerville

Welcome back to Camberville's Home Folk Concert! This concert is intimate & built for creating a sense of community—so bring your friends & get ready to relax with other beautifully genuine & genuinely beautiful folks. Venmo: @cambervillefolk Thanks to christina eng for creating this beautiful flyer!

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Art Clinic: Shell Palettes

Thu, Apr 16 at 4pm · Cambridge

🎨 Art Clinics are curated healing spaces for creative expression and emotional/spiritual connection with community. Drop-in to make some unique art and enjoy the conversation. Hosted by Art & Soul Clinic. Featuring local artists and friends. Follow us on Instagram for the latest updates @artandsoulclinic 🎨Each session will highlight a new healing arts activity and a special mix of featured artists & healers from the Boston area 🎨 Beginners & all levels of experience are welcome to attend 🎨 Feel free to bring your own supplies, resources or projects in progress 🎨 Ideal for ages 18+

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Brunch & Bouquets

Sun at 10am · East Boston

You're invited to Brunch & Bouquets on Easter Sunday! This Easter, let's celebrate the good news that Jesus makes all things come alive again - buried seeds were meant to bloom. And so were you! Bring your curiosity and wonder!

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