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Boston Local Food Festival
Sun at 11am · Boston
The Rose Kennedy Greenway turns into a mile-long tasting tour of New England's food scene, with nearly 100 vendors ranging from local-fruit popsicles and raw oysters to Filipino-style roasted pig and Mexican street corn made with Maine-grown corn
Two demo kitchens keep things going all day, one hosting a seafood cooking competition, the other running hourly chef demos, plus family activities throughout
Free to attend!
Touch Grass + Play Games irl 💚🕹️
Sat at 4pm · Somerville
🆓 YOU’RE INVITED to hang out in a park, play games (Mario Kart, n64, etc.) at The Jungle, grab a beer or snack, and maybe meet your Player Two
TLDR: come hang to play some arcard eand old school video games. Bring you phone and maybe a friend
Tix $10 at door
FAQs:
The Third Space Book Club
Sat at 12pm · Boston
We are a relaxed, inclusive book club for readers of all kinds. Whether you’re a voracious reader or just getting back into books, our club welcomes everyone.
Join us in September as we read and discuss the novel, Foreign Gods Inc by Okey Ndibe. You can expect lively debates, unexpected insights, and lots of laughs along the way.
MEANDER: DRAW WITH US đź’«
Sat at 10am · Salem
About ART BLOCK
This club is for creatives of all levels. Whether you're an absolute beginner or a professional artist--the goal of this group is simply to make new friends, make some art, and drink good drinks.
Event Details
Bring your sketchbooks and favorite pens (or pencils) for a 1.5 hour group sketching session! We start with a 30 minute prompt together and then free-sketch after that.
Past prompts include:
- Create a NEW cereal mascot based on a dessert flavor
- Draw/create a "sticker pack" that represent your hobbies and interests
- Draw nostalgic foods/snacks from your childhood
Stationery Trivia
Thu at 7pm · Boston
Think you know stationery? Put your knowledge to the test at Boston Stationery Club’s Trivia Night!
Join us for a fun, casual evening of stationery-themed trivia covering pens, paper, notebooks, brands, history, and all the random stationery facts you never knew you needed to know. Come with friends or meet fellow stationery lovers and compete for bragging rights!
We’ll have light refreshments, including chips and soda to enjoy while you play. (BYOB if you wish)
What to expect:
- Stationery-themed trivia
- Fun, low-pressure competition
- Snacks and soda
- A chance to meet other stationery lovers
- Plenty of stationery talk
- A special Boston Stationery Club stationery trivia sticker
No need to be a stationery expert — just bring your best guesses and have fun!
Refundable until 48 hours before event start time.
Stars*Stripes*Selfies
Sat at 10am · Windham
Want a super easy, stress-free way to get your kids into art? 🎨
​Turns out, just being around creative energy (and getting their hands a little messy!) works wonders for kids’ emotional well-being, social skills, and confidence.
​If you’re looking for a fun local outing, check out the annual Pop Up Art Gallery in Windham! ✨
​Here’s what’s happening:
• ​Explore & Shop: Browse incredible local artwork, chat with the artists, discover a bit about their work, and possibly take home a unique treasure that speaks to you.
• ​Get Creative: Head over to the Stars, Stripes & Selfie tent! Kids (and adults!) can paint on our community mural. Since we're celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation, you can paint anything from an early flag or patriot soldier to a simple message of love for our country. Supplied paints are designed to be washable from skin and most standard clothing using soap and water.
• ​Snap a Pic: Show off your masterpiece! Hold up one of our picture frames around your section of the mural and snap a cell phone selfie to share with friends and family.
There is no cost. Paints and brushes will be provided. Just bring your imagination. RSVP below if you’re planning to come! It helps us get an accurate headcount so we have plenty of paint and brushes ready for everyone.
​See you there! 👋
Figure Sculpture - 10 Week Class
Tomorrow at 6pm · Somerville
This is a ten week course that meets every Tuesday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Although only the first date is shown in the event heading, your RSVP and $500 tuition registers you for all ten weeks.
Meeting Dates: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17.
meet new people!
Touch Grass + Play Games irl 💚🕹️
Sat at 4pm · Somerville
🆓 YOU’RE INVITED to hang out in a park, play games (Mario Kart, n64, etc.) at The Jungle, grab a beer or snack, and maybe meet your Player Two
TLDR: come hang to play some arcard eand old school video games. Bring you phone and maybe a friend
Tix $10 at door
FAQs:
Sew Gay Club (Sept)
Next Wed at 6pm · Medford
Join TQNC’s monthly sewing skillshare!
Sew Gay Club is focused on garment sewing, alterations, and repair.🪡 We believe everyone deserves comfortable, affirming clothing that lets them exist as their whole self.
Sewing is a creative skill of repair and resilience ✂️❤️ a crucial focus for our queer community right now. Whether you’ve never used a sewing machine or you’re an experienced customer, let’s craft together in a space centering LGBTQIA+ voices and experiences.
***Walk-ins Welcome!
Touch Grass + Meet irl @ Somerville Connection Expo đź’š
Sun, Oct 4 at 12:30pm · Somerville
🆓 YOU’RE INVITED to hang check out local organizations, building community and maybe make a romantic match!
TLDR: come hang and chat. Bring you phone and maybe a friend
I plan to table the first part of the Somerville Connection Expo and then host a happy hour at the end
FAQs:The Third Space Book Club
Sat at 12pm · Boston
We are a relaxed, inclusive book club for readers of all kinds. Whether you’re a voracious reader or just getting back into books, our club welcomes everyone.
Join us in September as we read and discuss the novel, Foreign Gods Inc by Okey Ndibe. You can expect lively debates, unexpected insights, and lots of laughs along the way.
Masquerade Ball
Sat, Sep 26 at 7pm · Cambridge
Dress to impress. A night of dancing and community.
3 DJs, 2 instructors, and dancing til 1 am. Let's have a ball.
WHEN: 7p-8p Lesson with guest instructors Raquel Fioroti and JD Davis. Dancing 8p-1a.
WHERE: Epic Ballroom, formerly Q Ballroom, near the Alewife red line T stop.
PAYMENT: Sliding scale, $5-$50, target $20.Stationery Trivia
Thu at 7pm · Boston
Think you know stationery? Put your knowledge to the test at Boston Stationery Club’s Trivia Night!
Join us for a fun, casual evening of stationery-themed trivia covering pens, paper, notebooks, brands, history, and all the random stationery facts you never knew you needed to know. Come with friends or meet fellow stationery lovers and compete for bragging rights!
We’ll have light refreshments, including chips and soda to enjoy while you play. (BYOB if you wish)
What to expect:
- Stationery-themed trivia
- Fun, low-pressure competition
- Snacks and soda
- A chance to meet other stationery lovers
- Plenty of stationery talk
- A special Boston Stationery Club stationery trivia sticker
No need to be a stationery expert — just bring your best guesses and have fun!
Refundable until 48 hours before event start time.
Hike + Meet irl đź’š
Sat, Oct 10 at 2pm · Milton
🆓 YOU’RE INVITED to meet at Blue Hills for a quick Meet + greet followed by a group hike, and to maybe make a match!
TLDR: let's Meet at the Houghton’s pond parking lot, go for a bit of a walk, and picnic! Bring you phone, and perhaps a picnic blanket, snack to share, and maybe a friend
FAQs:
Weezer: The Gathering (Boston, MA)
Next Sun at 7pm · Boston
You have been summoned to The Gathering Tour in Boston, MA on September 27, 2026.
Those who gather will witness the gold together.
Join fellow gatherers for an evening of songs, ceremony, and shared discovery.
Tickets are on sale now.
Attendance is strongly encouraged.
The circle is never complete. Bring someone worthy.
Those who RSVP may be contacted by the organizers with future gathering opportunities.
miniCRITS
Next Wed at 6pm · Cambridge
Are you looking for honest, supportive feedback on your work — or simply want to be part of a vibrant creative conversation?
CAA MiniCrit is a facilitated monthly, work-in-progress critique group hosted by the Cambridge Art Association, open to emerging, mid-career, and professional artists of all levels and training. MiniCrit is designed to give artists structured feedback, an honest dialogue, and a supportive, professional community that can be so hard to find outside of a formal academic setting.
The three presenting artists will share their work-in-progress with the group in an intimate and supportive environment. A different visiting artist or arts professional will facilitate each month, guiding the conversation and bringing fresh perspective and professional insight to every session. All mediums and disciplines are welcome — strong facilitation draws on universal principles of composition, color, concept, and form that apply across every artistic practice.Figure Sculpture - 10 Week Class
Tomorrow at 6pm · Somerville
This is a ten week course that meets every Tuesday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Although only the first date is shown in the event heading, your RSVP and $500 tuition registers you for all ten weeks.
Meeting Dates: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17.pop-ups and markets
THE Best Yard Sale
Sat, Oct 3 at 10am · Somerville
Join us for our ANNUAL multi-unit yard sale! We are collectors and vintage lovers so when we tell you we’ll have great stuff…we mean it!! Bring your friends and shop for awhile!
What we’re selling:
-vintage and contemporary clothing
-vintage and contemporary shoes
-vintage homewares
-furniture
-art and decor
-books
-toys
Rain date: Sunday, 10/4touch grass
Touch Grass + Meet irl @ Somerville Connection Expo đź’š
Sun, Oct 4 at 12:30pm · Somerville
🆓 YOU’RE INVITED to hang check out local organizations, building community and maybe make a romantic match!
TLDR: come hang and chat. Bring you phone and maybe a friend
I plan to table the first part of the Somerville Connection Expo and then host a happy hour at the end
FAQs:Hike + Meet irl đź’š
Sat, Oct 10 at 2pm · Milton
🆓 YOU’RE INVITED to meet at Blue Hills for a quick Meet + greet followed by a group hike, and to maybe make a match!
TLDR: let's Meet at the Houghton’s pond parking lot, go for a bit of a walk, and picnic! Bring you phone, and perhaps a picnic blanket, snack to share, and maybe a friend
FAQs:browse more
Hike + Meet irl đź’š
Sat, Oct 10 at 2pm · Milton
🆓 YOU’RE INVITED to meet at Blue Hills for a quick Meet + greet followed by a group hike, and to maybe make a match!
TLDR: let's Meet at the Houghton’s pond parking lot, go for a bit of a walk, and picnic! Bring you phone, and perhaps a picnic blanket, snack to share, and maybe a friend
FAQs:
South St. Farm Harvest Festival
Sat, Oct 3 at 12pm · 138 South Street, Somerville
The community farm's annual celebration of the season's harvest (free plant-based workshops using produce grown on the farm, a community mural to contribute to, and live music from @jadefaria_ and @mambiseros to dance to.)
Enjoy exploring 25+ local orgs and vendors while you're there! More details via @gwsomerville on InstagramminiCRITS
Next Wed at 6pm · Cambridge
Are you looking for honest, supportive feedback on your work — or simply want to be part of a vibrant creative conversation?
CAA MiniCrit is a facilitated monthly, work-in-progress critique group hosted by the Cambridge Art Association, open to emerging, mid-career, and professional artists of all levels and training. MiniCrit is designed to give artists structured feedback, an honest dialogue, and a supportive, professional community that can be so hard to find outside of a formal academic setting.
The three presenting artists will share their work-in-progress with the group in an intimate and supportive environment. A different visiting artist or arts professional will facilitate each month, guiding the conversation and bringing fresh perspective and professional insight to every session. All mediums and disciplines are welcome — strong facilitation draws on universal principles of composition, color, concept, and form that apply across every artistic practice.Stars*Stripes*Selfies
Sat at 10am · Windham
Want a super easy, stress-free way to get your kids into art? 🎨
​Turns out, just being around creative energy (and getting their hands a little messy!) works wonders for kids’ emotional well-being, social skills, and confidence.
​If you’re looking for a fun local outing, check out the annual Pop Up Art Gallery in Windham! ✨
​Here’s what’s happening:
• ​Explore & Shop: Browse incredible local artwork, chat with the artists, discover a bit about their work, and possibly take home a unique treasure that speaks to you.
• ​Get Creative: Head over to the Stars, Stripes & Selfie tent! Kids (and adults!) can paint on our community mural. Since we're celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation, you can paint anything from an early flag or patriot soldier to a simple message of love for our country. Supplied paints are designed to be washable from skin and most standard clothing using soap and water.
• ​Snap a Pic: Show off your masterpiece! Hold up one of our picture frames around your section of the mural and snap a cell phone selfie to share with friends and family.
There is no cost. Paints and brushes will be provided. Just bring your imagination. RSVP below if you’re planning to come! It helps us get an accurate headcount so we have plenty of paint and brushes ready for everyone.
​See you there! 👋Weezer: The Gathering (Boston, MA)
Next Sun at 7pm · Boston
You have been summoned to The Gathering Tour in Boston, MA on September 27, 2026.
Those who gather will witness the gold together.
Join fellow gatherers for an evening of songs, ceremony, and shared discovery.
Tickets are on sale now.
Attendance is strongly encouraged.
The circle is never complete. Bring someone worthy.
Those who RSVP may be contacted by the organizers with future gathering opportunities.
Wine & Tarot 🔮🍊🍷 - Orange October
Oct 21 to Oct 22 · Boston
The cards are back—and for October, they're drinking orange.
As part of Orange October at nathálie, our Tarot Wine Pairing residency gets an orange-wine-only twist.
Join Katrina of Cook & Co Events for the third and final night of the residency, where your tarot reading will guide you toward a glass of orange wine.
✨ Wednesday, October 21st & Thursday, October 22nd
✨ 6:00 PM · 6:45 PM · 7:30 PM
✨ $65 per person
Your evening includes:
🍷 A welcome glass of wine
đź”® A tarot reading with Katrina
🍊 A glass of orange wine selected based on your reading
Katrina is a Salem local, tarot lover, wine enthusiast, and natural-born community cultivator. After creating the original Tarot Wine Pairings at nathálie—and helping us sell out twice—she's back to cheers our fates with a full pour of chilled red and a little help from the cards.
Except this time, the wine is orange.
Come curious. Come thirsty. Come see what the cards pour you.
Limited seating. Reservations required.THE Best Yard Sale
Sat, Oct 3 at 10am · Somerville
Join us for our ANNUAL multi-unit yard sale! We are collectors and vintage lovers so when we tell you we’ll have great stuff…we mean it!! Bring your friends and shop for awhile!
What we’re selling:
-vintage and contemporary clothing
-vintage and contemporary shoes
-vintage homewares
-furniture
-art and decor
-books
-toys
Rain date: Sunday, 10/4
Electric Desi Rave Boston
Fri, Oct 2 at 9pm · Cambridge
Boston, get ready to shuffle, jump, headbang and everything else you’d do at a rave, but with Desi music 👀
Who We Are:
We are not a “Bollywood event.”
We are a collective pushing boundaries and fusing rave culture with South Asian identity, built on music, energy, and community.
Whether you’ve been in the rave scene for years or you’re just stepping into it, this is a space to actually feel the music in a new way, not just hear it.
At the core of everything we do is PLUR — Peace, Love, Unity, Respect. It’s not just a slogan. It’s the standard we hold ourselves to. We look out for each other, respect the space, and make sure everyone around us feels safe and included.
We have zero tolerance for harassment, aggression, or anything that makes others feel unsafe. Anyone who disrupts the space will be removed immediately, no exceptions.
We genuinely care about the people in this room. We want you to feel free, safe, and fully present, and to leave with a night you’ll actually remember.
Welcome to Electric Desi 🫶🏽Boston Local Food Festival
Sun at 11am · Boston
The Rose Kennedy Greenway turns into a mile-long tasting tour of New England's food scene, with nearly 100 vendors ranging from local-fruit popsicles and raw oysters to Filipino-style roasted pig and Mexican street corn made with Maine-grown corn
Two demo kitchens keep things going all day, one hosting a seafood cooking competition, the other running hourly chef demos, plus family activities throughout
Free to attend!Figure Sculpture - 10 Week Class
Tomorrow at 6pm · Somerville
This is a ten week course that meets every Tuesday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Although only the first date is shown in the event heading, your RSVP and $500 tuition registers you for all ten weeks.
Meeting Dates: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17.Touch Grass + Play Games irl 💚🕹️
Sat at 4pm · Somerville
🆓 YOU’RE INVITED to hang out in a park, play games (Mario Kart, n64, etc.) at The Jungle, grab a beer or snack, and maybe meet your Player Two
TLDR: come hang to play some arcard eand old school video games. Bring you phone and maybe a friend
Tix $10 at door
FAQs:Masquerade Ball
Sat, Sep 26 at 7pm · Cambridge
Dress to impress. A night of dancing and community.
3 DJs, 2 instructors, and dancing til 1 am. Let's have a ball.
WHEN: 7p-8p Lesson with guest instructors Raquel Fioroti and JD Davis. Dancing 8p-1a.
WHERE: Epic Ballroom, formerly Q Ballroom, near the Alewife red line T stop.
PAYMENT: Sliding scale, $5-$50, target $20.Touch Grass + Meet irl @ Somerville Connection Expo đź’š
Sun, Oct 4 at 12:30pm · Somerville
🆓 YOU’RE INVITED to hang check out local organizations, building community and maybe make a romantic match!
TLDR: come hang and chat. Bring you phone and maybe a friend
I plan to table the first part of the Somerville Connection Expo and then host a happy hour at the end
FAQs:The Third Space Book Club
Sat at 12pm · Boston
We are a relaxed, inclusive book club for readers of all kinds. Whether you’re a voracious reader or just getting back into books, our club welcomes everyone.
Join us in September as we read and discuss the novel, Foreign Gods Inc by Okey Ndibe. You can expect lively debates, unexpected insights, and lots of laughs along the way.Stationery Trivia
Thu at 7pm · Boston
Think you know stationery? Put your knowledge to the test at Boston Stationery Club’s Trivia Night!
Join us for a fun, casual evening of stationery-themed trivia covering pens, paper, notebooks, brands, history, and all the random stationery facts you never knew you needed to know. Come with friends or meet fellow stationery lovers and compete for bragging rights!
We’ll have light refreshments, including chips and soda to enjoy while you play. (BYOB if you wish)
What to expect:
- Stationery-themed trivia
- Fun, low-pressure competition
- Snacks and soda
- A chance to meet other stationery lovers
- Plenty of stationery talk
- A special Boston Stationery Club stationery trivia sticker
No need to be a stationery expert — just bring your best guesses and have fun!
Refundable until 48 hours before event start time.MEANDER: DRAW WITH US đź’«
Sat at 10am · Salem
About ART BLOCK
This club is for creatives of all levels. Whether you're an absolute beginner or a professional artist--the goal of this group is simply to make new friends, make some art, and drink good drinks.
Event Details
Bring your sketchbooks and favorite pens (or pencils) for a 1.5 hour group sketching session! We start with a 30 minute prompt together and then free-sketch after that.
Past prompts include:
- Create a NEW cereal mascot based on a dessert flavor
- Draw/create a "sticker pack" that represent your hobbies and interests
- Draw nostalgic foods/snacks from your childhoodSew Gay Club (Sept)
Next Wed at 6pm · Medford
Join TQNC’s monthly sewing skillshare!
Sew Gay Club is focused on garment sewing, alterations, and repair.🪡 We believe everyone deserves comfortable, affirming clothing that lets them exist as their whole self.
Sewing is a creative skill of repair and resilience ✂️❤️ a crucial focus for our queer community right now. Whether you’ve never used a sewing machine or you’re an experienced customer, let’s craft together in a space centering LGBTQIA+ voices and experiences.
***Walk-ins Welcome!
