Grrreasetime! is an open shop time created in partnership with local shops and community groups. Monthly Grrrease Times are hosted at Somerville Bike Kitchen. Upcoming events can be found on Facebook, Instagram, or by signing up for the monthly newsletter.

Open shop time provides a space for FTW cyclists to work on their bikes, with assistance and guidance available to teach what is needed. Whether someone is an experienced mechanic, total beginner, or somewhere in between, this space is for everyone! The goal is to help participants learn how to fix their own bikes, rather than fixing them for them. Whether there is a specific project in mind or just a desire to learn, all are welcome to come by.

During open shop, bike stands are first come, first serve, and not everyone might be able to get their bike in a stand, but every effort will be made. The aim is to have the tools in participants' hands and encourage learning together.

Register now! Babes Bike Boston 2024 will be on Sunday, July 14. BBB is Boston’s alleycat for + by femme, trans, non-binary, and women cyclists.

The race will be on Sunday, July 14th, with registration at 12:30PM and the race starting at 1PM at Somerville Bike Kitchen/The Dojo.

Originating with bike messengers, alleycats test not only your speed but your knowledge of the city and ability to create an efficient route to hit different checkpoints throughout the city. Some checkpoints will have activities you must complete before moving on. Babes Bike Boston encourages riders of all abilities to participate, go at your own pace, hit as many checkpoints as you can, and most importantly have fun! While we’ll have awards for the fastest riders, we’ll also have some award categories that aren’t all about speed (like the first to finish on a BlueBike and the “most fun” award).

Magic Mondays @ The Dojo Somernova! Join us every 2nd and 4th Monday starting on Mon Jul 8 2024 at 5:00 PM. Whether you're a seasoned player or just want to learn, everyone is welcome to come and play at The Dojo @ Somernova, 15 Properzi Way, Somerville. Play in small tournaments, win prizes, brag to your friends! Every Magic event is completely free.

Gather your squad, build your decks, and let the games begin! See you there, all ages welcome!

Reserve a Spot!

YouthStream is organizing monthly gaming nights featuring a variety of popular games, including FIFA, Animal Crossing, Smash Bros, and Minecraft. These events offer an opportunity for community building through shared gaming experiences. Attendees can enjoy free pizza and compete for cash prizes.

YouthStream encourages everyone to join and be part of this inclusive gaming community. Additionally, there are opportunities for paid positions as youth moderators.

Somernova is proud to be sponsoring the 2024 American Rendezvous international parkour event. This annual parkour workshop will take place June 21-23 and features an extremely talented team of coaches that are brought in from around the world for a weekend of movement, community, and exchange.

The event is spread over three days and is open to ALL fitness levels- from absolute beginners fresh off the couch to elite athletes looking to build additional skills! Sounds like fun? Looking to expand your movement horizons? As a sponsor for the event, we have a few free spots for our team as well as a discount code for family and friends to join the fun- details below! The best part- this is all happening in our own backyard!

Books of Hope is servin' up a Teen Night that's straight fire! We're talking open mic to spit your truth, games to flex your skills, free eats to keep your energy up, and beats to keep you movin’. Roll through from 6 to 9, every second Wednesday at The Dojo. Wanna link up? Hit up booksofhope@gmail.com or bounce to the Discord.

Don’t ghost on this—gonna be straight vibes!

Join us for the first Super Smash Bros. Tournament at the Dojo @Somernova!

Come join us for an epic night of gaming and competition on Wed Jun 05 2024 starting at 6:00 PM. The event will be held at 15 Properzi Way.

Get ready to show off your skills, battle it out with other players, and see who will come out on top as the ultimate Smash Bros. champion!

Don't miss out on this exciting event - bring your A-game and let's see who will emerge victorious!

This is a 21+ Event

Sign Up Here

Join The Dojo for a teen celebration in Somerville, dedicated to honoring our youth! This exciting event will feature resource tables, interactive surveys, and a host of fun activities, including bouncy houses, a photo booth, and much more. Enjoy delicious food, live performances, and the chance to win great giveaways. Inspiring speeches will be given throughout the day. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to come together and celebrate our vibrant community!

The Mystic Learning Center, Inc. is hosting its 14th Annual Spring for Children fundraiser on Friday May 10, 2024. The Casino Night themed event will include Casino Gaming Tables (Black Jack, Craps, Roulette, and Poker), raffle baskets, live music, delicious food, and a limited open bar - all in support of Mystic Learning Center, Inc.’s mission to improve the lives of low-income children and families who live in the Mystic Public Housing Development and surrounding neighborhoods.

MLC will also announce the 'Rising Star' award recipients. Each year, MLC Senior Staff vote on staff, youth, and parents who have gone above and beyond during the most recent year and honor them at the annual fundraiser. 

100% of all ticket sales and sponsorships will go directly towards the Mystic Learning Center, Inc. scholarship program for low-income youth and programming experiences for youth and community members.

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

Due to limited capacity, there will be an RSVP required two weeks prior to the event.  

 *Valid Photo ID required upon entry to receive a 21+ wristband to consume alcohol. 

Attention all gamers! It's time to put your skills to the test and compete in the first Mario Kart tournament @ Somernova.

• Free Food

• Prizes

• Music

• Good Vibes

RSVP REQUIRED

May 6th, 6-9 PM

15 Properzi Way, Somerville

This workshop is hosted by Majic A of the Dojo. THIS workshop highlights the elements hip hop which was birth in 1973 in NYC. What does it mean to be an MC? Why is the DJ so important? Why does hip hop fashion lead today in trends and style. Join this workshop to learn the ins and outs of the hiphop artist or you can be a lyricist or DJ for a day. Either way everyone will learn the the introduction of being a HIP HOP CREATIVE!

HIS workshop highlights the elements hip hop which was birth in 1973 in NYC. What does it mean to be an MC? Why is the DJ so important? Why does hip hop fashion lead today in trends and style. Join this workshop to learn the ins and outs of the hiphop artist or you can be a lyricist or DJ for a day. Either way everyone will learn the the introduction of being a HIP HOP CREATIVE.

SOMERNOVA has partnered with 2020 On-site to take the hassle out of getting to the optometrist. Whether you work or live in the neighborhood, we're bringing the eye doctor's office to you, Somerville!

On 12/20/22 their state-of-the art Mobile Vision Clinic will be at Somernova between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. at the corner of Properzi & Tyler Streets (in front of the planters).

No more commuting to the doctor, sitting in waiting rooms, or using precious PTO for appointments. Sign up now for a fast, convenient, and friendly eye exam, right at your doorstep.

Space is limited, sign up now for your 15 minute eye exam.

Streetwise is a monthly speaker series focused on sharing wisdom along the path to complete streets. Third Wednesday of every month, 6:00 to 7:00 PM, live at Aeronaut Brewery and online via Zoom. Recurring ZOOM LINK: https://bit.ly/3DRO7ES

Come for the shared wisdom, stay for the beer. Co-sponsored by the Somerville Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Somerville Alliance for Safe Streets.

Click HERE for more info.

Join Greentown Labs virtually on Thursday, July 14 for their Investor Speaker Series! Click HERE to register.

In the next installment of Greentown Labs Investor Speaker Series, they will sit down with two Greentown founders and their investors as they talk about their experiences working together before, during, and after an equity investment was made in the company. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most important relationships in a startup’s journey and what best practices both founders and investors can follow to keep things moving smoothly.

Following the panel discussion, participants will divide into two breakout sessions where attendees will have the opportunity to ask the panelists questions and gain further insight into the challenges and takeaways gleaned from their investment round.

Click HERE to register.

Do you wish you could have more of the kinds of conversations you have late at night where for some reason, you feel safe talking about the things you actually care about?

Bring your friends (or come by yourself) and spend your Thursday night at an event where you know everyone else is there for the same reason.

Skip the Small Talk be offering "big talk" conversational prompts on them to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. Not feeling like answering a particular question? No worries, they'll have plenty to choose from, like, "When are you the happiest?" and, "If you were going to become close friends with me, what would I need to know about you?" They'll give you ground rules to make sure you feel comfortable and safe sharing as much of yourself as possible while still feeling in complete control of how much you divulge.

There will be food and drinks for sale!

Check-in for this event will begin around 6:45 pm. Please do your best to arrive before 7:00 pm so we can begin as close to on time as possible. Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here: tinyurl.com/ststSafety

Grab a ticket since entry is on a first come first serve basis and we tend to sell out in advance for these.

If you want to be the first to hear about Skip the Small Talk events so you don't miss out on tickets before we sell out, feel free to join their mailing list at http://eepurl.com/cFVhMX

Join Aeronaut for LIVE DRAG in the courtyard at AERONAUT Somerville! Local Queens Severity Stone, Coleslaw and Drag King Travis Tí are BACK!

Click HERE to purchase tickets.

About this event

HAPPY PRIDE! Join Aeronaut in the courtyard* at AERONAUT Somerville on June 29th from 8-10PM for DRAG NIGHT! Local Queens Coleslaw and Severity Stone, and Drag King Travis Tí are BACK with another FIERCE show!

Tickets are $10 per guest and we encourage everyone to arrive at 7:30pm so you and your party have plenty of time to be seated and grab a beer!

Remember to bring cash (or have your Venmo ready) to tip the drag stars! Stick around after the show to meet the performers, check out their merch, and enjoy our taproom!

This is a 21+ event so remember to bring your ID. See you there!

Masks are required when not actively eating or drinking. Show will take place outdoors unless prevented by inclement weather.

Come celebrate Aeronaut’s 8 years in Somerville! Music (featuring: B3 Kings, Ghost Town Brass Band, and Pretty Saro) all day and lots of fun activities await you!

Click HERE for more info.

2020 Boston Music Award Winner for Jazz Artist of the Year, Guitarist Ezra Platt, brings his signature style of a unique blend of Fusion and Traditional Jazz inspired tunes.

Click HERE for more info!

Union Square Neighborhood Council and the Somerville Community Corporation invite you to participate in a Community Center Forum. Learn more about the plans for the future of community center in Union Square & don’t forget to bring your ideas!

Click HERE to register.

SOMERNOVA has partnered with 2020 On-site to take the hassle out of getting to the optometrist. Whether you work or live in the neighborhood, we're bringing the eye doctor's office to you, Somerville!

On 6/22/22 their state-of-the art Mobile Vision Clinic will be at Somernova between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. at the corner of Properzi & Tyler Streets (in front of the planters).

No more commuting to the doctor, sitting in waiting rooms, or using precious PTO for appointments. Sign up now for a fast, convenient, and friendly eye exam, right at your doorstep.

Space is limited, sign up now for your 15 minute eye exam.

Mark your calendars - the annual Junina Party, is back and happening Saturday June 18th, 2022! Festivities kick off at 5pm at Saint Anthony of Padua Parish in Somerville - its an event for your whole family to enjoy.

This is a flip flop friendly event! Enjoy oversized Dominos, Checkers, Connect 4, Corn Hole, Limbo, Uno, and Jenga. Hula Hoop fan? Great! Enter a hula hoop contest for a chance to win amazing prizes. Surrounded by all this fun, enrich your Juneteenth celebrations with the accomplishments of Blacks in Energy. Network with professionals from across the industry.

Click HERE to register.

Streetwise is a monthly speaker series focused on sharing wisdom along the path to complete streets. Third Wednesday of every month, 6:00 to 7:00 PM, live at Aeronaut Brewery and online via Zoom. Recurring ZOOM LINK: https://bit.ly/3DRO7ES

Come for the shared wisdom, stay for the beer. Co-sponsored by the Somerville Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Somerville Alliance for Safe Streets.

Click HERE for more info.

Come check out this beer loving group at Aeronaut!

Click HERE for more info.

Join Mayor Ballantyne & Somerville Arts Council for an outdoor dance party for all LGBTQ+ individuals and allies! Celebrate Pride month in Somerville with a dance party in Union Square Plaza!

*Sounds by DJ Live
*Drag performance by Amanda Playwith and Karisma Geneva Jackson-Tae 
*Photobooth with Cindy Weisbart
*LGBTQ+ organizations will be tabling including: Cambridge Health Alliance - Diversity Council partnering up with CHA's Sexual and Reproductive Health, CHA Teen Connection and RESPOND Inc.

*LGBTQ+ craft vendors including ART By Omayda and Colectiva Wellbeing!
 
This event is free and open to all LGBTQ+ individuals and allies!  #loveunionsquare

VIP, General Admission and Virtual Tickets are now on sale for “A Night in Bloom,” Arts at the Armory’s 2022 Gala sponsored by Somernova on May 20th. The in-person event will take place inside of the Armory Performance Hall. The in-person VIP Hour begins at 6pm and general admission begins at 7pm. The virtual event begins at 7:30pm.

A Night in Bloom will showcase Arts at the Armory as a vital home for the arts in Somerville through compelling performances, recognition of cultural honorees, and delightful food by Nada Cart and beverages by Aeronaut.

Organizer: Somernova Events & Somerville Happenings

This past fall, despite Covid, Somerville Arts Council relaunched PorchFest.   

As a reminder, the Arts Council does not provide match making, bands should be performing on their own porches or porches of invited hosts.  You should not register to "find" a place or host.  It is the responsibility of the host (or the band) to ensure you are being neighborly and respectful by informing neighbors of your intent to perform.  You are performing on your own private property not public streets or sidewalks.  

Bands and hosts may register now; the deadline to register is Thursday, May 12th. Similar to prior years, to ensure guests can move orderly through the city and view the music, porches located West (west of Willow) will perform during the slot from 12-2; Central (from Willow to Central) from 2-4; East (east of Central) from 4-6.   If you are performing for a shorter duration in that time slot, use the "time" field to qualify that specific time.

Join your favorite local food producers for the 18th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local every Saturday from May 14-October 29 from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

We certainly hope pandemic conditions improve over the season, but starting on May 14 we will have a COVID-conscious masked shopping hour at each Market from 9-10am. Everyone is welcome to shop during this time period, but masks will be required to enter the Market area.

The Market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages healthy eating and active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and provides customers with opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The Market also provides information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and provides opportunities for the community to gather and visit. We are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match.

March with Teen Empowerment from Foss Park to City Hall as they raise awareness of violence in the Somerville community and work together to create peace.

March starts at 6pm, Vigil and Rally at City Hall starting at 7:15pm.