Five Things: Eat Alligator at Olde Magoun's
Also, a discount on books, a lecture about 19th century popular music in Paris and some performances at the Armory.
1) Cajun and Creole Night: Eat real alligator
To celebrate Mardis Gras, Olde Magoun's Saloon will host Cajun and Creole nights every Wednesday in February. The festivities will feature Cajun and Creole cuisine, including authentic crispy alligator bites, in addition to Abita beers from Louisiana and hurricane cocktails.
2) Discount on books
The Book Shop, in Ball Square, is offering a discount to its email list customers during the month of February. Spend $25 or more and get $5 off; spend $50 or more and get $10 off. Visit the store's webside at bookshopsomerville.com.
3) Open mike at The Armory
Tonight, local indie rock band Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling is inviting other musicians to perform live, and J-Krafty will play a 25-minute set of politically themed and comedic songs. The tunes begin at the Center for Art at the Armory at 7 p.m.
4) Cafe and cabaret songs of 19th century Paris
Head over to Tufts tonight to hear a lecture about popular music in 19th century Paris. The talk begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Granoff Music Center.
5) Weather
Scattered showers, then becoming sunny, with highs in the lower 50s.
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Cajun & Creole Night
February 1, 2012 / February 8, 2012 / February 15, 2012 / February 22, 2012 / February 29, 2012 at 5:00 pm–11:00 pm -
Olde Magoun's Saloon
518 Medford St, Somerville, MA -
The Book Shop
694 Broadway, Somerville, MA -
Open Mike at the Armory's Cafe
February 1, 2012 at 7:00 pm–10:00 pm -
The Center for Arts at the Armory
191 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA -
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Tufts University
Powder House Sq & College Ave, Somerville, MA -
Granoff Music Center at Tufts University
20 Talbot Ave, Medford, MA
