This is only a sample of some of the events happening this week. To find more—and add your own—check out our calendar. "Grease" presented by Wakefield Repertory Theatre Where/When: Wakefield Rep Theatre, Wakefield/Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15, 8 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 16, 3 p.m. Why Go: Rev up those engines, put on your best poodle skirts and leather jackets, and head out for this musical classic. (Costumes not actually required.) Pricing: $17.00 Adult, $15.00 Student/Senior Somerville Bulb Blitz Where/When: John F. Kennedy Elementary School and other locations/Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 …

This is only a sample of some of the events happening this week. To find more—and add your own—check out our calendar. Commissions: Working to Improve our Community Where/When: Somerville Public Library/Thursday, Oct. 6, 6 p.m. Why Go: Learn how to be more civically engaged your community with this fun workshop. Pricing: Free Viva La Vinal Music Festival Where/When: Somerville Community Growing Center/Friday, Oct. 7, 5 p.m. Why Go: Bring the family, and a picnic, and listen to live music out in the garden. Pricing: Free Alyce Underhill and Colleagues Art Opening Where/When: The Beebe Estate, …

Check out this week’s bumper crop of events and activities! Piano Trios on the Brink Where/When: Distler Performance Hall, Tufts/Friday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. Why Go: Come hear Tufts faculty and guest performers dance their fingers across the ivories and make beautiful music. Pricing: Free Aoife Clancy, Kyle Carey and Friends Where/When: Unity Somerville/Friday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. Why Go: Folk musicians Aoife Clancy and Kyle Carey will be performing both traditional and contemporary folk music, as part of the notloB Concert Series. Pricing: Suggested donation $20, $15 advance, $5 student rush Joan …

Get out for…whatever! Roving Raconteurs Where/When: Somerville Public Library/Thursday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Why Go: Three local master storytellers combine forces for an entertaining evening—consider it storytime for growups! Pricing: Free The New England Pop Music Festival Where/When: Rosebud Bar/Thursday, Sept. 15,  Friday, Sept. 16, and Saturday, Sept. 17, 7 p.m. Why Go: Pick one or more nights to pack the Rosebud and see local bands play to benefit several different charities, including Doctors Without Borders and the Community Music Center of Boston Pricing: $10 Cover/Night …

Anything else going on? Let us know in the comments below! "Sewn Identities" Opening Reception Where/When: Washington Street Art Center/Friday, Sept. 9, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Why Go: Artist Danielle Festa combines oil painting with fabrics to create her portraits, which explore identity and clothing. Pricing: Free 3rd Annual Victorian Fair Baseball Game Where/When: Pine Banks Park, Melrose/Saturday, Sept. 10, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Why Go: See how baseball was played and how it looked in the 1860s, and cheer on our own Melrose Pondfielders! Pricing: Free Brasileiro Where/When: Union Square Plaza/…

Celebrate America’s 129th Labor Day with a long weekend, hanging on to the last warmth of summer, and checking out some local and nearby events. Greg Klyma: Live Rust Belt DVD Release Show Where/When: Center for the Arts at the Armory/Friday, Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Why Go: Greg Klyma’s known for storytelling through music, blending several different styles with intelligent and at times humorous lyrics. Pricing: $12 Thom Ciulla and Michelle Boulogne Opening Reception Where/When: The Beebe Estate, Melrose/Friday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Why Go: Enjoy the beauty of the Beebe Estate …

Ah, back-to-school time: the smell of freshly sharpened pencils, a crisp new notebook, and freshly-brewed local events. Enjoy. SomerMovie Fest Where/When: Seven Hills Park/Friday, Aug. 26, 8:00 p.m. Why Go: The viewers have chosen, and the last film shown this year for the SomerMovie Fest will be Rushmore! Pricing: Free Wicked Funny Comedy Tour Where/When: Stoneham Theatre, Stoneham/Friday, Aug. 26 and Saturday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m. Why Go: Check out Boston’s top comedy acts, all in one place! Pricing: $25 Navarasa Dance Theater Where/When: Somerville Public Library/Saturday, Aug. 27, 10:30 a.m. …

“August,” named for Augustus, first emperor of Rome, can be hot, sticky, lazy, and wet, but don’t let the weather overrule your good times! SomerMovie Fest: The Outsiders Where/When: Hodgkins-Curtin Park/Thursday, Aug. 18, 8 p.m. Why Go: Travel back in time to 1983 and English class reading requirement with this classic tale of gang-rivalry. Pricing: Free Lighten Up! With Loretta LaRoche Where/When: Stoneham Theatre, Stoneham/Thursday, Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, Aug. 19 and 20, 8 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 21, 2:30 p.m. Why Go: Frazzled by today’s fast-paced society? This show …

Whether you’re escaping store crowds or taking a break from deals, these events and activities in-town and nearby are a great way to make the most out of this economy-stimulating weekend! SomerMovie Fest: Brian’s Song Where/When: Seven Hills Park/Thursday, Aug. 11, 8:30 p.m. Why Go: Nothing like getting to know your neighbors when everyone is bawling their eyes out! Plus, there aren’t many nights of summer movies left! Pricing: Free Free Fun Fridays: JFK Library and Museum Where/When: JFK Library/Museum, Boston/Friday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Why Go: Experience JFK’s legacy for free with …

As the weekend swiftly approaches, take Friday, Saturday and Sunday to appreciate all the great locally produced offerings coming out of Somerville these days.  Somerville Artist at "New England Scapes," a Juried Exhibition Where/When: 7 Nason St, Maynard, July 29, 10:00am–5:00pm Why Go: "New England Scapes" is a juried exhibition featuring over 35 local artists, including Somerville artist Timothy Wilson. Pricing: Free The Boston Handmade Marketplace Where/When: Union Square, Saturday, July 30, 3:00pm–7:00pm.  Why Go: According to Boston Handmade's website, the Boston Handmade Marketplace is…

Sure, the kids are all crazy over Harry Potter coming out this weekend (and, admittedly, so are some of us adults), but check out these other fun things going on in the area! Summer Radio Theatre Where/When: Urban Promise Church/Thursday, July 14 to Saturday, July 16, 8 p.m. Why Go: The Post-Meridian Radio Players are at it again—this time join them for a summer show featuring all your favorites: The Do-Nothing Detective, a space adventure, and more! Pricing: $15, $12 Students/Seniors Boston Opera Collaborative presents Verdi's Falstaff Where/When: Somerville Theatre/Friday, July 15 to Sunday…

Staying in town this weekend? Here are some great holiday weekend events to check out. Mappucino: Fictional Subway Maps Opening Reception Where/When: SCATV/Thursday, June 30, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Why Go: If you love subway maps, and you love charts and representational art, this is the show for you! Pricing: Free Fireworks at Trum Field Where/When:  Trum Field/Thursday, June 30, 6 p.m. Why Go: Come for the music, merriment, and festivities, stay for the big booms at dusk! Hurrah Independence! Pricing: Free A Night of Horroritica Where/When: Somerville Theatre/Saturday, July 2, 8 p.m. Why Go: …

Note: The city announced today, Friday, that, due to weather, the Joe's Jazz and Blues Fest concert will take place on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. It was formerly scheduled for Saturday. As always, if anyone knows of something else going on this weekend that should not be missed, let us know in the comments! Art Prom Where/When: Center for the Arts at the Armory/Friday, June 24, 7 p.m. Why Go: It’ll be just like prom, but without the drama, illicit booze, and curfew. Pricing: $10 in advance, $12 at the door Joe's Jazz and Blues Fest Where/When: Powder House Park, Somerville/Sunday, June 26…

Coax back some warm(er) weather this Father’s Day weekend with these area events and activities! The Real School of Music Student Showcase Where/When: Johnny D’s/Saturday, June 18, 4 p.m. Why Go: It’s the best kind of music recital – rock and drinks! Come check out these talented students. Pricing: $5 A2Empowerment Benefit Featuring The Mood Swings Where/When: VFW Post 529/Saturday, June 18, 7 p.m. Why Go: A2Empowerment provides scholarships for girls in Cameroon, but they can’t do it without your help! Bonuses include raffles for Redbones, music by an all-female swing band, a free swing …

Check out this week’s selection of area events between games. 5th Annual Gondoliers Prom Where/When: PA’s Lounge/Friday, June 10, 8:30 p.m. Why Go: Come in your prom clothes, just like the good old days, and dance the night away without being annoyingly underage. Pricing: $10 Theatre@First presents Equus Where/When: Unity Somerville/Friday, June 10, Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12, 8 p.m. Why Go: Watch the drama unfold as a psychiatrist tries to help a deranged young man with an affinity for violence toward horses. Pricing: $15 for Adults and $12 for Seniors/Students “Roots to Reggae” …

In addition to sunshine-basking and warm breeze-enjoying, try these events on for size. Boston Circus Guild presents Reign of Revelry Where/When: Center for the Arts at the Armory/Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4, 7:30 p.m. Why Go: Relive the excitement you had as a kid for this exciting display of sideshow talents! Pricing: $20 advance (plus $1 facility fee), $25 at door (plus $1 facility fee) Pets in Need Yard Sale Where/When: Mad Oyster Studios/Saturday, June 4, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Why Go: Combine your treasure hunting with benefitting our four-legged furry friends – win-win! Pricing: No …

If you’re one of those staying in town this weekend – never fear! There’s great weather and fun events on Patch’s radar. Composer's Concert Where/When: Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church/Thursday, May 26, 8:30 p.m. Why Go: Peter H. Bloom and Mary Jane Rupert will play original compositions with many different instruments – never a dull moment! Pricing: $10 Somerville Reads Film Festival - Hester Street Where/When: Somerville Public Library/Thursday, May 26, 7 p.m. Why Go: To go along with this year’s Somerville Reads’ book The Namesake, this movie deals with the experiences of immigrants to …

Placate it by checking out some of these awesome area events! New Indie Comedy "Inventory" Screening at Somerville Theatre Where/When: Somerville Theatre/Next on Friday, May 20, 6 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Why Go: This quirky, indie, locally-filmed comedy is said to be funny, uplifting, and quirky. Pricing: $10 Graduation Recital Where/When: Distler Performance Hall, Tufts/Saturday, May 21, 12 p.m. Why Go: Help send off these graduating seniors by seeing them showcase their talent. Pricing: Free "2010: Our Hideous Future" CD Release Party Where/When: The Burren/Sunday, May 22, 3 p.m. to 5…

What’s going on this weekend in and around Somerville, you ask? Let me peer into my crystal ball… Happy Hour with Tom Pendergast Where/When: Johnny D’s/Every Friday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Why Go: All Johnny D’s Popular Sounds, None of Johnny D’s Regular Cover. Pricing: Free Flea Market at the Nave Gallery Where/When: Nave Gallery/Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Why Go: Support the local arts and find some treasures for yourself, too. Pricing: No Entry Fee Somerville Community Chorus Spring Concert Where/When: First Church of Somerville/Saturday, May 14, 5 p.m. Why Go: Celebrate spring with …