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Your Weekend After Dark: Wine Tastings and Turkish Music

Immerse yourself in Somerville's nightlife with these events.

Why Go: Taste beer made by California's Anderson Vallery Brewing Co from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A sommelier will pour samples of Octave Vinho Verde 2010, Pine & Post Merlot 2009, Maggio Merlot 2007 and Maggio Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Finally, sip Metaxa, a Greek distilled brandy wine as part of the spirits tasting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

FREE

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When/WhereTomorrow, February 24, 2012, 8:00 pm / , 20 Talbot Ave, Medford,MA | Get Directions » 

Why Go: The DÜNYA ensemble will play songs from several Turkish musical traditions, along with classical Ottoman ones transcribed from 19th century Greek sources, Bektaşi Sufi music, and polyphonic makam compositions.

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Cost: $10; free for Tufts students and faculty

When/Where: Tomorrow, February 24, 2012, 10:00 pm to 1:00 am / , 65 Holland St, Somerville, MA | Get Directions » 

Why Go: Dance to sampled techno and rap music. 

FREE 

When/Where: Saturday, February 25, 2012, 7:30 pm / , 191 Highland Ave, Somerville, MAGet Directions » 

Why Go: Yani Batteau will play traditional folk songs on her banjo accompanied by guitarist Steve Sidhly and bassist Marty White. 

Cost: $10

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