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This Weekend In Somerville

Friday, May 24, 2013

This Weekend in Somerville: Memorial Day Parade, Chainsaw Maidens from Hell, and Boston's Calling

Events in and around Somerville this weekend.

Boston Calling Okay, it's not in Somerville, but it's cool. This two-day festival will feature 18 bands, including Fun, The National, Of Monsters of Men and The Shins. There will be two beer gardens and a number of food trucks and restaurants. It takes place Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Memorial Day Parade Somerville's Memorial Day Parade takes place Sunday. It will include 17 marching bands, Shriners, representatives from the New England Beauty Pageant and more. It starts at 1 p.m. at Somerville High School and proceeds down Highland Avenue into Davis Square, then up Holland Street, through Teele Square, and down Broadway to the Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Chainsaw Maidens From Hell Kickoff Party From the listing: "SVG …

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Somerville High School, Chainsaw Maidens From Hell Kickoff Party, Artisan's Asylum, and 3 more ›

Friday, May 17, 2013

This Weekend in Somerville: PorchFest, Doggie Spring Fling, ASSEMBLED and More

There's a ton happening in Somerville this weekend. Don't miss out.

PorchFest The third annual PorchFest takes place Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Over 100 bands will be playing on porches throughout the city. Check out this map to plan your PorchFest itinerary.  Somerville Dog Spring Fling Som|dog, Somerville's dog group, is hosting the first ever Spring Fling on Sunday. The party will include dog-related activities, vendors, a dog treat bake-off contest, a doggie fashion show, live music, a "kiddie corner" with crafts and face painting, and consultations with local trainers and behaviorists. Also, there will be a beer garden with craft beer. It's in Union Square from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ASSEMBLED: The Handmade Arts Market at Assembly Row This new market of handmade arts kicks off on Satuday in Assembly …

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Somerville Dog Party Happens May 19, ASSEMBLED: The handmade arts market at Assembly Row, Announcing Artists and Food Trucks Coming to the Launch of ASSEMBLED: The Handmade Arts Market at Assembly Row in Somerville on May 18th, and 17 more ›

Sand Man

8:14 pm on Monday, May 20, 2013

Just curious...didn't see any Latino bands, no Portuguese Fado players, no Afro-Cuban, no Haitian music... Sure, there was some great music, but Hey, this is a city of immigrants, but their music wasn't all that in evidence here... A recurring theme in this city--just who are these events programmed for? Just for the hipsters, grunge, alt-rock, etc?   more ›

Friday, May 10, 2013

This Weekend in Somerville: Historical Bike Tour and a Silent Film

Also, M.O.M.'s Run, celebrating Mother's Day and learning how to repair old windows.

Silent Film Series: The Thief of Bagdad Somerville Theatre has a lineup of silent films that will screen throughout the summer. On Sunday, watch Douglass Fairbanks in 1924's "The Thief of Bagdad."  M.O.M.'s RUN The annual Mother's Day run benefits the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and this year the event is honoring Sean Collier, the MIT police officer and Somerville resident who was killed after the Boston Marathon bombings. It starts at 10 a.m. Sunday in Davis Square. An after-run party takes place at Redbones. Historic-Somerville Bike Tour The theme of this year's bike tour is "Industrial Somerville, Past and Present." As part of the guided tour, you'll ride your bikes and learn about Somerville's industrial growth and evolution. The …

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Somerville Theatre, M.O.M.'s RUN, Redbones, and 5 more ›

Friday, April 26, 2013

This Weekend in Somerville: Spring Cleanup, Independent Film Festival Boston

Plus, eat Redbones to support the Somerville Homeless Coalition, and more things to do in and around Somerville this weekend.

Somerville Spring Cleanup Saturday is Somerville Spring Cleanup day. There are cleanup events taking place throughout the city, including at the Healey School, Blessing of the Bay Boathouse and South Street Farm. You can see some information at the link above, and there are also cleanup events taking place in most neighborhoods. Independent Film Festival BostonTons of films are playing this weekend at the Independent Film Festival Boston. Most of the films are at Somerville Theatre. You can see the schedule and get tickets at the Film Festival website. Comedian Jen Kirkman Jen Kirkman, a Boston native, comedian and regular on "Chelsea Lately," performs Friday at Johnny D's. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Gigantic Flea Market at Nave The …

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Earth Day/Comcast Cares Day Cleanup!, Gigantic Flea Market at Nave, Nave Gallery, and 10 more ›

Friday, April 19, 2013

This Weekend in Somerville: Cleaning the Mystic for Earth Day

Some things happening in and around Somerville this weekend.

Mystic River Cleanup The Mystic River Watershed Association is planning an Earth Day Mystic River cleanup in Assembly Square on Saturday. Volunteers can show up from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and come and go as they like. It's easy to stop by, help out for an hour, then head out. There are other Mystic River Earth Day events scheduled for the upcoming week, too. Combat Robots See the final battle as robots fight head-to-head at The Center for Arts at the Armory, Sunday at 4:30 p.m. "Pericles" by William Shakespeare The Somerville-based Actors Shakespeare Project presents the play, in which "the swirling tribulations of Pericles, whose journey involves a series of surprises and challenges that would test even the most resilient of men as he is flung…

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Battling Robots to Compete in Somerville, The Center for Arts at the Armory, Pericles by William Shakespeare, and 3 more ›

Friday, April 12, 2013

This Weekend in Somerville: Rodriguez, Boston Breakers Opener, Former Monkee Michael Nesmith

Also, the Mayor's Fitness Challenge kicks off, electronic waste recycling and more.

Boston Breakers Opening Day The Boston Breakers kick off their 2013 season Sunday at Dilboy Stadium with a game against the Washington Spirit. The top women's soccer team is in a new league and has players from the U.S. Olympic and national teams, along with top players from Mexico and Canada. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. Rodriguez Rodriguez, a Detroit musician almost forgotten by history, has recently been showered with acclaim. He plays at Somerville Theatre Friday at 8 p.m. The venue says tickets are sold out, so if you want to see the show you'll have to work some magic. An Evening with Michael Nesmith Many people may know Michael Nesmith from his work with The Monkees. Nesmith has had an illustrious post-Monkees career, and he's …

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Boston Breakers Soccer Returns to Somerville in April, Dilboy Field & Stadium, Somerville Theatre, and 10 more ›

Friday, April 5, 2013

This Weekend in Somerville: Cask Ale and 'Late Nite' With Teen Empowerment

A look at events happening in Somerville this weekend.

Late Nite with Teen Empowerment Teen Empowerment kicks off "peace month" with this performance at Somerville Theatre. See a video preview of the show here. New England Real Ale eXhibition Cask Party Three casks of real ale from the United Kingdom will be featured at this party, held Saturday from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Olde Magoun's Saloon. Rabies Clinic If your dog or cat needs a rabies shot, head to the Department of Public Works, 1 Franey Rd., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. According to an announcement from the city, "Rabies vaccinations and on-site licenses for dogs will be available at the clinic. The cost of the vaccine is $10, and dog licenses are offered at a cost of $20 for spayed and neutered pets, and $30 for all others. Prior…

In this Article:

Late Nite with Teen Empowerment, Somerville Theatre, VIDEO: Somerville Teens Preview Upcoming 'Peace Month' Performance, and 21 more ›

Kelsey Roth

3:26 pm on Friday, April 5, 2013

Just a correction, the NERAX cask ale event at Olde Magoun's Saloon is on Sunday from 2:30-5pm.   more ›

Friday, March 15, 2013

This Weekend in Somerville: Opera in Davis Square, Art and St. Patrick's Day

This weekend in Somerville you'll see political cartoons, Irish fiddling, a shoestring-budget horror film, an Ancient Greek comedy, a vocational fair for students and more.

Dead Man Walking The Boston Opera Collaborative puts on "Dead Man Walking" at Somerville Theatre. Here's a description from the opera company's website: "With a libretto by Terrence McNally, adapted from the first-hand account of Sister Helen Prejean, C.S.J., it speaks of faith, redemption, and the bonds of family as seen through the eyes of a nun who establishes a unique relationship with an inmate on Death Row at a Louisiana State Penitentiary." Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Ward 6 Democratic Committee Caucus, Delegate Election Ward 6 Democrats will elect delegates to this summer's state convention. The caucus is Saturday at 10:15 a.m. at the Somerville Community Baptist Church. All registered …

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Somerville Theatre, Ward 6 Democratic Committee Caucus, Delegate Election, Somerville Community Baptist Church, and 11 more ›

Friday, February 15, 2013

This Weekend in Somerville: Copy Cat Festival, Boston Sci-Fi Film Fest

Also, Amore at the Armory, a comedy-horror-buddy film from Quebec and a book reading about doctors and patients.

Copy Cat Festival The long-awaited Copy Cat Festival takes place Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Center for Arts of the Armory. You'll see cat videos and photos, hear cat poems and limericks, and otherwise enjoy feline things. There are still some tickets available. Visit the Somerville Arts Council's website to learn more. Boston Sci-Fi Film Fest The 38th Boston Sci-Fi Film Fest is in Somerville this weekend at the Somerville Theatre. Learn more at the film festival's website. Amore at the Armory This fundraising party for The Center for Arts of the Armory will feature Jimmy Tingle, live music, dance and art lessons, beer tastings, local food and more. It's Saturday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Armory. Dr. Leana Wen Reads from Her …

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Somerville Copy Cat Festival to Feature Cat Videos, Photos, Limericks, Stories, The Center for Arts at the Armory, Somerville Theatre, and 5 more ›

Friday, February 8, 2013

This Weekend in Somerville: The Vagina Monologues, Maine Lumbermen, Author Chuck Hogan

Click on the links below to learn more.

Note: Due to this weekend's snow storm, it's possible some of the events listed below will be postponed or canceled. We're listing them here as if they're happening, but please contact event organizers to learn if they're still happening. You can learn more about the storm in Somerville here. The Vagina Monologues According to the listing, "Theatre@First presents Eve Ensler's 'spellbinding, funny' exploration of the female experience for V-Day Somerville." What's more, proceeds from Saturday's performances, at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., benefit the Somerville Commission for Women. In The Blood: A Film About Maine Lumbermen This documentary depicts, with original and rarely seen footage, the lives of Maine's lumbermen and river drivers at the turn …

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February 2013 Blizzard: Somerville Info Center, The Vagina Monologues, rescheduled: Friends of the Library present: In The Blood, and 7 more ›

James Fox

11:45 am on Friday, February 8, 2013

Folks - have just been informed that the library will be closed Saturday - so the screening of "In The Blood" is cancelled. Darn it! We will def reschedule this - looking at early March.But here is a link to some info we were going to pass out at the event; lots of links to articles (pdf and googlebooks) and a few films on youtube on the subject of loggin in New England. Hope you can enjoy the …   more ›

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