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Friday, May 31, 2013

This Weekend in Somerville: Union Square Farmers Market, Carnaval, Davis Flea

It's summer! Lots of open-air markets begin the season this weekend. A look at things to do in Somerville this weekend.

Union Square Farmers Market Yes, it's finally here. The Union Square Farmers Market—everyone's favorite reason to wait in line at the Bank of America ATM for 15 minutes—opens for the season this Saturday. It runs through Nov. 23. The market features fresh produce, meats, fish, local wines and other tasty stuff. Often there's live music. It's from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and it accepts SNAP EBT cards, credit and debit cards, and senior farmers market coupons, so, actually, there's really no reason to wait in line at the ATM. Relish: Center for Urban Agriculture Speaking of the farmers market, which features locally grown food, urban agriculture is taking off in Somerville. Relish is a new program that teaches people about things like beekeeping, …

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Union Square Farmers Market, The 4th Anuual Carnaval @Somerstreets Festival, The Davis Flea Market, and 12 more ›

Joe Short

9:14 am on Saturday, June 1, 2013

Great info i will be attending visit other local flea markets at http://www.swapmadness.com   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 ›

WIlliam Grasso

2:25 pm on Thursday, June 6, 2013

Looks like the "Sign up for Somerville Patch's daily newsletter" isn't working. I've put in my e-mail 4 times over three weeks and not gotten any e-mails. Is the applet broken?   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…

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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 29, 2013

This Weekend in Somerville: Comedian Jim Norton, Easter Weekend Live Music

Also, an art exhibit at Washington Street Art Center, "Love in Bloom," and tango for all levels.

Comedian Jim Norton Jim Norton, a comedian who's performed on Leno, Letterman, Comedy Central and HBO, among other places, is at the Somerville Theatre Friday. He's doing two shows, one at 7 p.m., the other at 9:30 p.m. "Love Letters :: Messages Received" by Marissa Falco The artist uses "fabric and thread to craft three-dimensional, functional objects that are both highly relatable and intimately personal." This is the last weekend of the exhibit, so if you wanted to see it, now's the time. The gallery, at Washington Street Art Center, is open from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Energy Theater: Love in Bloom The performance shows the audience how to "holographically re-experience happy romantic memories" and has "the easy-going environment …

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Somerville Theatre, “Love Letters :: Messages Received,” by Marissa Falco, Washington Street Art Center, and 6 more ›

Friday, March 22, 2013

This Weekend in Somerville: 'SomerVinyl Pallooza' and Story Slam

Also, hear more stories with Storied Nights, the 2013 Wrap Around Project kicks off, and art, jazz and Ancient Greek comedy.

Story Slam Massmouth's story slam semi-finals takes place Saturday at 2 p.m. at Rosebud Bar & Grill in Davis Square. Story topics include "Labels," "Whacked," "Homegrown," "Holiday Madness," "Aliens," "Fire," "Cherry-Poppin," "On the T," "Crush," and "Never Again." Check out video of some of the stories here. Storied Nights in Somerville More stories—in the form of fiction, memoirs, songs and more—from Somerville writers. It begins Saturday at 7 p.m. at Bloc 11 Cafe. Nursery Rhymes More than a dozen artists from around the country present "poster print illustrations inspired by their favorite nursery rhymes from childhood." It's at the Nave Gallery on Friday (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.) and Saturday (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.). The opening reception is …

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Rosebud Bar & Grill, A Storied Night in Somerville, Bloc 11 Cafe, and 12 more ›

Friday, March 8, 2013

This Weekend in Somerville: Wrestler Tony Atlas, Irish Musician Sharon Shannon, Maple Boil Down Festival

Also happening in Somerville this weekend, a pancake brunch, an author reading and, in nearby Boston, some ways to celebrate Iceland.

Correction: This story originally said the Maple Boil Down Festival would take place on Sunday. In fact, it takes place Saturday. The correction has been made below. Sharon Shannon Band Sharon Shannon, from Ireland, performs the fiddle and accordian and has played with Bono, Sinead O’Connor, The Chieftains, Willie Nelson and other big names. She's at the Somerville Theatre Friday at 8 p.m. UFO Wrestling Happening at The Center for Arts at the Armory Friday, the listing says, "UFO Wrestling brings a card of local and regional wrestlers to the Armory! Featuring a guest appearance by WWE Hall of Famer Tony Atlas" There will be a meet-and-greet with Mr. Atlas from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wrestling begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday Family and Children's …

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Somerville Theatre, The Center for Arts at the Armory, Saturday Family and Children's Concert Series -- Sun Goddess, and 13 more ›

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