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Arts at the Armory

Arts at the Armory provides an inclusive and accessible venue that creates opportunities for artists and cultural workers, brings diverse audiences together, and promotes the creative economy.

Celebrity Series workshop with Music from the Sole.
Photo by Robert Torres.

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Arts at the Armory’s historic Performance Hall and cozy Rooted Cafe are available to rent for your next private event!

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ROOTED Armory Café

A welcoming, inclusive and vibrant space that hosts a diverse array of events, offers delicious menu items, and is a favorite spot to meet or hangout over coffee or lunch.

Pictured: Acoustic Nomads Community Workshop

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The Center for the Arts at the Armory operates the Performance Hall, ROOTED Café, and The Lavender Room in Somerville’s historic Armory. We provide an inclusive, accessible and unique venue that creates opportunities for artists and cultural workers, brings diverse audiences together, enriches and transforms lives, and promotes the creative economy in Somerville, Greater Boston, Massachusetts and beyond. We have five signature programs, and we also rent the spaces in our venue for public and private events, including weddings, parties, conferences and meetings.

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Mon. Oct. 23, 2023 - Sun. Nov. 26, 2023    
All Day
"It Came From the Closet" by Jayme Horne at Rooted Armory Café on view October 23 to November 26, 2023. You are invited to view artwork by [...]
Sun. Nov. 26, 2023    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Sun. Nov. 26, 2023    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
ROOTED Armory Café is the place to be with our new SUNDAY BRUNCH starting Nov. 4th! French toast, pancakes, frittata, pulled pork tacos, mimosas, espresso [...]
Tue. Nov. 28, 2023    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join us the fourth Tuesday of each month for the Boston Moth StorySLAM! This community-focused, open-mic storytelling competition is open to anyone can share a [...]
Thu. Nov. 30, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Do you have a great story to share? Urban Waggle is a live storytelling event in support of the mission and programs at the Urban [...]
Fri. Dec. 01, 2023    
8:00 pm
Miles Wilder is a Boston-based composer, musician, and multi-instrumental performer. In the studio and on stage, Wilder is creating music that breathes life into film [...]
Sat. Dec. 02, 2023    
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
The Center for the Arts at the Armory is proud to offer a weekly winter market with 71+ local food vendors with the best locally [...]
Sat. Dec. 02, 2023    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Jazz vocalist (and flute player) Rick Silberg holds a weekly residency in the Armory Cafe.   Stop by throughout the morning; a varied line-up will play [...]
Sat. Dec. 02, 2023    
7:30 pm
The Somerville Songwriter Sessions at the Armory Cafe present a live, in-person concert with featured singer/songwriters. The concert will include a solo set by each [...]
Sat. Dec. 02, 2023    
7:30 pm
Somerville Songwriter Sessions at the Armory Cafe present a live, in-person concert with Rob Siegel, Dann Russo, and Rachel Marie. The evening will begin at 7:30 with an [...]
Sun. Dec. 03, 2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our 11th year at the Armory where you'll find two floors and over 30 vendors of vintage and artisan wonders. Shop local [...]
Sun. Dec. 03, 2023    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
ROOTED Armory Café is the place to be with our new SUNDAY BRUNCH starting Nov. 4th! French toast, pancakes, frittata, pulled pork tacos, mimosas, espresso [...]
Sun. Dec. 03, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Evan Palmer (they/he) is an improviser, bassist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and educator based in Boston, Massachusetts. They specialize in avant-garde and improvised music. Palmer's music draws [...]
Tue. Dec. 05, 2023    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
First Tuesday of every month.  Somerville-Cambridge Elder services (SCES) along with the Greater Boston Food Bank, provide older people and younger people with disabilities living [...]
Tue. Dec. 05, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
What's a SMUT SLAM? I'm so glad you asked! It's a fast-paced storytelling open mic based on REAL life, REAL lust, REAL sex. Consenting Slammers [...]
Wed. Dec. 06, 2023    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Every year, CfJJ brings together Massachusetts advocates, youth, system leaders and service providers to celebrate their commitment to young people and communities, and to highlight [...]
Wed. Dec. 06, 2023    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
1st & 3rd Wednesdays at ROOTED Cafe at 7 PM Four songwriters take the stage, seated in a comfortable semi-circle. They take turns playing songs, [...]
Thu. Dec. 07, 2023    
7:30 pm
Atomic Comedy at The Armory Cafe An independently-produced, monthly improv show featuring new and veteran local talent. Come see what’s blowing up! 7:30-9:30pm Reserve tickets [...]
Fri. Dec. 08, 2023    
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This Event is CANCELLED
Sat. Dec. 09, 2023    
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
The Center for the Arts at the Armory is proud to offer a weekly winter market with 71+ local food vendors with the best locally [...]
Sat. Dec. 09, 2023    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Jazz vocalist (and flute player) Rick Silberg holds a weekly residency in the Armory Cafe.   Stop by throughout the morning; a varied line-up will play [...]
Sat. Dec. 09, 2023    
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us for a reception with artist Raynel Shepard at ROOTED Cafe. Raynel Shepard is an artist, jazz vocalist, and educator based in Somerville and [...]
Sat. Dec. 09, 2023    
4:00 pm
The Long-Awaited Return! The mission of #EnteringShaoLynn has always been to bring a Hip Hop feel back to the breaking community, emphasizing the cypher and [...]
Sat. Dec. 09, 2023    
7:00 pm
The Wicked Pickers are your spiritual buddies for acoustic folk,  jazz, Celtic, Latin, blues, R&B and soul, with bluegrass instrumentation and even some hints of classical [...]
Sun. Dec. 10, 2023    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
ROOTED Armory Café is the place to be with our new SUNDAY BRUNCH starting Nov. 4th! French toast, pancakes, frittata, pulled pork tacos, mimosas, espresso [...]
Sun. Dec. 10, 2023    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Marketplace for vegan makers, bakers, and cooks to convene with their biggest fans from around New England
Sun. Dec. 10, 2023    
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The First Latinx Arts and Crafts Sale in Somerville There will be three artists: Trash to Treasure (Conzuelo Perez) ItemsByles (Leslie Apanecatl) Razalas Art (Nelson [...]
Wed. Dec. 13, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Share your poetry in front of a supportive audience on the ROOTED stage and receive live feedback from a professional poet! On December 13th, gather [...]
Wed. Dec. 13, 2023    
6:15 pm
Khanike Klezmer Spectacular featuring Michael Winograd and the Honorable Mentshn with Sasha Lurje. Opening by Ezekiel's Wheels Klezmer Band. Afterparty by Zach Mayer It's a [...]
Wed. Dec. 13, 2023    
7:00 pm
Monthly Coffee House with Open Mike for the mental health recovery community and the general public, as well.
Thu. Dec. 14, 2023    
6:00 pm
DOORS 6:00pm SHOW 7:00pm
Thu. Dec. 14, 2023    
7:00 pm
Join in with chorus songs that are easy to learn and fun to sing
Fri. Dec. 15, 2023    
7:00 pm
Ear hustle brings you the daily realities of life inside prison shared by those living it, and stories from the outside, post-incarceration. Ear Hustle launched [...]
Fri. Dec. 15, 2023    
8:00 pm
Comedian Jonathan Anderson and his hilarious friends perform their best bits to make you laugh ~ Standup! Music! Sketch! Characters! Drinks! Join us for an [...]
Sat. Dec. 16, 2023    
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
The Center for the Arts at the Armory is proud to offer a weekly winter market with 71+ local food vendors with the best locally [...]
Sat. Dec. 16, 2023    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Jazz vocalist (and flute player) Rick Silberg holds a weekly residency in the Armory Cafe.   Stop by throughout the morning; a varied line-up will play [...]
Sat. Dec. 16, 2023    
6:15 pm
LIVE CIRCUS ACTS THAT ARE UNIQUE AND EXCITING! A NIGHT CELEBRATING EQUITY AND ACCESS IN THE ARTS! 6:15 doors open 7:00pm show begins Buy your [...]
Sat. Dec. 16, 2023    
6:30 pm
Enjoy the sultry voice of Raynel Shepard, aka Lady Ray, with her fabulous troupe of instrumentalists, as she lends a unique interpretation to favorite jazz [...]
Sun. Dec. 17, 2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our 11th year at the Armory where you'll find two floors and over 30 vendors of vintage and artisan wonders. Shop local [...]
Sun. Dec. 17, 2023    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
ROOTED Armory Café is the place to be with our new SUNDAY BRUNCH starting Nov. 4th! French toast, pancakes, frittata, pulled pork tacos, mimosas, espresso [...]
Sun. Dec. 17, 2023    
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Music. Coffee. Vendors. Games.
Sun. Dec. 17, 2023    
7:00 pm
Details TBA bidadance.org
Wed. Dec. 20, 2023    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
1st & 3rd Wednesdays at ROOTED Cafe at 7 PM Four songwriters take the stage, seated in a comfortable semi-circle. They take turns playing songs, [...]
Thu. Dec. 21, 2023    
7:00 pm
A Christmas Celebration to benefit International Justice Mission Scottish-American fiddler Hanneke Cassel will team up with Mike Block, Christopher Lewis, Maura Shawn Scanlin, Shannon Jacob [...]
Thu. Dec. 21, 2023    
7:00 pm
Join in with chorus songs that are easy to learn and fun to sing
Sat. Dec. 23, 2023    
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
The Center for the Arts at the Armory is proud to offer a weekly winter market with 71+ local food vendors with the best locally [...]
Sat. Dec. 23, 2023    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Jazz vocalist (and flute player) Rick Silberg holds a weekly residency in the Armory Cafe.   Stop by throughout the morning; a varied line-up will play [...]
Sat. Dec. 23, 2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cafe Raqs is a place for New England's belly dancers of all styles and levels to perform in a fun, professional, and supportive environment! The [...]
Wed. Dec. 27, 2023    
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Strummerville Ukulele Club is a fun-loving, ukulele-strumming, singing and humming group of amateur musicians who love the ukulele almost as much as we love [...]
Sat. Dec. 30, 2023    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Jazz vocalist (and flute player) Rick Silberg holds a weekly residency in the Armory Cafe.   Stop by throughout the morning; a varied line-up will play [...]
Tue. Jan. 02, 2024    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
First Tuesday of every month.  Somerville-Cambridge Elder services (SCES) along with the Greater Boston Food Bank, provide older people and younger people with disabilities living [...]
Tue. Jan. 02, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
What's a SMUT SLAM? I'm so glad you asked! It's a fast-paced storytelling open mic based on REAL life, REAL lust, REAL sex. Consenting Slammers [...]
Wed. Jan. 03, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Four songwriters, trading songs and swapping stories. And you have a front row seat. The New Year’s Resolution from Songwriters in the Round at the [...]
Thu. Jan. 04, 2024    
7:15 pm
The Boston Festival of New Jewish Music is delighted to present Alicia alongside celebrated silent film pianist Donald Sosin in a cine-concert performance of THE [...]
Thu. Jan. 04, 2024    
7:30 pm
Atomic Comedy at The Armory Cafe An independently-produced, monthly improv show featuring new and veteran local talent. Come see what’s blowing up! 7:30-9:30pm Reserve tickets [...]
Fri. Jan. 05, 2024    
6:30 pm
From TikTok star and Your (favorite) Rich BFF Vivian Tu, the definitive book on personal finance for a new generation — Rich AF: The Winning [...]
Sat. Jan. 06, 2024    
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
The Center for the Arts at the Armory is proud to offer a weekly winter market with 71+ local food vendors with the best locally [...]
Sat. Jan. 06, 2024    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Jazz vocalist (and flute player) Rick Silberg holds a weekly residency in the Armory Cafe.   Stop by throughout the morning; a varied line-up will play [...]
Sat. Jan. 06, 2024    
7:30 pm
The Somerville Songwriter Sessions at the Armory Cafe present a live, in-person concert with featured singer/songwriters. The concert will include a solo set by each [...]
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Upcoming Events

The Moth: Boston StorySLAM - BACKFIRED

The Moth: Boston StorySLAM - BACKFIRED

Tue. May. 21, 2024, 6:30 PM
POP Presents: Somerville Youth Peace Conference

POP Presents: Somerville Youth Peace Conference

Wed. May. 22, 2024, 6:00 PM
Strummerville Ukulele

Strummerville Ukulele

Wed. May. 22, 2024, 6:30 PM
Groundwork Somerville Grow Gala

Groundwork Somerville Grow Gala

Thu. May. 23, 2024, 7:00 PM
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