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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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Sun. Oct. 30, 2022    
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
10/25/2022 UPDATE: Known as the Festival of the Ancestors, Fet Gede is celebrated in Haiti on November 1-2. People dress up, take to the streets, [...]
Sun. Oct. 30, 2022    
6:00 pm
10/25/2022 UPDATE: Zili Misik needs to cancel their Oct. 30 show at Arts at the Armory. Tickets will be refunded. We hope that you will [...]
Sun. Oct. 30, 2022    
7:00 pm
For updates regarding the Evicted Landlord Panel Discussion, please visit their website here. The Community Action Agency of Somerville in collaboration with The Welcome Project, [...]
Mon. Oct. 31, 2022    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
This class is for pre-teens and teens of all ability and fitness levels, and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques of parkour, [...]
Mon. Oct. 31, 2022    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This class is for children (ages 6 - 13yo) of all ability and fitness levels, and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques [...]
Mon. Oct. 31, 2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A class designed for practitioners with "more life experience" (age 40/50+) that are interested in getting the fitness and agility benefits of parkour training without [...]
Mon. Oct. 31, 2022    
7:00 pm
Jump into the 1975 musical comedy horror cult classic in-person and live this Halloween! Costumes and call backs are highly encouraged; the Teseracte Players will [...]
Tue. Nov. 01, 2022    
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Free groceries for older people and younger people with disabilities living in senior housing, provided by Somerville-Cambridge Elder services and the Greater Boston Food Bank
Tue. Nov. 01, 2022    
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 [...]
Tue. Nov. 01, 2022    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Nov 1, 2022 UPDATE: this event has been canceled for November; join us next month at the Rooted Armory Cafe. What's a SMUT SLAM? I'm [...]
Wed. Nov. 02, 2022    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
We have a brand-new lineup this Wednesday at the Armory. Songwriters in the Round will feature three performers: Mark Simos, an acclaimed songwriter and pedagogue whose [...]
Wed. Nov. 02, 2022    
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. Nov. 03, 2022    
7:00 pm
Thursday, November 3, 8PM Doors open 7PM Hermanos Gutiérrez tickets on sale here. Hermanos Gutiérrez is a two-piece band formed by the brothers Alejandro and [...]
Fri. Nov. 04, 2022    
6:00 pm
Purchase tickets here. The Flow Show is a stage show packed to the gills with talent, imagination, and great hand-eye coordination. The artists specialize in [...]
Sat. Nov. 05, 2022    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
We are delighted to welcome artist Colette Brésilla to the Armory Cafe! You are invited to attend Colette’s reception which will be held on Nov. [...]
Sat. Nov. 05, 2022    
6:30 pm
JAE’s sixth annual Banboche celebration is back in person for the first time since 2019! Banboche 2022 will be held on Saturday, November 5th. Join Jean [...]
Sat. Nov. 05, 2022    
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 [...]
Sun. Nov. 06, 2022    
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sun. Nov. 06, 2022    
6:00 pm
To register for the Evicted Exhibit Closing Event, please visit the Eventbrite listing here. The Community Action Agency of Somerville in collaboration with The Welcome [...]
Mon. Nov. 07, 2022    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
This class is for pre-teens and teens of all ability and fitness levels, and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques of parkour, [...]
Mon. Nov. 07, 2022    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This class is for children (ages 6 - 13yo) of all ability and fitness levels, and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques [...]
Mon. Nov. 07, 2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A class designed for practitioners with "more life experience" (age 40/50+) that are interested in getting the fitness and agility benefits of parkour training without [...]
Thu. Nov. 10, 2022    
7:30 pm
Urbanity is proud to present the 2022 Adult Student Showcase! Urbanity’s students will celebrate and demonstrate their hard work and growth. Come support your friends [...]
Fri. Nov. 11, 2022    
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Mick Cusimano (September 20, 1950 - July 23, 2022) was a longtime resident of Cambridge, MA and worked at Harvard University, honing his craft as [...]
Sat. Nov. 12, 2022    
7:00 pm
ONCE Presents: Lonely Leesa and The Lost Cowboys Hayley Thompson-King Hank Wonder November 12 Ticket Link: https://bit.ly/3yqwjiL All Ages 7pm Doors / 8pm show time [...]
Sun. Nov. 13, 2022    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
I-Opener is a monthly community ecstatic dance. Our intention is to gather local community, to become more connected to our body and to each other. [...]
Sun. Nov. 13, 2022    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Come on out for an afternoon of flamenco fun! This is a FREE event, great for all! Learn about flamenco, try it out, and experience [...]
Sun. Nov. 13, 2022    
7:00 pm
11/10/2022 UPDATE: The James Acaster show is Sold Out. Thank you for understanding. Sunday November 13th, 2022 @ 7pm James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome Event URL: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/01005CFE92482589 [...]
Mon. Nov. 14, 2022    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
This class is for pre-teens and teens of all ability and fitness levels, and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques of parkour, [...]
Mon. Nov. 14, 2022    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This class is for children (ages 6 - 13yo) of all ability and fitness levels, and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques [...]
Mon. Nov. 14, 2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A class designed for practitioners with "more life experience" (age 40/50+) that are interested in getting the fitness and agility benefits of parkour training without [...]
Tue. Nov. 15, 2022    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Doors 6:30 pm. Third Tuesday of every month, with different featured poets each time, and a chance to read your own work during the open-mic section [...]
Wed. Nov. 16, 2022    
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Red Cross’s regular blood drive returns to the Armory. Please consider donating!
Wed. Nov. 16, 2022    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
November 16 is Berklee night at Songwriters in the Round. We have four solid pro performers who you don’t get to hear on this side of [...]
Wed. Nov. 16, 2022    
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. Nov. 17, 2022    
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Come to this free workshop to learn and play the song “Canto de Jarana,” an Afro-Peruvian Zamacueca, with Acoustic Nomads With Acoustic Nomad members: Noah [...]
Thu. Nov. 17, 2022    
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Come to this free workshop to learn and play the song “Canto de Jarana,” an Afro-Peruvian Zamacueca, with Acoustic Nomads. Explore the melody, percussion part, [...]
Thu. Nov. 17, 2022    
7:00 pm
"The String Band Reimagined," featuring Appalachian, Venezuelan & Brazilian Roots and Second Album Release Concert Celebrate the release of Acoustic Nomads' second album--The Abominable String [...]
Sat. Nov. 19, 2022    
7:00 pm
Saturday November 19th at 7:30pm (doors at 7pm) Join us to celebrate the creativity of our student community at the Fall Student Show! Purchase tickets [...]
Sun. Nov. 20, 2022    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Come support and shop local artists and small businesses this holiday season! Celebrate with the Holiday Plant Market: A space for plant enthusiasts to support [...]
Mon. Nov. 21, 2022    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
This class is for pre-teens and teens of all ability and fitness levels, and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques of parkour, [...]
Mon. Nov. 21, 2022    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This class is for children (ages 6 - 13yo) of all ability and fitness levels, and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques [...]
Mon. Nov. 21, 2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A class designed for practitioners with "more life experience" (age 40/50+) that are interested in getting the fitness and agility benefits of parkour training without [...]
Tue. Nov. 22, 2022    
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 [...]
Wed. Nov. 23, 2022    
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Grab your uke and join us as we sing and strum the hits! All levels welcome, from beginners to seasoned hands.
Fri. Nov. 25, 2022    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
For full details about this event and the performers, please click here. please join us for THANGsgiving 2022: Mashed-Potato Gravy-Reservoir Edition what? dance, music, performance [...]
Sun. Nov. 27, 2022    
5:00 pm
To purchase tickets and for more information, click here.  Doors Open: 5:00PM Pre-Show: 6:00-6:45PM Main Card: 7:00-10:30PM
Mon. Nov. 28, 2022    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
This class is for pre-teens and teens of all ability and fitness levels, and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques of parkour, [...]
Mon. Nov. 28, 2022    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This class is for children (ages 6 - 13yo) of all ability and fitness levels, and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques [...]
Mon. Nov. 28, 2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A class designed for practitioners with "more life experience" (age 40/50+) that are interested in getting the fitness and agility benefits of parkour training without [...]
Fri. Dec. 02, 2022    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nearly a decade after his debut release, jazz/pop piano singer-songwriter Avi Wisnia is back with special guests to celebrate his poignant and long-awaited new album, [...]
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