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The Center for the Arts at the Armory operates the Performance Hall, ROOTED Cafรฉ, 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. Mar. 27, 2022ย ย ย ย 
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Mask/Vaccine Policy: We continue to require the usage of masks, and proof of vaccination to attend events in our Performance Hall and Cafe.ย Proof of vaccination [...]
Mon. Mar. 28, 2022ย ย ย ย 
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. Mar. 28, 2022ย ย ย ย 
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join queer folk and their allies for Monday night tango classes with Boston Tango teachers! Learn the social dance connecting queers around the world! No [...]
Mon. Mar. 28, 2022ย ย ย ย 
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A class designed for more experienced practitioners that have established a strong physical and technical foundation and are ready to bring their training to the [...]
Mon. Mar. 28, 2022ย ย ย ย 
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join queer folk and their allies for Monday night tango classes with Boston Tango teachers! April 4 Learn the social dance connecting queers around the [...]
Tue. Mar. 29, 2022ย ย ย ย 
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
This class is for children of all ability and fitness levels, and will include instruction in the basic movements and techniques of parkour, as well [...]
Tue. Mar. 29, 2022ย ย ย ย 
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 [...]
Wed. Mar. 30, 2022ย ย ย ย 
8:00 pm - 9:15 pm
The Center for Arts at the Armory is proud to present Rhythm Delivered by DrumatiX as part of our POP (Performance Opportunity Program) series. Join [...]
Sun. Apr. 03, 2022ย ย ย ย 
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join MassArt's Event Works Team and a collection of MassArt student vendors on Sunday, April 3rd for a Pop-up Artist Fair!โ€‹ Sign up to sell [...]
Mon. Apr. 04, 2022ย ย ย ย 
2:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Announcing a seven-week session of Community Music at Tufts! These three classes will be offered on Monday afternoons from April 4 โ€“ May 23 (no [...]
Mon. Apr. 04, 2022ย ย ย ย 
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. Apr. 04, 2022ย ย ย ย 
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A class designed for more experienced practitioners that have established a strong physical and technical foundation and are ready to bring their training to the [...]
Mon. Apr. 04, 2022ย ย ย ย 
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. Apr. 04, 2022ย ย ย ย 
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join queer folk and their allies for Monday night tango classes with Boston Tango teachers! Learn the social dance connecting queers around the world! No [...]
Tue. Apr. 05, 2022ย ย ย ย 
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. Apr. 05, 2022ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Hunger Games meets Dodgeball, Archery Tagยฎ is the exhilarating new sport that's easy to learn and hours of fun.ย  Adults only, please.ย ย When you arrive [...]
Tue. Apr. 05, 2022ย ย ย ย 
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. Apr. 06, 2022ย ย ย ย 
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, [...]
Fri. Apr. 08, 2022ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Friday, April 8th, 2022 @ 7pm (SOLD OUT) Event URL: Click here Friday, April 8th, 2022 @ 9:30pm (SOLD OUT) Event URL: Click hereย  ALOK [...]
Mon. Apr. 11, 2022ย ย ย ย 
2:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Announcing a seven-week session of Community Music at Tufts! These three classes will be offered on Monday afternoons from April 4 โ€“ May 23 (no [...]
Mon. Apr. 11, 2022ย ย ย ย 
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. Apr. 11, 2022ย ย ย ย 
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A class designed for more experienced practitioners that have established a strong physical and technical foundation and are ready to bring their training to the [...]
Mon. Apr. 11, 2022ย ย ย ย 
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. Apr. 11, 2022ย ย ย ย 
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join queer folk and their allies for Monday night tango classes with Boston Tango teachers! Learn the social dance connecting queers around the world! No [...]
Wed. Apr. 13, 2022ย ย ย ย 
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
The Been Out Here Teen Open Mic is holding it down at the Armory every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Bring your poems, your verses, [...]
Thu. Apr. 14, 2022ย ย ย ย 
7:30 pm
To purchase tickets for this show, please click here. Performer biography: Clint Coley is an acclaimed comedian and writer who honed his skills at The [...]
Fri. Apr. 15, 2022ย ย ย ย 
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
THANG brings dance, music and poetry to Boston twice a year. At the beautiful Armory space in Somerville, all kinds of artists share new work [...]
Sat. Apr. 16, 2022ย ย ย ย 
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
The Center for the Arts at the Armory is excited to announce the 12th season of the Somerville Winter Farmers Market! This weekly market with [...]
Sat. Apr. 16, 2022ย ย ย ย 
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
New Exhibition by Eddie Calle at ROOTED Armory Cafe and Farmstand April 4th - 30th You are invited to ROOTED Armory Cafe and Farmstand to [...]
Sat. Apr. 16, 2022ย ย ย ย 
7:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Weโ€™re thrilled to welcome our community to our first in-person show in more than two years! Join us to celebrate our fabulous student performers in [...]
Mon. Apr. 18, 2022ย ย ย ย 
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. Apr. 18, 2022ย ย ย ย 
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A class designed for more experienced practitioners that have established a strong physical and technical foundation and are ready to bring their training to the [...]
Mon. Apr. 18, 2022ย ย ย ย 
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. Apr. 18, 2022ย ย ย ย 
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join queer folk and their allies for Monday night tango classes with Boston Tango teachers! Learn the social dance connecting queers around the world! No [...]
Tue. Apr. 19, 2022ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Hunger Games meets Dodgeball, Archery Tagยฎ is the exhilarating new sport that's easy to learn and hours of fun.ย  Adults only, please.ย ย When you arrive [...]
Wed. Apr. 20, 2022ย ย ย ย 
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, [...]
Wed. Apr. 20, 2022ย ย ย ย 
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, [...]
Wed. Apr. 20, 2022ย ย ย ย 
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. Apr. 21, 2022ย ย ย ย 
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Boston area has one of the most diverse information security ecosystems in the world. Over the past several years our local community has been [...]
Thu. Apr. 21, 2022ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free Local Live Music! The Loop January Singer-Songwriter Showcase 4/21/2022 features: Linda Markst, Joanna Katzen, Deborah Galiga, and Jan Luby. Tune in to the live [...]
Sat. Apr. 23, 2022ย ย ย ย 
12:00 pm
Sat. Apr. 23, 2022ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
You're invited to the premiere of the Queer Theatre Projectโ€™s Shakes-Queer production of โ€œTwelfth Night.โ€ This genderqueer re-imagination lives in a world where the gag [...]
Sun. Apr. 24, 2022ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Ron Placone is a comedian. He has been seen on CrossTalk, The Jimmy Dore Show, RT International, TMZ, FreeSpeechTV, Redacted Tonight and more. His debut [...]
Mon. Apr. 25, 2022ย ย ย ย 
2:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Announcing a seven-week session of Community Music at Tufts! These three classes will be offered on Monday afternoons from April 4 โ€“ May 23 (no [...]
Mon. Apr. 25, 2022ย ย ย ย 
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. Apr. 25, 2022ย ย ย ย 
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A class designed for more experienced practitioners that have established a strong physical and technical foundation and are ready to bring their training to the [...]
Mon. Apr. 25, 2022ย ย ย ย 
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. Apr. 25, 2022ย ย ย ย 
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Join queer folk and their allies for Monday night tango classes with Boston Tango teachers! Learn the social dance connecting queers around the world! No [...]
Wed. Apr. 27, 2022ย ย ย ย 
5:30 pm - 7:30 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 [...]
Wed. Apr. 27, 2022ย ย ย ย 
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. Apr. 29, 2022ย ย ย ย 
7:30 pm
Smallest Town Ensembleย (Headline) From the heart of Inman Square, Matt Bowker ("Mount Peru" trumpeter and keyboardist) has launched a charm offensive of lush arrangements and [...]
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