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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. Jun. 25, 2023ย ย ย ย 
5:00 pm
ALBA Musik is flamenco, itโ€™s Blues, itโ€™s Jazz, itโ€™s Funk. It swings and makes you want to listen all day and clap and move and [...]
Sun. Jun. 25, 2023ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
PoP by Arts are the Armory presents: A Benefit Concert for the Trans Asylum Seeker Support Network Performances by: Genie Santiago Eph See Eyeney Late [...]
Mon. Jun. 26, 2023ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm
Celebrate the Launch of Stamped from the Beginningย - a graphic novel by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi andย  Joel Christian Gill Stamped from the Beginning: A [...]
Tue. Jun. 27, 2023ย ย ย ย 
6:00 pm
Event details TBA.
Tue. Jun. 27, 2023ย ย ย ย 
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. Jun. 28, 2023ย 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.
Thu. Jun. 29, 2023ย ย ย ย 
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Quando toca oย Forrรณย vocรช sabe diferenciar qual dos ritmos estรก sendo executado? (English bellow) Como identificar elementos musicais como compasso, tempo e andamento? A diferenรงa entre [...]
Sat. Jul. 01, 2023ย ย ย ย 
7:30 pm
Ideas, Not Theories presents: Album Release Party of "BIKEncerto: a concerto for solo bicycle and orchestra (By Reynaliz Herrera)" Admission is FREE. We will gather [...]
Tue. Jul. 04, 2023ย 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. Jul. 04, 2023ย 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. Jul. 05, 2023ย ย ย ย 
6:30 pm
Henry Godfrey Jazz Orchestra & Kira Daglio Fine Big Band A lively evening featuring two jazz big bands playing back to back, performing original music [...]
Wed. Jul. 05, 2023ย 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. Jul. 05, 2023ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
1st & 3rd Wednesdays at ROOTED Cafe at 7 PM Songwriters in the Roundย at theย Armory in Somervilleย is celebrating! After enjoying a long weekend full of [...]
Fri. Jul. 07, 2023ย ย ย ย 
7:30 pm
Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet is a comedy podcast featuring dramatic readings of one-star reviews, written by real people with not-so-real problems. Whether it's [...]
Sat. Jul. 08, 2023ย ย ย ย 
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We would like to invite you to Evan Henerberry's photography exhibition at Armory ROOTED Cafรฉ! Learn more about this event here. Join us for a [...]
Sat. Jul. 08, 2023ย ย ย ย 
5:00 pm
Sat. Jul. 08, 2023ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm
An Eclectic Concert Of Flute And Percussion With Fun Loving, Uplifting Folk Rock And Pop *A highly unique blend of musical styles from several musicians [...]
Sun. Jul. 09, 2023ย ย ย ย 
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Info TBA.
Sun. Jul. 09, 2023ย ย ย ย 
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Info TBA.
Tue. Jul. 11, 2023ย ย ย ย 
8:00 am - 10:30 am
The Brown Bag Program is sponsored by the Greater Boston Food Bank and Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). Participants pick up a brown bag consisting of [...]
Wed. Jul. 12, 2023ย ย ย ย 
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sponsored by theย Somerville Armory Be part of something big. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: armoryย to schedule an appointment. Streamline your [...]
Wed. Jul. 12, 2023ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tunefoolery Music is a non-profit organization for musicians in mental health recovery.
Thu. Jul. 13, 2023ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join in with chorus songs that are easy to learn and fun to sing
Fri. Jul. 14, 2023ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm
Abortion Saves Lives: Abortion Care Basket Making & Zine Release Free! An evening of abortion care basket making & the release of our newest zine, [...]
Sat. Jul. 15, 2023ย ย ย ย 
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 [...]
Wed. Jul. 19, 2023ย 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. Jul. 19, 2023ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
If you are looking for a chance to beat the heat with great original music, food and drink and โ€” yes! โ€” air conditioning, come [...]
Wed. Jul. 19, 2023ย ย ย ย 
7:30 pm
The current appetite is for either distraction or distress. These two seem to be in neither business. A Night of Grief & Mystery combines stories [...]
Fri. Jul. 21, 2023ย ย ย ย 
9:00 pm
Two very talented improv groups perform under the influence โ€” one being drunk and the other being high to see which substance makes for better improv.
Sat. Jul. 22, 2023ย ย ย ย 
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 [...]
Sat. Jul. 22, 2023ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Back by popular demand, The Legacy Ball 2023 is in full effect. The ball is to acknowledge, recognize, represent, and flex on what has been [...]
Mon. Jul. 24, 2023ย ย ย ย 
12:00 pm
The City of Somerville is conducting a master plan for the historic Armory building to ensure the space continues to be a vibrant arts center [...]
Mon. Jul. 24, 2023ย ย ย ย 
4:00 pm
The City of Somerville is conducting a master plan for the historic Armory building to ensure the space continues to be a vibrant arts center [...]
Tue. Jul. 25, 2023ย ย ย ย 
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. Jul. 26, 2023ย 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.
Wed. Jul. 26, 2023ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm
This event is sold out, thank you for understanding. Doors open at 6:00 PM. Show starts at 7:00PM.
Thu. Jul. 27, 2023ย ย ย ย 
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City of Somerville invite community members to provide public comments about rent stabilization at an upcoming listening session. Mayor Katjana [...]
Fri. Jul. 28, 2023ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm
Disney'sย Frozen JR.ย is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all [...]
Fri. Jul. 28, 2023ย ย ย ย 
8:00 pm
Come share your talents with the community! Get dressed up and come show off. Dance, sing, read poetry, tell us a story, or share your stand up. Let us adore you, applaud you and have a good time.
Sat. Jul. 29, 2023ย ย ย ย 
10:00 am
Disney'sย Frozen JR.ย is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all [...]
Sat. Jul. 29, 2023ย ย ย ย 
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
OnStage 360ยฐ is a performance series of dance work performed in the round! Presenting work in this circular perspective allows for exciting experimentation by the [...]
Sat. Jul. 29, 2023ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm
Event details TBA.
Sat. Jul. 29, 2023ย ย ย ย 
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
OnStage 360ยฐ is a performance series of dance work performed in the round! Presenting work in this circular perspective allows for exciting experimentation by the [...]
Sun. Jul. 30, 2023ย ย ย ย 
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Tickets go on sale June 30th on Eventbrite! The Boston Orchestra Book Club is the Greater Boston areaโ€™s newest community orchestra, dedicated to creating community [...]
Sun. Jul. 30, 2023ย ย ย ย 
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
โ€‹Come learn about and celebrate launch of Round 3 of Impetus Grants. Zero interest rates went away, but risky science funding is here to stay! [...]
Tue. Aug. 01, 2023ย 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. Aug. 01, 2023ย ย ย ย 
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Center for Arts at the Armory (CAA) heats up the stage this summer with โ€œFeet Keep the Beatโ€โ€“a new annual multicultural percussive dance festival [...]
Tue. Aug. 01, 2023ย ย ย ย 
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Center for Arts at the Armory (CAA) heats up the stage this summer with โ€œFeetย Keepย theย Beatโ€โ€“a new annual multicultural percussive dance festival that CAA is [...]
Tue. Aug. 01, 2023ย ย ย ย 
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
The Center for Arts at the Armory (CAA) heats up the stage this summer with โ€œFeetย Keepย theย Beatโ€โ€“a new annual multicultural percussive dance festival that CAA is [...]
Tue. Aug. 01, 2023ย ย ย ย 
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
The Center for Arts at the Armory (CAA) heats up the stage this summer with โ€œFeetย Keepย theย Beatโ€โ€“a new annual multicultural percussive dance festival that CAA is [...]
Tue. Aug. 01, 2023ย ย ย ย 
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Center for Arts at the Armory (CAA) heats up the stage this summer with โ€œFeet Keep the Beatโ€โ€“a new annual multicultural percussive dance festival [...]
Tue. Aug. 01, 2023ย 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 [...]
Tue. Aug. 01, 2023ย ย ย ย 
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Center for Arts at the Armory (CAA) heats up the stage this summer with โ€œFeetย Keepย theย Beatโ€โ€“a new annual multicultural percussive dance festival that CAA is [...]
Wed. Aug. 02, 2023ย ย ย ย 
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Center for Arts at the Armory (CAA) heats up the stage this summer with โ€œFeet Keep the Beatโ€โ€“a new annual multicultural percussive dance festival [...]
Wed. Aug. 02, 2023ย ย ย ย 
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
The Center for Arts at the Armory (CAA) heats up the stage this summer with โ€œFeet Keep the Beatโ€โ€“a new annual multicultural percussive dance festival [...]
Wed. Aug. 02, 2023ย 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. Aug. 02, 2023ย ย ย ย 
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The Center for Arts at the Armory (CAA) heats up the stage this summer with โ€œFeet Keep the Beatโ€โ€“a new annual multicultural percussive dance festival [...]
Thu. Aug. 03, 2023ย ย ย ย 
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Center for Arts at the Armory (CAA) heats up the stage this summer with โ€œFeet Keep the Beatโ€โ€“a new annual multicultural percussive dance festival [...]
Fri. Aug. 04, 2023ย ย ย ย 
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Center for Arts at the Armory (CAA) heats up the stage this summer with โ€œFeetย Keepย theย Beatโ€โ€“a new annual multicultural percussive dance festival that CAA is [...]
Fri. Aug. 04, 2023ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm
The Center for Arts at the Armory (CAA) heats up the stage this summer with โ€œFeetย Keepย theย Beatโ€โ€“a new annual multicultural percussive dance festival that CAA is [...]
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