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Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series

Spotlight Series

Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series

The Center for Arts at the Armory curates and produces the Spotlight Series to celebrate the diversity and culture of our community by bringing world-renowned performers, always paired with a local opening act, into our historic and intimate setting. We put the spotlight on local, national and international artists from diverse communities, and provide platforms that amplify these voices.

The series focuses on music but also includes theater and dance, as well as keynote speakers, to create immersive experiences sparking joy, inspiration, reflection, and intercultural learning. Past Spotlight Series artists have included Sweet Honey in the Rock, Rufus Wainwright, Meshell Ndegeocello, 10,000 Maniacs, Shawn Colvin, Blind Boys of Alabama, Ravi Coltrane, The Soul Rebels, John Scofield, iLe, Bill Frisell, Leyla McCalla, Lady Lamb, Lakou Mizik, Tracy Kidder & Jim O’Connell, Rodney Crowell, Bitch, Ryan Montbleau Band, BALA BILA w/Balla Kouyate and Matchume Zango, From Baghdad to Brooklyn by Michelle Azar, Wesli, Chris Pureka, David Wax Museum, Riders in the Sky, Fabiola Mรฉndez, and Acoustic Nomads.

If you are interested in sponsoring a performance or the entire series, please click here for more information.

Upcoming Spotlight Series Events

Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents We Black Folk Showcase
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We Black Folk Showcase

March 20, 2026

Celebrate the Boston-based movement to highlight and expand the Black folk genre!

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Rufus Wainwright returns to Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA for his 2026 East Coast Solo Shows!
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Rufus Wainwright

April 27, 2026

An intimate concert with one of the most distinctive voices of his generation.

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Grace Kelly
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Grace Kelly

May 9, 2026

Saxophonist-singer-songwriter Grace Kelly takes the stage in May 2026 at Arts at the Armory!

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Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Tourmaline
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Tourmaline

May 28, 2026

Artist, filmmaker, and national bestselling author Tourmaline will discuss her new book!

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Tito Puente, Jr. and dancers musicians from MetaMovements
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Tito Puente Jr. with MetMovements

December 11, 2026

Tito Puente, Jr. and his ensemble brings exhilarating Latin rhythms that will get your feet moving.

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i Sebastiani: The Greedy Stepmother
Sun. Mar. 01, 2026ย ย ย ย 
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
i Sebastiani, The Greatest Commedia dell'Arte Troupe in the Entire World! is proud to present a scenario never before performed in English, and not performed [...]
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Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Djรฉkady with Balla Kouyatรฉ and Mike Block
Sun. Mar. 01, 2026ย ย ย ย 
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Led by Balla Kouyatรฉ and Mike Block, this band weaves Malian and American traditions into music that moves feet and lifts spirits. Get tickets now! [...]
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West Coast Swing Training
Mon. Mar. 02, 2026ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A weekly Training course to help improve dancers in the skills in west coast swing.
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Smut Slam
Tue. Mar. 03, 2026ย 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 [...]
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Get To The Gig presents Landon Conrath with Abby Holiday
Wed. Mar. 04, 2026ย ย ย ย 
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
MassConcerts & Get To The Gig Boston Present Landon Conrath Get tickets now! with Abby Holiday Doors open at 6:30PM Show begins at 7:30PM
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Somerville Poetry Workshop
Wed. Mar. 04, 2026ย ย ย ย 
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Weekly Feedback โ™ฆ Visiting Poets โ™ฆ Inspiring Readings Somerville is a great town for poets and writers, of all levels. This discussion-based workshop aims to [...]
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From Afar Album Release Show
Wed. Mar. 04, 2026ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
From Afar (ืžืจื—ื•ืง) is Nadav Brennerโ€™s debut album. Setting poems by renowned Israeli poet Nathan Zach alongside original lyrics, the album reflects on the difficulty [...]
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Misfit Variety Show
Thu. Mar. 05, 2026ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
A joyride of heartwarmingly irreverent comedy for the weirdos, rebels, and the misunderstood. Host Lauren LoGiudice (โ€œfierceโ€ - NYT) assembles a rotating cast of eclectic [...]
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Theatre@First Presents: A Night of One Acts
Fri. Mar. 06, 2026ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Oil is out, low temperatures are in! Or so we're interpreting the whims of fortune, which shut down the boiler in our usual space and [...]
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SMOKUS POCUS: The World's Dopest Magic Show
Fri. Mar. 06, 2026ย ย ย ย 
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Elevate your weekend plans with a night of magic that hits different. Innovative feats of trickery are infused with the world of weed as jars [...]
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Somerville Winter Farmers Market
Sat. Mar. 07, 2026ย ย ย ย 
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Weekly winter market with 71+ local food vendors with the best locally grown and regionally produced foods.
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Rick & Friends
Sat. Mar. 07, 2026ย ย ย ย 
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Dave, Ben & Rick play music at the Somerville Armory Cafe Saturdays from 10 am - 1 pm!
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ZULAL Armenian A Capella Trio
Sun. Mar. 08, 2026ย ย ย ย 
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
โ€‹An afternoon of cocktails, connections, and the arts, featuring live music by the Zulal Trio and art by Ani Babaian in celebration of International Womens [...]
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Liv Cappello Exhibition Opening Reception
Sun. Mar. 08, 2026ย ย ย ย 
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join us at Rooted Cafรฉ for a Reception for artist Liv Cappello's art exhibition on display starting March 4, 2026. Liv Cappello is a self-taught [...]
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West Coast Swing Training
Mon. Mar. 09, 2026ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A weekly Training course to help improve dancers in the skills in west coast swing.
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Bill Blumenreich Presents Griffin McElroy: The Stowaway
Wed. Mar. 11, 2026ย ย ย ย 
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
From Griffin McElroy, co-author of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series The Adventure Zone, comes a laugh-out-loud science fiction thrill ride you wonโ€™t [...]
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Tunefoolery Coffee House
Wed. Mar. 11, 2026ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tunefoolery Music is a non-profit organization for musicians in mental health recovery.
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Pub Sing
Thu. Mar. 12, 2026ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Join in with chorus songs that are easy to learn and fun to sing
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SOLD OUT: Bill Blumenreich Presents Mary Beth Barone: Galaxy Brain Tour
Fri. Mar. 13, 2026ย ย ย ย 
6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
This show is SOLD OUT! Mary Beth Barone comes to the Somerville Armory for the GALAXY BRAIN TOUR Mary Beth Barone is a comedian, writer, [...]
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IMPROV COMEDY an evening of
Fri. Mar. 13, 2026ย ย ย ย 
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
One evening. Four acts of IMPROV COMEDY Hosted by Chris & Zack
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SOLD OUT: Bill Blumenreich Presents Mary Beth Barone: Galaxy Brain Tour
Fri. Mar. 13, 2026ย ย ย ย 
9:00 pm - 11:15 pm
This show is SOLD OUT! Mary Beth Barone comes to the Somerville Armory for the GALAXY BRAIN TOUR Mary Beth Barone is a comedian, writer, [...]
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Somerville Winter Farmers Market
Sat. Mar. 14, 2026ย ย ย ย 
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Weekly winter market with 71+ local food vendors with the best locally grown and regionally produced foods.
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Rick & Friends
Sat. Mar. 14, 2026ย ย ย ย 
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Dave, Ben & Rick play music at the Somerville Armory Cafe Saturdays from 10 am - 1 pm!
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Nature Machine
Sat. Mar. 14, 2026ย ย ย ย 
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Three-Piece Band of guitar/vocals, bass and drums/vocals. Original Tunes & Harmonies with a mellow, gentle rock sound. naturemachinemusicpublishingcompany.com
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keylah Simone... As-Is. Black First [CANCELED]
Sat. Mar. 14, 2026ย ย ย ย 
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
This is event has been canceled. AS | Black First is the ultimate meetup celebrating Black excellence, culture, and vibes in person! Get tickets now! [...]
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Revels Spring Sing 2026
Sun. Mar. 15, 2026ย ย ย ย 
2:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Revelsโ€™ annual celebration of the Vernal Equinox is a joyous singalong event, featuring the voices of amazing guest artists, Revels ensembles, and YOU, our audience [...]
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GottaBal! Dance
Sun. Mar. 15, 2026ย ย ย ย 
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monthly DJโ€™d dance event! We are a diverse and inclusive community of dancers united by our love of Swing dance. Balboa originated in Southern California [...]
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West Coast Swing Training
Mon. Mar. 16, 2026ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A weekly Training course to help improve dancers in the skills in west coast swing.
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Somerville Poetry Workshop
Wed. Mar. 18, 2026ย ย ย ย 
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Weekly Feedback โ™ฆ Visiting Poets โ™ฆ Inspiring Readings Somerville is a great town for poets and writers, of all levels. This discussion-based workshop aims to [...]
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Songwriters in the Round
Wed. Mar. 18, 2026ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Onย March 18thย we have a couple of exciting country-tinged performers visiting us from New Hampshire.ย Brian Mailhotย is a newcomer to us in the Boston area but he [...]
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The Bowery Presents Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore
Thu. Mar. 19, 2026ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore Get tickets now! Doors open at 7:00 PM Show begins at 8:00 PM Advance:ย $27.50 Day of show:ย $30 @juliannabarwick juliannabarwick.com @maryoverthere [...]
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Atomic Comedy Indie Improv Night
Thu. Mar. 19, 2026ย ย ย ย 
7:30 pm
An independently-produced, monthly improv show featuring new and veteran local talent. Come see whatโ€™s blowing up!
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Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents We Black Folk Showcase
Fri. Mar. 20, 2026ย ย ย ย 
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Celebrate the Boston-based movement to highlight and expand the Black folk genre. Get tickets now! Arts at the Armory is proud to welcome We Black [...]
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Somerville Winter Farmers Market
Sat. Mar. 21, 2026ย ย ย ย 
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Weekly winter market with 71+ local food vendors with the best locally grown and regionally produced foods.
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Rick & Friends
Sat. Mar. 21, 2026ย ย ย ย 
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Dave, Ben & Rick play music at the Somerville Armory Cafe Saturdays from 10 am - 1 pm!
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For Her: Under the Skin Concert Series
Sat. Mar. 21, 2026ย ย ย ย 
3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
For Her is a multidisciplinary series uplifting femme voices through music, dance, and visual art in honor of Womenโ€™s History Month. Get tickets now! "For [...]
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Beyond Wrestling
Sun. Mar. 22, 2026ย ย ย ย 
2:45 pm - 5:30 pm
WWR+ "Tournament For Tomorrow 2026" Beyond Wrestling returns to Somerville on March 22! Get tickets now! Show Schedule 2:30 PM Early Entry 2:45 PM GA [...]
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Beyond Wrestling
Sun. Mar. 22, 2026ย ย ย ย 
6:45 pm - 9:15 pm
Beyond Wrestling "Life And Limb" Beyond Wrestling returns to Somerville on March 22! Get tickets now! Show Schedule 6:30 PM Early Entry 6:45 PM GA [...]
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West Coast Swing Training
Mon. Mar. 23, 2026ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A weekly Training course to help improve dancers in the skills in west coast swing.
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The Moth: Boston StorySLAM - FUMBLES AND FOULS
Tue. Mar. 24, 2026ย 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 [...]
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Strummerville Ukulele Club
Wed. Mar. 25, 2026ย 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.
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Somerville Poetry Workshop
Wed. Mar. 25, 2026ย ย ย ย 
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Weekly Feedback โ™ฆ Visiting Poets โ™ฆ Inspiring Readings Somerville is a great town for poets and writers, of all levels. This discussion-based workshop aims to [...]
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Symphony Rave with Live Orchestra
Thu. Mar. 26, 2026ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Mosh to a live orchestra! This isn't any normal orchestra concert. It's not a normal rave either. This is a new opportunity to experience the [...]
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The Nova Comedy Collective Presents: Nebula Night
Thu. Mar. 26, 2026ย ย ย ย 
8:00 pm
Nova Comedy Collective presents Nebula Night, featuring local talent from Bostonโ€™s comedy, music, arts scene, and beyond.
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Somerville Winter Farmers Market
Sat. Mar. 28, 2026ย ย ย ย 
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Weekly winter market with 71+ local food vendors with the best locally grown and regionally produced foods.
More Info
Rick & Friends
Sat. Mar. 28, 2026ย ย ย ย 
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Dave, Ben & Rick play music at the Somerville Armory Cafe Saturdays from 10 am - 1 pm!
More Info
FLUSH: The Story of Clogging a Comedy Titan's Toilet [CANCELED]
Sat. Mar. 28, 2026ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This event has been canceled. Storytelling meets standup in this actually-good comedy show about the time comedian Emily Winter clogged Stephen Colbert's toilet. Get tickets [...]
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Phi Gold EP Release Show
Sun. Mar. 29, 2026ย ย ย ย 
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Phi Gold EP Release Show with supporting guest KaliLoops and featuring art from Hazel Queen. Tickets: $7 at the door. No one turned away for [...]
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Next Time on BLOWW
Sun. Mar. 29, 2026ย ย ย ย 
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Get tickets now! Are YOU tired of boring television? Exhausted of all the cliffhangers and plot holes that go unresolved? Sick of reruns of history, [...]
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Acoustic Night: Concert for Suicide Prevention
Sun. Mar. 29, 2026ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Acoustic Night: Concert for Suicide Prevention is organized by Adi Uppal, an aspiring recording and touring artist based in Boston, MA. Adi is working on [...]
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West Coast Swing Training
Mon. Mar. 30, 2026ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A weekly Training course to help improve dancers in the skills in west coast swing.
More Info
Somerville Poetry Workshop
Wed. Apr. 01, 2026ย ย ย ย 
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Weekly Feedback โ™ฆ Visiting Poets โ™ฆ Inspiring Readings Somerville is a great town for poets and writers, of all levels. This discussion-based workshop aims to [...]
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Songwriters in the Round
Wed. Apr. 01, 2026ย ย ย ย 
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
April Fools Day is a great day for music. On 4/1, Songwriters in the Round at the Rooted Cafรฉ at the Somerville Armory will feature [...]
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Events on Sun. Mar. 01, 2026
i Sebastiani: The Greedy Stepmother
1 Mar 26
Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Djรฉkady with Balla Kouyatรฉ and Mike Block
1 Mar 26
Events on Mon. Mar. 02, 2026
West Coast Swing Training
2 Mar 26
Events on Tue. Mar. 03, 2026
Smut Slam
3 Mar 26
Events on Wed. Mar. 04, 2026
Get To The Gig presents Landon Conrath with Abby Holiday
4 Mar 26
Somerville Poetry Workshop
4 Mar 26
From Afar Album Release Show
4 Mar 26
Events on Thu. Mar. 05, 2026
Misfit Variety Show
5 Mar 26
Events on Fri. Mar. 06, 2026
Theatre@First Presents: A Night of One Acts
6 Mar 26
SMOKUS POCUS: The World's Dopest Magic Show
6 Mar 26
Events on Sat. Mar. 07, 2026
Somerville Winter Farmers Market
7 Mar 26
Rick & Friends
7 Mar 26
Events on Sun. Mar. 08, 2026
ZULAL Armenian A Capella Trio
8 Mar 26
Liv Cappello Exhibition Opening Reception
8 Mar 26
Events on Mon. Mar. 09, 2026
West Coast Swing Training
9 Mar 26
Events on Wed. Mar. 11, 2026
Bill Blumenreich Presents Griffin McElroy: The Stowaway
11 Mar 26
Tunefoolery Coffee House
11 Mar 26
Events on Thu. Mar. 12, 2026
Pub Sing
12 Mar 26
Events on Fri. Mar. 13, 2026
SOLD OUT: Bill Blumenreich Presents Mary Beth Barone: Galaxy Brain Tour
13 Mar 26
IMPROV COMEDY an evening of
13 Mar 26
SOLD OUT: Bill Blumenreich Presents Mary Beth Barone: Galaxy Brain Tour
13 Mar 26
Events on Sat. Mar. 14, 2026
Somerville Winter Farmers Market
14 Mar 26
Rick & Friends
14 Mar 26
Nature Machine
14 Mar 26
keylah Simone... As-Is. Black First [CANCELED]
14 Mar 26
Events on Sun. Mar. 15, 2026
Revels Spring Sing 2026
15 Mar 26
GottaBal! Dance
15 Mar 26
Events on Mon. Mar. 16, 2026
West Coast Swing Training
16 Mar 26
Events on Wed. Mar. 18, 2026
Somerville Poetry Workshop
18 Mar 26
Songwriters in the Round
18 Mar 26
Events on Thu. Mar. 19, 2026
The Bowery Presents Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore
19 Mar 26
Atomic Comedy Indie Improv Night
19 Mar 26
Events on Fri. Mar. 20, 2026
Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents We Black Folk Showcase
20 Mar 26
Events on Sat. Mar. 21, 2026
Somerville Winter Farmers Market
21 Mar 26
Rick & Friends
21 Mar 26
For Her: Under the Skin Concert Series
21 Mar 26
Events on Sun. Mar. 22, 2026
Beyond Wrestling
22 Mar 26
Beyond Wrestling
22 Mar 26
Events on Mon. Mar. 23, 2026
West Coast Swing Training
23 Mar 26
Events on Tue. Mar. 24, 2026
The Moth: Boston StorySLAM - FUMBLES AND FOULS
24 Mar 26
Events on Wed. Mar. 25, 2026
Strummerville Ukulele Club
25 Mar 26
Somerville Poetry Workshop
25 Mar 26
Events on Thu. Mar. 26, 2026
Symphony Rave with Live Orchestra
26 Mar 26
The Nova Comedy Collective Presents: Nebula Night
26 Mar 26
Events on Sat. Mar. 28, 2026
Somerville Winter Farmers Market
28 Mar 26
Rick & Friends
28 Mar 26
FLUSH: The Story of Clogging a Comedy Titan's Toilet [CANCELED]
28 Mar 26
Events on Sun. Mar. 29, 2026
Phi Gold EP Release Show
29 Mar 26
Next Time on BLOWW
29 Mar 26
Acoustic Night: Concert for Suicide Prevention
29 Mar 26
Events on Mon. Mar. 30, 2026
West Coast Swing Training
30 Mar 26
Events on Wed. Apr. 01, 2026
Somerville Poetry Workshop
1 Apr 26
Songwriters in the Round
1 Apr 26

Upcoming Events

Arts at the Armory GlowBall 2026

Arts at the Armory GlowBall 2026

Fri. Apr. 10, 2026, 7:00 PM
Somerville Winter Farmers Market

Somerville Winter Farmers Market

Sat. Apr. 11, 2026, 9:30 AM
Rick & Friends

Rick & Friends

Sat. Apr. 11, 2026, 10:00 AM

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