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If you’re looking for something wild and out of the ordinary for your Saturday night, look no further than the intersection of McGrath Highway and Washington Street, outside of Union Square. This unexpected location is where you will find the fifth and final Project MUM tonight from 9pm-1am. An outdoor dance party presented by ARTSomerville,…
The Folk Arts Quartet will perform at the Unity Church of God in Davis Square (6 William Street) this Friday at 8pm. The performance was organized by NotloB Folk Concerts. Established in 2007, NotloB is an organization that aims to bring the best local and touring roots, blue/newgrass, traditional and contemporary folk, Celtic, and blues artists…
Scout photographer Kelly MacDonald snapped these great shots at the 30th Annual Mayor’s Senior Picnic today in Powderhouse Park, just outside Ball Square. Attendees enjoyed good food, music and lots of fun!
A little piece of Providence, RI makes its way to Somerville this Saturday from 3pm-7pm when the Providence Rock and Roll Yard Sale hits Union Square. The Yard Sale, a market of vinyl records and DIY handmade goods, is organized and promoted by Chris and Jennifer Daltry of What Cheer Antiques and Vintage. For the…
Sometimes checking out live music in the local bar scene can be less than exciting. Sure, if you’re lucky and the band is fantastic, you’ll have some solid tunes to listen to while you sip on your gin and tonic (and maybe after a few more you’ll have some fun testing out new dance moves),…
Looking for the perfect quirky accessory to add to an outfit? New hand-crafted knick-knacks for empty shelf space? Some one-of-a-kind artwork to liven up your living room? then you should head over to Union Square tomorrow for the Boston Handmade Somerville Marketplace. From 3pm-7pm, the marketplace will feature work by New England artists, craftspeople and…
We have much cause for celebration these days: it’s almost May, spring is in the air, the Celtics are winning, the Red Sox are…playing, and this weekend, May 1 and 2, Somerville is holding its annual Open Studios, a great chance to connect with the local arts community. Between studio hopping, you can support a…
Brazilian ensemble Choro Democrático will perform Saturday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. at Third Life Studio in Union Square. Choro, traditionally called chorinho (“little cry” ), is a well-known Brazilian instrumental style. It developed in Rio de Janeiro in the late 19th century when musicians mixed European styles (polka, waltz) with their local rhythms. Belying…
East Somerville Main Streets announced that it will host a special fundraising event on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 6:30—9:00 p.m. at the Somerville City Club, 20 Inner Belt Road. The event will honor Somerville Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Stephen Mackey and City of Somerville Juvenile Specialist Roland James as “2009 Outstanding Citizens.” Comedian…
Voted the best Somerville restaurant for dinner in a Scout survey at Harvest Fest, Highland Kitchen clearly has a reputation for great food. But what about that jukebox? A few weeks ago, when Scout staff convened there for a nightcap meeting, I was blown away to hear “Return of the Grievous Angel” by Gram Parsons….
