Friday, November 14th 

Art Studio Reception @ Aeronaut Brewing Company, Somerville – Aeronaut flips into a one-night art hang as Long Trail Studio debuts, turning the taproom into a buzzing Friday meetup where you wander the walls, catch the artist in the room and start the post-work Friday night with more than just brews | FREE, 5–7pm

2025 Union Comedy Improv Festival @ The Rockwell, Somerville – Day 2 of the festivals off with packed back-to-back sets from improv teams across Boston, New York and Chicago, all squeezing into The Rockwell’s underground room for the kind of unpredictable, crowd-charged Friday night | $25, 7–10pm (running through Saturday too)

Saturday, November 15th

Lo-Fi Morning Work Session @ Lamplighter Brewing Co., Cambridge – A mellow Saturday morning at Lamplighter’s Pepita café with lo-fi music, espresso drinks and quiet tables for reading, working or easing into the weekend | FREE, 8am–1pm

Cambridge Record Fair @ EF Building, Cambridge Crossing – A full-day dig with 45 tables of vinyl and CDs from New England dealers, early-bird rarities, DJs spinning all afternoon and a bar in the middle of the lobby so you can grab food or a drink between flips | $5 general / $10 early, 9am–5pm

Science on Saturday: Why It’s Hard to Fly on Mars @ MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Lexington – A family-friendly science show that breaks down how the Ingenuity helicopter and upcoming Dragonfly mission achieve powered flight in Mars’ thin air, turning big aerospace puzzles into an accessible Saturday morning talk | FREE (registration required), 10–11am

BBQ Cooking Class @ The Smoke Shop BBQ (Assembly Row), Somerville – A holiday-themed cooking class led by Pitmaster Andy Husbands where you’ll learn festive techniques like smoked prime rib, whole smoked pulled turkey and seasonal sides, plus enjoy a cocktail demo and tastings along the way | $129, 11:30am–2pm

Boston Code & Coffee Meetup @ CIC, Cambridge – A Saturday meetup where you grab a coffee and head up to CIC’s 4th floor to work on side projects, bounce ideas with other builders or just socialize with a friendly crowd that drifts between coding and conversation | FREE, 12–3pm

Make Your Own Rug Workshop @ Craft Loft, Cambridge – A hands-on tufting class where you pick an image, learn to handle the tufting gun safely and create a cut-pile rug using yarn, color selection tips and all provided materials in a fully equipped studio | Pricing Varies, 12:30-4:30pm

Family Painting @ Muse Paintbar (Assembly Row), Somerville – A cozy family-day paint session where an instructor walks you through a bright Whoville-style evergreen step-by-step, with all supplies provided and a room full of parents, kids and casual creators settling in for an easy afternoon canvas | $45, 2–3:30pm

Lagers & Leaves Fall Festival @ Aeronaut Brewing, Somerville – A full-on fall festival featuring seasonal beers, folk performances by Beechcharmer and Kathleen Parks, a Porter Square Books mini pop-up and a festive fall outfit to keep peak-autumn vibes with brews flowing | FREE, 2-7pm

DIY Screen-Printing Night @ Bow Market, Somerville – A hands-on print session where Dark Mode guides you through screen-printing your own tee or hoodie, complete with wine, music and dozens of original designs — come with friends or bring a date | $45, 6–7pm (also a 7:30-9pm class available)

Now Kiss: A Comedy Showcase @ The Loov, Somerville – A comedy night hosted by Erin Lee, the public-school-teacher-by-day comic who brings together standup, sketch and improv in one room for a loose, funny, “all the things” Saturday showcase | $20, 7–9pm

Figure Drawing @ Boston Figure Art Center, Somerville – A relaxed figure-drawing session with short poses from 1–25 minutes, hosted by Allie and set to an eclectic mix of pop-rock, smooth jazz and industrial Bulgarian metal, with easels, boards, music, snacks and basic materials provided | $25, 7–9:30pm

Beginner Tango Lessons @ Cambridge Foundry, Cambridge – A welcoming Saturday class where experienced instructors teach the basics of Argentine tango in a relaxed studio setting, pairing newcomers and regulars for simple partner drills and practice rounds | $15, 7:30–8:30pm

Fall Student Circus Show @ Arts At the Armory, Somerville – The adult students of Esh Circus Arts take over Arts at the Armory for an evening of acrobatics, aerials and high-wire moments that shift the usual Friday night into a spectacle of balance, sweat and applause — doors open then the show begins | $27, 7:30–10pm

Sunday, November 16th

Introduction to Latte Art @ Pebbles Studio (Cambridge Foundry), Cambridge – A hands-on workshop where baristas guide you through steaming milk, learning pour techniques and practicing simple designs like hearts, tulips and rosettas using both home and pro espresso machines — tickets are selling fast | $71, 3:30–5:30pm

Ravioli Cooking Class @ Lamplighter Brewing, Cambridge – A hands-on pasta workshop where Chef Sean teaches you to mix dough from scratch, fill fresh ricotta-Parmesan ravioli and finish it with a simple San Marzano sauce before sitting down to enjoy your handmade meal | $60, 4pm