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Celestial Chats & Social Steps
From radio waves and black holes to salsa steps and swing turns, this week pulls you out of your head and back into your body, stacking science talks, craft tables, and social dance nights that reward curiosity, participation, and staying a little later than planned.
THE MIDWEEK MOVE
A packed mixer for singles aged 21–35 hosted by the Thursday App, taking over Bow Market’s upstairs bar and balcony for a night of conversation, music, and drinks. The crowd’s there to chat, laugh, and actually meet offline, with your first drink included and a few light icebreakers to keep things moving
Monday January 19th
Astronomy on Tap: An Introduction to Radio Astronomy @ Aeronaut Brewing Co, Somerville — A science talk night that brings radio astronomy down to earth with short, accessible talks on black holes, pulsars, and mysterious fast radio bursts, all hosted inside a brewery where you can grab a beer and listen along | FREE, 6–8PM
Breathwork w/ Source Method x Upstairs at Bow @ Bow Market, Somerville — A guided breathwork class built around a three-part breathing technique and modern music, designed to help you get out of your head, release built-up tension, and settle your nervous system before the week kicks off | $27, 7-8PM
Tuesday January 20th
Pottery With a Purpose @ Lamplighter CX, Cambridge — A hands-on pottery workshop where you’ll hand-build and paint your own ceramic oyster plate in a single session, leaning into ocean-inspired textures and coastal color palettes while learning the basics of working with clay — perfect for a night with friends or a date night | $75, 6–8PM
Board Game Night for Adults @ Cambridge Public Library (Valente), Cambridge — The Valente branch hosts an adults-only board game night with a rotating lineup of crowd favorites, plus pizza, beverages, and an easygoing setup that makes it simple to join a table or start your own | FREE, 6–7:30PM
Life Drawing Tuesdays @ Life Drawing Boston, Boston — A weekly life drawing session that’s intentionally not a class: you draw from a live model, use shared materials, snack, talk during breaks, and treat the social part as just as important as the drawing itself | $15, 6:30-9PM
Timba Tuesdays: Salsa Nights @ Beyond Full — A weekly Cuban salsa night with a free intermediate class from 7–8pm, a free beginner class from 8–9pm, and social dancing from 9pm to midnight where you can actually use what you just learned | 7PM-12AM
Salsa/Bachata Tuesdays @ Havana Club, Cambridge — A weekly go-to for social dancing in Central Square, pairing beginner-friendly lessons with a late-night salsa and bachata social in a club setting built for moving, rotating partners, and staying out longer than planned | $15 lesson / $10, 8PM
Wednesday January 21st
Fantasy & Science Fiction Book Club @ West Branch Community Room, Somerville — A monthly book club for people who actually like talking about fantasy and sci-fi, gathering to unpack one shared pick and trade recs, with this month’s read being The Goblin Emperor | FREE, 7–8PM
Somerville Stomp @ Samba Bar, Somerville — A community-forward swing dance night hosted by Boston Lindy Hop, starting with a casual hang to warm up and meet people before opening into a social dance built for mixing and moving | $5, 7–11PM
Thursday January 22nd
Winter Social @ Phoenix Landing, Cambridge — Whether you’re a a Cambridgeport resident or nearby neighbor, The Cambridgeport Neighborhood Association is hosting a no-agenda winter social with complimentary apps, drinks available for purchase vibes that work whether you’re popping in solo or hoping to meet new neighbors | FREE, 6–8PM
WEEKEND SNEAK PEAK
Heated Rivalry Party @ Remnant Brewing — Expect dramatic chemistry, romantic chaos, and a room full of people who love a slow burn, a happy ending, or saying something they probably wouldn’t say sober, plus ginger ale
Collage from the Collection @ Somerville Musuem, Somerville — A hands-on collage night where you dig through images of old Somerville, art magazines, books, and ephemera from the museum’s collection, cut things up, and remix them into something new to take home
AROUND THE CORNER
Thursday (Under 35) @ Upstairs at Bow, Somerville — Thursday brings its “just a bar, everyone single” concept to Somerville with a private event space behind Bow Market, a balcony, a full bar, and a room full of under-35s who are done with dating apps
Adult Night @ Museum of Science, Cambridge – The museum’s 18+ after-hours event is back, opening its doors for a night of hands-on exhibits, planetarium shows, and live science demos paired with pop-up bars throughout the building. Grab a drink, catch a show, and explore everything from the lightning room to the rooftop views with no kids, no rush, just discovery and drinks | $35, 7–10pm