Monday January 12th

Figure Drawing Basics @ Boston Figurative Art Center, Somerville — A fundamentals-focused figure drawing workshop that breaks down proportion, gesture, and speed through live demos, targeted exercises, and individual feedback designed to help you loosen up and draw figures with more confidence | $40, 7PM–9:30PM

Pitch-A-Friend @ Aeronaut Brewing, Somerville — A part–open mic, part–dating experiment where presenters sell their friends like a startup idea, complete with red flags, highlights, personal lore, and just enough sincerity to make it interesting - Pitch submissions are full but you can still attend and get on the on the waitlist | FREE, 7:30PM

Reading Party @ Cafe Zing, Cambridge — Bring a book or pick one from the shelves and read alongside others for a set stretch of time, then stick around to talk books, with an optional $8 package covering a drink, a free book, and a mystery goodie raffle | $0–$8, 7:30PM–9:30PM

Bachata Mondays @ Havana Club, Cambridge — A weekly Monday dance night focused almost entirely on bachata, starting with beginner and intermediate lessons before opening into a long social dance block with rotating partners, no alcohol, no partner required | $15 lesson + dance / $10 dance only, 8PM–12:30AM

Tuesday January 13th

Foto y Vino: Group Print Photo Critique @ Tilde, Cambridge — Bring a printed photograph to share in a small-group critique focused on visual storytelling and thoughtful feedback, set inside Tilde’s intimate wine-and-coffee shop where slow looking pairs with a glass of vino. Reserve your spot HERE | FREE, 6:30PM–8PM

Junk Journaling @ Bow Market, Somerville — Bring your holiday scraps and journal, for a night of cutting, pasting, and reflection using shared glue, scissors, extra materials, and inspiration, with space to snack on food or drinks from Bow Market vendors as you build layered pages | $15, 6:30PM-8:30PM

Intro to Stop Motion Animation: 3-Week Class @ Boston Figurative Art Center, Somerville — Learn the full stop-motion workflow from concept and storyboarding to puppet-making, shooting, and editing, building your own short animated film across three weeks and leaving with a finished project and reusable puppets | $140, 7PM–9PM

Wednesday January 14th

Books & Brews @ Aeronaut Brewery, Somerville — This recurring book club pairs a shared read with in-person discussion at a brewery, focusing each meeting on one book and inviting thoughtful, lively conversation around the month’s selection | FREE, 6:15PM–7:30PM

Amateur Comedy Contest @ The Burren, Somerville — A weekly late-night comedy showdown where new comics compete for a cash prize alongside seasoned comics doing non-competitive sets | FREE, 10PM

Thursday January 15th

Fresh Pond Nature Walk @ Frog Pond, Cambridge — This small-group nature walk begins at the Collins Branch courtyard before heading to Fresh Pond for a ranger-led exploration of neighborhood ecology, seasonal changes, and the quieter details you might usually miss | FREE, 10:15AM–11:30AM

Boston Celtic Music Festival Across Multiple Venues, Cambridge & Somerville — This two-day citywide festival spotlights Celtic music across generations, pairing time-honored songs and dances with modern influences through concerts, sessions, throughout Camberville classics like Club Passim, The Burren & The Rockwell | $25-30, 7PM

Thursday Costumed Drawing @ Boston Figurative Art Center, Somerville — Draw from a live, costumed model through a rotating series of short and long poses, offering space to experiment with gesture, proportion, and detail in a studio setup stocked with seating, drawing boards, drinks, and snacks | $25, 7:00pm–9:30pm