Heads Up!

• Starting this weekend, you may start seeing two emails a week (one dedicated to local events for the upcoming week (M-F) and the other likely on Thursday for the upcoming weekend events). Part of the reason is because a large portion of subscribers are still locked in to work earlier in the week tend to miss out on beginning and mid-week happenings. But also, it means more Stoop finds for you guys! This lets me fit in more curated social events for the entire week that would normally get cut off, as each email only fits about twenty per send.

• If you’re a new subscriber, a friendly nudge that if you’re seeing an odd color scheme on The Stoop while on your phone, switching to light mode will render the correct red/beige colors (if it matters at all). Evenutally, I’ll either convince Beehiiv to modify this or I’ll just have to conquer graphic design.

Tuesday, October 28th

Ghostbusters in 70mm @ Somerville Theatre, Somerville – Not your average movie night. The 1984 classic returns in full 70mm glory with booming analog sound as part of the theatre’s annual “Halloween Hullabaloo.” Stick around after for a 35mm screening of Re-Animator and make it a double feature | $15, 7pm

Stump Trivia Tuesdays @ McCarthy’s, Cambridge – Test your brain and reflexes at McCarthy’s & Toad’s two-round trivia night with digital scoring, themed questions, and prizes for top teams. Grab a drink, rally your crew, and see who reigns supreme | FREE, 730pm–930pm

Salsa & Bachata Tuesdays @ Havana Club, Cambridge – Learn new moves, meet people, and dance the night away with beginner and intermediate lessons followed by a lively social. The floor stays busy with bachata and salsa mixes, no partner needed, and the vibe’s all fun. No booze, no pressure | $15 lessons + social, $10 social only (cash only), 8pm–11pm

Wednesday, October 29th 

Halloween Costume Run @ Remnant Brewing, Somerville – Run Club gets spooky with a 5K route full of candy stops and questionable outfits. Come in costume, earn raffle entries for Remnant prizes all month, and stick around after for beers and bragging rights | FREE, 630pm

The Millennial Crisis @ Aeronaut, Somerville – A guided social night built to spark meaningful conversations and help people feel a little less alone in their experiences. You’ll rotate through small groups with thought-provoking prompts designed to push past small talk, share stories, and find connection in the chaos of adulting | FREE, 7pm–9pm

Haunted Halloween Adult Night @ LEGO Discovery Center (Assembly Row), Somerville – A rare adults-only night at the LEGO Discovery Center featuring spooky build challenges, photo ops with LEGO characters, prizes, and themed drinks for 21+ (18+ required for entry). Let your inner kid run wild, just with better snacks and a bar | $24, 7pm–10pm

Thursday, October 30th

Moon Over Bow @ Bow Market, Somerville – Bow Market’s witchiest night returns as the scene transforms into a moonlit bazaar with tarot readings, aura photos, candle-making, and mystical vendors filling the courtyard. Sip themed cocktails, browse local makers, and soak in the witchy vibes under the night sky | FREE, 4pm–9pm

Harvard Art Museums at Night @ Harvard Art Museum, Cambridge – An elevated night out (the last Thursday of each month) where you can wander 50+ galleries after hours, catch short spotlight tours, mingle in the Italian-inspired Calderwood Courtyard to the beats of DJ C-Zone, and grab locally sourced bites & drinks while celebrating art and community | FREE, 5pm–9 pm

Friday, October 31st

Spookie Movie Night @ Remnant, Somerville - 3 featured movies starting at 6pm. Grab a drink, bring some popcorn and get cozy; movies still TBD but you can DM Remnant on IG @ remnantbrewing for suggestions | FREE, 6pm-12am

Nightmare on Elm Street Screening @ Elm Street Taproom, Somerville – Dive into the ultimate horror night with a screening of the iconic A Nightmare on Elm Street—the film that made you afraid to sleep. Expect dark cinema vibes, chilling thrills, and a crowd that knows every jump scare | FREE, 7pm-1130pm

Halloween Bonanza Party @ Aeronaut, Somerville – The brewery transforms into a full-on haunt for its annual Halloween party, complete with live music from The Femmes, a costume contest, and fall brews rimmed with cinnamon sugar. Sip a Frightening Flight, pose in the photo booth, and dance between pumpkin ales and silent horror films flickering in the background | FREE, 7pm–11pm

Couples Art Halloween Paint Night @ Muse Paintbar (Assembly Row), Somerville – Shake up your Halloween plans with a spooky-cute “Graveyard Romance” paint night. Instructors guide you and your partner (or friend) through two halves of one connected painting, with drinks, laughs, and zero pressure to be an artist | $55, 8pm–10pm

Taco Bell Halloween Party @ Remnant Brewing, Somerville – Remnant’s turning the brewery into a full-blown Taco Bell for one night only. Expect Baja Blasts, Doritos vibes, and live music as the taproom becomes a neon-fueled fiesta. No costumes required—but sauce packets encouraged | FREE, 9pm–late

Saturday, November 1st

Fall Clean Up @ East Somerville, Somerville – Join this neighborhood-energized morning where neighbors gather to clean the streets, meet new friends, and enjoy coffee & pastries from Ola Café as a reward for helping refresh the community. Meet at 115 Broadway (East Somerville Branch Library) | FREE, 10am–12 pm

Cambridge 5K @ CambridgeSide, Cambridge – Kick off your Sunday with a scenic run through East Cambridge and Inman Square, starting and finishing along the waterfront. The course is flat, the vibe’s electric, and the post-race party brings beer, food, and a live DJ at CambridgeSide | $45, 10am

Día de los Muertos Festival @ Multicultural Arts Center, Cambridge – East Cambridge comes alive for this colorful celebration of music, dance, and tradition. Browse artisan vendors, learn folkloric moves, and join the lively catrinas procession before gathering around the glowing community altar. The daytime festival is free, with evening performances ticketed separately | FREE (suggested donation), 2pm–6pm

Upstairs Late Night DJ @ McCarthy’s & Toad, Cambridge – Every Saturday after 10:30 pm McCarthys is turning into a high-energy dance floor with a DJ spinning and late-night anthems until close; high energy classics and late night anthems. Drinks are flowing, the lights drop, and the crowd keeps the night moving | FREE, 1030 pm–2am

Sunday, November 2nd

Day of the DeadFest @ The Foundry, Cambridge – Celebrate life and memory at this all-ages festival filled with live Mexican music, traditional dance, an open mic, and a colorful catrinas parade. Browse local vendors, sample authentic food like pan de muerto, and visit the community altar honoring loved ones through art and togetherness; fyi remaining tickets are selling fast | Pricing varies, 2pm–6pm

Día de los Muertos @ Bow Market, Somerville – Bow Market lights up for a night of music, dancing, and remembrance. Grab tacos and mezcal, add a photo to the community altar, shop local vendors, and join a round of lotería upstairs as the courtyard fills with candles and color | FREE, 4pm–9pm