Friday, November 21st

Co-working + Craft Bar @ Still Life (Harvard Sq), Cambridge – A laid back work session inside a cozy studio where you grab a seat, tap into wifi, sip free coffee or tea and drop into the craft bar for collage, sewing or small creative breaks while working alongside other freelancers and makers | $10, 12–6pm

Somerville Art Fair @ Bow Market, Somerville – A one-night upstairs showcase where you wander studio spaces, meet two featured local artists and explore new work ahead of the December art fair, making it an easy midweek stop for art lovers, curious neighbors or anyone looking to upgrade their living room walls | FREE, 7–9pm

Erin Maguire Live Comedy @ The Rockwell, Somerville – A sharp, fast moving stand up night with New York comic Erin Maguire, known for her late night debut on Colbert, her chaotic stories about Boston roots and her oddball takes that turn everyday moments into tear laughing bits inside The Rockwell’s intimate basement room | $25, 7pm

Art Battle @ Lamplighter Brewing, Cambridge – A high energy night where 12 artists paint live in three rapid rounds while the crowd votes for the champion, with every piece going to silent auction and Lamplighter pouring the beers for a wild blend of creativity and competition | $27, 8–10pm

The Birthday Party: November Edition @ Remnant Brewing Satellite – A monthly neighborhood birthday hang where November babies RSVP and show ID for a free jello shot while everyone else rolls in for cake, good energy and an easy night celebrating friends and chosen family together | FREE, 9pm

Saturday, November 22nd

Winter Farmers Market @ Arts at the Armory, Somerville
A weekly indoor winter market with 65+ local vendors offering fresh produce, breads, pastries, cheeses, meats, fish, handmade goods, skincare and more. A solid Saturday stop for picking up local staples or wandering with a coffee | FREE, 9:30am–1:30pm

Friendsgiving @ Bow Market, Somerville – Bow Market becomes an all day Friendsgiving feast as restaurants roll out Thanksgiving inspired specials, with RSVPs open for three 90 minute seatings so you and your friends can grab a table upstairs or join the communal setup (I just saw a Morning Brew piece that says this type of seating is trending!) outside while supporting the community fridge | FREE, 11am–7pm

Final Outdoor Vintage Market @ University Park, Cambridge – The city’s biggest outdoor vintage pop-up is back at it with 60+ vendors selling fall and winter finds, handmade goods, and retro treasures under the trees at University Park + food, coffee, and dogs welcome | FREE, 12pm–5pm

Art Studio Exhibition@ Joy Street Open Studio, Somerville – An annual open studios day where two of Somerville’s oldest artist buildings open up for an afternoon of wandering workspaces, meeting artists, catching small demos and activities and browsing plenty of art you can buy across Joy Street and Brickbottom | FREE, 12–6pm

Somerville Cat Tour @ Somerville (location TBD) – A neighborhood walking tour from Tandem Vet Care where you explore local streets and spot porch and window cats along a community-submitted route, with residents invited to register their cats and a suggested $5 donation supporting MVMA charities—register your cat HERE | FREE, 1-3pm

Neighborhood Friendsgiving Dinner @ Boston Figurative Arts Center, Boston – A cozy potluck style Friendsgiving where neighbors bring a dish, share a meal and meet new people as the center hosts its annual community dinner, reminding everyone that even in a big city you can build your own support network | FREE, 7–10pm

Comedy & $4 Drinks @ Duck Duck Goofs, Somerville
A secret-lineup standup night inside Somerville’s new comedy club, with $4 drinks and past guests from Netflix, SNL and Bob’s Burgers. A fun, rowdy weekend pick for cheap drinks and big laughs | $30, 7-10:30pm

Sunday, November 23rd

Brewery Yoga @ Lamplighter CX, Cambridge – A Sunday morning flow in Lamplighter’s light filled upstairs taproom where all levels stretch, breathe and move through a gentle class before grabbing a beer, cold brew or kombucha included with your ticket, just bring a mat and reserve ahead | $29, 12:30–1:30pm

Pups, Pints + Punts @ CambridgeSide, Cambridge – Bring your dog and spend the afternoon snagging treats, photo ops, giveaways and brews while the Pats game plays with host Courtney Cox at C-Side Bar, with all leashed pups welcome and food and drinks for purchase | FREE, 1–4pm

Intro to Tango for Total Beginners @ Tango Society of Boston, Cambridge - A four-class crash course covering posture, embrace, musicality and the basics of leading or following, with plenty of practice and corrections. No partner needed and all genders welcome. Great for anyone curious about Argentine Tango | $23 for single class, $82 for the four course series, 5-6pm

Sculpting the Skull @ Boston Figurative Arts Center, Somerville
A hands on sculpture workshop where you learn the planes, forms and structure of the human skull before shaping your own half scale version in clay. All levels welcome and you leave with a finished piece that’s equal parts impressive and conversation starting | $65, 530–730pm

Movie Night (Kill Bill) @ Lamplighter Brewing, Cambridge – A 21+ movie night where you post up with a pint, grab popcorn and watch an action heavy pick with a pop up from Controne for pizza, all first come first serve so rolling in early is your best move | FREE, 6–8pm

Speed Dating 29–39 @ Theory Bar & Lounge, Cambridge
A hosted speed dating night with up to 14 mini dates, one free drink on arrival and matches sent within 24 hours. A fun Kendall Square pick for people ready to ditch the apps and actually meet someone in person | $43, 6–8pm

Sunday Stand-Up @ McCarthy’s Toad, Cambridge – A weekly upstairs comedy night with rotating local comics, surprise drop ins and a packed room that always shows up for cheap pints and good laughs, no cover and first come first serve seating for the 7:30 show | FREE, 7:30–9:30pm