Monday, December 8th

Watercolor Workshop @ Cambridge Public Library (Boudreau), Cambridge – Ease into the week with a hands-on watercolor session covering color blending, light techniques, and simple compositions, perfect for total beginners wanting a cozy creative night | FREE, 5:30–7:30pm

Open Mic Night @ Cantab Lounge, Cambridge – A classic Monday hang where singers, poets, comedians, and storytellers jump on stage for ten-minute sets in one of Cambridge’s most welcoming creative rooms — low-pressure, lively, and packed with local talent | FREE, 6:30–9:30pm

Figure Drawing Basics @ Boston Figurative Art Center, Somerville – A beginner-friendly drawing class where illustrator Chris O’Neill breaks down proportions, faster sketching, and loosening up your line work through demos and guided exercises, giving you a fresh topic and personal instruction each session | $40, 7–9:30pm

Tuesday, December 9th

Crafternoon: Cozy Cards & Book Swap @ MIT Welcome Center, Cambridge – Settle in for a relaxed two-hour card-making session with holiday-themed supplies, plus an optional bring-a-book swap that adds a fun communal twist to this easygoing Kendall Square craft hang | FREE, 4–6pm

Pottery Making @ Lamplighter, Cambridge – No experience needed for this guided clay session where you learn pottery basics, shape ornaments or candle holders, and enjoy a low-pressure space to unwind. You’ll craft up to two pieces and get hands-on help from an experienced host — bring a date or come in with friends | $75, 6–8pm

AI & Robots Lecture & Dinner @ Ristorante Gran Gusto, Cambridge — A social evening where guests grab dinner together before diving into a talk on cutting-edge robotics, telepresence tech, and how AI is reshaping everything from hospitals to travel, hosted by MIT-trained roboticist Debbie Theobold | $24–$36, 6:15–9:15pm

Candle Making Workshop @ Salt + Stone, Somerville – Build a gift-ready candle from scratch as Lit Vibes guides you through scent blending, vessel choices, wax pouring, and simple finishing techniques. Expect a relaxed small-group setup, plenty of creative freedom, and a complimentary mocktail from Salt + Stone to go with your handmade candle | $45, 6:30–8:30pm

Wednesday, December 10th

Survivor Watch Party @ Lamplighter CX, Cambridge – A weekly taproom watch night with big-screen viewing, a lively crowd, and Survivor bingo where winners get a shot at the prize wheel. Seating opens at 7 for anyone wanting a good spot, drinks keep the commentary flowing, and the room erupts at every blindside | FREE, 8–9:30pm

Wednesday Tile Club: Mahjong @ Aeronaut Brewing Company, Somerville – Aeronaut turns into a midweek game lounge as players gather around mahjong tables for a few hours of strategy, luck, and beer. New to the game? Tutorials are shared at the door, and regulars are quick to teach | $13, 6–9pm

Thursday, December 11th

Tintos y Tamales @ Rebel Rebel, Somerville – A holiday pop-up celebrating Guatemalan tamales and thoughtful wine pairing. Order Chef Benita’s tamales from Nibble Kitchen, then head to Rebel Rebel where the team will pour wines chosen to complement the warm masa, stewed fillings, and seasonal spices | FREE entry, food + wine for purchase, 4pm

Knit Stocking Making @ Craft Loft, Cambridge – Learn simple hand-looping methods to create two chunky knit stockings in custom colors, with an instructor walking you through each step. Materials included, beginner-friendly, and a solid pick if you want something tactile and relaxing before the holiday rush — mutiple times and days available | $64, 4-5PM

Speed Dating (Ages 26–36) @ Mothership, Cambridge — Step away from the apps and into a curated night of first impressions, hosted inside a reserved café space steps from Alewife. You’ll sip a drink, rotate through a series of five-minute dates, and only mark “yes” for the people you’d actually want to see again—then wake up to your matches within 24 hours | $33+, 6–8pm

MIT After Hours @ MIT Museum, Cambridge – An adults-only After Dark museum edition with mind-bending talks from physicist Alan Guth and philosopher Agustín Rayo, hands-on time-warp activities, ultrasonic-aged drinks, live art performances, DJs, dumplings, and open galleries buzzing with late-night experiments | $20+, 6–9pm

Ugly Sweater Crawl @ Assembly Row, Somerville – Turn Assembly Row into your holiday route as you bounce between participating bars/restaurants, each pouring you a drink with your ticket. Expect retailer discounts, mini-surprises, and caroling drifting through the walkways — bounce around from Earl’s to Lucky Strike | $34, 6–9pm

Millennial Thursdays Comedy @ McCarthy’s, Cambridge – A weekly after-work hang built around live comedy, DJ sets, and a young local crowd easing into Thursday night. This week features Boston comic Connor Doherty, known for sharp, pop-culture riffs and big-energy sets, plus a first-come dinner setup before the DJ takes over upstairs | FREE, 6pm-10pm

Costumed Figure Drawing @ Boston Figurative Art Center, Somerville – A Thursday night drawing session with a costumed model rotating through short and long poses, plus easels, boards, snacks, and wine on hand. All levels sketch side-by-side as the room settles into an easy rhythm of quiet focus and creative energy | $25, 7pm