HEADS UP

With the days being shorter, so have the list of events as everyone starts going home for the holidays. So for this week (and potentially other future holiday weeks like Thanksgiving), I’m going to consolidate the two weekly drops into one.

Happy Holidays everyone!

Monday, December 15th

Skip the Small Talk Social @ Aeronaut Brewing, Somerville – This is the move for anyone craving authenticity, letting you skip the awkward intros and jump straight to the emotional core of connection using the provided "big talk" question cards and enjoying craft beer or non-alcoholic options and gourmet chocolate | $22, 6:30-8:30pm

Tuesday, December 16th

Holiday Vision Board Making @ Upstairs at Bow Market, Somerville – Level up your new year goals immediately by securing your spot for this vision board party that fuses calming guided breathwork with a creative session using supplied canvas boards, markers, and scissors | $45, 6-8pm

Makes & Mocktails: Holiday Candle @ Assembly Row, Somerville – Create your own holiday candle centerpiece just in time for the holidays by using all materials provided including ornaments, ribbons, and custom candle colors, all while sipping a complimentary mocktail while you work | $50,5:30- 6:30pm

Wednesday, December 17th

Holiday Light Run @ Remnant Brewing, Somerville – Lace up your sneakers for a late night run which takes you straight through Somerville’s most impressive and brightest light displays — come dressed warm and with a holiday theme | FREE, 6:30-8:30pm

Historic Portraiture Night @ Joy St Studios, Somerville – Every single thing you need for a lavish night of historic painting is here, including fancy snacks and supplies provided, giving you the chance to draw or paint a one-hour long seated pose with breaks, ensuring you feel tortured and confused like a true artist | $15, 6:30-9pm

Stitch 'n B*tch @ BFAC, Somerville – Ditch the solo frustration and step into this low-key Somerville session where professional fashion designer Mary Kahle of Kahle Studios is on-site specifically to troubleshoot issues on your sewing, crocheting, or knitting project you carried in | $10, 6:30-9pm

Thursday, November 18th

Merry Martini Class @ The Row Hotel (Assembly Row), Somerville – This session immediately elevates your mixology skills with a martini class at The Row Hotel that includes two holiday-inspired martinis and light appetizers to complement your ticket, with live music following the session until 10 PM so the party continues | $75, 6pm-8pm

Blues Union End of Year Party @ Bow Market, Somerville – A unique two-part experience begins outside with a low-key social hangout around the cozy firepit tables, immediately followed by high-energy dancing indoors, complete with a dedicated photobooth and warm beverages available | Slide scale $20-$45, 7–11pm

IIntelligent Singles Mixer @ Premiere on Broadway, Somerville – Skip the dating app swipe fatigue and tap into a night where the crowd's energy and a killer live soundtrack immediately make intros smooth and connections instant in this stylish Somerville venue | $50, 7–10pm

Friday, December 19th

Naughty & Nice: Holiday Movie Night @ Arts at the Armory, Somerville – Skip the online scroll and lock in this huge December night that gives you immediate access to both the Home Alone and Die Hard features, allowing you to buy fresh popcorn and movie candy right there for the ultimate social screening vibe | $19, 5:30–10:30pm

Candle-Making @ Lamplighter Brewing, Cambridge – A two-hour candle-making workshop where you fully customize two high-quality soy candles by selecting from a rotation of jars and seasonal scent profiles, giving you the ultimate handmade flex | From $43, 6–8pm

Harvard Square Holiday Fair @ One Brattle Square, Cambridge – A full weekend of crafted finds starts this Friday where every single shopping feature is here, anchored by New England craftspeople and global importers selling jewelry, art, and apparel, ensuring you get a connection to the gifts you are buying | FREE, 12–7pm

Holiday Night Market @ First Street Market (FSM), Cambridge – Get to FSM for the LAST of their night markets of the year, featuring 20+ local vendors and an open bar serving cocktails and cocoa, all paired with live music, making this the best way to kick off your weekend shopping | FREE, 5–10pm

Happy Birthday Celebration (December Edition) @ Remnant Brewing, Cambridge – Attention December babies. Remnant is throwing its monthly December birthday edition with an Après Ski theme, where December birthdays get a free jello shot just for RSVPing and showing ID. Also included: free cake — RSVP quick only four spots left | FREE, 7pm-12am

Saturday, December 20th

Small Mart Holiday Markets @ Crystal Ballroom, Somerville – Enter the high-vibe alternative marketplace which is expanding this year into the mezzanine of the Somerville Theatre, featuring 50+ local artists and makers, ensuring you have more than enough space to explore truly unique, handcrafted gifts | FREE, 11am–4pm

Movie Mayhem Presents: The Muppet Christmas Carol @ Bow Market, Somerville – Pull up to Bow Market for a chaotic screening of The Muppets Christmas Charol where prizes are on the line for the UGLIEST or BEST Christmas sweater, drink specials and activities for kids too | $5, 7-10pm

Sunday, December 21st

Sushi Making Cooking Class @ Lamplighter Brewing, Cambridge – Every single sushi fundamental is here, starting with expert guidance on mastering the rolling of a delicious shrimp tempura hand roll and then building a sweet potato hand roll, all while ensuring the entire process is free of gluten, nuts, and dairy | $60, 4–6pm