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Mocktails, Milky Way & Market Days
From painting planters over mocktails to stargazing with AI, rooftop movie nights, rum celebrations, and dog-friendly courtyard hangs—here’s your week of Camberville events, all in one place.
First things first..
Welcome to The Stoop! It’s taken months to put together what I envisioned could be the the most trusted IRL events newsletter in Camberville. A weekly ding to your inbox; not to remind you of an overdue bill or some boring update, but more like that friend who always texts you with “you free tonight?”—and actually has a good plan. A fresh drop of weekly events happenings that give you an itch and say adios to doom scrolling. Whether you’re a Davis Square regular or you’re a west coaster embracing your new cobblestone roads, there’s something happening for you.
Each week, you’ll get a jam packed list of IRL events from pop ups, movie nights, singles events, soft openings, sports watch parties, dance nights and every scoop of things going down in Camberville.
Enough yap, let’s dig in.
-Kevin
Tuesday, August 12th
Makers & Mocktails
📍 The Lawn @ Assembly Row (between Club Volo and Cafe Nero), Somerville | 6PM
🎨 A relaxed evening of mocktails and hands-on painting, perfect for unleashing your inner artist
🪴 Paint your own 6" planter with seasonal fruits and flowers—ideal for plant lovers and creatives alike
🎟️ Ticket includes all supplies, a mocktail, guided instruction, and even a free seed packet to take home
🌿 Come solo or bring friends for a memorable, feel-good night out
👾 Top teams win Lamplighter gift cards, redeemable at both taprooms and Pepita Coffee Co. — bragging rights included
Wednesday, August 13th
Remnant Run Club
📍 Remnant Brewing in Bow Market, Somerville | 630PM
🏃♀️ Weekly 3–5 mile neighborhood run hosted by Remnant Brewing with two pace options—“party pace” for a chill jog or “spicy” for a faster push
🍻 Celebrate the finish line together with post-run beers and pizza back at the taproom, open to all levels and newcomers
🌟 More than a run club it’s a welcoming social crew where conversations matter as much as the miles
Beyond the Telescope: Unveiling the Invisible Milky Way with AI
📍 Museum of Science, East Cambridge | 7PM
🌌 AI-powered deep dive into the galaxy as MIT astrophysicist Dr Lina Necib reveals how machine learning is helping uncover the hidden structure of the Milky Way
🔍 Discover ancient collisions, dark matter, and galactic motion through cutting-edge data from the Gaia Observatory
🎥 Immersive planetarium experience hosted at the Museum of Science, perfect for curious minds who want to explore beyond what telescopes can see
Thursday, August 14th
Live Music on the Lawn
📍 The Lawn @ Assembly Row (between Club Volo and Cafe Nero), Somerville | 6-8PM
🎶 Free Summer Sounds – Chill out with live music from local artists in a relaxed outdoor setting
🌳 Community Vibes – Bring a blanket, some friends, and enjoy the warm weather on The Lawn
🔁 Weekly Fun – Part of a Thursday night series running through the summer
Movie Nights @ Urban Park
📍 Urban Park Roof Garden 325 Main Street, Cambridge | 6-8PM
🌆 Free rooftop cinema under the stars at Urban Park’s roof garden in Kendall Square with skyline views and laid-back lawn seating — playing Pretty in Pink (PG-13)
🎬 Family-friendly movie screenings with complimentary popcorn and snacks while supplies last
🍿 Come early for pre-movie fun like rooftop games, DJ sets, and nearby food options to make it a full night out
Volo Cornhole League
📍 One Reason Garden Bar @Charles Hotel | 630-830PM
🎯 Thursday night cornhole league in the courtyard of The Charles Hotel with a fun, casual competition vibe perfect for after-work hangs
🎶 Live music and bar bites on site including charcuterie and sandwiches from Kured to snack between matches
🏆 Season-long league with playoffs six weeks of play leading to one final night for top teams to battle it out
🚇 Easy to join and easy to get to just steps from the Harvard Red Line stop, with registration open to teams or solo players
Saturday, August 16th
Yoga in the Park
📍 Baxter Park @ Assembly Row, Somerville | 9AM
🧘 Free weekly yoga by the river led by YogaSix instructors, offering an energizing flow near the amphitheater at Assembly Row
🌿 All levels welcome from first-timers to practiced yogis, with mindful movement and breathwork in a relaxed setting
🙌 Bring your own mat and water and enjoy a scenic Saturday ritual through September—pre-registration encouraged but not required
Film Screening @ Harvard Art Museum
📍 Harvard Art Museum (Menschel Hall), Cambridge | 1-3PM
🎥 Documentary screening of The Thief Collector (2022, 106 min), the wild true story behind de Kooning’s stolen “Woman-Ochre”
🆓 Free admission with limited seating — registration encouraged to lock a spot
⏰ Doors open 12:30pm; film in English
💸 The Harvard Art Museums offer free admission every day, Tuesday through Sunday
National Rum Day @ Salt & Stone
📍 Salt and Stone @ Assembly Row, Somerville | 11AM-10PM
🥃 All-day rum celebration featuring exclusive cocktails and food pairings crafted in collaboration with Boston Harbor Distilleries
🍹 Curated cocktail menu and chef specials showcasing spiced, aged, and tropical rum creations made just for the occasion
📍 Drop-in friendly vibe no reservations needed, just come by and sip in a festive, relaxed atmosphere
👥 21+ crowd only with an ID check at the door and a lively scene perfect for rum lovers and cocktail explorers
Outdoor Movie Nights @ Aeronaut
📍Aeronaut Brewing Company, Somerville | 9PM-11PM
🎬 Anchorman under the stars – Bring a blanket for a free outdoor screening of Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy in the courtyard this Saturday at 9PM.
🥸 Mustache showdown – Prizes for the best staches—fake or home-grown—so channel your inner Ron and bring your facial hair A-game.
🍻 Summer night vibes – Kick back on the patio with friends, enjoy the warm night air, and soak in a classic comedy on the big screen.
Sunday, August 17th
Dog Days of Summer @ Bow Market
📍 Bow Market, Somerville | @ 6–8 PM
🐾 Dog Days of Summer is Bow Market’s ultimate pup-friendly hangout cohosted with Buenas, bringing together local dog lovers for a laid-back courtyard celebration full of treats, vendors, and sunny vibes
🐶 Food for both humans and pups with Buenas serving up ‘Nada Dogs (hot dog + empanada mashups) and emPAWnada 6-packs for dogs, with part of the proceeds supporting Shultz’s Guest House dog rescue
🎨 Fun extras and pup-centered pop-ups including $35 custom watercolor dog portraits by KV Creative, free summer-themed biscuits from Dog Eat Cake, and gear from Scritches and Boops
🎁 Market-wide dog-themed specials plus giveaways and a social media raffle offering prizes like a 1-year Pet Hero Membership, matching bandanas, and a mystery prize
💸 Free to attend
Somerville Flea Market (Vintage & Artisan Market)
📍Davis Square, Somerville | 10AM-4PM