Monday January 5th

Bananagrams Tournament Night @ Aeronaut Brewing, Somerville
Aeronaut hosts a rapid-fire Bananagrams showdown where quick thinking, casual trash talk, and brewery vibes collide, capped off with prizes and a very big duck — NYT word game pros this is calling your name | FREE, 7PM

Tuesday January 6th

Honky Tonk Tuesday with the Talking Hearts @ The Burren, Somerville - This first 2026 Honky Tonk night pairs a short pre-show dance lesson with a full live set of original country songs and classic-inspired grooves, turning the back room into a dance floor once the band kicks in | $20–25, 7:30PM

Wednesday January 7th

Whiskey Wednesday @ Remnant Satellite, Cambridge
Remnant Satellite hosts its monthly whiskey night with curated pours, distillery stories, and thoughtfully crafted cocktails, making it an easy after-work stop whether you’re expanding your palate or just here for a good drink | FREE, 6–7PM

Wednesday Tile Club: Mahjong @ Aeronaut Brewing, Somerville
This weekly tile club brings Hong Kong–style mahjong to Aeronaut with open play for beginners and experienced players alike, running table games alongside beer in a relaxed, structured setting | $13, 6–9PM

Remnant Run Club @ Bow Market, Somerville - This recurring run club heads out from Bow Market for a steady 3–5 mile group run, welcoming solo runners and friends alike before meeting back for a post-run beer or pizza — follow the team on Strava | FREE, 630PM

Fresh Goofs Wednesday Comedy Showcase @ Goofs Comedy Club, Somerville - Every Wednesday, Goofs runs a fast-moving comedy showcase where familiar comics work out fresh jokes and newer comics make their debut, with cocktails, food on hand, and a lineup style that’s helped launch comics who later appeared on Netflix, Comedy Central, and SNL | $15-$36, 8–9:30PM

Bachata Lessons @ La Fábrica Central, Cambridge
A midweek bachata night combining an introductory lesson with a social dance party, designed for dancers of all levels and open to anyone without a partner | 9PM

Thursday January 8th

YWCA Cambridge x Lamplighter Brewing Launch Party @ Lamplighter Brewing, Cambridge - Celebrate the launch of a new collaboration beer with Lamplighter and YWCA Cambridge over early access pours of Two for Tea, food for purchase, games, and a lively taproom party that supports the community | FREE, 5–10PM

MIT Museum After Dark: Making Time @ MIT Museum, Cambridge
MIT Museum’s monthly after-hours series returns with a Making Time theme featuring short talks, slow fashion demos, collaborative craft projects, science stations using microscopy and thermal imaging, and open gallery access with food and wine available for purchase — perfect for a night with friends or a date night | $20-$25, 6–9PM

Cardistry 101 @ The Foundry (Shop 5 Black Multi Room), Cambridge
This beginner-friendly cardistry series teaches the fundamentals of manipulating playing cards through guided demos and practice time, with provided decks and a different skills — cuts, fans and different flourishes | FREE, 630–730PM

Millenial Thursdays Free Comedy Night @ McCarthy's, Cambridge - Skip the downtown cover charges to see local standup in a space that feels like a neighborhood secret, pairing your first round with a bite to eat before Sam Mangano takes the mic | FREE, 7PM

Nerd Swap x Side Quest Books & Games @ Bow Market, Somerville
If you’ve got gently loved games, puzzles, or books collecting dust, this swap night lets you trade them for something you actually want while hanging with fellow nerds over snacks and drinks in a relaxed, upstairs Bow Market setting | $5, 7PM