Winter Warm Up: Make a Snowflake @ MIT Welcome Center, Cambridge — Stop by the south lobby to fold and cut your own paper snowflake, contribute to a collaborative winter installation, and see origami snowflakes created by OrigaMIT throughout the space | FREE, 9:30AM–4PM

Makers + Mocktails: Galentine’s Edition @ Posto, Somerville — A beginner-friendly Galentine’s paint night where guests arrange mini floral bouquets for inspiration, learn foundational watercolor techniques, and enjoy a complimentary mocktail with all supplies included | $45, 6:30-8:30PM

Salsa + Bachata Tuesdays @ Havana Club, Cambridge — Structured salsa and bachata classes lead into a packed social featuring partner rotations, Latin DJ sets, and a full dance floor in Central Square | $15 Lessons, $10 Just Social , 8PM

Community Ice Skating Party @ Canal District Kendall, Cambridge — East End House hosts its 15th annual community skate night party with open rink time, an indoor warm-up space serving hot cocoa and donuts, and family-friendly games set up throughout the evening | FREE, 6–8PM

Wednesday D&D: The On-Going Adventures @ Pandemonium Books & Games, Cambridge — A semi-open, drop-in Dungeons & Dragons campaign set in an evolving world where players shape the story through exploration, faction reputation, and mission-based sessions | $5, 6:30PM

Villain Costume Themed Speed Dating (Ages 29–39) @ Secret Venue in Union Square, Somerville — Costumed speed dating with structured rounds, playful mini challenges, and a cinematic villain theme designed to spark conversation beyond the usual small talk; matches delivered the next day | $30, 7–9:30PM

Winter Blues (Live Music) @ Remnant Satellite, Cambridge — A live blues set featuring Shane Sager, bringing guitar-driven grooves to Satellite with full bar service and burgers available throughout the night | FREE, 8:30–10:30PM

Harvard Art Museums at Night @ Harvard Art Museum, Cambridge — An after-hours museum hang with DJ C-Zone in the courtyard, 50+ galleries open, Spotlight Tours, art-making in the Materials Lab, and local food and drinks for purchase; perfect for a night with friends or a date night | FREE, 5-9PM

Winter Mix: Outdoor Dance Party @ Joan Lorentz Park, Cambridge — Part of the City of Cambridge’s Winter Mix series, this outdoor dance party brings live dance performances, a fire and flow set, DJ-led open dancing, winter games, festive lighting, and hot food and chocolate with indoor warm-up space available at the Main Library | FREE, 5:30–7:30PM

Live Reading: Might Delete Later @ Remnant Brewing, Somerville — Seven local novelists, poets, and essayists share short, not-yet-public works-in-progress in a rapid-fire reading format at Remnant Brewing, featuring emerging and established voices testing new material live in front of an audience

Senior Year + Hot Start Live Music @ The Rockwell, Somerville — Expect layered synths, crisp guitar lines, and a stacked indie lineup as these two Boston-area bands share the stage for a full night of alternative rock | $12–$16, Doors 7PM / Music 8PM

2000’s Music Trivia Night @ McCarthy’s, Cambridge — Throw it back to the era of iPods and TRL with a full night of 2000s music trivia hosted by Best Trivia Ever, set in McCarthy’s upstairs bar space in Porter Square | FREE, 7–9PM

Drink + Draw @ Aeronaut, Somerville — Every fourth Thursday, this creative meetup sets up in the food hall of Aeronaut for casual sketching, shared tables, and low-pressure prompt rounds with optional communal supplies; no experience needed | FREE, 7–9PM

Après-Ski Themed Speed Dating: Skiers & Boarders (Ages 30–40) @ Secret Venue in Union Square, Somerville — Swap mountain stories and test compatibility through structured speed dating rounds with playful prompts, optional apres-ski outfits, and a social atmosphere built for active winter people looking to conquer cuffing season | $39, 7–9:30PM