Argentine Tango Dance Classes @ MIT, Cambridge — Monday night tango training with structured lessons, rotating partners, and progressive levels designed to build clean fundamentals and social dance confidence | $25, 6:45–9PM

Chess Nights at the Library @ Central Library Auditorium, Somerville — Want to challenge yourself? Love chess? Stop by to an open chess meetup for all skill levels with boards provided and tables set for anyone ready to sit down, play a few games, and test their strategy against local players | FREE, 7–8:30PM

Pitch-A-Friend Boston @ Aeronaut Brewing, Somerville – Ever wished your friends could sell your best qualities for you? At this live matchmaking night, they actually do as they pitch their single pals in quick slides inside Aeronaut’s buzzing taproom; waitlist only for pitches but come watch for free | FREE, 7:30PM

Ceramic Mug Making @ Lamplighter Brewing Co – CX, Cambridge — Hands-on clay workshop open to all levels focused on turning raw clay into a custom ceramic mug, covering core hand-building methods, handle design, and surface details in a social, make-something-by-hand session | $75, 6–8PM

Boston in 12 Massacres Performance @ The Rockwell, Somerville — Darkly comic history show diving into Boston’s most violent chapters with live storytelling, a comedian panel, audience games, and plenty of drinks as Daniel Berger-Jones unpacks the Mystic Massacre, Deer Island, and the Salem Witchcraft Trials | $10–$20, 7PM

Midday Live Music & Soup @ MIT Welcome Center, Cambridge — Lunchtime jazz session paired with free hot soup, sweet treat if you bring your own bowl, and open seating until the room fills | FREE, 12:15–1PM

Whiskey Wednesday: West Cork @ Satellite, Cambridge — Come taste this month’s distillery spotlight featuring West Cork with guided tasting flights and specialty cocktails built for whiskey fans and anyone looking to sharpen their palate | FREE, 6–9PM

Somerville Ciné-Club Screening @ Central Library Auditorium, Somerville — A monthly film club meetup featuring a screening of A Mighty Wind (2003) and a chance to connect with others who love talking movies | FREE, 6:30–8:15PM

Boston Social Conversations @ Aeronaut Brewing Company, Somerville — Move past “What do you do for work?” conversations with a guided small-group social night featuring curated prompts, structured rotations, and a digital platform that sorts you into groups so everyone gets real time to speak, listen, and connect | FREE, 6:30–8:30PMRead

Boston Poetry Slam @ The Cantab Lounge, Cambridge — A two-hour poetry slam with a first-come open mic that fills fast, three-minute reader slots, and a feature poet headlining after the open mic rounds | $7, 6:30-8:30PM

Boston Run & Chug @ Lamplighter CX (Cambridge Crossing) — Join the Boston Fun Run group for a 7PM group run, then head back for beers and midweek hangs. Every Wednesday, new bar, same miles + drinks combo | FREE, 7PM

Singers in the Round Live Music @ Upstairs at Bow Market, Somerville — Four local songwriters share the stage in a listening-room style round, performing original work, swapping stories between songs, and inviting the crowd into the conversation | FREE (donations encouraged), 7PM

Cambridge Public Library Book Club @ Lamplighter Brewing Co, Cambridge — Monthly book club meetup centered on Middle Spoon with a low-key group discussion in the back taproom, open to all, plus print copies at the Main Library and digital access through Libby | FREE, 7–8:30PM

Guinness & Oysters Night @ The Independent Pub, Somerville — St. Patrick’s Day warm-up with Island Creek oysters shucked in-house, Guinness flowing, and brand ambassadors sharing stories behind the legendary stout-and-oyster pairing | FREE entry, 7–10PM

PreGDC Game Pitch Night @ Aeronaut Brewing Company, Somerville — Bring your game deck and pitch to a panel of industry pros in 15-minute slots covering your concept, market, budget, and timeline, then get live feedback and hang with fellow devs over drinks | FREE, 6–9PM

Georgian Wine Party @ Bow Market, Somerville — Rally your wine friends for a kickoff celebration pouring diverse Georgian styles by the glass with snacks, a vinyl set, and a raffle woven into the night | $25, 7–10PM

Heated Rivalry Dance Party @ La Fabrica Central, Cambridge — Grab your crew and dance it out to the Heated Rivalry soundtrack, pop anthems, and nostalgic alt hits blasting all night with a floor full of fellow TV-obsessed fans | $22, 9PM-2AM