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Sunday Setup: Sistine Ceilings, Game Nights & Grand Reopenings
Cloudy days and rain are on the horizon but the indoor calendar doesn't care. Board games start the week while the Harvard Coop on Brattle Street reopens Tuesday with a full out celebration. Oh, and April is the last full month to check out the immersive Sistine Chapel Exhibition at Cambridgeside so make sure to stop by.
Walden Street, Cambridge
SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
COOP Fest @ The Brattle St. Coop, Cambridge — The Coop is back on Brattle Street and throwing a full-day celebration with live performances and DJ sets from noon to 8PM, free burgers from Tasty Burger, free matcha, energy drinks, a candy cart, prize wheel, patch bar, and plenty of surprises
Monday March 30th
Sewing Machine Workshop Class @ Craft Loft, Cambridge — A hands-on workshop covering threading, tension, bobbins, stitches, and troubleshooting, then you practice by sewing simple projects like coasters and placemats, bring your own machine or rent one there | $71 • 6-7:30PM
Light Game Night @ 325 Main St, Cambridge — Show up to a Kendall Square lobby every other Monday for light board games, easy-to-learn rounds, and a relaxed room of people ready to play, hosts always have games on hand and are happy to teach newcomers | FREE • 7–10PM
Tuesday March 31st
Spring Forward Community Ride @ Assembly Row, Somerville — Ride into spring with a guided community bike ride through Assembly Row that ends at J.P. Licks with free ice cream, bring your own bike or grab a complimentary rental, limited capacity so register in advance | FREE • 12–1PM
COOP Fest @ The Brattle St. Coop, Cambridge — The Harvard Coop celebrates its reopening with a full day of live music and DJ sets, free Tasty Burger, free matcha and energy drinks, Madeline's Candy cart, a prize wheel, patch bar, house-themed giveaways, and good energy all around, open to everyone | FREE • 12–8PM
Easter Vibes Soap-Making Workshop @ Lamplighter Brewing Co. CX, Cambridge — Get hands-on at the brewery and make custom goat's milk soaps with spring-forward colors, Easter-inspired designs, and scents like lavender, citrus, honey, and vanilla, bright and gift-ready to take home | $39-$48 • 6–8PM
Wednesday April 1st
Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition @ CambridgeSide, Cambridge — A life-sized recreation of the Sistine Chapel ceiling where all 34 frescoes are brought to eye level using high-definition prints, walk at your own pace, see every brushstroke, and take photos, no trip to Rome required — running Wed through Sun until May 10 | $29 • 11AM-8PM
Ultimate Game Night @ The Smoke Shop BBQ, Cambridge — A stress-free way to meet new people over rounds of Taboo, Codenames, Jenga, Never Have I Ever, and plenty more at The Smoke Shop in Harvard Square, no experience needed and bringing your own games is encouraged | FREE • 5–9PM
Poker Night @ Cambridge (RSVP for location), — A no-money Texas Hold'em night where the chips are just for fun and the only thing on the line is bragging rights, open to seasoned players and people who just learned what a flop is - spots going fast | FREE • 6:30PM
Boston Social Conversations Hosted By Millenial Crisis @ Aeronaut Brewing Company, Somerville [WAIT LIST ONLY] — Move past the small talk at this guided social experience where an app sorts you into small groups with curated prompts across four rounds, everyone gets a chance to speak and listen, and strangers leave as friends | 6:30-8:30PM
Spring Skiers & Boarders Speed Dating (Ages 29-39) @ Secret Venue in Union Square, Somerville — End ski season on a high note at this speed dating night for skiers and boarders with ski-themed mini games, soft drinks, dark basement disco vibes, and apres-ski costumes encouraged | $39 • 7–9:30PM
March Comedy Madness Comedy Night (Final Round) @ The Comedy Studio, Cambridge — A bracket-style comedy tournament where comedians battle in head-to-head rounds starting at one to two minutes each, sets get longer as they advance, and one comic walks away the champ, now in its 20th year | $19–$24 • 8PM
Bachata Room Wednesdays @ Bachata Room Boston, Cambridge — Learn bachata in a beginner class then dance the rest of the night away to DJs spinning all night, great for dates, groups, or showing up solo and making new friends on the floor | $18 • 9PM-11:30PM
THE STOOP’S PICK
Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition @ CambridgeSide, Cambridge — Skip the flight to Rome and experience Michelangelo's ceiling paintings up close and life-sized at CambridgeSide, all 34 frescoes in stunning detail with informative signage and audio guides available - running Wed-Sun until early May
Thursday April 2nd
Leatherworking Workshop: Custom Leather Keychain @ Craft Loft, Cambridge — A one-hour beginner workshop where you inscribe, dye, and condition your own leather keychain with all materials provided, choose from multiple colors or keep it natural, great for a date night or solo creative hour | $43 • 6-7PM
Pirate Reset Night: Themed Mindfulness Retreat @ Union Square, Somerville — Part mindfulness retreat, part experiential party in a pirate-themed meditation studio with guided activities, intentional journaling, games, charcuterie, soft drinks, and the kind of weird fun that actually leaves you feeling reset | $43 • 7–9PM
WEEKEND SNEAK PEAK
Yes & Everything: Open Mic Variety Show @ The Rockwell, Somerville — Not your typical Friday night variety show, this one breaks every wall between performer and audience and fills the room with the kind of raw, immersive energy that had one attendee telling friends "there truly isn't a way to explain what I just witnessed"
Drinks with Dogs @ Bambara at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel, Cambridge — Mutt Dog and Kimpton Marlowe team up for a social happy hour where dogs are not just welcome but encouraged, grab a cocktail and let your pup make some friends
Sofar Sounds Concert @ Secret Venue in Cambridge Crossing, Cambridge — Sofar Sounds brings a lineup of local musicians to a secret Cambridge Crossing venue for an intimate Friday night show, the address drops 36 hours before, floor seating with cushions welcome, and the genre mix means you never know what you're walking into
AROUND THE CORNER
After Dark: Trip into Deep Time @ MIT Museum, Cambridge — An night of science, sound, and deep time at the MIT Museum with presentations exploring everything from ancient mountains to clocks built to last 10,000 years, plus open galleries, live music, a cash bar, food from local vendors, and plenty of surprises
Thursday Singles Dinner (Ages 24-34) @ Juliet, Somerville — One table, a handful of singles, and a seasonal dinner at Juliet in Union Square with wine, cocktails, and conversation that flows naturally, no host hovering, no games, no agenda, just food and flirt-worthy company