The Squares Shake off Winter

With the snow melting and the weather warming (Tuesday is officially a pool day), the squares start filling up again. It's a slow start, but it ramps up midweek with a busy Wednesday night: poetry slams at the Cantab, a beer-side book club at Aeronaut, line dancing upstairs at McCarthy’s and more live drawings at The Loov; while MIT's Musuem after hours events steal the show on Thursday.

March 08, 2026

Richdale Ave, Cambridge

 

SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK

Historical Portraiture: Kitsuke — The Art of Dressing Kimono @ The Loov, Somerville — A themed figure drawing session centered on the art of kitsuke, where artists sketch a historically styled kimono dressing scene while learning about draping techniques, garment structure, and cultural context

Monday March 9th

Introduction to Sewing: Drawstring Bag @ The Foundry, Cambridge — Thread the needle on a beginner-friendly sewing workshop where you’ll learn how to use a sewing machine and follow a pattern while crafting your own practical drawstring bag | $63 • 6-9PM

Tavern Talk: Snowbound, The Blizzard of ’78 @ Aeronaut Brewing Company, Somerville — Go for the beer and stay for the history of the winter storm that buried Boston under record snowfall and shut down the region for nearly a week, as this history-on-tap talk revisits the legendary Blizzard of ’78 | $23 7-8PM

Tuesday March 10th

Craft Night @ Café Zing, Cambridge — Set up with a craft project or try the collage supplies provided while enjoying drinks from Café Zing and free samples from Cambridge Naturals | FREE • 5-7PM

Songwriter Showcase Series @ Cantab Lounge, Cambridge — An open mic kicks things off before a lineup of local singer-songwriters performs original songs, creating a casual stage for new music and emerging artists | FREE • 7:30PM

Wednesday March 11th

Books & Brews @ Aeronaut Brewery, Somerville — Grab a pint and join Somerville Public Library’s laid-back book club for readers who love a good discussion with good beer. This month’s pick is You Dreamed of Empires by Álvaro Enrigue, exploring what makes great stories tick | FREE • 6:15–7:30PM

Historical Portraiture Drawing: The Art of Dressing Kimono @ The Loov, Somerville — A historical figure drawing night exploring kitsuke, the traditional art of dressing kimono, with artists capturing the layered fabrics, folds, and styling details of the garment | $15 • 6:30–9:30 PM

Knit Club & Fiber Arts Night @ Central Library Auditorium, Somerville — Need an excuse to work on that half-finished project? Grab your yarn, needles, or hoop and spend the evening stitching alongside other local makers | FREE • 7–8:30 PM

On Tap at Aeronaut: The Berklee Music Series @ Aeronaut Brewing Company, Somerville — Catch the next big thing in music every Wednesday night as up-and-coming student artists from the Berklee College of Music take the stage for a live performance in the taproom | FREE • 7-9PM

Midweek Date Night Speed Dating (Ages 40–55) @ Remnant Brewing, Somerville — A structured speed dating night using Cityswoon’s matching system where singles rotate through quick rounds of mini-dates with compatible matches over craft beer | $44 • 7:30–10PM

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, 7:30-8:30PM

Line Dancing Wednesdays with LDQ @ McCarthy’s Toad, Somerville — Boots hit the floor upstairs at McCarthy’s as LDQ leads a high-energy night of classic line dances and country hits with no partner or experience required | FREE • 8:30–11:30PM

THE STOOP’S PICK

MIT Museum After Dark: Tick Tock @ MIT Museum, Cambridge — Dive into the mysteries of time during this after-hours museum night featuring a talk on the science of clocks, curator-led tours of the Split / Second exhibit, hands-on experiments, and late-night museum wandering

Thursday March 12th

MIT Museum After Dark: Tick Tock @ MIT Museum, Cambridge — Part of the MIT Museum’s After Dark series for the 18+ crowd, this late-night museum event explores how humans measure time through a historian’s talk on clocks, curator-led exhibition tours, hands-on sundial making, and dumplings from Mei Mei | $20–$25 • 6–9PM

Revolution on Draft Lecture @ Remnant Brewing, Somerville — Grab a pint and settle in for a history lecture unpacking how 18th-century taverns hosted elections, debates, and spirited conversations that helped turn everyday gathering spots into engines of revolution | $12 • 6:30–8PM

Hot Dog: A Comedy Game Show @ The Comedy Studio, Cambridge — Comedians spin a wheel to determine their set in this chaotic comedy game show where performers scramble through unpredictable prompts and challenges for big laughs - and for those of you asking, yes hot dogs will be served | $15 • 8PM

WEEKEND SNEAK PEAK

Spells, Spirits & Scribes @ Dearly Studio, Somerville — A seasonal writing workshop using tarot as creative fuel, pairing card pulls, guided prompts, and reflection to help participants write poems and set intentions for the season ahead

LEGO Discovery Center Adult Night @ LEGO Discovery Center, Somerville — Tap into your inner builder with exclusive after-hours access, a themed build contest, interactive Kingdom Quest rides, character photo moments, and LEGO prize giveaways throughout the night

Art Battle Boston @ Lamplighter Brewing Co. CX, Cambridge — Watch painters race the clock as artists create original works live on stage in timed rounds, transforming blank canvases into finished pieces while the crowd circles the easels, votes for the winner, and bids on the freshly painted work during the closing auction

AROUND THE CORNER

Mingle Mayhem: Big Singles Bash @ Bow Market, Somerville — A one-night social experiment where singles cycle through playful games and curated conversations, then use a calling card system to exchange info only if the interest is mutual

7th Annual Bow Market Book Fair @ Bow Market, Somerville — Bow Market fills with booksellers, author panels, signings, craft stations, and a maker market celebrating all things literary, with pop-ups, workshops, and food specials throughout the day