Turkey Wings & Low Key Things

It’s a quieter stretch, but not empty. Holiday paint sessions, a Starry Night class, the Harvard Square tree lighting, Aeronaut’s mixers and a few drop-in hangs still bring some life to the long weekend. If you want something before the turkey coma or after it fades, here’s what’s worth your time.

November 24, 2025

HEADS UP

With Thanksgiving week in full swing, it’s naturally a slow week for Camberville, which means this week’s usual weekday and weekend drops are merged into one edition. Happy Thanksgiving, and see you all on Sunday for next week’s events!

P.S. Scroll down and lock in your spot for December’s biggest Camberville singles events before they sell out 👀

THE STOOP’S PICK

A packed mixer for singles aged 21–35 hosted by the Thursday App, taking over Bow Market’s upstairs bar and balcony for a night of conversation, music, and drinks. The crowd’s there to chat, laugh, and actually meet offline, with your first drink included and a few light icebreakers to keep things moving

Monday, November 24th

Paint Night @ Muse Paintbar, Assembly Row, Somerville – A laid-back paint session built around a bright wintery “holiday home” scene, with simple guidance that works for a date, a friend hang or a solo creative break. You get enough structure to follow along and enough room to make the canvas yours | $35, 3–5pm

Boston Indies: Demo Night @ Aeronaut Brewing Company, Somerville – A casual drop-in night where local game makers bring laptops, swap feedback and share what they’re building over drinks. It’s low-pressure, creative and social, with space to test games, meet people and see what Boston’s indie scene is making | FREE, 6–9pm

Doodle Prom @ Aeronaut Brewing Company, Somerville – A dress-up art night where you bring your favorite sketch tools, grab a drink and dive into a big social doodle session celebrating Boston Drink & Doodle’s one-year anniversary. It becomes a high-energy mix of drawing, chatting and meeting cool people with zero pressure | FREE, 7–9pm

Wednesday, November 26th

R&B Jam @ Cantab Lounge, Cambridge – A live, open-format R&B jam where the house band builds smooth grooves and anyone can jump in or just listen. It’s soulful, spontaneous and carries that classic Cantab underground energy | FREE, 9–11pm

Thursday, November 27th

Happy Thanksgiving :)

Friday, November 28th

Starry Night Friend/Couples Painting @ Muse Paintbar, Assembly Row, Somerville – A Starry Night–inspired paint session where you and a partner work across two canvases, building the scene together. Instructors walk you through the key steps so the final piece lines up cleanly while still giving you flexibility on color and style | $55, 8–10pm

Saturday, November 29th

Wintergreen Herbal Market @ Arts at the Armory, Somerville – Check out one of the few markets this time of year featuring local growers and makers with botanicals, handmade goods, teas, soaps, tinctures, natural fibers, plant-inspired crafts, a plant swap and short drop-in talks and demos running through the day | FREE, 10am–4pm

Christmas Treet Lighting in Harvard Square @ The Charles Hotel, Cambridge – The 40th annual tree lighting features a literary theme, live holiday music, a life-sized gingerbread house, festive snacks, cozy lounge setups and special guest appearances | FREE, 4–7pm

Moss Art Workshop @ Craft Loft, Cambridge – Head to Crat Loft inside Cambridgeside Galleria where you build an 8×8 moss art piece using natural materials like branches, dried flowers and textured moss, with all core supplies included | $61, 5-6pm

Making Connections Social Mixer @ Aeronaut Brewing, Somerville – A guided social mixer built around quick rotating conversations that introduce you to a bunch of new people efficiently, with simple prompts that keep each round moving | FREE, 7–10pm

Sunday, November 30th

Family and General Portraits @ Dearly Studio, Somerville– Quick walk-in portrait sessions run by a local photographer, offering two edited photos with optional add-ons like extra shots or high-res files for print. Dogs are welcome, and everything is shot and delivered digitally with no pre-booking needed | $50, 12–3pm

COMING UP NEXT WEEK

A structured singles night with fast-paced games, curated conversation prompts and a calling-card system that lets you signal interest without awkward asks. You’ll rotate through short rounds, meet a lot of people quickly and move at your own pace while themed cocktails help keep things loose

Show off some of your powerpoint skills and your friends even more — Pitch A Friend is holding a live show where attendees pitch their single friends in short 4-5 slide presentations, highlighting what makes them a catch. The crowd hears each pitch, asks quick questions and then everyone mingles, plays light games and meets the singles afterward

A free mixology class led by Boston Beverage Catering where you learn how to build holiday-season cocktails and mocktails, with hands-on guidance and all ingredients provided. Space is limited and registration is required; each RSVP covers one participant and a 21+ ID is needed for alcohol service