WEEKEND SPOTLIGHT

Friday March 27th

Small Mart Vintage, Vinyl & Art Night Market @ Crystal Ballroom, Somerville — The night market is back in Davis Square with a room full of curated vintage, sassy art, and crate-worthy vinyl alongside tarot readings, on-site mending, a cash bar, and soul and deep cuts from DJ Johnny Stevens to shop to all evening | FREE • 5–10PM

Speed Dating (27-37) @ CanalSide Food & Drink, Cambridge — Put your thumb to rest and meet someone face to face at this Boston Single Mingle night for ages 27–37 with a drink included, up to 15 first dates, matches delivered the next day, and a private bar area to keep hanging after the rounds wrap | $43 • 6:30-8:30PM

Speed Dating (36-48) @ CanalSide Food & Drink, Cambridge — Skip the apps and show up to CanalSide for a night of up to 15 speed dates with a drink included, a reserved lounge, matches within 24 hours, and time to mingle after the rounds wrap, hosted by Boston Single Mingle | $43 • 6:30–8:30PM

Drawn Together Night: BLOOOOOM @ Boston Figurative Art Center, Somerville — A themed figure drawing night where the March edition goes full springtime delirium with plant props and art garden vibes — whether you're a regular or picking up a pencil for the first time, it's a casual way to get creative and meet your neighbors | $25 • 7PM

Saturday March 28th

Community Chest Competition @ Central Rock Gym, Cambridge — A two-day bouldering comp where you send as many problems as possible, earn raffle entries for each one you complete (up to 10), and the winner takes home 3 months of free membership, open to all skill levels and non-members welcome with a day pass | $15 • All-Day • Mar 28–29

Mapping Your Neighborhood Family Program @ Somerville Museum, Somerville — Take a mini walking tour of the museum's neighborhood, build a communal map from memory, then cut out Somerville homes and buildings to design your own neighborhood map to take home | $5–$15 • 10AM–12PM

Bark at the Park @ Soldiers Field, Cambridge — Harvard's furriest annual event where you and your dog can hang at Soldiers Field with local dog-focused vendors, free Harvard-themed treats, a custom giveaway for every attending pet, and Crimson softball and lacrosse games playing all afternoon | FREE • 12PM

Fresh Floral Arrangement Making @ Craft Loft, Cambridge — Walk into Craft Loft at CambridgeSide and spend an hour learning floral handling techniques while putting together a stunning arrangement with premium seasonal flowers, foliage, ribbons, and a vase all included to bring home | $69 • 12:30–1:30PM

Wii Sports League @ Lamplighter Brewing Co. CX, Cambridge — A weekly Wii Sports competition at Lamplighter every Saturday in March with a rotating sport, first-come first-served sign-ups, and a real shot at becoming the Wii Sports Champion of East Cambridge (spectators also very welcome) | FREE • 2-5PM

Archery Night @ King PAUS School Gym, Cambridge — A Saturday night archery session where you pick up the basics, practice your aim, and get into some friendly competition with a chance to win On the Mark Archery gear, no prior experience required | $65 • 6–7:30PM

Salsa & Bachata Carnival Party (4th Annual) @ Dante Alighieri Society, Cambridge — The 4th annual carnival party starts with a beginner bachata class then turns into a full night of salsa, bachata, and merengue with samba performers in costume, drummers, carnival beads, a full bar, and music going until 1:30AM, come solo or bring friends | $23 • 9PM–1:30AM

THE STOOP’S PICK

Sunday March 29th 

No Frills All Fun(draising) Clothing Swap & Repair Day @ Multicultural Arts Center, Cambridge — The biggest clothing swap in the community where you bring gently used pieces and leave with new ones, plus on-site repairs, vintage textiles for upcyclers, and fundraising for On The Rise Cambridge, all brands and sizes welcome, BYOB | $10–$25 • 11AM–4PM

Craft Supply Swap @ Somerville Public Library, Somerville — The library is hosting a craft supply swap where you can browse gently used materials for any hobby, find your next creative obsession, and take home supplies without spending a dime, donating is welcome but not required | FREE • 2–4PM

Speed Dating (30-42) @ Theory Bar & Lounge, Cambridge — Skip the apps and meet people face to face at this Boston Single Mingle night in Kendall Square with your first drink covered, up to 14 speed dates, a reserved lounge, and matches emailed the next day | $43 • 6–8PM

March Movie Night: When Harry Met Sally @ Lamplighter Brewing Co., Cambridge — Sunday night screening of When Harry Met Sally at Lamplighter with popcorn, a drink special, beers and mocktails, and Controne popping up with pizza and arancini | FREE • 7–9PM

5th Sunday Honky Tonk Dance Party with The Beantown Buckaroos @ The Burren, Somerville — Learn the 2-step at 7PM then hit the floor as The Beantown Buckaroos deliver western swing, country, Tex-Mex, and Cajun with fiddle, accordion, pedal steel, and harmonies that'll keep you moving all night | $20 adv / $25 door • 7PM

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