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Wine Parties, Pasta Boards & Live Performance Nights

Wine socials set the tone this weekend. From an intimate natural tasting with guided pours to a full-on wine-bar dance party at Dear Annie built to shake off the winter slump. Layer in hands-on pasta making at Pemberton Farms, candle pouring sessions, figure drawing, sharp comedy, and late-night live music across Somerville and Cambridge, and you’ve got three days built around flavor, craft, and a little after-dark momentum.

WEEKEND SPOTLIGHT

 

Making Friends in Greater Boston: Art Museum & Café Day @ Zinneken’s Belgian Waffles + Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge — Meet at Zinneken’s in Harvard Square for a warm drink (included), then spend 45–60 minutes walking the square for small-group intros before heading to the Harvard Art Museums to explore the galleries together. Ages 22–32

Friday February 27th

Coffee and Games @ Boudreau Branch Library, Cambridge — Drop in for coffee, treats, and casual board games like chess, cribbage, and Rummikub. Bring a friend or meet someone new over a low-key mid-morning hang | FREE, 11AM–12PM

Drawn Together Figure Drawing Night: En Pointe @ Boston Figurative Art Center, Somerville — Costumed figure drawing session with a member-run, open to artists of all levels looking for a low-stakes creative night | $25 (FREE for members) | Exact time TBD

Candle Making Workshop @ Lamplighter Brewing Co. CX Taproom, Cambridge — Hands-on candle pouring session where you create custom-scented candles in a relaxed brewery setting perfect for friend groups or date nights | $34–$68, 6–8PM

Winemaker Tasting Series @ Bondir, Cambridge — Two-hour intimate wine tasting featuring natural California wines with guided discussion, background stories from the winery, and small-group conversation limited to roughly 10 participants | $75, 7PM

Drunk Black History Comedy Show @ The Rockwell, Somerville — Comedy-meets-history live show hosted by Brandon Collins, a comedian and podcaster who’s appeared on MTV, VH1, and HBOMax, delivering booze-fueled retellings of under-told Black historical stories in a sharp, unpredictable format | $15–$20, 7PM

WasiaFest Live Music @ The Lilypad, Cambridge — Mixed Asian musicians perform a curated mix of originals and covers celebrating AAPI cultural intersection in a standing-room concert format | $15, 10PM

Saturday February 28th

Pepita Lo-Fi Saturday @ Lamplighter CX, Cambridge — Designated low-key Saturday coffee session with ambient sound, relaxed energy, and a cozy back taproom built for studying, solo time, or slow brunch vibes | FREE, 8AM–1PM

Making Friends in Greater Boston: Art Museum & Café Day @ Harvard Square, Cambridge — Meet at Zinneken’s for a drink (included), stroll Harvard Square for 45–60 minutes of structured introductions and conversation, then explore the Harvard Art Museums together in a small group capped at for ages 22–32 | $29, 10AM-2PM

Paint & Bake at the Danger Den @ Danger Wizard, Somerville — Tabletop miniature painting meetup with shared baked goods, basic chocolate chip cookies and painting supplies provided, bring your own miniatures to paint and treats to share, in collaboration with CamberVille Bakers | Donation based, 2–5PM

Idle Fest – The New Variety Show @ Warehouse XI, Somerville — Multi-act live showcase featuring four newly devised original works, a staged one-act play, a live musical duo set, and six solo performances created and performed by artists from Boston and Providence | $18, 2PM and 8PM

Seven Hills Pasta Making Workshop @ Pemberton Farms, Cambridge — Hands-on beginner pasta workshop led by Seven Hills Pasta Company teaching dough techniques and classic pasta shapes in an interactive kitchen setting | $98, 5–8PM

Live Music Cover Band w/ ‘Storrow Drivers’ @ Toad, Cambridge — Live Saturday night cover band performance featuring ‘Storrow Drivers’ playing a mix of familiar crowd favorites and danceable classics in an intimate pub setting

Sunday March 1st

Good Neighbor Open House & Bagel Brunch @ Somerville Museum, Somerville — Free community open house with coffee and bagels, meet neighbors and museum supporters, learn about exhibits and programs, explore volunteer and membership opportunities, plus a “Your Neighbor Is a Museum” T-shirt | FREE, 10AM-2PM

How Do You Hot Chocolate? @ Central Library Auditorium, Somerville [WAITLIST ONLY] — Hygge-inspired afternoon featuring a Hot Chocolate Bar with multiple tasting options, cozy coloring activities, and a demo on how to mix your own take-home hot cocoa recipe | FREE, 2–4PM

Seasonal Affective Wine Bar Dance Party @ Dear Annie, Cambridge — A wine-bar dance party designed to combat the winter slump with communal dance-floor energy, carb-forward snacks included with admission, wine flowing, low lights and thoughtfully selected wines available throughout the night | $24, 6–9PM

HAPPENING NEXT WEEK

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

Guided Social Night @ Aeronaut Brewing Company, Somerville — Ready to move past “What do you do for work?” This guided social sorts you into small groups with curated prompts so you never have to worry about what to say next and everyone gets a chance to speak, listen, and connect

Backgarden Art Night Market @ First Street Market, Cambridge — An in-person pop-up from Backgarden Art bringing together a curated roster of local artists with original works for sale plus live music, vendors, and drinks throughout the night

Cabin Fever: Maker & Vintage Market @ Warehouse XI, Somerville — A curated indoor market spotlighting some of New England’s most talented makers and vintage dealers, featuring locally made goods, small-batch pieces, and authentic finds with no mass production in sight

HAPPENING NEXT WEEK

Mingle Mayhem Big Singles Bash @ Bow Market (Upstairs), Somerville — A high-energy dating night built around curated social games and rapid conversations that help you meet dozens of people in one evening, connecting up to 100 singles with cocktails from The Bar at Nook and a structured mutual match system