Explore techniques for creating vibrant and realistic skin tones using watercolor.

Artist Jordan Rhodes will cover wet-into-wet blending for smooth transitions, layering to enhance shadows and values, and incorporating accent colors to bring skin tones to life. Examples will include both darker and lighter skin tones.

This is an intermediate level workshop, so some drawing or painting experience is encouraged!

Register here!

Tandem figure drawing (2 models) is always an exciting challenge on a technical-level, but beyond that, this session will be a special opportunity to celebrate queer love and bodies! This is a beginner friendly figure drawing session open to all - there will be some demos to get you started and help you along the way.

Check out the BFAC website for more details on this session coming soon!

BFAC will prep the cakes, the icing, and the decorations, so you walk in ready to create edible works of art.

You’ll learn piping techniques and other tips and tricks for decorating. And this one’s valentine’s themed!

So wear all the pink and red you can and be prepared for lots. of. sweets.

A special event full of love, music and dancing! Bring your partner, friends or even to meet new people on an unforgettable night.

Join Guataca Nights Boston for an evening full of romance and fun at Upstairs at Bow. Whether you're single, in a relationship, or somewhere in between, this is the place to be. Come dressed to impress and prepare for a night that will stay in your memory.

Grab your tickets now!

Movement ~ Music ~ Connection ~ Restorative play ~ Rest ~ Revolution

Join in for the next monthly Biodanza gathering, a facilitated journey through movement, music and play. Warm your bones, dance your heart out and stay grounded as the group continues cultivating creativity and community together, actively making space to breathe, feel, integrate and refuel. No experience needed!

Aula bilingüe en inglés y español. No experience needed, all ages 18+ welcome. Come as you are, with your curious heart and a desire to connect with yourself and others, for two hours of play, great music and connection that will lift up your month!

Space limited -- sign up early!
Sliding scale $20-35 early bird through 2/7, $25-40 onward; $60-100 for a Feb/Mar/Apr pass. Register through www.venmo.com/u/ClaraRSM or paypal.me/ClaraRubinSmith >>> be sure to include your email address for information and updates on this event.

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Biodanza is a gentle and powerful integrative system promoting human development both personal and collective, originally developed in Chile during the 1960's and now a global movement. Each class journeys through life-affirming exercises that take the form of dances and movements that connect with everyday life, paired with carefully-chosen, inspiring music from around the world. These are invitations into vivencia, experiences of feeling completely alive in the present moment, and as each builds on the next they create a cascade of experiences that open up new ways of relating with ourselves, each other, and the world around us. The process invites us to reclaim what’s most life-giving for each of us, discovering new ways of moving through life, learning how to live together as human beings, and celebrating and building on all the good.

SOUP FEST IS BACK at Bow Market for another year of delightful broths and cozy hangs with friends.

Your ticket gets you a soup from each participating vendor and a cute Soup Passport that gets checked off at each participating business.

At each stop, you'll receive a warming and comforting 4 oz. soup, perfectly portioned and planned so you've got room to sip soup for 4 cozy hours (or however long it takes you to mosey your way around the market).

More details here!

Your val/pal/gal/entine’s day plans have arrived! Whether you’re saddled up, cruising for another cowpoke or just love to line dance, spend the evening with 617 Country in Upstairs at Bow. 

617 Country will be teaching extra barn and partner dances to make it real easy to get to know each other.
To cover costs, tickets are $5 - $10 through PayPal or cash at the door.

A portion of proceeds will go to @mahmoudskitchengaza.

KN95 masks will be provided.

Somerville's Most Unique Dining Experience returns for ROMAN HOLIDAY: WINTER IN THE ETERNAL CITY. A five course tasting menu celebrating Roman culinary traditions ancient and modern. On February 14th, for one night only, Juliet’s entire dining room will transform into your favorite intimate trattoria to make your Valentine's Day a romantic Roman holiday.

Menu:

prosciutto di parma.eggplant escabeche, semi-dried truffle tomato, marinated artichoke, balsamico extra vecchio

stracciatella.consommé of prosciutto and parmigiano, egg yolk raviolo

cacio e pepe.di trofie

l’anatra di apicio.duck breast, Roman beans, ancient and modern sauces, braised celery, bergamot

affogato di menta.mint panna cotta, espresso, ciocolotto, fico

Make your reservation here.

Perfect for a group - grab some friends for a creative night out together! You’ll be learning some basics of metalsmithing to make your own custom charms, and then you’ll string them together so you can walk home with a finished necklace!

So trendy, so cute.

Do YOU have what it takes to become the FIRST Aeronaut Idol!?
Show off your talent in front of a panel of all-star judges including:
Andy Chau, Assistant Dean of Music Career Development, Berklee College of Music
Liza Levy, President, Salt Lick Incubator,
Ley, Boston-based R & B artist
Cassi Norgaisse, Music Director
Kristina Latino, Artist Manager at Cornerscape & Boston Music Awards Manager of the Year
Katie Lorenz, Day-to-Day Manager, Good Harbor Music
Eric Swenson, Music Team, Spotify
Hosted by Majic

First prize includes bragging rights, a basket of Aeronaut merchandise, and a very, VERY large trophy.
To enter, DM a 30-second video of you singing a song of your choice @aeronautbrewing on Instagram. Singers must be 21+ to enter!

Submission deadline is FRIDAY, JANUARY 10th by 9:00 PM and finalists will be announced on Friday, January 17th. No submissions will be shared without the contestant’s approval.
All submissions will be reviewed, and 10 finalists will move ahead and perform on the Somerville stage on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH! Get ready to sing your heart out!

Celebrate Valentine's with your littles and friends.

Join Upstairs at Bow for an engaging playgroup designed for children ages 0-5, led by play expert Joy Harper! This interactive session will feature learning toys, sensory play, and take-home resources to help keep your little ones engaged and learning.
Pay what you can with two sliding scale prices ($12 or $22 per family). Your payment directly supports Joy’s ongoing playgroup sessions. RSVP here and pay at the door.

Parents enjoy food & drinks: Coffee available from Remnant Brewing, brunch cocktails, beer, and wine available from Nook, breakfast & lunch options available on the first floor of Bow Market.

A day of connection with oneself and others through movement, meditation and mindful conversations. Visit link for more details and tickets.

Valerie Imparato’s mixed media work chronicles her journey with infertility and in vitro fertilization (IVF). This series explores themes of isolation, repetition, and the inception of life.

Using a variety of materials from embroidery to resin, to hospital gowns, Imparato highlights the lengths to which women will go to have children, often to the detriment of their own physical and mental health.

In this exhibition, Imparato leads with vulnerability, candidly displaying the lows of her own journey, while honoring the holiness of motherhood and our attempts at it.

Exhibition Dates: February 1 - March 15, 2025
Gallery Hours: Saturdays 12-4 pm

In honor of ushering in the year of the snake🐍, the artists at Chameleon Tattoo have put together some of their new works based on the serpent theme and Chameleon is hosting an art show & silent auction.

Join Nook Served Up, a  a new semi-regular pop-up cocktail event Upstairs at Bow hosted by the cocktail gurus over at Nook. Enjoy a free reservation for priority seating in a spacious setting, perfect for sipping cocktails and grabbing food from Bow Market vendors.

The event will feature a specialty menu of fan favorites, back for a limited time only! Grab that cocktail you can't stop thinking about or try one you missed out when it left the menu. 

Join Bow Market for a Lunar New Year Celebration as we welcome the year of the Snake! Brought to you by maca boston & Tiny Turns Paperie.

Enjoy food & drink specials from your favorite Bow Market restaurants.

Shop a local AAPI maker market in Upstairs at Bow.

Featuring a courtyard performance by NüWa Lion Dance promptly at 7pm (duration of the performance is 15 minutes so make sure to arrive early as they will start right at 7pm).

More information including Maker Market participants and Bow Market specials can be found here.

A one-night-only art experience at Warehouse XI turns creativity into action to support artists displaced by the devastating LA wildfires.

🌟 What to Expect:

• A stunning gallery showcasing powerful 2D art from impacted artists.

• Opportunities to directly support artists through QR codes to purchase prints or tip them directly.

• A vibrant atmosphere with music, community, and creativity at its core.

💡 Why It Matters:
Dark Phoenix Gallery isn’t just an event—it’s a movement to help artists rise from the ashes and share their work with the world.

Come together to celebrate art, resilience, and community. Be part of something bigger.

Join the Somerville Community Growing Center at Union Square's newest commercial building - 10 Prospect Street - where the Friends will share accomplishments from the 2024 calendar year, including visitor and volunteer numbers and statistics & fundraising and financial data like the final numbers from our 30-30-30 campaign; present the budget for the year ahead; and approve the proposed slate of Board Members and Officers.

They will also share administrative changes in store for 2025, opportunities to get involved, and related reflection/planning activities for the coming year.

All are invited - please join for camaraderie, refreshments, gorgeous city views and our latest updates! Contact volunteer@thegrowingcenter.org with any questions.

Head to Aeronaut Somerville for another Puzzle Day! Compete against other teams to finish a 500-piece puzzle for amatuer teams and a 1000-piece puzzle for speed-puzzle teams. The winning teams will each receive a $50 Aeronaut gift card.

There will also be a Puzzle Swap! Bring your used (but complete) puzzles to give away and pick up a few new-to-you ones to try out! All leftover puzzles will be donated to local libraries.

Tickets are $30 per team; no more than 6 people on each team. This is a 21+ event.

Get your tickets here!

Join in for a fun foodie adventure through Union Square, Somerville - a neighborhood bursting with culture, historical significance, and an exploding food scene! Home of the infamous Fluff Festival, Union Square celebrates its diversity with many community events.

What's included

• Visit Union Square, one of the hottest neighborhoods in Boston, with a friendly guide

• 4 stops with delicious eats (including items such as: delectable famous Union Square Donuts, indian street food, peruvian chicken, quesadillas and fried grasshoppers, and tasty Himalayan rice pudding.)

• Tour of historical Union Square including local landmarks

• Dietary restrictions and allergies can often be accommodated

• After the tour, a Somerville Digital Guide will be sent to guests!

Highlights

Our Union Square Food Tour has been running since 2017, and it's one of the best things to do in Boston. The friendly and knowledgeable guides are local to the area and top-notch. Many live in the neighborhood.

Tours are great for a fun night out with friends, co-workers, family, guests in town, birthdays, anniversaries, date nights, bachelorette or bachelor parties, and just because.

Book your tour here!

Watch cult classic "The Craft," bring your own craft or buy a crafty kit, sip a themed drink and live your best crafty, witchy life.

Get your tickets here.

Join in for a fun foodie adventure through Union Square, Somerville - a neighborhood bursting with culture, historical significance, and an exploding food scene! Home of the infamous Fluff Festival, Union Square celebrates its diversity with many community events.

What's included

• Visit Union Square, one of the hottest neighborhoods in Boston, with a friendly guide

• 4 stops with delicious eats (including items such as: delectable famous Union Square Donuts, indian street food, peruvian chicken, quesadillas and fried grasshoppers, and tasty Himalayan rice pudding.)

• Tour of historical Union Square including local landmarks

• Dietary restrictions and allergies can often be accommodated

• After the tour, a Somerville Digital Guide will be sent to guests!

Highlights

Our Union Square Food Tour has been running since 2017, and it's one of the best things to do in Boston. The friendly and knowledgeable guides are local to the area and top-notch. Many live in the neighborhood.

Tours are great for a fun night out with friends, co-workers, family, guests in town, birthdays, anniversaries, date nights, bachelorette or bachelor parties, and just because.

Book your tour here!

Brighten up your day with a touch of artistry! All skill levels welcome, "anyone can paint" à la Remy 😉.

Experience the beauty of delicate hand-painted pottery with Marcy, a talented local artist who specializes in porcelain pieces. Each goldie ceramics piece is individually made on the wheel or by hand, by one person.

As you paint on this unique, handmade vase, please understand that slight variations, minor imperfections, and signs of its handmade nature are to be expected. 

The items are dishwasher and microwave safe, however, hand washing and skipping microwaving is recommended for long-lasting results. 

Pitch-A-Friend is a one-of-a-kind event that celebrates friendship by allowing friends to give short slide presentations about their remarkable single friends to a lively audience of available singles at breweries, bars and other event locations!

How Does it work?

For Presenters:

Want to pitch your friend? Reserve a pitch spot by filling out our online form. Once you’re confirmed, create a 3-5 minute slide presentation showcasing why your friend is an incredible catch. Describe their best qualities, share a few fun facts, and include what they’re looking for in a relationship. This isn’t a roast but a chance to uplift your friend in a positive way, with the aim of helping them find a connection. Pitch slots are limited per event!
Presenter Rules, Guidelines & Examples »

For Attendees (Free!):

Simply come and enjoy! As an attendee, you can watch the presentations, cheer on the participants, and then join everyone in a relaxed mingle session to chat and connect. With around 6-11 presentations per event, you’ll have the chance to meet singles in a warm, friendly environment without any pressure.
Attendee Code of Conduct »

Whether presenting or just attending, Pitch-A-Friend is a unique way to connect, celebrate friendship, and maybe even spark something special!
Check out the FAQs »

Head to Rococo for Winter Plant Care 101 (+ Plant Swap) and learn the key steps to maintaining happy and thriving indoor plants, especially during the colder months.

The workshop will cover the essentials of year-round houseplant care, so you can confidently keep your plants healthy and thriving. Discover helpful tips for caring for your plants during the winter months, including light, watering, humidity, and troubleshooting common issues. 

Event leaders will bust popular plant care myths to help you build confidence in your plant care routine. Things will wrap up with a live repotting demonstration, with an opportunity to ask questions along the way. Perfect for plant parents of all levels!

Post-session, there will be a plant swap raffle, where everyone will get to take home a plant!

Join in for a fun foodie adventure through Union Square, Somerville - a neighborhood bursting with culture, historical significance, and an exploding food scene! Home of the infamous Fluff Festival, Union Square celebrates its diversity with many community events.

What's included

• Visit Union Square, one of the hottest neighborhoods in Boston, with a friendly guide

• 4 stops with delicious eats (including items such as: delectable famous Union Square Donuts, indian street food, peruvian chicken, quesadillas and fried grasshoppers, and tasty Himalayan rice pudding.)

• Tour of historical Union Square including local landmarks

• Dietary restrictions and allergies can often be accommodated

• After the tour, a Somerville Digital Guide will be sent to guests!

Highlights

Our Union Square Food Tour has been running since 2017, and it's one of the best things to do in Boston. The friendly and knowledgeable guides are local to the area and top-notch. Many live in the neighborhood.

Tours are great for a fun night out with friends, co-workers, family, guests in town, birthdays, anniversaries, date nights, bachelorette or bachelor parties, and just because.

Book your tour here!

>> Movement ~ Music ~ Connection ~ Restorative play ~ Rest ~ Revolution <<

Join in for the next monthly BIODANZA and welcome in this new year together!

Aula bilingüe en inglés y español. No experience needed, all ages 18+ welcome. Come as you are, with your curious heart and a desire to connect with yourself and others, for two hours of play, great music and connection that will lift up your month!

Biodanza is a gentle and powerful integrative system promoting human development both personal and collective, originally developed in Chile during the 1960's and now a global movement. Each class journeys through life-affirming exercises that take the form of dances and other everyday movements, paired with carefully-chosen, inspiring music from around the world and building upon each other. These are invitations into vivencia, experiences of being completely alive in the present moment, that open up new ways of relating with ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
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Space limited -- sign up early!
Sliding scale $20-35 early bird through 1/3, $25-40 onward; $60-100 for a Jan/Feb/Mar pass. Register through www.venmo.com/u/ClaraRSM or paypal.me/ClaraRubinSmith >>> be sure to include your email address for information and updates on this event.

Join in for a fun foodie adventure through Union Square, Somerville - a neighborhood bursting with culture, historical significance, and an exploding food scene! Home of the infamous Fluff Festival, Union Square celebrates its diversity with many community events.

What's included

• Visit Union Square, one of the hottest neighborhoods in Boston, with a friendly guide

• 4 stops with delicious eats (including items such as: delectable famous Union Square Donuts, indian street food, peruvian chicken, quesadillas and fried grasshoppers, and tasty Himalayan rice pudding.)

• Tour of historical Union Square including local landmarks

• Dietary restrictions and allergies can often be accommodated

• After the tour, a Somerville Digital Guide will be sent to guests!

Highlights

Our Union Square Food Tour has been running since 2017, and it's one of the best things to do in Boston. The friendly and knowledgeable guides are local to the area and top-notch. Many live in the neighborhood.

Tours are great for a fun night out with friends, co-workers, family, guests in town, birthdays, anniversaries, date nights, bachelorette or bachelor parties, and just because.

Book your tour here!