Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City Council invite Somerville community members to the inaugural "Slice of the City" meet-up series. This new series of family-friendly pizza parties in the parks offers attendees a new way to connect and engage with city leaders and staff as well as neighbors all while enjoying Somerville’s parks.

The outdoor series for all ages will feature seven early evening meet-ups, from 5 to 7 p.m., throughout the month of May – one each in each of the city’s seven wards. Held in parks and green spaces, the drop-in style gatherings are an opportunity to mingle with Mayor Ballantyne, your Ward and At-Large City Councilors, School Committee members, and State Delegation representatives, as well as City staff and neighbors. Meanwhile, the Recreation Department will host kid’s activities, and refreshments and pizza will be provided.

"Not everyone can squeeze a whole weeknight community meeting into their schedules, and others may be hesitant to join a more formal event, so it’s important that we try out new ways  for people to connect with the public servants who serve them,” said Mayor Ballantyne. “We are excited to launch the 'Slice of the City' series as part of our ongoing commitment to creating access to local government and building community. Plus it’s always great to have a reason to hang out in our awesome parks."

Staff on hand will be happy to discuss neighborhood projects, City programs and services, questions or concerns, or your favorite pizza topping.
 

Slice of the City Schedule 
Look for the balloons and tables at each location. Rain locations if needed will be posted to somervillema.gov/slice or contact 311:

• Thursday, May 2: Ward 4 at the Healey School Playground, 5 Meacham Street

• Monday, May 6: Ward 1 at Chuckie Harris Playground, 17 Cross Street East

• Thursday, May 9: Ward 6 at Powderhouse Park, 850 Broadway (College Ave. side)

• Monday, May 13: Ward 7 at Lou Ann David Park,1060 Broadway

• Thursday, May 16: Ward 5 at Trum Field Playground, One Franey Road at Cedar Street

• Monday, May 20: Ward 3 at Prospect Hill Park, 68 Munroe Street

• Tuesday, May 28: Ward 2 at Lincoln Park, 290 Washington Street (near Argenziano School entrance)
   

Each "Slice of the City" event will prioritize inclusivity and accessibility, with language assistance available through the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs and accommodations for seniors and individuals with mobility needs. In the event of inclement weather, indoor locations will be announced.

More information: Visit somervillema.gov/slice for more information.

The Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers (MAPS) invites the community to attend the grand opening of the organization’s new office in Somerville, located at 362 Somerville Ave, on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

In addition to a ribbon-cutting ceremony between 5 and 6 PM and a tour of the new office, guests will get a chance to meet the organization’s Somerville staff, learn about the various free health and social services offered out of the Union Square office, and enjoy entertainment with local drums ensemble Grooversity, as well as appetizers, wine, and other refreshments.

Those interested in attending should RSVP by May 21 by contacting Marilia Alves, MAPS Communications and Executive Assistant, at malves@maps-inc.org, or by calling 617-864-7600.

Join Bottlecap Press authors Leticia Priebe Rocha and Indigo Kinsella for a poetry reading! After the featured readers, the floor will be opened for community members to share their own poems (5 minutes per person). Read more about the featured readers below:

Leticia Priebe Rocha (she/her/hers) is a poet, visual artist, and editor. She is the author of In Lieu of Heartbreak, This is Like (Bottlecap Press, 2024). Leticia earned her bachelor’s from Tufts University, where she was awarded the 2020 Academy of American Poets University & College Poetry Prize. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, she immigrated to Miami, FL at the age of 9 and currently resides in the Greater Boston area. Her work has been published in Salamander, Rattle, Pigeon Pages, and elsewhere. Leticia is a Reader for Yellow Arrow Journal and served as Guest Editor for their EMBLAZON issue. For more information, visit her website: leticiaprieberocha.com.

Indigo Kinsella (xe/xem/xeir) is a Boston based poet, baker, and beach combing fanatic. Xe explore the incredulous nature of indoctrination through intersecting identities and can’t help but note that “there’s a poem somewhere in what you just said!” Xe love public transit, tattoos, and making playlists emotively. You can find more of xeir work published in Decadent Cosmos zines and in the En*gendered Lit Mag archive. To stay in touch with xeir writerly updates you can find Indigo on IG: @uglyclogswrites.

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Delight in the best of Union Square, one of the most popular neighborhoods in Boston.

On this tour you will:

• Meet local owners and operators, with behind the scenes tour of their eateries.

• Devour delicious authentic Mexican and Peruvian street food packed with flavor, including Boston's best quesadilla.​

• Visit the hottest spots in Somerville! You may even get to try a fried grasshopper!

Spend the afternoon sampling a diversity of foods from local favorites, ethnic restaurants, and hand-crafted specialty foods that are sure to wow.

Register here.

Tours offered every Saturday.

Fight The Exposition and CultureHouse presents a very special Dungeons and Dragons adventure that celebrates Asian American and Pacific Island month! Open to all levels of experience.

This event is designed to provide a safe and welcoming space for members of the AAPI community to come together and celebrate our unique cultures, stories, and experiences through the magical world of D&D.

Limited spots available.

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the City Council invite Somerville community members to the inaugural "Slice of the City" meet-up series. This new series of family-friendly pizza parties in the parks offers attendees a new way to connect and engage with city leaders and staff as well as neighbors all while enjoying Somerville’s parks.

The outdoor series for all ages will feature seven early evening meet-ups, from 5 to 7 p.m., throughout the month of May – one each in each of the city’s seven wards. Held in parks and green spaces, the drop-in style gatherings are an opportunity to mingle with Mayor Ballantyne, your Ward and At-Large City Councilors, School Committee members, and State Delegation representatives, as well as City staff and neighbors. Meanwhile, the Recreation Department will host kid’s activities, and refreshments and pizza will be provided.

"Not everyone can squeeze a whole weeknight community meeting into their schedules, and others may be hesitant to join a more formal event, so it’s important that we try out new ways  for people to connect with the public servants who serve them,” said Mayor Ballantyne. “We are excited to launch the 'Slice of the City' series as part of our ongoing commitment to creating access to local government and building community. Plus it’s always great to have a reason to hang out in our awesome parks."

Staff on hand will be happy to discuss neighborhood projects, City programs and services, questions or concerns, or your favorite pizza topping.
 

Slice of the City Schedule 
Look for the balloons and tables at each location. Rain locations if needed will be posted to somervillema.gov/slice or contact 311:

• Thursday, May 2: Ward 4 at the Healey School Playground, 5 Meacham Street

• Monday, May 6: Ward 1 at Chuckie Harris Playground, 17 Cross Street East

• Thursday, May 9: Ward 6 at Powderhouse Park, 850 Broadway (College Ave. side)

• Monday, May 13: Ward 7 at Lou Ann David Park,1060 Broadway

• Thursday, May 16: Ward 5 at Trum Field Playground, One Franey Road at Cedar Street

• Monday, May 20: Ward 3 at Prospect Hill Park, 68 Munroe Street

• Tuesday, May 28: Ward 2 at Lincoln Park, 290 Washington Street (near Argenziano School entrance)
   

Each "Slice of the City" event will prioritize inclusivity and accessibility, with language assistance available through the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs and accommodations for seniors and individuals with mobility needs. In the event of inclement weather, indoor locations will be announced.

More information: Visit somervillema.gov/slice for more information.

Welcome to a nourishing space where you’ll honor Menstrual Wisdom. You’ll consciously connect and map your cycle and reflect on its impact on your health and abundance.

The facilitators will guide participants through the Inner Seasons and the 2 Vías Map, fleshed out in the book Wild Power by Alexandra Pope and Sjanie H. Wurlitzer, expert leaders of the Red School.

This event will take place at Culture House pop-up, Union Sq. 64 Union Square, on Thursday, May 30th, from 6 – 8 pm. The goal is to activate your innate cyclic power, and hopefully, a supportive community too! You are welcome to share your existing wisdom and experiences during the circle.

Learn more about the many queer clubs in the Boston area and how you can get involved. Clubs focus on sports, arts, gaming, the outdoors, and so much more. Find your queer community here!

Union Square Main Streets and the Union Square Farmers Market community proudly present a celebration of 20 seasons of open-air access to fresh, nutritious food in the heart of Union Square. Shop your favorite market vendors and celebrate 20 years of gathering with your neighbors!

Festivities  will take place Saturday, June 1 with birthday decorations, photo opps, activities, and more all market long. Gather at the Birthday Bash tent at 11am for remarks from speakers followed by cupcakes as the celebration continues. 

To help commemorate 20 years of the USFM, Union Square Main Streets is collecting memories from the community. Share your favorite market memories here!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Delight in the best of Union Square, one of the most popular neighborhoods in Boston.

On this tour you will:

• Meet local owners and operators, with behind the scenes tour of their eateries.

• Devour delicious authentic Mexican and Peruvian street food packed with flavor, including Boston's best quesadilla.​

• Visit the hottest spots in Somerville! You may even get to try a fried grasshopper!

Spend the afternoon sampling a diversity of foods from local favorites, ethnic restaurants, and hand-crafted specialty foods that are sure to wow.

Register here.

Tours offered every Saturday.

Head to Bow Market on Sunday, June 2nd for the return of the Curated Vintage Market! Once again they will be taking over Somerville Ave and all of Bow Market as 70+ vintage vendors from New England + beyond gather to bring the best & baddest vintage finds to the heart of Union Square, Somerville.
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Stroll down Somerville Ave and then head into the Bow Market courtyard for more vintage/food/beverage action. DO NOT MISS what’s happening Upstairs at Bow!! You’ll find more vendors including Mender Row working away, taking in small clothing repairs and scheduling larger projects and customizations for future dates - the artistry on display is a must see!
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Ring in the summer season with a treasure hunt for both the WEIRD and the WONDERFUL! Come thirsty - come hungry - come ready to shop and support local 'til the sun goes down. You can expect to take home clothing, jewelry, home décor, furniture, art, collectibles and sOoOo much more (not to mention quite the cast of characters to keep you entertained all day!). Hosted by Blue Bandana Relics, Lexie Butterfly Vintage, Homme Repair & Tabby Road Design
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Check out the Facebook event for the full list of vendors and their locations.

Calling all families to Aeronaut! Join Aeronaut on Sundays from 12pm-3pm for FAMILY DAY! Parents: bring your kiddos for an afternoon of exploration and creativity, while you post up with your favorite Aeronaut beer! Because parents need a little fun too! Check out the featured activities and entertainment below:

6/2/24:

• An up close and personal encounter with the Franklin Park Zoo

• Curiosities and oddities from Professor Krupps' Cabinet

• DIY art station

• Snack boxes for the kiddos

• Specialty craft with the Makers' Club

Entry is $10 per child (parents are FREE!) and includes access to all of the kid-friendly activities and entertainment. Get your tickets here.

For those of you with much younger little ones, there will also be a play area set up! Please note, parents and guardians are asked to keep an eye on their kiddos while enjoying the space. Also please adhere to the following rules:

• Guests will need to present valid and non-expired identification for age check procedures upon arrival. Copies/photos of IDs and temporary IDs will not be accepted.

• Every child attending Family Day must be accompanied by their own parent or guardian. That person must be over 21 years of age.

• Children may not use the bathroom facilities or enter the Taproom area of Aeronaut Brewing unless accompanied by an adult.

• Families who do not adhere to these rules will be asked to leave; there will be no refunds issued if this occurs.

This month, Picture + Panel dives into an electrifying discussion with Maurice Vellekoop and Cathy G. Johnson about the intersection of queerness and pop culture. QT Library executive director Emily Talley will moderate.

Maurice Vellekoop was born in 1964 in a suburb of Toronto. A prolific artist and illustrator, he has worked non-stop for the last three decades. In addition to publications, his corporate clients include Swissair, Abercrombie & Fitch, Air Canada, Smart Car, LVMH, and Bush Irish Whiskey. He lives on Toronto Island with his partner Gordon Bowness.

Cathy G. Johnson is a cartoonist and educator in Providence, Rhode Island. The Breakaways is her third graphic novel, after Gorgeous (2016) with Koyama Press and Jeremiah (2015) with One Percent Press. Cathy has also published shorter comics work with publishers such as Silver Sprocket and Youth in Decline. In addition to creating artwork, Cathy works as an educator in the New England area, serving many local communities within schools and community centers.

All BCAF events are free to attend. If you wish to pay it forward, a $5 suggested donation helps sustain BCAF's comics advocacy and educational programming in the Greater Boston area.

Picture + Panel is a monthly conversation series that brings fantastic graphic novel creators to the Greater Boston area. Discover terrific authors and fascinating stories that combine text and art through conversational confabulation. Produced in partnership by Aeronaut Brewing, Porter Square Books, and the Boston Comic Arts Foundation, Picture + Panel provides thought-provoking discussions for adults about this unique form of expression.

Book sales are provided at the event by Porter Square Books.

All events at Aeronaut Brewery are for ages 21+. This event will take place in their 'Food Hub' space.

RSVP here!

The sweetness of honey combined with the flavorful tartness of medicinal berries…come learn how to make an herbal syrup! In this class, you will discuss what herbal syrups are, what they are used for, and how to make one.

The group will make an elderberry syrup together — bring $5 and a jar if you’d like to take some home with you!

Register here.

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Lit Crawl returns! Join your fellow bookworms and bibliomaniacs for a night of irreverent literary adventure and mayhem in unexpected spaces across Union Square.

From 6-9pm, intrepid readers and curiosity seekers choose from a variety of unique events, including games, fusion performances, provocations, and other delightful oddities.

Find the full schedule here.

Opera will ring out in Bow Market this spring!

Flowers and Opera opens pride weekend at Bow Market with live opera singers, free flowers from Nellie’s Wildflowers, and a food drive. Bow Market vendors showcase speciality treats. Come for the live opera and walk away with a fresh bouquet. Please bring something for the Project SOUP collection box.

*With support from the Somerville Arts Council, Mass Cultural Council, and Nellies Wildflowers

*Free and open to the public

Featuring:

Jessica Graves

Kathryn McKellar

Arielle Rogers-Wilkey

Erin Merceruio Nelson

Kathryn Tolley

Isabelle Zeledon

Sally Naredla, Pianist

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Delight in the best of Union Square, one of the most popular neighborhoods in Boston.

On this tour you will:

• Meet local owners and operators, with behind the scenes tour of their eateries.

• Devour delicious authentic Mexican and Peruvian street food packed with flavor, including Boston's best quesadilla.​

• Visit the hottest spots in Somerville! You may even get to try a fried grasshopper!

Spend the afternoon sampling a diversity of foods from local favorites, ethnic restaurants, and hand-crafted specialty foods that are sure to wow.

Register here.

Tours offered every Saturday.

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Delight in the best of Union Square, one of the most popular neighborhoods in Boston.

On this tour you will:

• Meet local owners and operators, with behind the scenes tour of their eateries.

• Devour delicious authentic Mexican and Peruvian street food packed with flavor, including Boston's best quesadilla.​

• Visit the hottest spots in Somerville! You may even get to try a fried grasshopper!

Spend the afternoon sampling a diversity of foods from local favorites, ethnic restaurants, and hand-crafted specialty foods that are sure to wow.

Register here.

Tours offered every Saturday.

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Delight in the best of Union Square, one of the most popular neighborhoods in Boston.

On this tour you will:

• Meet local owners and operators, with behind the scenes tour of their eateries.

• Devour delicious authentic Mexican and Peruvian street food packed with flavor, including Boston's best quesadilla.​

• Visit the hottest spots in Somerville! You may even get to try a fried grasshopper!

Spend the afternoon sampling a diversity of foods from local favorites, ethnic restaurants, and hand-crafted specialty foods that are sure to wow.

Register here.

Tours offered every Saturday.

With a career spanning over two decades, Ravi has captivated audiences worldwide with his mesmerizing performances and innovative compositions.

As a leader, Ravi has released six albums including “Moving Pictures,” “From The Round Box,” and “Spirit Fiction,” showcasing his remarkable talent and musical versatility. He has also collaborated with esteemed artists such as Joe Lovano, David Liebman, Jack DeJohnette, and McCoy Tyner, leaving an indelible mark on the jazz scene.

Born in Long Island to legendary musicians John Coltrane and Alice Coltrane, Ravi carries on his family’s musical legacy with grace and artistry. Raised in Los Angeles, he was deeply influenced by his mother’s music and played a pivotal role in her return to the recording studio.

While Ravi’s musical beginnings were influenced by his parents, he has crafted his own sound as an engrossing, forward-thinking jazz musician.

Pianist Gadi Lehavi and drummer Ele Howell will join Ravi on the Performance Hall stage.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the brilliance of Ravi Coltrane live at Arts at the Armory. Head to the Armory on Saturday, June 22 for an unforgettable evening of jazz exploration and musical mastery.

Doors open at 7:00pm, the show will start at 8:00pm.

Get your tickets here.

Join Arts at the Armory for this free dance workshop with Dobet Gnahoré in their Performance Hall on Monday, June 24th at 5pm.

With her majestic voice, fierce dance moves, magnetic stage presence, and colorful sense of style, GRAMMY-winner Dobet Gnahoré is one of Africa’s most revered and respected talents. She appeals to fans of Angelique Kidjo, Yemi Alade, and Fatoumata Diawara.

Click here to RSVP.

Workshop participants are eligible for reduced-price or complimentary tickets to Dobet Gnahoré's June 27th concert.

Arts at the Armory is delighted to welcome Afropop sensation, Dobet Gnahoré, to the Spotlight Series stage on June 27!

Doors open at 7:00pm
Concert starts at 8:00pm

With her majestic voice, fierce dance moves, magnetic stage presence, and colorful sense of style, GRAMMY-winner Dobet Gnahoré is one of Africa's most revered and respected talents. She appeals to fans of Angelique Kidjo, Yemi Alade, and Fatoumata Diawara. Backed by her band of four musicians, she will be touring in advance of the release of her newest album, Zouzou, produced by Momo Wang, one of Abidjan’s most in demand beat makers and producer for top international talents. Zouzou showcases Gnahoré's continuing efforts to draw on the creative energy of Abidjan, a bustling African metropolis that has emerged from years of conflict to become one of West Africa’s most important economic engines and creative centers.

Anyone who has seen Dobet Gnahoré perform knows that her performance talents lie in both music and dance. Dobet’s father Boni Gnahoré is a master percussionist and artist who co-founded the legendary pan-African performance ensemble and artistic collective Ki-Yi M’bock. Growing up in this creative setting was a utopian artistic experience for Dobet and a rigorous training ground that provided her with the skills in music, dance, theater, fashion and poetry that serve as her foundation to this day.

Join Arts at the Armory on Thursday, June 27th to experience the talents of Dobet Gnahoré live in their Performance Hall!

Get your tickets here!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Delight in the best of Union Square, one of the most popular neighborhoods in Boston.

On this tour you will:

• Meet local owners and operators, with behind the scenes tour of their eateries.

• Devour delicious authentic Mexican and Peruvian street food packed with flavor, including Boston's best quesadilla.​

• Visit the hottest spots in Somerville! You may even get to try a fried grasshopper!

Spend the afternoon sampling a diversity of foods from local favorites, ethnic restaurants, and hand-crafted specialty foods that are sure to wow.

Register here.

Tours offered every Saturday.

Celebrate 5 years of Nibble Kitchen!

There will be Pop Ups from past Nibble businesses, live music, lots of activities, and more!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Delight in the best of Union Square, one of the most popular neighborhoods in Boston.

On this tour you will:

• Meet local owners and operators, with behind the scenes tour of their eateries.

• Devour delicious authentic Mexican and Peruvian street food packed with flavor, including Boston's best quesadilla.​

• Visit the hottest spots in Somerville! You may even get to try a fried grasshopper!

Spend the afternoon sampling a diversity of foods from local favorites, ethnic restaurants, and hand-crafted specialty foods that are sure to wow.

Register here.

Tours offered every Saturday.

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Delight in the best of Union Square, one of the most popular neighborhoods in Boston.

On this tour you will:

• Meet local owners and operators, with behind the scenes tour of their eateries.

• Devour delicious authentic Mexican and Peruvian street food packed with flavor, including Boston's best quesadilla.​

• Visit the hottest spots in Somerville! You may even get to try a fried grasshopper!

Spend the afternoon sampling a diversity of foods from local favorites, ethnic restaurants, and hand-crafted specialty foods that are sure to wow.

Register here.

Tours offered every Saturday.

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Delight in the best of Union Square, one of the most popular neighborhoods in Boston.

On this tour you will:

• Meet local owners and operators, with behind the scenes tour of their eateries.

• Devour delicious authentic Mexican and Peruvian street food packed with flavor, including Boston's best quesadilla.​

• Visit the hottest spots in Somerville! You may even get to try a fried grasshopper!

Spend the afternoon sampling a diversity of foods from local favorites, ethnic restaurants, and hand-crafted specialty foods that are sure to wow.

Register here.

Tours offered every Saturday.

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Delight in the best of Union Square, one of the most popular neighborhoods in Boston.

On this tour you will:

• Meet local owners and operators, with behind the scenes tour of their eateries.

• Devour delicious authentic Mexican and Peruvian street food packed with flavor, including Boston's best quesadilla.​

• Visit the hottest spots in Somerville! You may even get to try a fried grasshopper!

Spend the afternoon sampling a diversity of foods from local favorites, ethnic restaurants, and hand-crafted specialty foods that are sure to wow.

Register here.

Tours offered every Saturday.

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Delight in the best of Union Square, one of the most popular neighborhoods in Boston.

On this tour you will:

• Meet local owners and operators, with behind the scenes tour of their eateries.

• Devour delicious authentic Mexican and Peruvian street food packed with flavor, including Boston's best quesadilla.​

• Visit the hottest spots in Somerville! You may even get to try a fried grasshopper!

Spend the afternoon sampling a diversity of foods from local favorites, ethnic restaurants, and hand-crafted specialty foods that are sure to wow.

Register here.

Tours offered every Saturday.

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Delight in the best of Union Square, one of the most popular neighborhoods in Boston.

On this tour you will:

• Meet local owners and operators, with behind the scenes tour of their eateries.

• Devour delicious authentic Mexican and Peruvian street food packed with flavor, including Boston's best quesadilla.​

• Visit the hottest spots in Somerville! You may even get to try a fried grasshopper!

Spend the afternoon sampling a diversity of foods from local favorites, ethnic restaurants, and hand-crafted specialty foods that are sure to wow.

Register here.

Tours offered every Saturday.

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Delight in the best of Union Square, one of the most popular neighborhoods in Boston.

On this tour you will:

• Meet local owners and operators, with behind the scenes tour of their eateries.

• Devour delicious authentic Mexican and Peruvian street food packed with flavor, including Boston's best quesadilla.​

• Visit the hottest spots in Somerville! You may even get to try a fried grasshopper!

Spend the afternoon sampling a diversity of foods from local favorites, ethnic restaurants, and hand-crafted specialty foods that are sure to wow.

Register here.

Tours offered every Saturday.

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Delight in the best of Union Square, one of the most popular neighborhoods in Boston.

On this tour you will:

• Meet local owners and operators, with behind the scenes tour of their eateries.

• Devour delicious authentic Mexican and Peruvian street food packed with flavor, including Boston's best quesadilla.​

• Visit the hottest spots in Somerville! You may even get to try a fried grasshopper!

Spend the afternoon sampling a diversity of foods from local favorites, ethnic restaurants, and hand-crafted specialty foods that are sure to wow.

Register here.

Tours offered every Saturday.

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Delight in the best of Union Square, one of the most popular neighborhoods in Boston.

On this tour you will:

• Meet local owners and operators, with behind the scenes tour of their eateries.

• Devour delicious authentic Mexican and Peruvian street food packed with flavor, including Boston's best quesadilla.​

• Visit the hottest spots in Somerville! You may even get to try a fried grasshopper!

Spend the afternoon sampling a diversity of foods from local favorites, ethnic restaurants, and hand-crafted specialty foods that are sure to wow.

Register here.

Tours offered every Saturday.

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

What the Fluff? A Tribute to Innovation is a madcap festival honoring the invention of Marshmallow Fluff in Union Square. This festival celebrates Somerville’s proud tradition of innovation with live music, fluffalicious feasts, games, zany happenings, and much more. Fluff enthusiasts from all over flock to Union Square to delight in a sticky soiree that encourages festival-goers of all ages, socioeconomic status, and cultural backgrounds to come together to celebrate their community pride while experiencing and learning about Somerville’s values of diversity through the unique cultural expressions of local businesses’ offerings.

Rain date: Sunday, September 22, 2-6pm

Photo credit: Linda Gritz

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!

Join Union Square Main Streets and 50+ of your favorite local food producers for the 20th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 11-October 26, except September 21, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

The market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and gives customers opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The market also shares information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and sows opportunities for the community to gather and visit. 

Thanks to our partnership with The City of Somerville and the Somerville Farmers Market Coalition, we are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match! 

To get the latest updates about the Union Square Farmers Market, be sure to sign up for our email list or follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

See you at the Market!