This week’s email shows up a bit later in the day as a conference for my day job occupied the evenings when I normally gather and prepare the digest.
I’ll keep the open and close to a minimum, but I’m particularly excited to share this week’s events. Nearly half are organized by folks I share close community with or call friends.
Making an extra effort to befriend people who love to host has had one of the largest impacts on creating a fulfilling social life here in Camberville. If you see me at any of the events below, come say hello and I’d love to chat or facilitate a new connection for you!
🏆 If you only do one thing
Somerville Winter Farmers Market. Last weekend marked the opening of this season’s Somerville Winter Farmers Market, hosted on Saturday mornings inside The Armory. If you’re new to town, becoming a regular at the local farmers market helps you feel more at home in the area as you know where your food comes from and support local small businesses. Vendors offer produce, meat/dairy, baked goods, household items, and more.
Saturday, November 14⬩9:30 AM-1:30 PM⬩Arts at The Armory, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville
📣 Sponsored local pick
Subterra Toucan: Immersive Pop-up. Step into Subterra Square, the underground district of Toucan City, where community, music, and play work together. Experience an art studio transformed into an alternative world with interactive games, house beats, and lots of friends to be made. It’s an open environment that sparks connection and creativity, and I’ll see you there!
Friday, November 13⬩7-11 PM⬩The Loov, 72 Joy St, Somerville⬩$25, get $5 off with code CAMBERVILLE
The week's picks
🤝 Actually meet people
Board Game Café at the Library. Drop in for an afternoon of board games with a dozen of your neighbors at Somerville’s Central Library. Learn a new game, or pick up a familiar favorite. Light refreshments will be provided.
Saturday, November 14⬩2-4:30 PM⬩Central Library Auditorium, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville⬩Free
TimeStamp Zine Making Workshop. Express yourself during a creative and cozy evening of collage at Bow Market’s Remnant Brewing. Take a photo in the photo booth to use as the centerpiece of your zine, then build around it with magazine scraps, stickers, markers, and more. I attended a version of this event earlier in the summer and loved creating a community-inspired collage I now display in my apartment. What will you create?
Monday, November 16⬩6:30-9:15 PM⬩Remnant Brewing, 2 Bow Market Way, Somerville⬩$10 + $8 photo booth
🎶 Out at night
Space Out Adult Night at LEGO Discovery Center. Love to LEGO? If you’re new to town, you may not know that Somerville has one of the three LEGO Discovery Centers in the country. On Friday they’re hosting their monthly adults-only night. Participate in fun LEGO building challenges, and go home with awesome prizes.
Friday, November 13⬩7-9:30 PM⬩LEGO Discovery Center, 598 Assembly Row, Somerville⬩$19.99
Nothing But The Truth. You’ve been summoned to a night of jury duty featuring a mock trial of Camberville’s talented comedians and improv artists. You’ll see two sides of the same story, and vote to decide who’s going home free and who’s headed straight to jail.
Wednesday, November 18⬩7:30-9 PM⬩ROOTED Armory Cafe, 191 Highland Ave, Somerville⬩$10
🌳 Daylight hours
A Wander & Wonder with The Story Circus. Get in touch with the season and discover all the ways nature invites us to play during this “walkshop” at Danehy Park. Creative prompts will guide you as you connect with your curiosity, nature, and other playful wanderers during this Sunday morning stroll.
Sunday, November 15⬩10:30 AM-12 PM⬩Danehy Park, 99 Sherman St, Cambridge⬩Free, donations welcome
✦ Upcoming New to Camberville events
Friendship & Community Discussion Group. Gather in rotating small groups to discuss topics of friendship and community with people who value it the same way you do. Three short written excerpts, no preparation required. Three spots left.
Monday, November 30⬩7-9 PM⬩Aeronaut Brewery, 14 Tyler St, Somerville⬩Free
Winter 5K + Brunch. The Cambridge Classic race is my quarterly running tradition. Join me for a chilly Winter Classic 5K (all paces welcome!) followed by a warm conversation over brunch with friends in Central Square.
Sunday, December 6⬩9 AM-12 PM⬩64 Sidney St, Cambridge⬩Cover your own race registration + brunch
From Aaron
A few of you confirmed interest in a group tour of the Taza Chocolate Factory mentioned in last week’s email, which I’d love to organize for later this month or early December. Keep an eye out for the invite next week!
Talk to you next Thursday,
Aaron
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