Irish Fests From Inman To Davis

The first-ever Irish music festival hits the cities this weekend with four days of concerts, pub sessions, and dance workshops running from The Druid in Inman to The Burren in Davis, and plenty more throughout Boston. Volo throws another banger at Assembly on Saturday (wish me luck on my Volo soccer game tonight), but if sports aren't your thing, you'll have plenty of stacked options from art hangs to carnivals to derby parties. Sunday closes out with a Spanish wine day party at Bow Market channeling 80s Madrid.

Late Nights & New Connections

Earth Day is wrapping up but the cities are still coming alive with community events stealing the spotlight, from mahjong social nights to book swaps and community screenings in Cambridge. And if you're due for a night out, Harvard's monthly museum night is back Thursday while cuffing season emerges as Bow Market hosts its biggest singles bash in a few days.

Market Season Is Officially Upon Us

Markets, festivals, and block parties are always a hit in the ville, and this weekend is no different. This Saturday, they make headlines in a mega way as Cambridge Crossing hosts the first outdoor market of the season with hundreds of vendors and thousands expected to be in attendance. If we can brave the cloudy weather, this marks the start of outdoor event season with Bow Market hosting its first ever Pine Car Derby race while the Volo crew gets you in shape and helps you mingle with new people at Assembly.

Race Week, From Boylston To Bow

Boston is gearing up for Marathon Monday tomorrow, but the racing theme is persistant all week long. From tomorrow morning's community bike ride into Boylston to catch the big event, to Bow Market's first ever annual Pine-Car Derby hype that leads into the weekend, the need for speed is strong.

Thai Market Takes Over Harvard

On Saturday, Harvard Square transforms into a Thai street market for the Songkran Festival with food, live performances, and a costume contest stretching across Brattle Street. It anchors the weekend, but it's not the only main event. Record Store Day packs Bow Market with vinyl and DJ sets, singles events get creative while touching grass at Davis, Remnant throws an ABBA dance party, and an educational community bike ride into Boston paves the way on Sunday.

Central Square After Dark

Nothing says looming mid 70s weather than writing this from Felipe's with the Master's playing in the background at the bar. Speaking of spring-time weather, take advantage of this week's list and try something new: from spice classes to bachata lessons and plenty of social run clubs as we jump into Marathon season. It all builds towards Thursday night when a new interactive light installation launches into Mass Ave with DJs, music and a community hangout after dark.

Glow Lights At The Armory, Game Action at Assembly

The sun is staying out longer and so is the lineup for this weekend. Somerville's most anticipated glow party returns to The Armory while Volo leagues are officially upon us as they launch the season in style with a community day full of recreational sports and good vibes at Assembly.

Open Decks, After Dark & A Dose of Comedy

The clouds are starting to back off as this week builds toward a stacked Thursday. The MIT Museum goes after dark with live music and a cash bar while Acquired Taste Comedy sets up at First Street Market. Across town, 10 DJs take turns at The Smoot Standard's open decks dance night while another classic singles bash takes over at Bow Market.

Country Nights in Camberville

The Armory goes full dancehall on Saturday with 7,000 square feet of swing, two-step, and line dancing. It's Easter weekend too, so Lamplighter hides eggs across the taproom, Bow Market lets you adopt a stuffed bunny, and The Burren wraps things up Sunday with live blues and a dance lesson. Rain's in the forecast but not until you've had your fun.

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Sunday Setup: Sistine Ceilings, Game Nights & Grand Reopenings

Cloudy days and rain are on the horizon but the indoor calendar doesn't care. Board games start the week while the Harvard Coop on Brattle Street reopens Tuesday with a full out celebration. Oh, and April is the last full month to check out the immersive Sistine Chapel Exhibition at Cambridgeside so make sure to stop by.