Danehy Park, Cambridge

WEEKEND SPOTLIGHT

Northbound Country Night @ Arts at the Armory, Somerville — Swing, two-step, and line dance on a massive 7,000 sq ft floor at the Armory with workshops to get you started and hours of social dancing to great country music, all levels welcome

Friday April 3rd

Knitting with Scrap Yarn Workshop @ First Street Market, Cambridge — A guided workshop where you turn your leftover yarn scraps into color-focused garments by freehanding in knit or crochet, bring your own yarn, needles, and hooks, beginners welcome with basic skills | $40 • 6–8PM

Drinks with Dogs Social @ Bambara at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel, Cambridge — Grab a cocktail at Bambara while your dog makes friends, plus a drink special benefiting Great Dog Rescue of New England to toast spring the right way | FREE • 5–7PM

Sofar Sounds Secret Concert @ Cambridge Crossing, Cambridge — A secret concert at a mystery venue where local artists across genres play intimate sets, address drops 36 hours before, floor seating with cushions welcome, drinks available | $29 • Doors 7:30PM / Show 8PM

The Birthday Party (April) @ Satellite, Cambridge — Born in April? Show your ID for a free jello shot at this monthly birthday bash at Satellite with cake, jello shots, and a room full of April babies ready to celebrate | FREE • 8–11:45PM

Yes & Everything: Open Mic Variety Show @ The Rockwell, Somerville — A variety show at The Rockwell that breaks the fourth wall, pulls you into the room, and leaves you wondering how to explain what just happened, bring your energy because this one asks for active participation | $20 • 9:15PM

THE STOOP’S PICK

BJC x Dar Cafe: Journaling about Home @ The Foundry, Cambridge — Explore what home means to you through journal prompts and guided conversation at Dar Cafe's pop-up inside The Foundry, bring an item that reminds you of home for show & tell, no journaling experience needed

Saturday April 4th

Free Bike Wash & Ride @ BU Cycle Kitchen → First Street Market & Amba Cafe, Cambridge — Bring your grimy, salty bike in for a free wash and lube then roll out along the Charles with a group ride to First Street Market and Amba Cafe, ride groups leave at 10:30AM and 12PM, RSVP for 15% off | FREE • 9:30AM

Boston Women's Parkour Workshop @ The Dojo at Somernova, Somerville — A full day of parkour open to all fitness levels and movement backgrounds, whether you're a seasoned practitioner or coming straight from the couch | $25 • 9:30AM–4:30PM

Keeper (Stuffed) Bunny Adoption Event @ Bow Market, Somerville — Head to Keeper at Bow Market to adopt a stuffed bunny, get a name embroidered on its ears, take home an adoption certificate, and grab carrot cake bites and customizable Easter oh geez baskets while you're there | FREE • 10AM–12PM

Easter Egg Hunt @ Lamplighter Brewing Co. CX, Cambridge — Hunt for hidden eggs across Lamplighter's taproom and patio with treats inside for all ages, a few special ones packed with beer tokens, and Rabbit Rabbit Double IPA on pour to keep it festive - first come first serve | FREE • 12–3PM

Northbound Country Night @ Arts at the Armory, Somerville — Country western dancing is back in New England with a full dancehall night at the Armory featuring workshops, social dancing, and a 7,000 sq ft floor made for swing, two-step, and line dancing | $23-$34 • 4–10PM

Heated Rivalry Dance Party @ Middle East Downstairs, Cambridge — Choose your team and lose yourself on the dance floor at this night inspired by the world of Heated Rivalry, part fandom, part party | $27 • 8PM

Reggaeton vs Dancehall Party @ Lucky Strike, Somerville — Reggaeton and dancehall go toe to toe at Lucky Strike on Easter weekend with music going until 1AM, grab a table or hit the floor | $15 adv / $20 door • 8PM–1AMX

Sunday April 5th

BJC x Dar Cafe: Journaling about Home @ The Foundry, Cambridge — Journal prompts, guided conversation, and a show & tell centered around what home means to you, hosted alongside Dar Cafe's pop-up at The Foundry, bring a notebook and something that makes you think of home | FREE • 1–3PM

Tiger Moan First Sunday Blues Live Music @ The Burren Backroom, Somerville — Tiger Moan plays your song requests while the tables get pushed aside for dancing, plus an Easter egg hunt, a dance lesson at 7:30PM, and dinner and drinks available at all tables, no partner needed | $20 in advance / $20 at the door • Doors 7PM / Music 8PM

NEXT WEEK’S WATCHLIST

Skip the Small Talk Night @ Aeronaut Brewing Company, Somerville — A Monday night where you skip the surface-level stuff and get into real conversation with "big talk" prompts, plenty of structure so it's never awkward, and food and beer available, come solo or bring friends - use the code STOOP20 at checkout for a nice suprise

LEGO Adult Night @ LEGO Discovery Center, Somerville — Lego night is back at Asssembly with your chance to be a kid again at an adults-only evening with LEGO building challenges, prize giveaways, photo ops with LEGO characters, and the whole Discovery Center to yourself

Small Mart Vintage, Maker & Artisan Market @ Crystal Ballroom, Somerville — Somewhere between a Sunday stroll and a treasure hunt with 40+ vendors selling vintage, handmade, and artisan goods inside the Crystal Ballroom, bar open all afternoon

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