SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Froca Fitness @ University Park Common, Cambridge — Swap the gym for a free after-work outdoor dance class in the Kendall Square park, set to African and Caribbean tracks. Alternates Tuesdays between University Park and Canal District Kendall all summer
Monday May 25th
20's & 30's Memorial Day Picnic @ Cambridge Common, Cambridge — The 5th annual Memorial Day picnic from Make Friends After College, a 25K-member Facebook group connecting Boston-area young professionals IRL. Event may be pushed an hour or two due to weather | FREE • 12-4PM
Tuesday May 26th
Supper Club (Community Dinner) @ Taquismo, Somerville — A community-led dining experience where local Bostonians share a curated and multi-course meal at local hidden gems. Run by The B-Side, the Boston Globe's under-35 newsletter, as part of a series highlighting immigrant-owned spots | $25-39 • 6:30-8PM
Cookie Decorating 101 @ The Bright Spot, Somerville — Come try a beginner-friendly cookie decorating class where you’ll leave with finished cookies and treats ready to impress friends. Plus 10% off at Bright Spot after the class $55 | 6:30PM
Wednesday May 27th
Birding, A Culture in Flight @ Cambridge Forum, Cambridge — A talk exploring why birding is one of America's fastest-growing communities, with a top ornithologist and a neuroscientist unpacking the culture, tech, and brain science behind it | FREE • 5PM
THE STOOP’S PICK
Kendall Square Farmers Market Opening Day @ Termeer Square, Cambridge — Trade the grocery store for opening day of Kendall's weekly farmers market, now set up in its new Termeer Square spot. Local produce, cash and card accepted, runs all summer
Thursday May 28th
Kendall Square Farmers Market Opening Day @ Termeer Square, Cambridge — The Kendall Square market is back for the season at its new Termeer Square spot, running every Thursday afternoon through October 8 | FREE • 12-6PM
Garden Volunteer Orientation @ Somerville Community Growing Center — Learn how to get involved in Somerville’s very own neighborhood garden oasis in Union Square. Walks through site basics, site operations and the different ways to volunteer | FREE • 4-5:30PM
Art Clinic: Curated Creative Care @ The Foundry, Cambridge — A bi-weekly drop-in run by Art & Soul Clinic, a local org making the arts accessible as a form of healing and self-care. Mixes visual art, writing, and live music | $10-30 • 4-7PM
Harvard Art Museums at Night @ Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge — A full monthly museum night with courtyard DJ sets, hands-on art-making in the Materials Lab, rotating Spotlight Tours, and open access to 50+ galleries | FREE • 5-9PM
Froca Fitness @ Canal District Kendall, Cambridge — A free outdoor dance fitness class set to African and Caribbean music, running every other Tuesday at Kendall's South Plaza | FREE • 5:30-6:30PM
Learn to Bike for Adults @ Danehy Park, Cambridge — A free two-hour workshop for adults who've never ridden or haven't in years. Covers balancing, pedaling, steering, and stopping, with bikes and helmets provided | FREE • 5:30-7:30PM
Drink & Draw @ Aeronaut Brewing, Somerville — A monthly low-key drawing meetup with silly group-generated prompts as a starting point. Open to all skill levels, bring your own paper and pens though some supplies will be provided if you forget | FREE • 7-9PM
The Last Dive Film Screening @ Patagonia Cambridge, Cambridge — Patagonia hosts a screening of The Last Dive, a 2025 Tribeca winner following an unlikely human-manta ray bond off the coast of Mexico. Includes a Q&A with a WCS manta ray expert and a raffle | FREE • 7-10PM
Thursday Daiquiri Club Kickoff @ The Independent, Somerville — Launch night for the Indo's second summer of Thursday daiquiri socials, with a special menu, punch bowl pours, and DJ J-Wall by the window. Happening each Thursday this summer | FREE • 7:30PM-12AM
WEEKEND SNEAK PEEK
12 Years of Aeronaut @ Aeronaut Brewing, Somerville — Aeronaut marks year 12 with a daylong taproom takeover, a brand new anniversary IPA, live music, a birthday cake and even a magician roaming the floor
New England Hong Kong Festival @ Seven Hills Park, Somerville — Davis Square gets filled up as the annual Hong Kong Festival takes over with food, live performances, local vendors, and games
13th Curated Vintage Market @ Bow Market, Somerville — Vintage season continues with 80+ vintage vendors from across New England taking over Bow Market, Somerville Ave, and Union Tavern for a day
Harvard Square MayFair @ Harvard Square, Cambridge — The 41st annual Harvard Square street fair takes over the neighborhood with live music, beer gardens, food, and crafts. Grammy-nominated Ari Hest headlines the main stage as thousands pack Harvard
AROUND THE CORNER
SomerStreets: Carnaval 2026 @ Broadway, Somerville — East Somerville Main Streets and the City of Somerville turn 16 blocks of Broadway into a Carnaval celebration with samba, Brazilian openers like Grooveristy, food from local restaurants, and a dunk tank | FREE • 2-6PM
Backyard Bash @ Glasshouse, Cambridge — Trade adulthood for a night of summer camp nostalgia on Glasshouse's patio: themed cocktails, a hot dog menu, lawn games, a firepit, live DJ, and a scavenger hunt with giveaways. First of three Backyard Bashes this summer
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