The theme for this weekend (mostly) is resets, so not even a slight Friday morning drizzle gets in the way. Festivals and block parties take a break until next month as things shift to the morning and midday.
Competition is front and center in the squares too, with Adidas and La Corsa Club combining to see who in the area has the fastest mile at Dilboy. Whether you’re in a run club and want it to take it to the next level or just want a reason to get up early tomorrow, this one’s for you. Speaking of competition, Somerville’s very own professional soccer team is back for the home opener and they’re going to need your help to get the season started.
For a slower weekend, the things to do are endless. Educational and family park outings, fitness classes, matcha movements and smaller intimate theater performances fill out the rest.
Happy Friday.
Police arrested a Beverly man in Everett on Monday in connection with the July 9 e-scooter hit-and-run on Vassar Street that injured a 12-year-old girl · Cambridge Police
A new brewery is coming to Davis Square: Curiosity Brewing plans a taproom, espresso bar, and patio next to Sacco's Bowl Haven on Day Street, aiming to be a spot for morning coffee and a beer at night · NBC10 Boston
Sanofi is laying off 229 Blueprint Medicines employees and closing two of the biotech's Cambridge offices, a year after its $9.1 billion acquisition of the company · pharmaphorum
Somerville just hit four years without a traffic death, a streak the mayor credits to street redesigns like separated bike lanes and raised crosswalks · WBZ NewsRadio
ShotSpotter is officially back on in Cambridge as of Monday, reactivated for at least 90 days while the city convenes a resident assembly to weigh its long-term future · NBC10 Boston
Somerville's pools are heading into their annual end-of-season cleaning closure, with Dilboy Pool staying open through September 5, its last day of the season · Patch
Kima Cafe, a Korean-inspired coffee shop from the founder of Glasser Coffee and co-owner of Coreanos, is set to open mid-September at 75 Bow St in Union Square · Patch
The Stadium Mile Competition @ Dilboy Stadium, Somerville - Calling all runners and competitors to Dilboy as La Corsa Club and Adidas take over the stadium track for a competitive time mile. Every runner gets a custom bib and finisher medal, plus swag from Red Bull, Sportiefs Matcha and other vendors for a social experience
Small Mart Outdoor Market @ Davis Square Plaza, Somerville - Small Mart takes its market outside to Davis Square Plaza every Friday through October starting tomorrow. Local artists, makers and vintage vendors set up outside to help you snag vintage finds | FREE • 3-8PM
Davis Square Glow Up Ribbon Cutting @ Statue Park, Somerville - Have you noticed Davis Square’s glow up in front of Mike’s? The City of Somerville celebrates its new public art, seating and light installations with a ribbon cutting ceremony tomorrow for the new community space | FREE • 4:30-5PM
After Brunch x Volo Pop-Up @ Club Volo, Somerville - Cruise into Assembly after work as After Brunch takes over Club Volo with resident DJs running the outdoor space for four hours while you play on the courts | FREE • 5-9PM
Highballs & Handrolls @ The Eaves at Bow Market, Somerville - Stop by the courtyard for a limited-run pop-up residency at The Eaves bringing together playful hand rolls from Two Hands with highballs, cocktails and thoughtful non-alcoholic drinks from Basement Boyz | All Weekend • 6PM-12AM
Matcha, Movement & Mindfulness @ The Foundry, Cambridge - Explore the benefits of matcha and pilates through movement and mini-lectures at The Foundry. Start off with a restorative pilates session and stay to make new friends + try premium in-house matcha | $34 • 9:30-11:30AM
Family Saturday @ Longfellow House Washington’s Headquarters, Cambridge - Every summer Saturday the lawn at Longfellow House fills with families for lawn games, crafts and history lessons to let you explore the community better | FREE • 10AM-12PM
The Stadium Mile Competition @ Dilboy Stadium, Somerville - Looking for an excuse to get the competitive juices flowing? La Corsa Club and Adidas are teaming up to time a competitive mile at Dilboy Stadium. Whether you’re racing a friend or chasing your personal best, test your mile time and compete for prizes | $12 • 9:15-11:45AM
Gardening Workshop with Green City Growers @ Somerville Central Library, Somerville - A Green City Growers farmer will lead hands-on workshops designed to teach you when and what to plant, and how to maintain, fertilize and harvest successful crops. Weekly workshops running through October | FREE • 10-11:30AM
Build Our Next Tap Handle (LEGO Contest) @ Portico Brewing, Somerville - Portico wants a LEGO tap handle built around your best summer memory, and the winning design could end up on the brewery’s taps permanently. Swing by anytime after 3, with a group of six or even solo. And of course prizes for the grand winner | FREE • 3-5:30PM
Somerville United FC Home Opener @ Dilboy Stadium, Somerville - Soccer season is back with Somerville United FC making its UPSL home debut at Dilboy, taking the energy from the World Cup watch parties and putting it in the stands. Kickoff at 4 | $5 online or $10 at the gate • 4PM
Who Are You? @ Bow Market, Somerville - Finding Bright Film Festival champions artistic risk and unorthodox storytelling to bring interactive theatre to Bow Market. Step into a world of imagination and play, and see if you can bring an immersive experience to life and learn more about yourself | $15 • 6:45-7PM
The Velvet Hour Cabaret @ Crystal Ballroom, Somerville - Little Miss and the Boom debut a brand-new cabaret production in Davis Square. It’ll be an immersive experience designed to transport you from start to finish | 8-10PM
Build Our Next Tap Handle LEGO Contest @ Portico Brewing, Somerville - Portico is building a LEGO tap handle and they’re enlisitng your help to make it happen. Build a tap handle from your best summer memory, real or completely ridiculous, and it could pour beer at the brewery forever. A LEGO Master Builder judges for the final prizes
Sunday Bootcamp @ Perry Park, Somerville - The Wellness Blueprint runs a 45-minute bodyweight class outdoors at Perry Park every Sunday with neighbors, working on everything from strength, mobility and coordination | FREE • 10-10:45AM
Monarch Release @ Fresh Pond Reservation, Cambridge - The annual monarch release is happening at Fresh Pond, with park rangers releasing 50 to 70 adult monarch butterflies at the Ranger Station. Crafts, games & butterfly attire encouraged | FREE • 1-2PM
Speed Dating (Ages 30-44) @ Theory Bar & Lounge, Cambridge - Boston Single Mingle speed dating is back at Theory Lounge to give you fourteen first dates in two hours. Replace the screens with in-person dates and see if you vibe with someone new | $43 • 6-8PM
Skip The Small Talk @ Aeronaut Brewing, Somerville - Making friends and meeting new people can sometimes be difficult as an adult, especially when you’re still new to a community. That’s where Skip The Small Talk comes in, setting up big talk prompts that make deep conversations seamless and easy. It’s back at the brewery on Monday and if you want an extra motivation to try it out, hit STOOP20 at checkout for a suprise
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