SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
NOVA Science Trivia Night @ Aeronaut Brewing, Somerville — Put your science knowledge to the test over beers. The PBS show's traveling trivia night hits Aeronaut with rounds on the natural world, space, and more, plus prizes to win
Monday June 8th
Mahj 101 + Guided Play @ Upstairs at Bow, Somerville — Learn American Mah Jongg in 90 minutes with the Mahj Mavens, then stick around for guided play to test your new skills. Already know how? Skip the lesson and join the guided play at 7:30PM | $13 • 6-8PM
NOVA Science Trivia Night @ Aeronaut Brewing, Somerville — The crew behind PBS's NOVA hosts a monthly science trivia night at Aeronaut, covering ocean science, space, and survival. Prizes too, come show off your STEM knowledge | FREE • 8-10PM
Tuesday June 9th
The Neurochemistry of Conversations @ LabCentral, Cambridge — A free workshop on the science of talking: how brain chemistry shapes trust and can shift a conversation in under a second | FREE • 10-11:30AM
Outdoor Journaling Meetup: I'm Not Giving Up @ Assembly Row, Somerville — A picnic-style journaling session with the Boston Journaling Club, this month themed around resilience. Bring a notebook and a blanket | $11 suggested • 6PM
Rooted: A Yoga and Live Plant Music Experience @ Kendall/MIT Open Space, Cambridge — Part yoga class, part plant concert. Roll out a mat in the Open Space for beginner-friendly stretching and guided rest, scored live by the greenery's own biodata | FREE • 6-7:30PM
Astronomy on Tap @ Lamplighter Brewing CX, Cambridge — Pints and space science at Lamplighter's CX taproom. The June session digs into NASA's return to the Moon, from Artemis laser communications to astronomy on the lunar surface | FREE • 6-8PM
Wednesday June 10th
Peace Out Breakfast & Yoga @ Lincoln Park, Somerville — Start the pre-work day with a 25-min outdoor power yoga flow in the park, then walk nearby to Peace Out Wellness Club’s studio for a casual social breakfast with new friends. Ticket includes yoga class + breakfast | $25 • 7-8AM
Taste of Somerville Community Bike Ride @ 100 Chestnut St, Somerville — Roll to dinner with the local cycling crowd. MassBike leads a slow-paced ride to the Taste of Somerville, with 15% off entry and bike valet waiting at the finish | FREE • 5-6:30PM
Taste of Somerville @ Boynton Yards, Somerville — Sample your way through 50+ Somerville restaurants and drink vendors at one of the region's biggest food fests. Outdoor setup at Boynton Yards with live music, walkable from Union Square and East Cambridge | $15 children, $65 GA, $95 VIP • 5-8PM
THE STOOP’S PICK
Taste of Somerville @ Boynton Yards, Somerville — The Somerville Chamber's yearly food fest is back at Boynton Yards. The annual food festival packs 50+ restaurants and drink makers into Boynton Yards with thousands expected
Figure Drawing in the Courtyard @ Bow Market, Somerville — Boston Figurative Art Center takes over the Bow Market courtyard for a night of costumed figure drawing under string lights
Thursday June 11th
Figure Drawing in the Courtyard @ Bow Market, Somerville — Pull up a chair and draw. Boston Figurative Art Center runs a guided figure-drawing session in the Bow Market courtyard for first-timers and regulars, supplies included | FREE • 6-8PM
Taco Thursday @ Naco Taco, Cambridge — Taco Thursdays runs are back with a run club night that ends in tacos. Meet at Naco Taco at 6 with Boston Road Runners, roll out, then regroup for free chips and salsa plus $4 tacos | FREE • 6-9PM
Salsa Night Intro Lession + Social @ Juliet, Somerville — A beginner salsa night in Union Square, no partner or experience needed. Start with cocktail mixer, then an intro lesson for first-timers, then the floor opens for social dancing | $18 • 6:30PM
Vibrant Wave Paint & Sip @ TopMix Bar & Kitchen, Cambridge — Just steps from Fresh Pond, paint a 12x16 canvas with full instruction at TopMix, cocktails and beer on hand. Ideal for a post-work hang with friends (bring 3 friends, go for free)| $45 • 7-9:30PM
Smart Speed Dating (40-55) @ Remnant Brewing, Somerville — Check in by phone, no nametags or scorecards, then run through about 8 app-matched mini-dates with time to mingle after. A host keeps things moving with 90% of attendees getting at least one match | $43 • 7:30-10PM
WEEKEND SNEAK PEEK
USA vs Paraguay Kickoff Party @ Club Volo, Somerville — Club Volo helps launch thr World Cup celebrations with Team USA's first World Cup match: soccer pong, a juggling contest, giveaways, DJs and more
Le Grand Prix Elmendorf du Pain (Bread Competition) @ Cambridge Street, Cambridge — The 4th annual bread competition from Elmendorf Baking Supplies turns East Cambridge into a Paris-style street fest, with bakers competing for the best loaf and food vendors like Formaggio, Clear Flour, and Michette Bakery posting up
AROUND THE CORNER
Cambridge Dance Party @ Cambridge City Hall, Cambridge — One of Cambridge's biggest summer traditions takes over Mass Ave with DJs, light projections turning City Hall into a glowing dance arena, and activities for all ages. World Cup viewing earlier in the day at Central Square
Harvard Square Vintage Block Party @ Brattle Street, Cambridge — Block party season is in full swing as Select shuts down Brattle Street for a one-day vintage block party with 60+ vendors, live jazz, photo booths, airbrushing, and caricature artists. Last year's pulled in over 8,000 people
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