SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Open Decks DJ Spins @ Naco Taco, Cambridge — Boston Open Decks takes its DJ night outdoors for another open-format night of house, disco, hip-hop, Latin, and Afrobeats. Anyone can sign up to spin: bring a USB or vinyl, names drawn from a hat
Monday June 1st
Catalog Coffee Cupping @ Counter Culture Coffee, Somerville — Taste every coffee on Counter Culture's rotating menu at their free monthly cupping. Good way to compare single origins against blends or try the latest seasonal release | FREE • 1-2PM
Figure Drawing Basics @ Boston Figurative Art Center, Somerville — Three-Monday class series at BFAC walking through figure drawing fundamentals with cartoonist Chris O'Neill. Ideal entry point if open sessions feel intimidating | $140 for 3 sessions through 6/15 • 7PM
It's A Date Casino Night @ Aeronaut Brewing, Somerville — A live, unscripted dating game show where three contestants strategize with poker chips to win a date. The audience plays too, betting on favorites and watching the table turn. Apply to be a contestant here | $20 • 7:30-9PM
Tuesday June 2nd
Adult Martial Arts Class @ Villari's Martial Arts Centers, Somerville — Beginner-friendly martial arts class at Villari's, specifically for adults wanting to get fit and learn the basics. Drop in to build technique without the pressure of a long-term commitment | FREE • Multiple one-hour classes from 4-7PM
Tuesday Rooftop Tunes @ Urban Park (Kendall Center), Cambridge — Head up to the rooftop garden atop Kendall Center Green Garage for weekly live music sets from Berklee College of Music students. No registration needed, come for the rooftop, stay for the vibes | FREE • 5-7PM
Stanley Cup Game One Screening @ Phoenix Landing, Cambridge — Game 1 of The Stanley Cup Finals start this Tuesday, whether you’re a Knights or Hurricanes fan, or just love watching playoff hockey, come watch the road to Lord Stanley’s cup | FREE • 8-11PM
Wednesday June 3rd
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
Community Yoga @ Urban Park, Cambridge — Wrap the workday with a CorePower yoga class on the rooftop garden atop Kendall Center Green Garage. Led by professional instructors, free with RSVP. BYO mat | FREE • 6-7PM
Retro Runs Run Club @ Retro Fitness, Cambridge — Lace up for a casual weekly run from Retro Fitness down Mass Ave to Cambridge Common, with mid-run mingling baked in. All paces welcome, meets outside the gym every Wednesday | FREE • 6:30PM
Boston Social Conversations @ Aeronaut Brewing, Somerville — Try a free structured social meetup designed to get strangers past surface-level chat. Four rounds of small-group conversations with prompts, plus a break to grab a drink | FREE • 6:30-8:30PM
THE STOOP’S PICK
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
Thursday June 4th
Backyard Bash @ Glasshouse, Cambridge — Glasshouse turns its patio into summer camp for the night with lawn games, an outdoor firepit, themed games, themed drinks and a live DJ. One of three summer bashes at Glasshouse | FREE • 5PM
Secure the Bag Cornhole Mixer @ Club Volo Assembly Row, Somerville — A social cornhole night for singles, structured to keep you meeting new people every 5 minutes (no scores being kept). The mixer continues at Lawnbar after the games wrap up | $11 • 6-8PM
Portico Point to Pint Run Club @ Portico Brewing, Somerville — Run clubs keep filling up the calendar as Portico's weekly run club covers 3 miles and ends right back at the brewery for a cheeky post-run pint | FREE • 6:30-9:30PM
Open Decks DJ Spins @ Naco Taco, Cambridge — Boston Open Decks takes its DJ night outdoors for another open-format night of house, disco, hip-hop, Latin, and Afrobeats. Anyone can sign up to spin: bring a USB or vinyl, names drawn from a hat | FREE • 7PM
WEEKEND SNEAK PEEK
Sweat & Social Sundays: Pilates @ Club Volo Assembly Row, Somerville — Trade brunch plans for a 45-minute Pilates flow at Club Volo, then stick around after class to meet the rest of the room. Beginner-friendly, runs bi-weekly, BYO mat
SomerStreets: Carnaval @ 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, dunk tanks and local food vendors
AROUND THE CORNER
NOVA Science Trivia Night @ Aeronaut Brewing, Somerville — The crew behind PBS's NOVA hosts a monthly science trivia at Aeronaut, cycling through categories like ocean science, space, and survival.
Cook it Up with Chef Joe Gatto @ Kendall Center, Cambridge — Try a hands-on cooking demo with Chef Joe Gatto walking through kitchen techniques like tortilla making and mozzarella pulls. Practice the skills, eat what you make, plus complimentary cocktails. Registration for their 6/16 class opens on 6/2 so check back soon
The Case for the Four-Day Work Week @ Upstairs at Bow, Somerville — Binge Thinking brings BC economist Dr. Juliet Schor to Bow Market to unpack the data on four-day work week trials. Productivity, burnout, and how to make the case for it at work
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