Pint of Science: Hearts Under Pressure @ The Comedy Studio, Cambridge — Part of the global Pint of Science festival, this Harvard Square edition brings two researchers to break down the hidden dynamics of heart disease, including live imaging of immune cells doing damage in real time | $2 • 5:30-7:30PM

Pint of Science: Resilience and Healing @ Aeronaut Brewing, Somerville — A pub-style science night at Somerville Brewery with two talks on the psychology and biology of healing | $2 • 5:30-7:30PM

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 | $18-$82 • 6-10PM

Somerville Stitch Club [WAITLIST] @ Somerville Public Library West Branch, Somerville — Two hours of fiber crafting at the library's West Branch with full access to the makerspace and its sewing machines. Bring any project you're working on and hang with neighbors who like to craft in groups | FREE • 6:30-8:30PM

Skip The Small Talk @ Aeronaut Brewing, Somerville — Making friends as adults an be hard. Skip The Small Talk helps solve that. The locally-founded event uses psychology-backed prompts to get a room full of strangers into having authentic conversations and start making new friends. The Stoop subscribers gets 20% off through the link for this month’s event | $24 • 6:30-830PM

SWAP: Plants & Seeds @ Kendall/MIT Open Space, Cambridge — Bring plants, seeds, or extra gardening gear to swap in Kendall Square, or come empty-handed and leave with something new | FREE • 4-6PM

Pint of Science: Antibodies — Born for Protection, Engineered for Treatment @ Cantab Lounge, Cambridge — Cantab Lounge trades the stage for science talks as two immunology researchers dig into how antibodies do way more than fight colds. Part of the global Pint of Science festival hitting 9 US cities | $2 • 5:30-7:30PM

Pottery with a Purpose: Sip & Sculpt @ Lamplighter CX, Cambridge — A two-hour hand-building pottery workshop at the brewery where you'll learn the basics and walk away with 1-3 pieces (planter, ring dish, vase, your call) | $75 • 6-8PM

Mingle Mayhem Big Singles Bash @ Bow Market, Somerville — One of Somerville’s biggest single events is back at @ Bow Market, hosting about 100 people with curated games, two live hosts and easy conversation starters. 82% of past attendees made at least one match to follow up on | $27 • 7-9PM

Somerville United FC Summer Tryouts @ Dilboy Memorial Stadium, Somerville — Think you've got what it takes to make the team? SUFC is running open summer tryouts at Dilboy for anyone wanting to compete for one of Somerville's homegrown clubs. Cash gets you a discount on the fee | $20-$25 • 8:45-11PM

Spades Night @ Upstairs at Bow, Somerville — Two parts to the night: Spades 101 from 6 to 7:30 if you're curious on learning, then open play until 9 if you just want to compete | $15 • 6-9PM

Speed Dating 2.0 (39-54) @ Remnant Brewing, Somerville — A modern speed dating night at Bow Market with 8 mini-dates per person, matched live through an app instead of paper nametags. 95% of past attendees meet someone they're into (ages 39-54) | $43 • 7:30-10PM

Above the Clouds (A Standup Comedy Event) @ Cloud and Spirits, Central Square Cambridge — Acquired Taste Comedy returns with another stacked lineup of Boston's funniest comics, crafted cocktails, and a special guest DJ. Perfect for date night | $18-23 • Doors 7PM, Show 8PM

Rosé 101: Pink is Not a Personality @ Wild Child, Somerville — A 60-minute rosé tasting class at Wild Child going through 3 wines that show the full range of what pink wine can be. You'll learn how rosé is made, which regions do it best, and how to spot a good bottle | $41 • 6-7PM

Secure the Bag Cornhole Mixer @ Club Volo, Somerville — An hour of cornhole that's really just a singles night with bean bags involved. Boards rotate, no scores get tracked, and the Lawnbar opens up for the second hour | $11 • 6-7PM

Portico Point to Pint Run Club @ Portico Brewing, Somerville — A weekly Thursday 3-mile run starting and ending at Portico, with a beer at the finish. All paces welcome, BYO reflective gear | FREE • 6:30-9:30PM