From tours to festivals to rooftop markets, things are taking a pause with a brutal nor'easter rolling into the Northeast starting tomorrow. Indoor events still have a green light though (for now).
The Museum of Science puts on its own version of Adult Night for any science lover, with theater screenings, lightning shows and real live animal ambassadors the whole night. Or, if you're close to Union Square at any point tomorrow through Sunday and feeling adventurous, hit Urban Axes and drop into one of the multiple tournaments happening all weekend.
Check any event page before heading out in case of weather, and stay safe if you're out on the road.
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Blitzy signed a 52,000 square foot lease at One Kendall Square, Cambridge’s largest office lease this year and the second AI deal in the complex after Anthropic’s, with move-in in 2027 · Bisnow, PR Newswire
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Adult Night at Science Park @ Museum of Science, Cambridge - The Museum of Science clears out the kids for an adults-only night, with Omni Theater screenings, the Lightning! show and live animal ambassadors
Oktoberfest at Broadway @ Lamplighter Brewing Co., Cambridge - Lamplighter closes out Oktoberfest with stein holding competitions across both days, prizes for the winners and free beers from the festmeister for the best lederhosen and dirndls | $10 • Friday & Saturday
Thrötoberfest Axe Throwing Tourney @ Urban Axes, Somerville - Try axe throwing tournaments anytime this weekend in Union Square. They run across the three days, from double elimination to Swiss format style games | $20-$70 • Friday-Sunday
Boozy Brunch with GOGO @ The Smoot Standard, Cambridge - Drop by the weekly DJ brunch series on Mass Ave, pairing the Smoot's brunch menu with beats instead of background music | FREE • 10AM-2PM
Villari's Martial Arts 2nd Annual Fall Festival @ Lincoln Park, Somerville - The martial arts festival in Union Square runs classes through the afternoon, open to anyone who wants to try without having to sign up | FREE • 10AM-3PM
Lilypad 20th Anniversary Party @ The Lilypad, Cambridge - The Lilypad celebrates its 20th anniversary and marks it with Electric Zeus, improvising grand soundscapes in Inman Square | FREE • 7PM-12AM
Thrötoberfest Axe Throwing Tourney @ Urban Axes, Somerville - Urban Axes runs axe throwing tournaments across three days in Union Square, from a Swiss format Saturday to Sunday's double elimination open
Pilates Foundations Workshop @ YogaSix Assembly Row, Somerville - YogaSix runs a 60-minute Pilates workshop on the deep stabilizing muscles most core work skips, taught by Alyssa through alignment, breath control and core activation | $40 • 1-2PM
Puzzle Palooza + Swap @ Somerville Public Library, Somerville - Bring your finished puzzles to the Central Library and trade them with other neighbors, plus a community speed puzzling challenge to see which team can finish the fastest. First round starts at 2:15 | FREE • 1:30-4:30PM
Introduction to Woodworking: Tray/Drink Carrier @ The Foundry, Cambridge - Learn how to safely use basic woodworking tools and to create a box and a handle via you choosing to make either a tray or a drink caddy. No experience needed | $45 • 1:30-5:30PM
Paddy's 5K Run & Block Party @ Paddy's, Cambridge - Close to 530 runners are signed up for Paddy's annual 5K, benefiting the Cambridge Girls Softball league and other girls sports. And if you don't run, stop by Walden St for the block party afterwards to help celebrate with a beer garden, food trucks, music and more. Online registration is closed but you can still sign up at the bar | $45 • 10AM
Adult Night at Science Park @ Museum of Science, Cambridge - The Museum of Science clears out the kids for an adults-only night. Omni Theater screenings, interactive games, the Lightning! show and animal ambassadors | $25 • 6-10PM
Honky Tonk Tuesday: The Talking Hearts @ The Burren, Somerville - Pull up the cowboy boots because The Talking Hearts play the Burren Backroom on the first Tuesday of every month, six pieces of Boston honky tonk with a dance lesson before the live set
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