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Red Line shutdown continues to disrupt Davis Sq. commutes

The 10-day Red Line closure running July 21-30 continues, with shuttle buses replacing trains between Alewife and Park Street. Affected stations include Davis, Porter, Harvard, Central, Kendall/MIT, and Charles/MGH. Crews are performing track replacement, signal upgrades at Porter and Central, power conduit installation at Davis, and other renewal work across the shutdown area.

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Cannabis retailer holds community meeting tonight

Licensed Original LLC hosts a community outreach meeting Monday, July 27 at 6 p.m. at the Central Library Auditorium about its proposed adult-use marijuana retailer at 67 Broadway, covering security, diversion prevention, and operations.

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Library hosts free Death Cafe discussion tonight

The West Branch of the Somerville Public Library hosts a Death Cafe tonight, July 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., an open, agenda-free space to discuss mortality.

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'Wagner and Vino 2026' brings opera classics to The Burren

The Boston Wagner Society hosts 'Wagner and Vino 2026' Tuesday, July 28 at 7 p.m., with American Wagner Festival students performing operatic selections at The Burren.

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Babe Rainbow to perform at Crystal Ballroom Tuesday

Australian psych-folk band Babe Rainbow plays Davis Square's Crystal Ballroom Tuesday, July 28 at 8 p.m., with supporting act Spirit Ghost.

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Tweens and teens invited to make friendship bracelets at library

The West Branch Library hosts a drop-in crafting event Monday, July 27 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for ages 11 to 18 to make lanyards and friendship bracelets.

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Nolan's 'The Odyssey' screens in 70mm at Somerville Theatre

Catch Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' in 70mm film Monday, July 27 at 7 p.m. at Davis Square's Somerville Theatre.

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City Council meets tonight in regular session

The Somerville City Council holds a public meeting tonight, Monday, July 27 at 6:30 p.m., with agenda, stream, and minutes on the city's Legistar platform.

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Senior coffee conversation group meets this morning

The Council on Aging's Coffee & Conversation group meets at the Ralph & Jenny Center today, Monday, July 27 at 10 a.m., for a staff-led discussion on participant-chosen topics.

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Virtual nutrition class offered at 11 a.m. today

The Council on Aging holds a virtual nutrition class today, Monday, July 27, from 11 to 11:45 a.m., on balancing everyday foods and food groups.

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In-person nutrition session at Ralph & Jenny starts at 12:30

The Council on Aging offers an in-person nutrition program at the Ralph & Jenny Center today, Monday, July 27, from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m., on everyday food choices and balanced eating.

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Mudflat wheel-throwing class wraps up final session today

Mudflat's Advanced Beginning Wheel class holds its final session of the spring/summer 2026 term today, Monday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 81 Broadway, covering forms, glazing, and decorating.

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SPS Adventure summer program begins Week 4 today

Somerville Public Schools begins Week 4 of its SPS Adventure Summer Program today, Monday, July 27, running through July 31 for students in kindergarten through grade 8 at East Somerville and the Healey School.

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