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Somerville chef wins national seafood cook-off
July 28, 2026
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Somerville chef Quang Tran wins national seafood cook-off
Chef Quang Tran of Cocolee won the 22nd Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans on Saturday, July 25. His winning dish was a 'Duo of New England Lobster.'
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Free chair yoga at Holland Street Center today
The Council on Aging hosts free chair-based yoga at 9 and 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, to promote movement and flexibility for seniors.
City of Somerville
'One Night Art School' pop-up hits Union Square Thursday
Somerville Arts Engine turns 10 Prospect Street into a free pop-up art school Thursday, July 30, 6-10 p.m., with workshops in figure drawing, pottery, and stage combat.
The Center for Arts at the Armory
'Roots & Wings' dance showcase premieres at the Armory Friday
The 4th annual Feet Keep the Beat Festival showcase, 'Roots & Wings: The Next Generation,' premieres Friday, July 31 at 7 p.m., blending Flamenco, Tap, Step, Kathak, and West African dance.
The Center for Arts at the Armory
Winter Farmers Market vendor applications due Aug. 3
The Somerville Winter Farmers Market is accepting vendor applications from local farms, food producers, and makers through Monday, August 3.
Somerville Winter Farmers Market
Tech help drop-in hours today at Holland Street Center
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services offers one-on-one device help at Holland Street Center from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 28.
City of Somerville
Veterans group meets today at Council on Aging
The Council on Aging's monthly Veterans Group meets Tuesday, July 28 at 10:30 a.m., with coffee, refreshments, and peer support.
City of Somerville
Library social worker appointments today at West Branch
West Branch Library offers free, confidential one-on-one appointments with a library social worker from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 28.
Somerville Public Library
Family movie afternoon today at West Branch
West Branch Library screens the PG film 'G.O.A.T.' from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, with popcorn and no registration required.
Somerville Public Library
Final summer CRAFTernoon today at East Branch
East Branch Library hosts a CRAFTernoon for kids ages 4 to 12 to make bead and chenille-stem creations from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28.
Somerville Public Library
Online ELL conversation group meets today
Somerville Public Library hosts an online intermediate ELL conversation group from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28.
Somerville Public Library
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