Free 'Zootopia 2' closes SomerMovie Fest tonight

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Free outdoor screening of 'Zootopia 2' closes SomerMovie Fest tonight

SomerMovie Fest ends its six-night run of free outdoor screenings tonight with Zootopia 2 (PG) at Seven Hills Park in Davis Square, starting at about 7:45 p.m. Showtimes are approximate and based on dusk, so organizers advise arriving early. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and snacks; more information is at somervillema.gov/moviefest.

City of Somerville

Voter registration deadline nears for Sept. 1 state primary

The Massachusetts State Primary is on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026; register to vote by Saturday, Aug. 22 to participate.

The Somerville Times

Teen Time at The Dojo receives $100K after-school program grant

The City of Somerville awarded a $100,000 grant to the Teen Time @ The Dojo partnership to expand free, year-round mentoring, arts, and STEAM programming for local youth.

Somerville Patch

Groundwork Somerville hosts community garden soil-filling event tonight

From 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Groundwork Somerville will host a volunteer session to build and fill new garden beds for the Mystic Apartments at 50 Memorial Road.

The Somerville Times

Art community get-together at Office of Immigrant Affairs tonight

From 5-7 p.m. Thursday, neighbors can collage, draw, and make public art with stickers at 42 Cross Street, hosted by the Somerville Office of Immigrant Affairs.

City of Somerville

Binchtopia podcast duo brings live comedy tour to Crystal Ballroom tonight

Binchtopia, hosted by Julia Hava and Nick Garros, plays the Crystal Ballroom at the Somerville Theatre tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Crystal Ballroom

Milk Row Cemetery hosts history and creative writing session tonight

The Somerville Museum's 'Manuscripts and Mausoleums' drop-in program runs 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Milk Row Cemetery, featuring local history chats and reflective writing prompts.

Somerville Museum

Veterans Memorial Rink hosts 'Learn-to-Curl' clinic tonight

The North End Curling Club takes over the ice at Veterans Memorial Rink from 5:10-7:20 p.m. Thursday for a beginner-friendly curling lesson and scrimmage.

North End Curling Club

Arts Council seeks illustrator for Monster Mash Halloween poster

The Somerville Arts Council is accepting applications from local artists to design this year's SomerStreets: Monster Mash festival poster; submissions are due by Aug. 23.

Somerville Arts Council

Groundwork Somerville teams up with Gerly's Ice Cream for fundraiser Aug. 19

Groundwork Somerville partners with Gerly's Ice Cream for a hands-on workshop fundraiser at The Foundry on Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 6-8 p.m., supporting its youth and agricultural programs.

Groundwork Somerville

West Branch hosts Baby Lapsit for infants and caregivers today

Baby Lapsit at the West Branch Library runs 11-11:30 a.m. Thursday in the children's room for babies from birth to pre-walking and their caregivers.

Somerville Public Library

Central Library Lego Club meets after school today

Lego Club at Central Library runs 4-4:45 p.m. Thursday in the Children's Room, with materials provided for ages 3 and up.

Somerville Public Library

East Branch marks end of Summer Reading with celebration tonight

The East Branch Library hosts an End-of-Summer Reading Celebration from 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, featuring Animal World Experience at 6:30 p.m.; seating is first-come.

Somerville Public Library