Esh Circus Arts adds studio on Alston Street

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Esh Circus Arts expanding to East Somerville

Esh Circus Arts is opening a satellite location in former storage space at 38 Alston St., a few minutes' walk from the East Somerville T stop and a little over a mile from its main building at 44 Park St. The space is being painted and prepared for adult sessions starting Aug. 24 and children's sessions Sept. 14. "We are in the lovely position of having more demand than we have space," co-owner and chief executive Ellen Waylonis said, describing the main 6,000-square-foot studio as "full-to-bursting."

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Human Rights Commission subcommittee meets tonight

The Somerville Human Rights Commission's Administration Subcommittee meets Monday, August 17 at 5 p.m., with remote participation available via a posted Zoom link.

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Condominium Review Board meets remotely tonight

The Somerville Condominium Review Board meets remotely Monday, August 17 at 6 p.m.; the public can join via advance webinar registration.

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School Committee holds special meeting tonight

The Somerville School Committee holds a Special Meeting of the Whole via Zoom Monday, August 17 at 6 p.m., with an amended weekly agenda posted online.

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Jr. Police Academy begins for grades 5-8

Somerville Parks & Recreation's free Jr. Police Academy runs weekdays through Friday, August 21, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Argenziano School for residents entering grades 5-8.

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Portuguese storytime held at West Branch Library

Somerville Public Library hosts a drop-in Portuguese storytime at the West Branch Children's Room Monday, August 17 from 11 to 11:30 a.m., with songs and stories.

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Queer Book Club discusses Ryan La Sala novel

Somerville Public Library's Queer Book Club meets Monday, August 17 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in the Central Library Auditorium and on Zoom to discuss Ryan La Sala's 'The Dead of Summer.'

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West Branch's Adult Summer Camp Crafts is full, waitlist open

West Branch Library's 'Adult Summer Camp Crafts' session Monday, August 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. is fully booked; a waitlist is available for the retro-themed craft program.

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The White Owls play free show at Sally O'Brien's tonight

Boston roots-rock band The White Owls perform a free set at Sally O'Brien's in Union Square Monday, August 17 at 7:30 p.m.

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Somerville Museum launches Vacation Arts Program for kids

The Somerville Museum's week-long Vacation Arts Program for ages 7-11 kicked off Monday, August 17 with 'Beads & Books' and terrarium-crafting workshops starting at 9 a.m.

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