Orange Line shuts down 11 days starting Aug. 20

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MBTA details 11-day Orange Line suspension impacting Assembly Square

The MBTA will suspend Orange Line service between Oak Grove and Back Bay for 11 consecutive days, August 20 through 30, with shuttle buses replacing trains. Crews will replace ties, rail, plates and fasteners, including track revitalization work between Haymarket and the Assembly truck pad, and relocate signal racks at Wellington, North Station and Community College. The MBTA says the work is a major step toward extending 55 MPH speeds to the stretch between Community College and Assembly.

The Somerville Times

Indie Trivia at Aeronaut tonight

Aeronaut Brewing Company hosts free Indie Trivia tonight, August 18, from 8 to 11 p.m. at 14 Tyler Street, open to adults 21+ and parent-accompanied minors.

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Protest Music Teach-Out returns to The Burren in Davis Square

'Which Side?: A Protest Music Teach-Out' opens its second year tonight at 8 p.m. at The Burren Backroom, featuring Damon & Naomi, Emily Marvosh, and other artists performing historic and contemporary protest songs.

Broadway World

Outdoor Traditional Pub Sing comes to Somerville Growing Center

The Greater Boston Traditional Song community hosts an outdoor pub sing tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Somerville Community Growing Center, welcoming neighbors to sing traditional songs together.

Greater Boston Traditional Song

Music & Movement with Steve at Council on Aging

Music & Movement with Steve runs today at 1 p.m. at the Holland Street Center, combining live music, chair-based movement, music history, and trivia.

City of Somerville

Candle making and trivia at Bow Market

DARK MODE at Bow Market hosts Trivia & Candle Making/Intention Setting tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m., where participants make a custom coconut-wax candle.

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Medford police investigate Sunday night shooting on Salem Street

Medford Police are investigating a shooting near 389 Salem Street on Sunday night and are asking residents and businesses to check security camera footage.

The Somerville/Medford News Weekly

Vinal Bakery brings back weekly summer Burger Night

Vinal Bakery and General Store on Somerville Avenue hosts its weekly summer Burger Night tonight, offering a five-burger menu and soft-serve ice cream.

Cambridge Day

City on a Hill hosts community Bible study in East Somerville

City on a Hill Somerville holds its Exodus Bible study tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. at its office on Broadway.

City on a Hill Somerville

Knitting circle gathers at Holland Street Center

The Council on Aging hosts 'Knitting with Natasha' today from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Holland Street Center, welcoming seniors of all experience levels.

City of Somerville

Historic Preservation Commission meets remotely Tuesday

The Somerville Historic Preservation Commission meets remotely tonight at 6:45 p.m. to review demolition and alteration requests for historic properties.

City of Somerville

Zoning Board of Appeals schedules remote hearing Wednesday

The Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals holds a virtual public meeting Wednesday, August 19, at 6 p.m. to review zoning applications and hear community feedback.

City of Somerville