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April 21, 2026
133 Somerville Runners Finish 130th Boston Marathon
Kenya's John Korir set a course record of 2:01:52 and Sharon Lokedi repeated as women's champion at Monday's Boston Marathon, with 133 Somerville residents among the 30,000-plus finishers.
WBUR News
Self-Taught Artists Panel Tonight at Main Library
Somerville Arts Council fellows Liv Cappello, Hiroshi Minato, and Allison Tanenhaus discuss building art careers without formal training at 6 p.m. tonight at the Main Library, 79 Highland Ave. Free.
Somerville Public Library
SustainaVille Week Returns May 2–8 with Free Climate Events
The city's annual SustainaVille Week runs May 2–8 with free events including a Mossland Street block party, a West Branch Library book club, a compost giveaway, and an Arbor Day Picnic at Lincoln Park.
City of Somerville
'Slice of the City' Pop-Ups Return May 5 at Trum Field
Mayor Katjana Ballantyne announced the return of the city's free pizza-and-community pop-up series, kicking off May 5 at Trum Field Playground.
City of Somerville
Taste of Somerville Returns to Boynton Yards on June 10
The Somerville Chamber of Commerce's annual food festival brings 50-plus restaurants and breweries to Boynton Yards on June 10, with proceeds benefiting the Elizabeth Peabody House.
The Somerville Times
Historic Preservation Commission Meets Remotely Tonight
The Historic Preservation Commission holds a remote public meeting at 6:45 p.m. tonight; register online to participate.
City of Somerville
April Vacation Arts & Crafts Drop-In at West Branch Library Today
West Branch Library hosts a free drop-in arts-and-crafts session from 2–4 p.m. today for ages 5–18; children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult.
Somerville Public Library
Library Supper Club Tonight at Remnant Brewing
The Somerville Public Library's monthly cookbook potluck meets 7–9 p.m. tonight at Remnant Brewing in Bow Market, featuring recipes from "You Got This!: Recipes Anyone Can Make and Everyone Will Love."
Somerville Public Library
Portuguese-Language Senior Coffee Social at Ralph and Jenny Center Today
The Ralph and Jenny Center hosts a Portuguese-language coffee social for seniors from 2–3:30 p.m. today, co-sponsored by the Office of Immigrant Affairs and Council on Aging, with information on MAPS services and city programs.
City of Somerville
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