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SomerStreets Gilman Square Arts & Music Festival Returns Today

The annual Gilman Square Arts & Music Festival runs today from noon to 5 p.m., hosted by the Gilman Square Neighborhood Council. With Pearl Street construction under way, this year's event shifts to Edward L. Leathers Community Park with portions along Walnut Street, and road closures from Pearl Street to Medford Street and Skilton Avenue. The free, family-friendly afternoon includes live music, performances by Esh Circus and Cate the Great, pumpkin painting, local makers, food from Nibble Kitchen vendors and others, and a Winter Hill Brewing Company beer garden; the rain date is Sunday, Sept. 13.

City of Somerville

Councilor Will Mbah Resigns After Winning State Rep Primary

At-Large City Councilor Wilfred N. Mbah filed an irrevocable resignation effective Dec. 31, 2026, after winning the Democratic primary for State Representative in the 34th Middlesex District; Marianne Walles is designated to succeed him.

The Somerville Times

Somerville Author Explores Armenian Genocide in Debut Novel

Sarah Ignatius announced her debut historical novel, 'The Kaleidoscope of Destiny,' drawing on family history to follow a 14-year-old Armenian boy deported during the 1915 genocide.

Cambridge Day

Drag King Revue 'MANTASIA 2' Hits Somerville Theatre Tonight

Producer Rusty Hammer brings 'MANTASIA 2: Return to Mantasia' to the Somerville Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m., featuring drag king performers from across the country.

Somerville Theatre

Cabaret Parody 'Frank Sriracha' Plays The Rockwell Tonight

Max Charbonneau brings his satirical show 'Frank Sriracha: Home is Where the Stage is' to The Rockwell in Davis Square on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 9:30 p.m.

The Rockwell

Frank Drake Hosts Bluegrass Jam at The Burren Today

An open bluegrass jam hosted by Frank Drake takes place at The Burren in Davis Square on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m., welcoming players of all levels.

Boston Bluegrass Union

Free Citizenship Prep Class Begins at Somerville Library

The Somerville Public Library and St. Mark Community Education Program launch a free 12-week U.S. Citizenship Preparation course on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to noon.

City of Somerville

Somerville Library Hosts Adult Board Game Café

The Somerville Public Library held a Board Game Café for adults on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 2 to 4:30 p.m., with access to its tabletop game collection and refreshments.

Somerville Public Library

Four-Band Indie Rock Bill Takes The Jungle Stage Tonight

The Jungle Community Music Club hosts Stage Light, New Mexican Standoff, Maximum Utility, and Gull Boy on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m.

The Jungle

Planning Board Sets Remote Meeting for September 17

The Somerville Planning Board will hold a remote session on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m., with public participation available by computer or phone.

City of Somerville