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Pop-Up Gallery to Fill Former Davis Starbucks
September 15, 2026
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Former Davis Square Starbucks to Become Pop-Up Art Gallery
The Starbucks at 260 Elm St., which closed a year ago, will reopen as a nonprofit pop-up gallery run on a volunteer model by curator Susan Berstler of the Nave Gallery, working with the city's Arts and Culture department. Berstler received the keys Sept. 1 under a short-term lease the city signed with property owner Asana, and gallery furniture has begun moving in as paper comes down from the windows. She said the space aims to highlight the local artists' community and "bring some energy back into Davis," where storefronts have sat empty since the developer's 7th Spoke lab project stalled with the labs market.
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Somerville-Cambridge Public Health Board Meets Today
The Somerville-Cambridge Public Health Collaborative Advisory Board meets remotely today, Sept. 15, from 1-2 p.m. to coordinate public health strategy between the two cities.
City of Somerville
Tandem Vet Care Partners With Boston Celtics for Anniversary
Somerville veterinary practice Tandem Vet Care announced a partnership with the Boston Celtics on Sept. 14, marking its first anniversary with upcoming appearances by Celtics personnel.
Patch
Music & Munch Sing-Along Today at Holland Street Center
Laura Zoll leads Music & Munch today at noon at the Holland Street Center, mixing music, trivia, and sing-along fun for the community.
City of Somerville
Senior Coffee Hour Returns Today
The Office of Immigrant Affairs and Council on Aging host Senior Coffee Hour / Café da Melhor Idade today from 2-3:30 p.m. at 9 New Washington St., offering coffee, conversation, and staff assistance.
City of Somerville
Trum Field Hosts High School Practices, Parks Softball Today
Trum Field's Diamond B hosts Somerville High School practices and games from 3-6 p.m., followed by Somerville Parks and Recreation softball from 7-11 p.m.
Somerville Parks & Recreation
The Rockwell Presents 'Boston in 12 Massacres: Part III' Tonight
The Rockwell, 255 Elm St., hosts the all-ages performance 'Boston in 12 Massacres: Part III' tonight at 7 p.m.
The Rockwell
Somerville Theatre Screens 'Harold and Maude' in 35mm Tonight
Somerville Theatre's Cult Cinema series presents 'Harold and Maude' in 35mm tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Davis Square.
Somerville Theatre
Comedy Open Mic Returns to The Jungle Tonight
The Jungle hosts its free Comedy Open Mic tonight from 9 p.m. to midnight at 6 Sanborn Court; sign-ups start by 9:30, sets begin at 10.
The Jungle
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