Commonwealth Pen Show Opens at the Armory

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Commonwealth Pen Show Opens at Somerville Armory

The Commonwealth Pen Show begins its weekend run at Arts at the Armory on Friday, opening first to weekend traders with no general admission, followed by a meet-and-greet pizza party from 5 to 7 p.m. with soft drinks provided; doors lock at 7. Weekend passes can be bought on Friday, and admission is cash only. Two fountain pens will be given away as door prizes during the show, and winners must be present at the drawing; free parking for Saturday and Sunday is in the lot at 75 Belmont St.

Harvard Square Business Association

Boston Boulderfest Climbing Competition Hits Bouldering Project Tonight

The Somerville Bouldering Project hosts the Boston Boulderfest Friday, Sept. 18, from 6-9 p.m., with an all-levels climbing competition, live DJ, food, and local vendors.

Cambridge Day

Alex Cameron Performs Live at Warehouse XI Tonight

Musician Alex Cameron takes the stage at Warehouse XI Friday, Sept. 18, at 8 p.m.

EVENTIM

Eastern Flow Exercise Class Meets at Lou Ann David Park

The Council on Aging offers a free outdoor Eastern Flow class Friday, Sept. 18, at 9 a.m. at Lou Ann David Park, adaptable for standing or seated participants.

City of Somerville

Council on Aging Book Club Discusses Julian Barnes

The Council on Aging book club meets Friday, Sept. 18, from 10-11 a.m. at the Holland Street Center to discuss Julian Barnes's The Sense of an Ending.

City of Somerville

Free Clay Flower-Pot Craft Program at Holland Street Center

The Council on Aging hosts a session Friday, Sept. 18, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. making flowers and small pots from air-drying clay; space is limited, with preference given to Somerville residents.

City of Somerville

Tufts Students Join Council on Aging Planting Project

The Council on Aging hosts a Tufts Day of Service Friday, Sept. 18, from 1-3 p.m. at the Holland Street Center, where participants decorate pots and plant greenery with Tufts students.

City of Somerville

FabVille Opens the School Year With Open House Tonight

FabVille holds a start-of-year open house Friday, Sept. 18, from 5-9 p.m. at Somerville High School, covering scheduling, tool access, safety rules, and its proposed Code of Conduct before an open crafting night.

FabVille

Assembly Row Farmers Market Runs Friday Afternoon

Assembly Row hosts its weekly farmers market Friday, Sept. 18, from 3-7 p.m. at Assembly Line Park, with nearly 30 New England farmers and SNAP matching through Capital One Café.

Assembly Row

Hole Tribute Show Comes to the Crystal Ballroom Tonight

Cyber Hole performs at the Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre in Davis Square Friday, Sept. 18, at 9 p.m.; general admission, standing-room only, 21+.

Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre

Toddler Storytime Returns to Central Library Friday

Toddler Storytime runs Friday, Sept. 18, from 10:30-11 a.m. in the Children's Room at Central Library, with stories, songs, and rhymes for young children.

Somerville Public Library

West Branch Hosts Friday Storytime for All Ages

Storytime at West runs Friday, Sept. 18, from 11-11:30 a.m. at the West Branch, featuring stories and songs in the children's room.

Somerville Public Library