Half Shell closes; Sub Shop takes Porter Square

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The Half Shell closes in Porter Square for The Sub Shop

The Half Shell served its final meals Thursday, Sept. 17, after decades of Greek-style pizzas, calzones, pastas and salads at 1760A Massachusetts Ave. in Porter Square; the Lagoudakis family had run the diner-style eatery since 1998. Owner Josh Winer, an East Somerville resident, signed a lease for the space and expects to open his sandwich concept, The Sub Shop, a transplant from Boston's Fort Point, as soon as mid-October. State Rep. Marjorie Decker emailed constituents about the closing and brought the family a resolution signed by House Speaker Ron Mariano as longtime customers arrived with flowers and cards.

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Somerville Garden Club holds 2026 plant sale on Summer Street

The Somerville Garden Club's annual plant sale runs today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 331 Summer Street, offering perennials, herbs, shrubs, houseplants, and gardening advice.

Somerville Garden Club

Esther Rose performs at Crystal Ballroom in Davis Square

Indie-folk singer-songwriter Esther Rose performs tonight at 8 p.m. at the Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre in Davis Square.

Crystal Ballroom

'The Newest Olympian' live stage show hits The Rockwell

MassConcerts and Get To The Gig Boston bring the live stage adaptation of the podcast 'The Newest Olympian' to The Rockwell tonight, with doors at 6 p.m.

The Rockwell

Somerville Media Center holds 'From Print to Screen' workshop

Somerville Media Center hosts a collage workshop today from 4 to 6 p.m., exploring techniques for turning cut-paper collage into digital video.

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Central Library hosts adult bath bomb and sugar scrub workshop

Somerville Public Library hosts a hands-on session today from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Central Library Auditorium, where adults can make DIY bath bombs and sugar scrubs.

Somerville Public Library

Havurat Shalom schedules Yom Kippur services

Havurat Shalom holds free Yom Kippur services today from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. at 113 College Avenue, led by Havurah members, with in-person and online participation.

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Joe Kaplow brings Homestead Gold Tour to Warehouse XI

Joe Kaplow and Madeline Wright perform tonight from 7 to 11 p.m. at Warehouse XI, 11 Sanborn Court, Somerville.

Broken String Booking

Somerville Theatre screens silent comedy with live score

Somerville Theatre screens "For Heaven's Sake" in 35mm with a live score today at 2 p.m., part of its Silents, Please series.

Somerville Theatre

New to Camberville Mixer welcomes Somerville newcomers

The first New to Camberville Mixer runs today from 1 to 3 p.m. at Arts at the Armory, using introductions and table discussions to help newcomers connect.

The Center for Arts at the Armory

Free GottaBal! swing dance returns to the Armory

GottaBal! Dance returns today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Arts at the Armory, with DJed Balboa and swing dancing free and open to all.

The Center for Arts at the Armory

Somerville Theatre screens Batman in 70mm twice Sunday

Somerville Theatre screens Batman in 70mm today at 5 and 8 p.m., showcasing its 70mm projection and six-track magnetic sound system.

Somerville Theatre

Queer Silent Book Club meets at All She Wrote Books

The Queer Silent Book Club meets today at 11:30 a.m. at All She Wrote Books for a quiet, inclusive reading gathering for queer community members and allies.

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