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ArtBeat 2026: REVolution fills Davis Square today

Somerville's 40th annual ArtBeat festival runs Saturday, July 18 from noon to 9 p.m. in Davis Square, with a rain date of Sunday, July 19. The free event features over 70 craft vendors, two music stages, dance, theater, literary readings, and a 5 p.m. parade to Seven Hills Park. This year's theme, 'REVolution,' honors the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

City of Somerville

ArtBeat Dance Stage returns to Crystal Ballroom today

As part of today's ArtBeat festival, the Crystal Ballroom hosts the ArtBeat Dance Stage on July 18 from noon-4 p.m., featuring six locally choreographed works performed in two showcases on the Davis Square main stage.

Somerville Arts Council

Milk Row Cemetery opens to the public today near Prospect Hill

As part of the Somerville Museum's 'History on the Line' series, Milk Row Cemetery is open to visitors Saturday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to noon, part of a season-long schedule that also includes select openings of the nearby Powder House and Prospect Hill Tower.

Somerville Museum

Union Square Farmers Market runs today on the Plaza

The Union Square Farmers Market runs Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Union Square Plaza through October 31, featuring over 60 local food producers, farmers and bakers, with SNAP matching available.

Union Square Main Streets

Six MBTA bus routes rerouted today for ArtBeat festival

MBTA Bus Routes 87, 88, 89, 90, 94, and 96 will be rerouted from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 18 as Elm Street, Holland Street and other Davis Square streets close for the ArtBeat festival.

City of Somerville

Union Square Neighborhood Council meets Monday, July 20

The Union Square Neighborhood Council holds its next public meeting Monday, July 20 at 7 p.m. at 337 Somerville Ave., 2nd Floor, continuing discussion of a proposed redevelopment at 1 Union Square.

Union Square Neighborhood Council

Opening reception for Bondi and Sverdrup Hoyer exhibit today

The Rooted Cafe at Arts at the Armory in Spring Hill hosts a free opening reception Saturday, July 18 from 3-5 p.m. for Samuel D. Bondi and Holly Megan Sverdrup Hoyer's collaborative mixed-media and watercolor exhibit.

Cambridge Day

First creative tenants selected for Somerville Armory

The city announced July 17 the first group of creative organizations, independent artists, and businesses—including Acoustic Strings of New England and BADD Architect—slated to move into the Somerville Armory as it transforms into a publicly owned arts center.

The Somerville Times

Feminist music show 'Speaking It Aloud' at Crystal Ballroom tonight

On Saturday, July 18 at 7 p.m., the Crystal Ballroom hosts "Speaking It Aloud," a live musical performance by Boston-based singer-storytellers Shira Laucharoen and Felicity Paige exploring power, ego, and systemic change.

The Crystal Ballroom

Wim Tapley & The Cannons play live concert tonight at The Rockwell

On Saturday, July 18 at 8 p.m., Georgia-bred indie-jazz artist Wim Tapley & The Cannons, alongside pop-rock band Certainly So, perform at The Rockwell in Davis Square.

The Rockwell

North End Curling Club hosts summer 'Learn-to-Curl' today

The North End Curling Club runs a summer 'Learn-to-Curl' workshop Saturday, July 18 from 1:10-3:20 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Rink on Somerville Avenue.

North End Curling Club

Abundant Housing MA endorses Burhan Azeem for state Senate

On July 17, statewide advocacy group Abundant Housing Massachusetts endorsed Cambridge Vice-Mayor Burhan Azeem in the 2nd Middlesex District state Senate primary, which covers Somerville, Cambridge, Medford, and Winchester.

Winchester News

West Branch Library hosts free kids yoga session today

On Saturday, July 18 from 10-10:30 a.m., yoga instructor Rachel Estes leads a free "Mindful Movement" kids yoga session in the West Branch Community Room.

Somerville Public Library