Thai Street Food Spot 'Ja Learn' Coming Soon

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New Thai Street Food Spot 'Ja Learn' Coming to Union Square

Ja Learn, a Northeast Thai street food spot, plans to open a permanent restaurant at 302 Somerville Avenue on the western edge of Union Square, Boston Restaurant Talk reported Thursday. Photos of the storefront and the business's Instagram page indicate the team has been hosting popups around the Boston area, offering fare including Thai BBQ.

Boston Restaurant Talk

'Beats the Heat' EDM and Soul Show at Warehouse XI Tonight

Warehouse XI in Union Square hosts the 'Beats the Heat' EDM, techno, and soul concert series tonight, Friday, July 24, from 6 to 11 p.m., with live music, fashion, gaming, and digital art.

Secret Boston

Legislative Candidates Report Fundraising Totals Ahead of September Primary

Campaign finance roundups released Thursday show competitive fundraising figures for state legislative races affecting Cambridge and Somerville voters, six weeks before the September primary.

Cambridge Day

Candidate Matt McLaughlin Seeks Matt Damon's Endorsement in Campaign Video

Somerville City Councilor and State Senate candidate Matt McLaughlin released a campaign video Wednesday drawing parallels between his working-class background and Will Hunting, asking Matt Damon for his endorsement.

The Somerville Times

Hadley Johnson and Maya Salafia Perform Live at The Burren Tonight

Indie-pop and folk singer-songwriters Hadley Johnson and Maya Salafia perform original acoustic sets at The Burren in Davis Square tonight, Friday, July 24, at 7 p.m.

The Boston Calendar

Obituary: Retired Somerville Police Officer James W. Hodgdon

A public visitation for James W. Hodgdon, a decorated Vietnam War Marine Corps veteran and 34-year Somerville police officer, will be held today, Friday, July 24, at Keefe Funeral Home.

Keefe Funeral Home

FIGMENT Boston Participatory Arts Festival Returns to Assembly Row Saturday

The free, family-friendly FIGMENT Boston arts festival brings interactive exhibits, live performances, and music to Sylvester Baxter Riverfront Park on Saturday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

FIGMENT Project

Cardio Throwback Class Starts the Morning

Somerville Council on Aging's free Cardio Throwback class, blending dance, aerobics, martial arts, and gentle strength training, meets today, Friday, July 24, at 9 a.m. at the Holland Street Center.

City of Somerville

East Branch Book Group Discusses Alias Grace Today

The East Branch Book Group meets today, Friday, July 24, from 11 a.m. to noon at the East Branch Library to discuss Margaret Atwood's "Alias Grace"; newcomers welcome.

Somerville Public Library

ELL Conversation Group Meets at Central Library Today

Somerville Public Library hosts an in-person Intermediate ELL Conversation Group today, Friday, July 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Central Library auditorium.

Somerville Public Library

Friday Storytimes at Central and West Branch Libraries

Somerville Public Library hosts Toddler Storytime at Central from 10:30 to 11 a.m. and Storytime at West from 11 to 11:30 a.m. today, Friday, July 24; no registration required.

Somerville Public Library

Virtual Public Hearing on Body-Worn Cameras Set for Monday

A virtual special City Council meeting and public hearing on implementing body-worn cameras for Somerville Police, initiated by Mayor Jake Wilson, takes place Monday, July 27, at 6:30 p.m.; community members are invited to comment.

www.somervillema.gov

Somerville Public Library Hosts Comix Con This Saturday

Somerville Public Library's Comix Con takes place Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Central Library, featuring an Artist's Alley of local creators, VR gaming, trivia, D&D, and fandom crafts.

Somerville Public Library