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West Nile Virus Detected in Somerville Mosquito Samples

Somerville Health and Human Services reported Wednesday, Aug. 5, that state testing found West Nile Virus in mosquitoes collected in the city, though the risk level here remains "moderate." No animal or human cases have been reported in Massachusetts so far this season. State public health officials recommend using insect repellent, repairing screens, draining standing water, and being aware of peak mosquito hours.

The Somerville Times

DYKEFEST Sapphic Arts Festival Takes Over Arts at the Armory

DYKEFEST, a sapphic arts festival, returns to Arts at the Armory Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8-9, with local musicians, comedians, and visual artists, plus a vendor fair starting at 1 p.m. Saturday.

The Center for Arts at the Armory

Heavy Music Festival Somergloom Returns to Crystal Ballroom

The two-day Somergloom music festival kicks off tonight, Friday, Aug. 7, at 8 p.m. at the Crystal Ballroom in Davis Square, featuring Rhode Island hardcore band Dropdead and several opening acts.

Crystal Ballroom

Somerville Art Fair Hosts August Art Salon Upstairs at Bow

The Somerville Art Fair's Art Salon runs tonight, Friday, Aug. 7, from 7-9 p.m. at Bow Market in Union Square, connecting emerging local artists with neighbors and collectors.

Upstairs at Bow

Assembly Row Farmers Market Marks National Farmers Market Week

The Assembly Row Farmers Market runs today, Friday, Aug. 7, from 3-7 p.m. at 375 Assembly Row, with nearly 30 New England farmers, producers, and specialty vendors.

Somerville, MA Patch

Council on Aging Board to Meet at Holland Street Senior Center

The Somerville Council on Aging Board holds its monthly public meeting today, Friday, Aug. 7, at 11 a.m. at the Holland Street Senior Center.

City of Somerville

Somerville Felon Pleads Guilty to Possessing Hundreds of Ghost Guns

Robert Butland, 39, of Somerville pleaded guilty Thursday, Aug. 6, in Boston federal court to unlawfully possessing over 100 privately made firearms, 3D printers, and ammunition at his residence.

Department of Justice

Somerville Museum Hosts 'Be an ARTIVIST!' Workshop

The Somerville Museum hosts a free, drop-in workshop Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m.-noon, inviting residents of all ages to make postcards and campaign signs promoting local art workspaces.

Somerville Museum

Jerry Birthday Dance Party Hits the Armory

The Jerry Birthday Dance Party runs tonight, Friday, Aug. 7, from 6-9 p.m. at Arts at the Armory, with The Mystic Dead's Jerry Garcia birthday show starting at 7 p.m.

Arts at the Armory

Open Mic of Music at Arts at the Armory

Open Mic of Music runs tonight, Friday, Aug. 7, from 7-10 p.m. at Arts at the Armory, hosted by Shawn Deirdre and Kevin O'Neil.

Arts at the Armory

Johnny Manchild Plays Warehouse XI Tonight

MassConcerts presents Johnny Manchild and the Poor Bastards with Friend of a Friend and Karma and the Killjoys tonight, Friday, Aug. 7, at Warehouse XI; doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.

Eventim