Name: All She Wrote Books Presents: Small Business Saturday 2026!
Start: 2026-11-28T00:00:00-05:00
Location: All She Wrote Books

All She Wrote Books

📣Small Business Saturday is coming up fast! We'll be celebrating all day and have an exciting Gifts with Purchases planned for you 🛍️🎁📚🌈

✨ Spend $40 or more, you will be able to pick from our curated ARC (Advanced Reading Copy) bundles 📚 (while supplies last)

✨Check out our sale table filled with $3 paperbacks and $7 hardcovers 📖

✨Friends of Ruby Members get 20% off their purchases (online and in-store)!

✨We will also have something special planned for that weekend with some of our favorite Somerville indie bookstores (more details soon)!

✨ If you can't make it that day, stop by anytime from now til 12/24. We have so many new books, journals, puzzles, and candles too for everyone on your list!

Local Event: All She Wrote Books Presents: Small Business Saturday 2026!

Middlesex County

Benjamin Pierce

Boston Metropolitan Area

Somerville

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All She Wrote Books Presents: Small Business...

📣Small Business Saturday is coming up fast! We'll be celebrating all day and have an exciting Gifts with Purchases planned for...

All She Wrote Books Presents: Small Business Saturday 2026!

We will be having our Thanksgiving turkey distribution&nbsp;on Saturday November 7, 2026.&nbsp; Please be sure to bring a form of ID for registration or your Shepherd's Kitchen registration card. Any questions email: skfoodpantry@gmail.com

Local Event: Shepherd's Kitchen Food Pantry (Turkey Giveaway)

Shepherd's Kitchen Food Pantry (Turkey Giveaway)

We will be having our Thanksgiving turkey distribution on Saturday November 7, 2026.  Please be sure to bring a form of ID for...

Robbins Memorial Town Hall

Join Arlington Center for the Arts (ACA) for our 28th annual Arlington Open Studios happening on Saturday, November 7, 2026. This annual event showcases and supports local artists in our community, with opportunities to purchase work, meet artists, and celebrate creativity in the heart of Arlington.
Artists will be presenting their work at 2 sites in Arlington Center in a range of mediums including painting, photography, fiber, ceramics, glass, fine jewelry, mixed media, printmaking, and sculpture. Arlington Center for the Arts will be featuring exhibitions in the Shaira Ali Gallery and Hallway Gallery along with performances and demos throughout the event! Poetry readings from the <a target="_blank" href="https://artsarlington.org/the-red-letter-poems-gallery/" rel="nofollow noopener">Red Letter Poems Project</a>, live music, and even some tasty treats will also be featured throughout this year's event!​
AOS 2026 Locations:
Over 80 Artists will be featured across two sites this year:
Site #1: Arlington Town Hall | 730 Mass Ave (2 floors!!)
Features 40+ Artists on 2 floorsMusic by Spajazzy and Arlington High School Band on the Steps of Town Hall | 12-4pm

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Site #2: Arlington Community Center + Arlington Center for the Arts | 27 Maple St (Ground, 1st, 3rd + 4th Floors)
Features 40+ Artists on the Ground and First Floor
Food for sale by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.roastedgranola.com/cafe" rel="nofollow noopener">The Roasted Granola </a>(located at 27 Maple St entrance)
Free Puppet Performances by ACA Studio Artist <a target="_blank" href="https://margaretmoodypuppets.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Margaret Moody and friends</a>
Ceramics Demo in the ACA Clay Studio, 12-4pm&nbsp;
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.acarts.org/current-shows" rel="nofollow noopener">Members Show: Opposites Attract</a> exhibition in the Shaira Ali Gallery (ongoing)
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.acarts.org/current-shows" rel="nofollow noopener">Inside ACA</a> exhibition in the ACA Hallway Gallery (ongoing)
Art Students' Exchange w/ Connie Lane (4th Floor)
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+ BONUS
Robbins Library | 700 Mass Ave
Red Letter Poets LIVE!

Local Event: Arlington Open Studios

Arlington

Arlington Open Studios

Join Arlington Center for the Arts (ACA) for our 28th annual Arlington Open Studios happening on Saturday, November 7, 2026....

Crystal Ballroom

Layne Staley Tribute East returns to Crystal Ballroom in Somerville on Saturday, November 7, for its second annual benefit concert honoring the lives and music of Layne Staley and Mike Starr.
Featuring Davey Allen, Billy Paul Fisher, Vedder Gabriel, and a cast of guest musicians, LSTE brings fans together to celebrate the music of Alice in Chains and remember two people whose music still means so much to us. Inspired by the long-running Seattle Layne Staley Tribute, this East Coast gathering gives fans a chance to share that connection in person and support people and families affected by addiction.
Proceeds will benefit the Layne Staley Memorial Fund through Therapeutic Health Services in Seattle and CASPAR Men’s Recovery Home in Somerville, supporting addiction treatment and recovery.
Come sing with us, remember Layne and Mike, and help others find a way forward.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre 55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA Doors: 6:45 PM | Show: 7:45 PM All ages | General admission, standing room only
Tickets and information: <a href="https://layne-staley.com/layne-staley-tribute-east-2026/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://layne-staley.com/layne-staley-tribute-east-2026/</a>

Local Event: Layne Staley Tribute East

Layne Staley Tribute East

Layne Staley Tribute East returns to Crystal Ballroom in Somerville on Saturday, November 7, for its second annual benefit...

Join All She Wrote Books and author Betty Cayouette on Saturday, November 7th at 6:30pm for a book charm making workshop! Attendees will each learn how to craft a homemade book charm that is perfect to display on a purse or tote bag. The charm completed during the workshop will be a miniature of Cayouette’s third novel, I Kissed Her First.&nbsp;

All charm materials will be provided for attendees, and the workshop will run approximately 90 minutes.

"Inclusivity" isn't just a buzzword to us. We make every effort to ensure our space and events are accessible to and for everyone. If you or someone in your party needs accommodations, please email us at <a target="_blank" href="https://mailto:info@allshewrotebooks.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">info@allshewrotebooks.com</a>.

About I Kissed Her First
An aspiring chef and world-famous popstar cook up what starts to sound like a love song in this sapphic new adult debut from Betty Cayouette.

This is Riley’s last summer as a chef. At least, this is what she’s promised her dads, who run a Cape Cod lobster shack and don’t want their daughter to follow in their stress-ridden footsteps. So Riley decides to go big and audition as a private chef for a singer’s European tour. When she finds out she got the gig, she’s thrilled. But when she learns that the singer she’ll be cooking for is Luna Leya, she and her sister’s favorite popstar? She almost can’t believe it.

Soon enough, Riley and Luna strike up an unexpected friendship, much to Luna’s manager’s disapproval. Luna should be focused on getting her Grammy, which means pulling off this tour without a hitch and continuing to date the notorious singer/heart throb/beloved bad boy Hudson, who’s rocketed her to a new level of fame with their hit single. Luna should definitely not be sneaking off to the Eiffel Tower and private Andalucian dinners to spend time with Riley. As the two get closer, Riley thinks she might be losing her mind. Is it possible the Luna Leya is flirting with her? And is there a world where Riley could keep her dream of being a chef alive? Soon, things will reach a tipping point and both Riley and Luna will be left wondering: could their story be a love song after all?

About the Author
Betty Cayouette is an author and creator of viral social media account @bettysbooklist (378k followers across platforms). She graduated from Brandeis University in 2019 and lives in Salem, Massachusetts. One Last Shot&nbsp;was Betty’s debut novel, published in 2024 and followed by her sophomore novel Tell Me How You Really Feel in 2025. I Kissed Her First&nbsp;is her third novel.

Local Event: All She Wrote Books Presents: Charm Making Workshop with Author Betty Cayouette

All She Wrote Books Presents: Charm Making...

Join All She Wrote Books and author Betty Cayouette on Saturday, November 7th at 6:30pm for a book charm making workshop!...

All She Wrote Books Presents: Charm Making Workshop with Author Betty Cayouette

Join us on Sunday, November 8th at 10:30am at All She Wrote Books&nbsp;for a discussion of Romance Recipe&nbsp;by Ruby Barrett, a charming, emotional female/female romance between a fiery restaurant owner and her enigmatic head chef. Seats are limited, so snag yours quick!

Worried about finding the book?&nbsp;We've got you covered! Grab a physical copy through registration for the event, at <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">Bookshop.org</a>, or <a target="_blank" href="https://libro.fm/" rel="nofollow noopener">Libro.fm</a>.

Can't make it?&nbsp;No worries! Let us know ASAP so we can release your spot to someone eagerly waiting on the waitlist. Don't miss out-register now!

Remember:&nbsp;This event has limited capacity, so grab your ticket and claim your seat before it's too late! We can't wait to see you there!


About the Book
Amy Chambers: restaurant owner, micromanager, control freak.&nbsp;

Amy&nbsp;will do anything to revive her ailing restaurant, including hiring a former reality-show finalist with good connections and a lot to prove. But her hopes that Sophie’s skills and celebrity status would bring her restaurant back from the brink of failure are beginning to wane…

Sophie Brunet:&nbsp;grump in the kitchen/sunshine in the streets, took thirty years to figure out she was queer.&nbsp;

Sophie just wants to cook. She doesn’t want to constantly post on social media for her dead-in-the-water reality TV career, she doesn’t want to deal with Amy’s take-charge personality and she doesn’t want to think about what her attraction to her boss might mean…

Then, an opportunity: a new foodie TV&nbsp;show might provide the exposure they need. An uneasy truce is fine for starters, but making their dreams come true means making some personal and painful sacrifices and soon, there’s more than just the restaurant at stake.

About the Author
Ruby Barrett (she/her) writes steamy romances about big feelings. Mutual pleasure, pining, and healing are common themes in her books. She loves to read romance, lift weights, drink tea, and cackle with her friends. Ruby is a bi woman with ADHD living in Ottawa, Canada with her daughter, and her husband. You can find her at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.rubybarrett.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">www.RubyBarrett.com</a>.

Our Book Club Guidelines
<ul><li>We strive for a thoughtful and respectful discussion of the featured book and its related themes.</li><li>You do not have to have finished the book to participate, but we ask that you contribute to the discussion in whatever way you feel comfortable.</li><li>We do not tolerate demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.</li></ul>

Local Event: All She Wrote Books Presents: November Queer Romance Book Club

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Join us on Sunday, November 8th at 10:30am at All She Wrote Books for a discussion of Romance Recipe by Ruby Barrett, a...

All She Wrote Books Presents: November Queer Romance Book Club

The Farm at Gore Place

Get outside and embrace the FALL by learning how to shoot a bow and arrow at the historic Gore Place Estate! 
Join us Sunday from 12:00 - 1:30 PM for a fun and entertaining introduction to archery and reconnect with your inner Katniss or Robin Hood.&nbsp;
All coaching and equipment is provided by our team of instructors who will have you laughing, smiling and maybe even weeping with tears of joy as you strike the bull's eye and relive all those childhood memories of archery - or create new ones for the first time.
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Tickets available online only at <a target="_blank" href="https://onthemarkarchery.com/waltham" rel="nofollow noopener">otma.us/waltham</a>
*Please check website in advance BEFORE coming!*
**Rainouts will ONLY be credited towards a future Open Range Sunday**
The FARM at Gore Place: 249 Waltham Street, Watertown, MA 02472
#weekendplans #archery #openrange

Local Event: Archery Sunday!

Suffolk County

Boston

Archery Sunday!

Get outside and embrace  the FALL by learning how to shoot a bow and arrow at the historic Gore Place Estate! 
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Upstairs at Bow

Join us for an evening of art, community, and discovery at the Somerville Art Fair Auction Night.
This ticketed event features a silent auction, presenting a curated selection of original works from the 2026 Somerville Art Fair artist cohort. These pieces will be released in advance and reserved exclusively for the auction, offering a unique opportunity to collect work from this year’s featured artists.
Throughout the evening, guests are invited to explore the collection, place bids, and engage with the artists and fellow attendees in a welcoming, thoughtfully curated setting.
Highlights include:
<ul><li>Original artwork from the 2026 SAF artists</li><li>A silent auction available throughout the event</li><li>A raffle with prizes such as $100 BLICK giftcards</li><li>A chance to connect with artists and the local creative community</li></ul>
All proceeds from artwork sales go directly to the artists, with ticket sales and the raffle supporting the Somerville Art Fair.
Cocktail attire recommended.
We look forward to welcoming you for a memorable night celebrating Somerville’s vibrant arts community!

Local Event: Somerville Art Fair Auction | Bow Market

Somerville Art Fair Auction | Bow Market

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