Somerville PorchFest is a community-powered music event where neighbors host musicians on porches across the city. Each year, thousands of residents and visitors walk, bike, and explore performances throughout the city. 
This year PorchFest will be on Saturday May 9th following the time zones: 
West Zone (West of Willow Ave): 12 – 2 pm Central Zone (Willow Ave to Central St): 2 – 4 pm East Zone (East of Central St): 4 – 6 pm

Severe weather and other emergencies can happen. PorchFest attendees can sign up for day-of emergency text alerts for this year's event: text SOMPORCHES26 to 888777. 
For up-to-date information and map, please visit the PorchFest Page.

Local Event: Porchfest

Middlesex County

Somerville

Massachusetts

Porchfest

Somerville PorchFest is a community-powered music event where neighbors host musicians on porches across the city. Each year,...

Broadway from McGrath Hwy to Pennsylvania Ave, 115 Broadway Somerville, MA 02145

Carnaval highlights the heart of the East Somerville Business District, bringing together neighbors, local businesses, and visitors through live music, food, and family-friendly activities inspired by cultures from around the world. 
SomerStreets: Carnaval is co-produced by East Somerville Main Streets and the Somerville Arts Council. The festival will take place on Sunday, June 7, from 2–6 p.m. (Severe weather date: Sunday, June 14) and will once again transform Broadway into a vibrant, walkable celebration of community and culture. 
The festival will stretch along Broadway, from McGrath Highway to Pennsylvania Avenue, creating a welcoming space for everyone to enjoy. 
To ensure public safety at the event, several road closures and parking bans will be in effect on Broadway between McGrath Highway and Pennsylvania Avenue: For more information about road closures contact 311 (617-666-3311).

Local Event: SomerStreets: Carnaval

SomerStreets: Carnaval

Carnaval highlights the heart of the East Somerville Business District, bringing together neighbors, local businesses, and...

Come celebrate Pride Month with an unforgettable dance party in Union Square! This free, all-ages event is a joyful celebration of love, diversity, and inclusivity, welcoming LGBTQ+ individuals and allies alike. This event is collaboratively produced by the Somerville Arts Council and the City of Somerville’s Health and Human Services Department, working together to celebrate and uplift the LGBTQ+ community. 
This year we’re turning up the party with an extra hour of dancing! Join us on Saturday, June 27 (rain date: June 28) from 4:30 to 8:30 PM for even more time to move and celebrate and show up in all your joy. 
And when the plaza dance floor closes… the celebration continues! We’re excited to lead straight into the official Big Gay Dance Party After Party. 
More details on the event coming soon.

Local Event: Big Gay Dance Party

Big Gay Dance Party

Come celebrate Pride Month with an unforgettable dance party in Union Square! This free, all-ages event is a joyful celebration...

Trum Field

Join Mayor Jake Wilson and the Somerville Arts Council for our annual Fireworks Celebration with live entertainment at Trum Field on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The fireworks display will begin at approximately 9:00 PM. 
Severe Weather Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (same schedule) 
Road closures and MBTA reroutes may impact travel whether you’re driving, walking, biking, or taking public transit. Check transportation and commuting updates on our website.

Local Event: Fireworks Celebration

Fireworks Celebration

Join Mayor Jake Wilson and the Somerville Arts Council for our annual Fireworks Celebration with live entertainment at Trum...

IARITZA MENJIVAR

Benjamin Pierce

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Malden

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Hynes Convention Center

What's up, Boston cardboard admirers! Do you love Pokemon, One Piece, Magic, Lorcana, and other TCG's? Do your kids love Pokemon and you want to provide them with a fun, family atmosphere full of everything imaginable to collect? Note there will be NO SPORTS CARDS at this event.We appreciate ALL of our sponsors and want to give them a shoutout:
<a href="https://letsplaytcg.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopRdmOxkaOPx4ppjPBUd47j14gp-H_sY1vWvLAkA_HR_HnvPdhN" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Let's Play Collectibles</a>, <a href="https://mobrostc.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">MoBros</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unova_tcg/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Unova TCG</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/moogtcg/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Moog TCG</a>, <a href="https://www.whirlpoolislandtradingpost.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Whirlpool Collections</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sofloretrogames/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">SoFloRetroGames</a>, <a href="https://store.alternateu.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Alternative Universe</a>, and <a href="https://collectibletagsshop.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Collectible Tags</a> mentioned hosting trade night Saturday 
The team behind the successful Best Flippin' Card Show here in our home town with 80+ events under our management in the Massachusetts area, is heading downtown for the very first time and coming to Hynes Convention Center Hall A on Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday May 3rd. You'll find us inside the 32,000 sq ft convention center and foyer area leading into Hall A. Back Bay is the gem of the city, surrounded by incredible restaurants, hotels, and historic sites. Inside you'll find all kinds of TCG vendors covering around 300 tables so give yourself plenty of time on the day, or even two!
Our special guest voice actor guests situated at the front of Hall A include the following:
<a target="_blank" href="https://dubbing.fandom.com/wiki/Haven_Paschall" rel="nofollow noopener">Haven Burton Paschall</a> (Sunday only)
<a target="_blank" href="https://dubbing.fandom.com/wiki/Barrett_Leddy" rel="nofollow noopener">Barrett Leddy</a>
<a target="_blank" href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0943849/" rel="nofollow noopener">Oliver Wyman</a>
<a target="_blank" href="https://dubbing.fandom.com/wiki/Darren_Dunstan" rel="nofollow noopener">Darren Dunstan</a>
Note that 9 AM - 10 AM on both days is for our VIP Flippin' Fans program, general public tickets provide entry from 10:01 - 5:00 (closure is 4 PM on Sunday). You can purchase all types of tickets to "skip the line" here through OnTreasure! We will also accept cash/credit at the door for general admission.&nbsp;General admission single tickets are $25 on Saturday and $20 on Sunday for all those 13 years of age and up, with entry beginning at 10 AM. For those that don't know, Best Flippin' ALWAYS eats processing fees for tickets, meaning what you see as the charge is what you will pay.&nbsp;Kids are always free at Flippin' events but we ask they have a chaperone via a paying adult.
VIP packages are $150 for those entering at 9 AM and are filled with a ton of value! Kids accompanying other VIP's can get in to the event for free that are under 13, however, no children may attend the early hour alone. Not only will you get exclusive access to vendor inventory before the general public, each specially designed VIP package will include things such as random booster packs from Paldea Evolved down to Phantasmal Flames, a specialty VIP badge, an exclusive event pin, front line access to TCG actors, show schwag, sponsor provided items, and other specialty prizes not even announced yet. Most VIP bags will hold Pokemon singles with a ceiling of up to $400! VIP packages will be limited to 200 in total and are only made available here through OnTreasure, unless some remain unsold the morning of the event.
Every entry, whether they are VIP or general admission, is always eligible for our excellent door prizes and you will not need to be present to win. Simply fill out your prize ticket as you come into the venue so you can be entered into our drawings that will take place around 3:30 Sunday. We will be featuring items worth more than $2000 in total up for grabs. Those prizes will include single graded cards, booster boxes, hand made rugs, and a Nintendo Switch 2!
The Best Flippin' TCG Show features some of the best vendors from all over the country, focusing on items for collectors at any budget level, from cards to plushies and original artwork. This event will have lots of free kid activities such as character meet and greets and a kid zone with lawn and video games set up, a Pokemon balloon artist <a href="https://jonahstwisters.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jonah's Twisters</a>, and Pokemon stencil tattoos from <a target="_blank" href="https://partyfestini.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Festini</a>. A $70 cash Pokemon tournament will be run by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/professorthomasf/" rel="nofollow noopener">Professor Thomas </a>over two days. This not only gets you entered into the tournament but also gets you early access at 9 AM to the vendor floor both days (sans the VIP swag bag). Food will be on hand on the show floor to feed hungry show goers.
Trade night will be hosted on site where the Pokemon tournament takes place in our foyer. We will have libations and food available for purchase beginning right after 5:00 on Saturday for this amazing event full of even more giveaways brought to you by our trade night hosts, <a target="_blank" href="https://collectibletagsshop.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Collectible Tags!</a>
This is the largest 100% TCG event to ever hit Boston proper and is one not to be missed. As our home base, nothing makes us more proud than to bring this to you and hope we can welcome many visitors flying in from all over the country. It's definitely going to be a weekend to remember! Please consider joining us for an epic time.

Local Event: The Best Flippin' TCG Show Boston

The Best Flippin' TCG Show Boston

What's up, Boston cardboard admirers! Do you love Pokemon, One Piece, Magic, Lorcana, and other TCG's? Do your kids love...

Somerville Theatre

Experience the epic soundscapes of a galaxy far, far away with a monumental performance presented by NEFO. Celebrate the music of John Williams and the entire Star Wars Saga.Guests are highly encouraged to show off their Galactic pride as costumes are welcome for this unforgettable evening of cinematic music.

Local Event: The Music Of Star Wars

The Music Of Star Wars

Experience the epic soundscapes of a galaxy far, far away with a monumental performance presented by NEFO. Celebrate the music...

Arlington Friends of the Drama

Please join us in May for a beautiful new adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic "Little Women"&nbsp; -- the first time it has been produced in Massachusetts.Tickets:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.afdtheatre.org/up-next" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.afdtheatre.org/up-next</a>&nbsp;
One reviewer noted of Lauren Gunderson's version:&nbsp;
"One of the best versions I’ve seen. These are not porcelain figures with easily smoothed-over eccentricities, but real human girls who struggle and quarrel, sometimes viciously, yet have intense loyalty to each other. It also shows how fun they are. One of the joys of reading the book is that you want to be part of the March family, with their homemade theatricals and newspapers. The hijinks and squabbles at the start make the sorrows at the end more poignant."
May 1-17, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 2pm.
Tickets $25

Local Event: Little Women: A fresh new take on a beautiful classic

Little Women: A fresh new take on a beautiful...

Please join us in May for a beautiful new adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic "Little Women"  -- the first time it has...

Little Women: A fresh new take on a beautiful classic

Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism (GBCS) Sunday services

The Healing Arts Festival is happening May 3rd, and we’re so excited to see you there!Get ready for a day of relaxation, inspiration, and connection. We’ll have healing sessions, mediumship readings, spirit art, unique vendors, and so much more!
<img alt="✨" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t75/2/16/2728.png"> Here’s a little of what’s in store:
Healing Sessions like Reiki, Chakra Balancing, Chair Massage, and Amethyst Biomat Therapy Spirit Readings with talented mediums ready to connect you with loved ones in spirit Tarot and Spirit Art sessions for unique insights and personal connections Handcrafted Goods from local vendors including crystals, botanicals, spiritual items, and more Hourly Door Prizes and a 50/50 Cash Raffle
<img alt="💫" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t8c/2/16/1f4ab.png"> Everyone is Welcome! Whether you’re looking for a quiet day of reflection, new holistic practices, or just some shopping and connection, this festival has something for everyone.
We can’t wait to welcome you to a day filled with healing, community, and discovery. See you there!

Local Event: Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism Healing Arts Festival

Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism Healing...

The Healing Arts Festival is happening May 3rd, and we’re so excited to see you there!Get ready for a day of relaxation,...

Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism Healing Arts Festival

Malden Senior Center

🌏✨ 2026 AAPI Heritage Celebration ✨🌏 The Untold Stories of Asian Americans &amp; Immigrant Journeys
Join us for an inspiring afternoon celebrating culture, identity, and powerful personal stories from our diverse community 💬
🎤 Panel Speakers: Ricardo “Rick” Wong (Cuba/China/Spain) Natalie IP (Hong Kong) Brian Lim (China/Cambodia) Tanu Phoenix (India) Haley Chuor (China/Vietnam)
🌟 What to expect: • Hear meaningful, real-life immigrant journeys • Enjoy cultural performances • Explore cultural artifacts on display • Sample delicious ethnic treats
📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026 ⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Malden Senior/Teen Center 7 Washington St, Malden, MA
🎟️ Register here: <a href="https://bit.ly/402gNXF" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/402gNXF</a>
Come celebrate, learn, and connect — all are welcome! 💛
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/aapiheritagemonth/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AAPIHeritageMonth</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/aapistories/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AAPIStories</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/communityvoices/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CommunityVoices</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/celebratediversity/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CelebrateDiversity</a>

Local Event: 2026 AAPI Heritage Celebration

2026 AAPI Heritage Celebration

🌏✨ 2026 AAPI Heritage Celebration ✨🌏 The Untold Stories of Asian Americans & Immigrant Journeys
Join us for an inspiring...

Virtual

Academically adventurous students flourish at Commonwealth School, challenged by rigorous classes and supported by faculty at the top of their fields. Are you interested in applying next year? Here’s your chance to discover what makes our school so uncommon!
Join us Wednesday, May 27, from 6:30–8:00 p.m., for a <a href="https://www.commschool.org/admissions-aid/admissions-events/info-session" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virtual Information Session for Fall 2027 Admission</a>.
During this event, prospective students will have the chance to:
<ul class="rx-format-list-to-text"><li>Participate in a sample class</li><li>Preview the admissions and financial aid processes</li><li>Hear from current students and parents. </li></ul>
Parents of prospective students will also be able to connect with Commonwealth parents.
Please note that pre-registration is required for this event.
<a href="https://www.commschool.org/admissions-aid/admissions-events/info-session" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Sign up now to reserve your spot.</a>
We look forward to seeing you there!

Local Event: Commonwealth School Virtual Information Session for Fall 2027 Admission

Commonwealth School Virtual Information Session...

Academically adventurous students flourish at Commonwealth School, challenged by rigorous classes and supported by faculty at...

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Porchfest

MAY

9

12:00 PM

Somerville, MA

SomerStreets: Carnaval

JUN

7

2:00 PM

Somerville, MA

Big Gay Dance Party

JUN

27

4:30 PM

Union Square, Somerville, MA

Fireworks Celebration

JUN

30

9:00 PM

Trum Field, 541 Broadway, Somerville, MA

The Best Flippin' TCG Show Boston

The Music Of Star Wars

Little Women: A fresh new take on a beautiful classic

Greater Boston Church of Spiritualism Healing Arts Festival

2026 AAPI Heritage Celebration

Commonwealth School Virtual Information Session for Fall 2027 Admission