Jennifer Keenan 

Middlesex County

Benjamin Pierce

Boston Metropolitan Area

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21st Annual <a href="https://honkfest.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HONK! Festival of Activist Street
Bands</a>; this year's on-site U.S. bands total 35, plus
on-site video livestream participation from several international bands;
w/plenty of ways for audience participation.

The HONK! Festival was catapulted
into existence right here in the Somerville-area in 2006, initially with 3
local bands, 8 from across the U.S., and 1 travelling in from Vancouver. And
yes, HONK! has grown. There are now over 20 independent HONK!s (plus related
activist street band gatherings) operating around the world. With 35 U.S. bands
participating on-site specifically in Somerville/Cambridge this October. Let's
just say, there is a reason for that phenomenon! With the local Festival still
under the ongoing coordination of HONK!'s founding band, the Good Trouble Brass
Band (fka Second Line Social Aid &amp; Pleasure Society Brass Band).<o:p></o:p>

The 2026 list of HONK! on-site band
participants, with further details on each, can be found at <a href="https://honkfest.org/2026-festival/bands-2026/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">honkfest.org/2026-festival/bands-2026/</a>. The
full HONK! schedule will be made available in early October. In the meantime,
keep checking for updates at <a href="https://honkfest.org/2026-festival/press-2026/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">honkfest.org/2026-festival/press-2026/</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/honkfest/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">instagram.com/honkfest/</a>,
and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/honkfestival" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">facebook.com/honkfestival</a>. Links to opportunities
for fest-goer participation, and ways to volunteer in advance and on the day, can
all be found on the homepage: <a href="https://honkfest.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">honkfest.org</a>.

Local Event:  HONK! Festival w/35 U.S activist bands on-site, plus 6 int'l bands streaming in; runs Oct.9-11.

 HONK! Festival w/35 U.S activist bands...

21st Annual HONK! Festival of Activist Street
Bands; this year's on-site U.S. bands total 35, plus
on-site video livestream...

 HONK! Festival w/35 U.S activist bands on-site, plus 6 int'l bands streaming in; runs Oct.9-11.

Saint Camillus Parish Arlington, MA

Join us for our Electronics Recycling Event! Come help us reduce waste and keep hazardous materials out of landfills ☎️🔋💻📱🎥📷📺📀⌨️🖨️🕹️📠🖥️🚲
📅 Saturday, October 10th, 9AM-2PM. 📍 St. Camillus Church- Parking Lot 1185 Concord Turnpike, Arlington, MA 02476 
We're accepting all electronics, appliances, ANYTHING with a plug or batteries, as well as reusable bicycles! ♻️ Items will be recycled responsibly for a small fee (see pricing details below).
Part of Event Proceeds benefit the Parish!
What You Can Bring/ Cost to You: • $5 each: each for Computer Towers,Laptops, DVD Players, VCR’s, Small Printers, Stereos, Radios, Alarm Clocks, Speakers, Video Game Consoles, Table Lamps, Fans, Hair Dryers, Curling Irons, Projectors, Power Tools, Drills, Cameras, Clocks, Trophies, Frying Pans, Holiday Lights, Other Small Electronics.
• $10 each for Small Household Appliances, Vacuum Cleaners/Roomba, Toaster Ovens, Ceiling Fans, Floor Lamps, Air Fryers, Electric Grills, Hot Plates, Small Radiators, Keyboard Pianos, Coffee Makers, Ice Makers, Sewing Machines, Car Seats, Strollers.
• $20 each for Flat Screen Computer Monitors, Microwaves, Dehumidifiers, Air Conditioners, Water Coolers, Large Printers/Copiers, Leaf Blowers, Chainsaws, Heat Lamps, Artificial Christmas Trees, Fire Extinguishers, Propane Tanks (Empty).
• $25 each for TVs up to 26,” CRT Monitors, Outdoor Grills, Dorm Sized Refrigerators.
• $30 each for TVs between 26” and 35,” White Goods, Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves, Dishwashers, Large Appliances, Large Yard Equipment,Treadmills, Exercise Equipment, Snow Blowers, Lawn Mowers, Rototillers, Large Generators, Motors, Water Tanks.
• $35 each for TVs over 36,” Large Refrigerators, Ride-On Lawn Mowers.
• $40 each for Projection TVs.
• FREE! (Cash Donations Appreciated): Cell Phones, Bicycles (reusable please!), Video Game Media and Accessories, Wires, Cables, Chargers, Car/Truck Batteries, DVD’s, Keyboards, Tablets.
When you arrive, please follow the cones and directions from the workers. Bring your vehicle as close to the truck or dumpster as possible. Feel free to remain in your vehicle, our workers will unload your items for you.
Residents from all towns and communities are welcome to recycle. The event will be rain or shine. Computer hard drives will be destroyed during the recycling process, but can be removed on-site at the event for an additional charge. Cash payment is preferred, but checks will be an acceptable form of payments over $30.
For additional questions, Business Cleanouts or to work with us to host an event with your organization:
Greendayrecycling.net Email: GreenDayRecyclingMA@Gmail.com

Local Event: Arlington Electronics Recycling Event ♻️

Arlington Electronics Recycling Event ♻️

Join us for our Electronics Recycling Event! Come help us reduce waste and keep hazardous materials out of landfills...

Short Path Distillery

Dust off your flannels and get ready for our 8TH. ANNUAL APPLE BOOZE BASH at our legendary small batch distillery and cafe in Everett, MA. Every year, we shut down Kelvin Street for one special fall festival, RAIN OR SHINE! The festitivies take place along Kelvin Street, inside the distillery, on our back patio, and in our barrelhouse attached to the patio! 
<h4>FESTITIVIES INCLUDE</h4>
*NEW APPLE SPIRIT RELEASES *FALL COCKTAILS *SPIKED CIDER FLIGHTS *CAFE COFFEE &amp; TEA SPECIALS! *FOOD VENDORS *LIVE MUSIC *APPLE BOTTOM DRAG: A FRUITY DRAG SHOW! NEW! *LOCAL VENDORS *BOOK FAIR *INDOOR &amp; OUTDOOR PARTY *RETAIL BOTTLE SHOP OPEN 
SPIRIT RELEASES INCLUDE: *APPLE BRANDY * POMMEAU * AND A VERY SPECIAL, EXCLUSIVE LIMITED TRIPLE BERRY POMMEAU MADE WITH REAL BLUEBERRIES, RASPBERRIES, AND BLACKBERRIES! 
***Only 100 bottles of Triple Berry Pommeau will be available on October 10 at 11am. Two bottle max. per person. ***
FOOD *Bonetown Burgers Food Truck 11-7 *Mei Mei Dumplings 11-3 *Forge Baking Company 8-5 (cafe open early) *Cider Hill Farm Apple Cider Donuts 11-7 More to be announced!

VENDORS *A Book Fair by Book Ends Winchester *Bat's Breath Herb Shop 

 ENTERTAINMENT *Whitney Borisenok: 11am-1:45pm *Motitas Face Painting 12-3pm *Apple Bottom Drag, A Fruity Drag Show: 2-4pm *Keith Crocker: 4-7pm

APPLE BOTTOM DRAG: A FRUITY DRAG SHOW! You've heard of apple bottom jeans but how bout apple bottom kings &amp; queens? Join us for Short Path's first ever drag show from 2-4pm happening outside on Kelvin Street. Starring Dykelangelo, Stabitha Christie, Lilly Rose Valore, and Andi Van Dyke! Join us for our annual celebration of local food, drinks, community, and APPLES!!! Lots of apples. We love apples. 
RSVP does not guarantee admission in the event that capacity is reached. All ages welcome, must be 21+ to consume alcohol.

Local Event: Apple Booze Bash

Everett

Apple Booze Bash

Dust off your flannels and get ready for our 8TH. ANNUAL APPLE BOOZE BASH at our legendary small batch distillery and cafe in...

Somerville Theatre

The Phantom of the Opera — Live in Concert
Experience the legendary 1925 silent film The Phantom of the Opera on the big screen, accompanied live by the New England Film Orchestra, conducted by Gina Naggar, performing Carl Davis’s acclaimed symphonic orchestral score.
Starring Lon Chaney in his iconic portrayal of the Phantom, Rupert Julian’s film was the first major screen adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s 1910 novel and remains one of the defining works of silent cinema.
Davis’s score draws heavily on Gounod’s Faust — the opera at the center of the film’s Paris Opera House setting — while creating a haunting musical identity for the Phantom himself. As Davis described it: “horror, pure horror.” Performed live alongside the film, the score heightens its romance, spectacle, suspense, and terror, transforming this silent masterpiece into an immersive concert-cinema experience.
Beneath the grandeur of the Paris Opera House lives a mysterious masked figure who has become obsessed with young singer Christine Daaé. When Christine discovers the truth behind the voice guiding her career, she is drawn into the Phantom’s hidden world beneath the theater, setting in motion a gothic tale of obsession, jealousy, and forbidden love.
A cinematic classic. A live orchestra. An unforgettable night at the movies.

Local Event: Phantom of the Opera with LIVE Orchestra

Phantom of the Opera with LIVE Orchestra

The Phantom of the Opera — Live in Concert
Experience the legendary 1925 silent film The Phantom of the Opera on the big...

All local VFW Auxiliaries looking for new members!

Join our Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliaries in Waltham (Post 10334), Somerville (Post 529), Melrose (both Post 2394 and 1506), and Medford (Post 1012) - dedicated to providing unwavering support for Veterans, Active Duty Military, and their Families. Spouses, parents, children, and siblings ages 16 and up of a combat Veteran are warmly invited to learn more about becoming a member and fostering patriotism in our local communities. Please call or email the person listed in the flyer.

Local Event: Especially ours in Waltham, Medford, Melrose x 2, and Somerville 

Waltham

Especially ours in Waltham, Medford, Melrose x...

Join our Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliaries in Waltham (Post 10334), Somerville (Post 529), Melrose (both Post 2394 and...

Especially ours in Waltham, Medford, Melrose x 2, and Somerville 

Online

<h4>This course is for students currently enrolled in high school grades 9-12. 7-Session Online Course (6 Group Meetings + 1 Individual Review)</h4>
Are you a high school student dreaming of a future in fashion? This online course is designed to help you build a compelling fashion portfolio tailored for art and design school applications. Over six weekly group sessions, you'll develop two original design projects, learn how to present your creative vision, and explore what schools typically look for in a portfolio.
This class will cover essential elements like mood boards, sketching, fabric selection, and illustration techniques, with special attention to ready-to-wear design. You’ll also gain insight into application requirements—from essays to sewing projects—so you can confidently apply to your chosen schools.
In the final session, you'll receive a one-on-one 20-minute portfolio review to discuss your work and next steps for submission.

Local Event: Fashion Portfolio Prep for High School

Fashion Portfolio Prep for High School

This course is for students currently enrolled in high school grades 9-12.  7-Session Online Course (6 Group Meetings + 1...

Saturday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Skills Level: Beginner


Description: 
This is a beginner friendly course that will have the student completing all the steps necessary to take home a mirror framed in stained glass. The student will cut &amp; grind the glass, wrap it with copper foil tape, solder, patina and wax their project. There will be several patterns available to choose from and many colorful pieces of beautiful stained glass to use. Registration ends October 12th.

Local Event: Create a Stained Glass Mirror with Margaret Stevens at LexArt

Create a Stained Glass Mirror with Margaret...

Saturday, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Skills Level: Beginner


Description: 
This is a beginner friendly course that will have the...

Create a Stained Glass Mirror with Margaret Stevens at LexArt

Children's Own School • 86 Main St • Winchester, MA

Discover how Montessori can benefit your child! Tour our school, meet the staff, and visit the classrooms as we kick off our enrollment period for the 2027-2028 school year.

Local Event: Children's Own School Open House

Children's Own School Open House

Discover how Montessori can benefit your child! Tour our  school, meet the staff, and visit the classrooms as we kick off our...

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