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Somerville Songwriter Sessions at McCarthy's presents singer/songwriters Jim Infantino, Terry Kitchen, and Jack Byrne on Sunday afternoon October 11. The show begins at 4:00 pm and admission is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. McCarthy's is at 1920 Mass. Ave, Cambridge, across from the Porter Square Red Line T station. For advance tickets visit <a href="https://tickets.24hourmusic.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1866" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://tickets.24hourmusic.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=1866</a>.For more information call McCarthy's at 617-945-1887, visit <a href="https://www.mccarthystoad.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.mccarthystoad.com/</a>, or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SomervilleSongwriterSessions" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/SomervilleSongwriterSessions</a>&nbsp;or email <a href="mailto:SomervilleSongwriterSessions@gmail.com">SomervilleSongwriterSessions@gmail.com</a>. Somerville Songwriter Sessions at McCarthy's presents contemporary folk singer/songwriters in concert on the second Sunday afternoon of each month. Each performer will do a solo set, followed by a round-robin with all three performers. McCarthy's features live music in a comfortable, listening room setting, and features a full menu and bar. Our 10/11 performers: Jim Infantino has been performing his own brand of off-kilter folk music since the '80s when he was an underage teen sneaking into Dave Van Ronk's open mic at The Speakeasy on Macdougal Street. His songs have been described as satirical, witty, sardonic, urbane, funny, heartbreaking, catchy, philosophical and razor sharp. Sometimes political, sometimes personal, sometimes abstract, his songs weave in the hint of humor when you expect sadness and tragedy when you expect levity. Since 1996 he has been performing both solo and with his band Jim's Big Ego, who describe themselves as "the greatest band in the history of recorded music." With the band he has released 7 full-length CDs adding to his 4 solo releases including his latest, 2025's Assemble Yourself. He is also a novelist, with his debut book The Wakeful Wanderer's Guide to New New England and Beyond winning the 2017 Wattys Newcomer's Award, and its sequel, The Wakeful Wanderer's Guide to Disillusionment, appearing in 2021. More on Jim at <a href="https://jiminfantino.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">jiminfantino.com</a>. Called "one of New England's best songwriters" by The Boston Globe, Terry Kitchen has been performing on folk stages across the country since the 1990s, releasing a dozen albums filled with literate musical storytelling, supple guitar playing and distinctive, intimate vocals. His 2025 album We All Dream (with its title song reaching the top ten of the national Folk-DJ chart) offers a hard-won glimmer of hope just when we need it most. His songs have won the Mid-Atlantic and USA Song Contests and been runner-up in the John Lennon Song Contest, and have appeared in numerous films. In the 1980s he was the leader of the groundbreaking Boston band Loose Ties, whose experiences he recounts in his novel Next Big Thing, called "a great debut novel" by The San Francisco Book Review. "Terry Kitchen begins where Tom Waits and Elvis Costello merge and leave off."-Vance Gilbert. More on Terry at <a href="https://terrykitchen.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">terrykitchen.com</a>. Jack Byrne's unique brand of indie-folk is influenced by the fingerstyle guitar playing of Iron &amp; Wine, the introspective lyrics of Fleet Foxes, and the expressive vocals of Paul Simon. He has been playing music professionally in the Boston area for the last decade, appearing at venues such as Club Passim, The Burren, and The Jungle. His latest album Dreams in a Jar was released in April of 2026. More on Jack at <a href="https://jackbyrnemusic.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">jackbyrnemusic.com</a>.

Local Event: Jim Infantino, Terry Kitchen, Jack Byrne at McCarthy's Sunday Oct 11

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Jim Infantino, Terry Kitchen, Jack Byrne at McCarthy's Sunday Oct 11

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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.

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...

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<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...

Goodwill Boston Career Center

Ready to find the job that’s right for you?
On October 14, Goodwill’s Job and Training Fair will bring employers from across Greater Boston together in one place, giving job seekers the chance to connect directly with organizations that are hiring right now.
Participating employers include Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston College, Boston Fire Department, Enterprise Mobility, Museum of Science, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), United States Postal Service, YMCA of Greater Boston, and many more!
Whether you’re looking for your next job or considering a career change, come meet employers, ask questions, and see what opportunities could be a good fit for you. Register today using the link below.
<a href="https://careercenter.goodwillmass.org/event/fall-job-fair/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">careercenter.goodwillmass.org/event/fall-job-fair/</a>

Local Event: Meet Employers Hiring Now at Goodwill's Job and Training Fair

Meet Employers Hiring Now at Goodwill's Job and...

Ready to find the job that’s right for you?
On October 14, Goodwill’s Job and Training Fair will bring employers from across...

Meet Employers Hiring Now at Goodwill's Job and Training Fair

Sanders Theatre

Join the COOP for an evening with #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant as he discusses his highly anticipated new book, VIBE. With groundbreaking research, compelling stories, and practical insights, Adam will share the surprising science of human connection and reveal how we can build stronger relationships and more vibrant communities in an increasingly disconnected world. For more information, please visit the <a href="https://thecoop.com/blogs/events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Harvard COOP</a>.

Local Event: Adam Grant presents VIBE: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World

Adam Grant presents VIBE: The Secrets of Strong...

Join the COOP for an evening with #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant as he discusses his highly anticipated new...

Adam Grant presents VIBE: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World

Dash Bio

Join the WEST community for a premier networking event designed specifically for STEM professionals to build genuine connections and lasting relationships. These welcoming gatherings provide a vibrant space to connect, share experiences, and thrive within a supportive professional community.

Local Event: WoW - West On Wednesdays Networking Event

WoW - West On Wednesdays Networking Event

Join the WEST community for a premier networking event designed specifically for STEM professionals to build genuine...

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