Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 12:00–9:00 PM (Rain Date: Sunday, July 19)
Davis Square, Somerville, MA&nbsp;|&nbsp;FREE Admission
Join us for ArtBeat 2026, Somerville's largest celebration of arts, culture, and community!
This year's theme, REVolution, celebrates creativity, transformation, and the ideas that inspire positive change. Experience a full day of live music, dance, interactive art, food, performances, and hands-on activities throughout Davis Square.
Enjoy:
<ul><li>Two outdoor music stages</li><li>Dance performances at the Somerville Theatre</li><li>Interactive art installations and creative workshops</li><li>Roaming performers, a Town Crier, and the REVolutionary Community Parade</li><li>Flower Power activities with The Growing Center and the Somerville Garden Club</li><li>Interactive historical experiences presented by the Somerville Museum</li><li>The Nibble Global Food Island featuring cuisine from around the world</li><li>70+ local craft vendors</li><li>Community organizations and activities for all ages</li></ul>
Whether you're discovering a new favorite band, making a flower crown, exploring hands-on art, or enjoying delicious food with friends and family, ArtBeat offers something for everyone.
Learn more, view the full lineup, and plan your visit:<a target="_blank" href="https://somervilleartscouncil.org/events/artbeat-2026-revolution/" rel="nofollow noopener"> https://somervilleartscouncil.org/events/artbeat-2026-revolution/</a>
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Local Event: Somerville ArtBeat 2026 Festival: REVolution!

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Somerville ArtBeat 2026 Festival: REVolution!

Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 12:00–9:00 PM (Rain Date: Sunday, July 19)
Davis Square, Somerville, MA | FREE Admission
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Why We Stay Stuck
Let Go of Attachment
Love Without Clinging
Stop Taking It Personally
These are some of the biggest challenges we face in daily life, and some of the most important skills we can learn.
In this Sunday morning meditation series, our experienced team of teachers will share practical Buddhist wisdom and guided meditations that help us understand and transform the habits of mind that create stress, frustration, and dissatisfaction. 
By changing the way we think, we can develop greater freedom, balance, and happiness in daily life.
Each class includes:
• guided meditation 
• a practical teaching 
• contemplative time to reflect and apply the ideas 
• Prayers for World Peace
Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike. Everyone is welcome.
July Series: Let Go of Stressful Habits
July 5 - Why We Stay Stuck 
Understand the hidden habits that keep us stressed, reactive, and unhappy.
July 12 - Let Go of Attachment 
How craving, expectations, and emotional dependency create stress.
July 19 - Love Without Clinging 
How to care deeply without losing your balance.
July 26 - Stop Taking It Personally 
Find more freedom in relationships, work, and daily life.
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2298 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
Just a few blocks from Davis Square. 
Free street parking on Sundays.

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The FARM at Gore Place: 249 Waltham Street, Watertown, MA 02472
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