Somerville Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Weekend

Somerville MA

09 December, 2021

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SOMERVILLE, MA — Happy weekend, Somerville! Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events and happenings taking place this week throughout Somerville. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Looking to host an event? Whether you're planning a hackathon, a cooking class, or an awards ceremony, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events throughout Somerville: Free Plant Consultations When: Thursday, December 9th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Zoom What: I received an SAC artist fellowship this year, and for my community benefit project I'll be providing free plant advice to Somerville residents on 12/9 from 3-8pm. I'm a science writer with an increasing focus on ecological and environmental issues. I'm also a plant fanatic (p... Learn More Learn to Knit! For Teens When: Thursday, December 9th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Somerville Public Library What: Teens ages 13-18 are invited to drop in and learn to knit! Once you've mastered the basics you'll be able to complete a simple project such as a scarf or fingerless mittens. All materials will be provided. Learn More Illuminations Tour When: Thursday, December 9th at 6:00 p.m. What: Time to light things up Somerville!!! This year, Illuminations will be a month-long lights extravaganza in which the public is able to take self-guided tours of decked-out houses any time they like! Using our handy map, and it will be easy to cruise around and see the best lights ... Learn More Top 10 Divorce Mistakes & How to Avoid Them – Boston, MA Hub ~ No-Cost Webinar When: Thursday, December 9th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Online Webinar What: Divorce can be overwhelming no matter how you look at it – legally, financially, and emotionally. And the stakes are high for individuals and their families. That's why we're here to help by offering an event to discuss the Top Ten Divorce Mistakes and How to Avoid Them. Join ... Learn More 7th Annual Union Square Holiday Stroll When: Friday, December 10th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Union Square What: Join in The Holiday Stroll, a three-day celebration of Union Square sparkle, discovery, and holiday delight on December 9, 10, and 11. Revel in this Union Square neighborhood tradition & enter to win cash prizes up to $1000 by helping to judge the Storefront Decoration Co... Learn More Super Smash Bros Tournament! For Teens When: Friday, December 10th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Somerville Public LibraryWhat: Teens ages 13 to 18 are invited to join us for a Super Smash Bros tournament. Have fun playing and maybe win some cool prizes too! Learn More Featured Event: Free Intro to Body & Brain Yoga Taichi When: Saturday, December 11th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi What: Gain a deeper awareness of your body and mind condition. Experience how Body & Brain principles and exercises can create positive change. New to Body & Brain? Our programs have helped thousands of people worldwide improve their health and live with greater joy and purp... Learn More Featured Event: Free Intro to Body & Brain Yoga Taichi (Cambridge Body & Brain Center) Featured Event: FREE 5-Day Email Course on MA Wills & Living Trusts When: Saturday, December 11th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Free Email course starts when you enroll What: MA ESTATE PLANNING E-MAIL COURSE So many people I spoke with wanted to learn more about Massachusetts Wills and Trusts that I decided to write it down. In the simplest way I could. The response has been enormous! Join the thousands who have taken the course so you can start fe... Learn More Featured Event: FREE 5-Day Email Course on MA Wills & Living Trusts (Joel Bernstein) Featured Event: Holiday Suites Ballet: Excerpts from The Nutcracker, and other Festive Classics When: Saturday, December 11th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Live-Streamed & J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Shawsheen Rd, Andover, MA, 01810 What: Celebrate the Magic of the Season in Northeast School of Ballet's Production of Holiday Suites (Act II of The Nutcracker, Land of The Sweets and More!) Performance times are at J. Everett Collins Center for the Performance Arts in Andover, MA.   Performances will also be live... Learn More Featured Event: Holiday Suites Ballet: Excerpts from The Nutcracker, and other Festive Classics (Ray Young) 7th Annual Union Square Holiday Stroll When: Saturday, December 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Union Square What: Join in The Holiday Stroll, a three-day celebration of Union Square sparkle, discovery, and holiday delight on December 9, 10, and 11. Revel in this Union Square neighborhood tradition & enter to win cash prizes up to $1000 by helping to judge the Storefront Decoration Co... Learn More Sewing Class @ Newton Sewing Studio, Beginners Encouraged! When: Saturday, December 11th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Newton Sewing Studio What: Never touched a needle and thread? Got a machine that you can't quite bond with? Stuck in a rut and just need some inspiration? Join us this Saturday for our all-ages sewing class!  What to expect: Project-Based teaching method with many project options at every skill level  W... Learn More Character and World Building - Writing Workshop When: Saturday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Somerville Public Library West Branch What: This innovative writing workshop, led by multi-award-winning novelist and leading writing instructor Michael Marano (www.GetOffMyLawn.biz ), will explore the relationship between character development and the creation of a setting, be it for a novel, short story, screenplay ... Learn More Pop-Up Holiday Market When: Saturday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Connexion What: East Somerville Main Streets presents a Pop-Up Holiday Market on Saturday December 11, from 11am-2pm. Support small, local businesses as you do your holiday shopping. Art, crafts, food, books, records, vintage clothes, and lots more! Music by DJ Panda and coffee from The Moon ... Learn More Girls in Business Camp Boston 2021 When: Saturday, December 11th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Element Boston Seaport District What: The Girls in Business Camp Boston 2021 introduces girls ages 11 to 16 to basic business principles including the forms and types of businesses, business strategy, marketing and finance. Each student will be guided through creating her own business and completing the activities... Learn More Banboche 2021 When: Saturday, December 11th at 6:30 p.m. Where: The Center for Arts at the Armory What: Jean Appolon Expressions' (JAE) fifth annual Banboche will celebrate a year of rich community programming and Haitian culture. The evening will include dance performances, handcrafted goods, drinks, and dancing for all. This year's theme is Kiltirèl Conexiones, as we celebrate... Learn More Featured Event: Learn Archery Sunday! When: Sunday, December 12th at 11:00 a.m. Where: 52 Gore St What: Experience something unique this weekend at Waltham's historic Gore Place Estate with your family and friends learning the sport of TRADITIONAL recurve archery! This Zen-like martial art requires only patience, focus and determination to succeed, but don't let that fool you in... Learn More Featured Event: Learn Archery Sunday! (On the Mark Archery) Getting Cozy at the Library When: Sunday, December 12th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Somerville Public Library What: Get cozy and crafty with us at the SPL! Our Getting Cozy at the Library sessions are back and in-person this winter! Join us in your coziest clothes, sit by the "fire," and create a fun craft with us. For our December craft we will be designing and decorating our own tote bags... Learn More Write On! Somerville Public Library Writing Club When: Monday, December 13th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Somerville Public Library What: Write On! is a bimonthly meeting of creative writers at the Central and West branches of the Somerville Public Library. We will be meeting on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. The first meeting will be held in the Central Branch auditorium, the second will be held in... Learn More Estate Planning and Will Making Workshop with the Will Fairy When: Monday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Somerville Public Library What: The Will Fairy, JO Welch is a 1st Generation American of Colombian Parents ("ENYE"). She grew up in the marginalized space between Latine and American cultures and is influenced by her, almost 30 year, commitment to the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing communities. This int... Learn More Featured Event: Healthy & Happy Gut for a Strong Immune System When: Tuesday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m. Where: online What: Healthy & Happy Gut for a Strong Immune System It's said that about 70 percent of immunity takes place in the gut, which is filled and lined with immune cells and both healthy and harmful microbes that affect immune activity. A gut environment that's friendly to healthy mi... Learn More Featured Event: Healthy & Happy Gut for a Strong Immune System (Cambridge Body & Brain Center) Divorce Boot Camp – Newton, MA Hub ~ No-Cost Webinar When: Wednesday, December 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Online Webinar What: Join our ONLINE Divorce Boot Camp, and we'll help you get you prepared — emotionally, financially, and legally for what lies ahead. You will hear from industry experts in law, finance, real estate, mortgages & credit, and coping strategies. Our vetted professionals are exp... Learn More Chamber Membership Committee - Somerville Chamber of Commerce When: Wednesday, December 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Somerville Chamber of CommerceLearn More Check out all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Somerville Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.