This weekend in Needham, MA

A welcoming class for adult beginners focused on building rhythm, refining footwork, improving posture, and developing coordination, body control, confidence, and overall Latin dance technique. No prior dance experience or partner is needed. Participants progress step by step through Cha Cha fundamentals, including timing and weight transfer, along with lock steps, proper foot pressure, and practical body coordination. Simple combinations tie everything together so new dancers can move comfortably and confidently.

Each week, this farmers market brings together more than 35 vendors with a wide selection that includes fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, meat, dairy, seafood, baked goods, coffee, and more. The market is held rain or shine.

Settle in beside the Mystic River for a complimentary waterfront yoga class supported by Mass General Brigham Health Plan and led by YogaSix. Bring your own mat and a water bottle. Registration is required each week, with spots released on a weekly basis, and the class starts on time. If weather affects the schedule, participants will be notified in advance. At Assembly Row, Mass General Brigham Health Plan collaborates with the program to promote healthier living through intentional movement, noting that yoga can help ease discomfort from headaches, carpal tunnel, neck strain, shoulder tightness, and arthritis.

Look for this participant at the Waltham Farmers Market during the summer. For specific appearance times, check the event schedule. A mailing list is available for updates.

DragonCon’s annual X-Men Universe photo shoot brings together cosplayers at Hilton Steps E for a collaborative session celebrating every corner of the mutant world. All versions are welcome, and multiple portrayals of the same character are perfectly fine. Costumes are embraced no matter how they were sourced, whether handcrafted, commissioned, or purchased. Representations from comic continuities like 616 and Ultimate, screen adaptations and animated series, genderbent and crossplay interpretations, and steampunk takes are all in scope. Parody mashups that combine different licenses are not included, and original interpretations should still read clearly as the intended character. Direction is by Myron Abernathy, also known as Smoove Cosplaya, with photography led by Dr. LAW’s Photolab. Deadpool cosplayers are part of the welcome mix, though a small showing is requested so the gathering stays balanced. Those looking for a dedicated Deadpool event can find one through the community group focused on that character.

Emarosa brings the High Horse Heaven Tour to Sonia with VEAUX and dreamfone. This all ages show offers $30 advance tickets and $35 day of show pricing. Smoking and vaping are not allowed inside. The venue also advertises a dine and skip the line option.

Ease into the month with a soothing sound experience in a jungle-themed setting where singing bowls blend with music generated from plant frequencies. Comfortable seating is available, and attendees may bring a mat, something to write in, a friend, or simply come solo.

Prime Media brings the Chennai-born crowd singalong Motta Maadi Music back to Boston for a second year, now featuring the new Tour Breathless format. What began as an open-air rooftop jam led by Chennai sound engineer and musician Badri Narayanan has grown into a large-scale, audience-driven experience where the people in the seats become the voices on every song. There are no tryouts or gatekeepers, and lyrics are shared ahead of time so everyone can arrive ready to join in. As the music kicks in, the room rises into one shared chorus, fueled by nostalgia, a sense of freedom, and the thrill of singing shoulder to shoulder with strangers. The series has a strong track record of sellouts, including a rapid sellout at Chennai’s Music Academy with nearly 4,000 seats claimed in minutes. This edition channels that same communal energy, aiming for a high-intensity, breath-stealing celebration of music made by the audience.