Events in Somerville
The Doors in 70mm
Celebrate the film’s 35th anniversary with a midnight screening of The Doors presented in 70mm. This electrifying movie brings Jim Morrison and the story of the sixties to the big screen, starring Val Kilmer alongside Meg Ryan and others. Plan for a late-night experience inside the theatre’s cinema setup.
Somerville TheatreBCCM August Open Mic — Somerville Music Spaces - Affordable Boston Music Rehearsal and Performance Studios
BCCM and Somerville Music Spaces are hosting an August open mic in the Somerville Music Spaces Performance Room. Pick a 12-minute slot to perform, with refreshments and conversation after the sets. Each time slot costs $20 and includes an HD video recording of your performance. Booking requires payment, and full refunds are available if canceled at least two weeks in advance; later cancellations may receive $20 credit if the slot can be filled.
Somerville Music SpacesTravis Larson with Special Guest Patrick DeCoste
Travis Larson performs live with special guest Patrick DeCoste in an all-ages show at The Burren. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the show starts at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $15 in advance (plus service fees) and $20 at the door, with no refunds or exchanges.
The BurrenThe Humans Being & Superpink
Get ready for a fun night of funk, rock, jams, improv, and dancing with SuperPink teaming up with NH-based jam band The Humans Being. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the show starting at 8:00 PM, and performances begin no later than 15 minutes after the stated show time. This is a 21+ event with valid ID required for alcohol consumption.
The RockwellAndrew Mayer: Have Fun, Be Yourself
Andrew Mayer brings a stand-up and storytelling show focused on themes like confidence, anxiety, and his own upbringing. The set is built around three connected stories involving the same woman across different points in time. Doors open at 6:15 PM, with the show starting at 7:00 PM. The event is all ages, and valid ID is required for alcohol consumption. Late entry may be limited once the headliner begins, with no refunds for late entry.
The RockwellOpen Mic & Karaoke Wednesdays
Join for a fun night of live talent and singing every Wednesday at The Jungle. Open mic runs from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM and is open to all art forms. Then karaoke takes over from 10:00 PM to midnight. Admission is free, and the bar and kitchen are open starting at 5:00 PM.
The Jungle Community Music ClubSomergloom
Somergloom is a multi-day underground heavy music and arts festival based in Somerville. This Thursday pass features live sets from The Outlourdes, Magnatar, Through a Glass, Darkly, and Swamphead. The event is for ages 18+ (under 18 only with a guardian).
ONCE SomervilleQuick Gym Night (Queer Inclusive Climbing Klub)
Come to a welcoming, queer-inclusive climbing session for LGBTQ+ climbers and allies. QUICK meets every Friday at the gym, with all skill levels invited to connect, climb, and build community. The event is free to attend.
Bouldering Project - Somerville2026 Somergloom - Friday
Get ready for a high-energy night of shoegaze, metal, noise rock, and deathrock at Somergloom Friday. The lineup includes Dropdead, Final Gasp, Junius, Planning For Burial, K.O. Queen, Hiroe, and Miracle Blood.
Somerville TheatreEchos
Nite is bringing Echos to Warehouse XI in Somerville. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the show starting at 8:00 PM. This is an all-ages event.
Warehouse XI - Boston Event Space,2026 Somergloom - Saturday
Catch Junius and Planning For Burial at Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre for Somergloom Saturday. The show starts in the evening and runs as a live alternative metal, metal, ambient, shoegaze, and post-rock lineup.
Crystal BallroomKevin Connolly and Mule Variations
Join singer-songwriter Kevin Connolly for an evening performance at Sally O'Brien's. The show is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM, with Kevin Connolly and Mule Variations listed on the lineup.
Sally O'Brien'sOutdoor Movie Nights: SHREK 2
Catch a screening of Shrek 2 on the Aeronaut patio as part of the Outdoor Movie Nights series. The movie starts at 9:00 PM, and it’s weather-permitting. The venue is 21+ for entry with valid, unexpired, physical government-issued ID. Minors are only admitted when accompanied by their own 21+ parent or legal guardian, and children must be supervised at all times.
Aeronaut Brewing CompanyLucky Gold Jr. & Werewolf
Lucky Gold Jr. and Werewolf team up for an all-ages night of indie folk-rock and dream pop, with a secret special guest providing support. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the show gets underway at 8:00 PM. Admission is general, and a valid ID is required for alcohol consumption. Late seating may be limited after performances begin, and all sales are final with no refunds.
The RockwellMilk Row Cemetery: History Unlocked Drop-In Chats — Somerville Museum
Enjoy drop-in history chats at Milk Row Cemetery, part of the History Unlocked series. On select dates, the Powder House, Milk Row Cemetery, and Prospect Hill Tower are open for casual conversation and exploration during the event window.
Milk Row CemeterySunset Boulevard by Moonstruck Theater Company
Experience Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard, a dark, glittering musical about Hollywood obsession. Faded silent film star Norma Desmond is stuck in the shadows of her former fame until screenwriter Joe Gillis enters her world, pulling both of them into a twisted mix of delusion, desire, and ambition. Expect a grand, gothic show full of fame, madness, and the moment a dream turns into a nightmare.
The RockwellOtis Kane
Otis Kane is performing live at Warehouse XI in Somerville. The show starts at 8:00 PM.
Warehouse XI - Boston Event Space,August Quiet Queer Book Club
Join All She Wrote Books for a new in-store book club called Quiet Queer Book Club. On Sunday, August 16, you can bring your favorite book and settle in for a peaceful, inclusive reading experience with your queer community. It’s a relaxed get-together with good vibes, and there’s no pressure to participate beyond enjoying the conversation. Space is limited, so RSVP ahead of time.
All She Wrote BooksRicky Stein
Ricky Stein is performing at Aeronaut Brewing Company in Somerville. This is a live folk and singer-songwriter show, kicking off in the afternoon.
Aeronaut Brewing CompanyThe Darkness Behind
The Darkness Behind is a solo multimedia performance that blends violin, voice, live looping, and electronic textures with personal storytelling. The show explores the meanings of surviving darkness, leaving it behind, and the push-pull between memory and freedom, drawing on a musical journey from Mosul, Iraq (2014 to 2017) through what comes afterward. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the performance starts at 8:00 PM. This is an all-ages event, and valid ID is required for alcohol consumption.
The RockwellBaby’s First Playgroup & New Parent Support Group (with Somerville Family Learning Collaborative)
Somerville Family Learning Collaborative hosts a New Parents Support Group with developmentally appropriate play for babies. Join fellow parents for support and a friendly, welcoming playtime session. The event is free and open to the public.
Somerville Public LibraryClejan
Catch Clejan live at Arts at the Armory in Somerville. The Boston-area show highlights his Trap Violin style, blending high-energy trap beats with the elegance of live violin. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with Clejan taking the stage at 8:30 PM. Meet and greets are included with ticket purchase, and free parking is available.
Arts at the ArmoryFree Somerville Community Yoga in the Park
Join in for a free community yoga class in the park, open to everyone. Classes run on Saturday mornings and are taught by Lotus Yoga teacher training graduates as part of their seva work to make yoga accessible and equitable. Bring your own mat or towel, plus water and sun protection. If the weather turns, the class may be canceled or rescheduled and people who pre-register will be notified.
Powder House ParkMilk Row Cemetery: History Unlocked Drop-In Chats — Somerville Museum
Drop in for casual history chats at Milk Row Cemetery. The Powder House, Milk Row Cemetery, and Prospect Hill Tower are open to the public on select dates from May through October as part of the Somerville Museum’s History On The Line programming. On this date, you can explore the cemetery and learn more during the open drop-in chat hours.
Milk Row CemeteryPatiopalooza: A Summer Music Series at AERONAUT
Patiopalooza is a free summer music series hosted by Aeronaut, featuring cold beer and local bands for the Somerville community. The lineup includes multiple Boston-based acts, with music scheduled throughout the afternoon. The venue is 21+ and requires valid, unexpired, physical government-issued ID for entry. Minors can attend only when accompanied by their own 21+ parent or guardian, and children must be supervised at all times.
Aeronaut Brewing Company