Neighborhood Meeting

City Councilor JT Scott & the Union Square Neighborhood Council invite you to a follow-up community conversation about the future of Somernova.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 7 - 9 PM

In Person – @ SOMERNOVA 29 Properzi Way. (Enter through door next to Aeronaut)

Or Zoom – somernova.community/meeting

For more information and to register for the neighborhood conversation, please visit somernova.community

SOMERNOVA has partnered with 2020 On-site to take the hassle out of getting to the optometrist. Whether you work or live in the neighborhood, we're bringing the eye doctor's office to you, Somerville!

On 12/20/22 their state-of-the art Mobile Vision Clinic will be at Somernova between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. at the corner of Properzi & Tyler Streets (in front of the planters).

No more commuting to the doctor, sitting in waiting rooms, or using precious PTO for appointments. Sign up now for a fast, convenient, and friendly eye exam, right at your doorstep.

Space is limited, sign up now for your 15 minute eye exam.

Streetwise is a monthly speaker series focused on sharing wisdom along the path to complete streets. Third Wednesday of every month, 6:00 to 7:00 PM, live at Aeronaut Brewery and online via Zoom. Recurring ZOOM LINK: https://bit.ly/3DRO7ES

Come for the shared wisdom, stay for the beer. Co-sponsored by the Somerville Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Somerville Alliance for Safe Streets.

Click HERE for more info.

Join Greentown Labs virtually on Thursday, July 14 for their Investor Speaker Series! Click HERE to register.

In the next installment of Greentown Labs Investor Speaker Series, they will sit down with two Greentown founders and their investors as they talk about their experiences working together before, during, and after an equity investment was made in the company. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most important relationships in a startup’s journey and what best practices both founders and investors can follow to keep things moving smoothly.

Following the panel discussion, participants will divide into two breakout sessions where attendees will have the opportunity to ask the panelists questions and gain further insight into the challenges and takeaways gleaned from their investment round.

Click HERE to register.

Do you wish you could have more of the kinds of conversations you have late at night where for some reason, you feel safe talking about the things you actually care about?

Bring your friends (or come by yourself) and spend your Thursday night at an event where you know everyone else is there for the same reason.

Skip the Small Talk be offering "big talk" conversational prompts on them to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. Not feeling like answering a particular question? No worries, they'll have plenty to choose from, like, "When are you the happiest?" and, "If you were going to become close friends with me, what would I need to know about you?" They'll give you ground rules to make sure you feel comfortable and safe sharing as much of yourself as possible while still feeling in complete control of how much you divulge.

There will be food and drinks for sale!

Check-in for this event will begin around 6:45 pm. Please do your best to arrive before 7:00 pm so we can begin as close to on time as possible. Skip the Small Talk is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Check out our safety policy here: tinyurl.com/ststSafety

Grab a ticket since entry is on a first come first serve basis and we tend to sell out in advance for these.

If you want to be the first to hear about Skip the Small Talk events so you don't miss out on tickets before we sell out, feel free to join their mailing list at http://eepurl.com/cFVhMX

Join Aeronaut for LIVE DRAG in the courtyard at AERONAUT Somerville! Local Queens Severity Stone, Coleslaw and Drag King Travis Tí are BACK!

Click HERE to purchase tickets.

About this event

HAPPY PRIDE! Join Aeronaut in the courtyard* at AERONAUT Somerville on June 29th from 8-10PM for DRAG NIGHT! Local Queens Coleslaw and Severity Stone, and Drag King Travis Tí are BACK with another FIERCE show!

Tickets are $10 per guest and we encourage everyone to arrive at 7:30pm so you and your party have plenty of time to be seated and grab a beer!

Remember to bring cash (or have your Venmo ready) to tip the drag stars! Stick around after the show to meet the performers, check out their merch, and enjoy our taproom!

This is a 21+ event so remember to bring your ID. See you there!

Masks are required when not actively eating or drinking. Show will take place outdoors unless prevented by inclement weather.

Come celebrate Aeronaut’s 8 years in Somerville! Music (featuring: B3 Kings, Ghost Town Brass Band, and Pretty Saro) all day and lots of fun activities await you!

Click HERE for more info.

2020 Boston Music Award Winner for Jazz Artist of the Year, Guitarist Ezra Platt, brings his signature style of a unique blend of Fusion and Traditional Jazz inspired tunes.

Click HERE for more info!

Union Square Neighborhood Council and the Somerville Community Corporation invite you to participate in a Community Center Forum. Learn more about the plans for the future of community center in Union Square & don’t forget to bring your ideas!

Click HERE to register.

SOMERNOVA has partnered with 2020 On-site to take the hassle out of getting to the optometrist. Whether you work or live in the neighborhood, we're bringing the eye doctor's office to you, Somerville!

On 6/22/22 their state-of-the art Mobile Vision Clinic will be at Somernova between 9 A.M. and 5 P.M. at the corner of Properzi & Tyler Streets (in front of the planters).

No more commuting to the doctor, sitting in waiting rooms, or using precious PTO for appointments. Sign up now for a fast, convenient, and friendly eye exam, right at your doorstep.

Space is limited, sign up now for your 15 minute eye exam.

Mark your calendars - the annual Junina Party, is back and happening Saturday June 18th, 2022! Festivities kick off at 5pm at Saint Anthony of Padua Parish in Somerville - its an event for your whole family to enjoy.

This is a flip flop friendly event! Enjoy oversized Dominos, Checkers, Connect 4, Corn Hole, Limbo, Uno, and Jenga. Hula Hoop fan? Great! Enter a hula hoop contest for a chance to win amazing prizes. Surrounded by all this fun, enrich your Juneteenth celebrations with the accomplishments of Blacks in Energy. Network with professionals from across the industry.

Click HERE to register.

Streetwise is a monthly speaker series focused on sharing wisdom along the path to complete streets. Third Wednesday of every month, 6:00 to 7:00 PM, live at Aeronaut Brewery and online via Zoom. Recurring ZOOM LINK: https://bit.ly/3DRO7ES

Come for the shared wisdom, stay for the beer. Co-sponsored by the Somerville Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Somerville Alliance for Safe Streets.

Click HERE for more info.

Come check out this beer loving group at Aeronaut!

Click HERE for more info.

Join Mayor Ballantyne & Somerville Arts Council for an outdoor dance party for all LGBTQ+ individuals and allies! Celebrate Pride month in Somerville with a dance party in Union Square Plaza!

*Sounds by DJ Live
*Drag performance by Amanda Playwith and Karisma Geneva Jackson-Tae 
*Photobooth with Cindy Weisbart
*LGBTQ+ organizations will be tabling including: Cambridge Health Alliance - Diversity Council partnering up with CHA's Sexual and Reproductive Health, CHA Teen Connection and RESPOND Inc.

*LGBTQ+ craft vendors including ART By Omayda and Colectiva Wellbeing!
 
This event is free and open to all LGBTQ+ individuals and allies!  #loveunionsquare

VIP, General Admission and Virtual Tickets are now on sale for “A Night in Bloom,” Arts at the Armory’s 2022 Gala sponsored by Somernova on May 20th. The in-person event will take place inside of the Armory Performance Hall. The in-person VIP Hour begins at 6pm and general admission begins at 7pm. The virtual event begins at 7:30pm.

A Night in Bloom will showcase Arts at the Armory as a vital home for the arts in Somerville through compelling performances, recognition of cultural honorees, and delightful food by Nada Cart and beverages by Aeronaut.

Organizer: Somernova Events & Somerville Happenings

This past fall, despite Covid, Somerville Arts Council relaunched PorchFest.   

As a reminder, the Arts Council does not provide match making, bands should be performing on their own porches or porches of invited hosts.  You should not register to "find" a place or host.  It is the responsibility of the host (or the band) to ensure you are being neighborly and respectful by informing neighbors of your intent to perform.  You are performing on your own private property not public streets or sidewalks.  

Bands and hosts may register now; the deadline to register is Thursday, May 12th. Similar to prior years, to ensure guests can move orderly through the city and view the music, porches located West (west of Willow) will perform during the slot from 12-2; Central (from Willow to Central) from 2-4; East (east of Central) from 4-6.   If you are performing for a shorter duration in that time slot, use the "time" field to qualify that specific time.

Join your favorite local food producers for the 18th Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local every Saturday from May 14-October 29 from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. 

We certainly hope pandemic conditions improve over the season, but starting on May 14 we will have a COVID-conscious masked shopping hour at each Market from 9-10am. Everyone is welcome to shop during this time period, but masks will be required to enter the Market area.

The Market provides visitors and residents with top-quality, fresh, and local produce at fair prices; encourages healthy eating and active lifestyle values; educates consumers about farming and locally sourced foods; and provides customers with opportunities to interact directly with farmers. The Market also provides information and education about community issues, promotes local activities and businesses, and provides opportunities for the community to gather and visit. We are proud to continue to offer our $15 SNAP match.

March with Teen Empowerment from Foss Park to City Hall as they raise awareness of violence in the Somerville community and work together to create peace.

March starts at 6pm, Vigil and Rally at City Hall starting at 7:15pm.

Somernova has partnered with Firefly Arts Collective and the Somerville Hip Hop Festival to bring a new event concept to Somerville Open Studios in 2022.

Details to follow.

SKIP THE SMALL TALK @ AERONAUT

Do you wish you could have more of the kinds of conversations you have late at night where for some reason, you feel safe talking about the things you actually care about? Bring your friends (or come by yourself) and spend your Thursday night at an event where you know everyone else is there for the same reason.

Skip the Small Talk be offering "big talk" conversational prompts on them to get you started, and we'll have lots of structure to make sure that you actually talk to people and that it's not awkward. Not feeling like answering a particular question? No worries, they'll have plenty to choose from, like, "When are you the happiest?" and, "If you were going to become close friends with me, what would I need to know about you?" They'll give you ground rules to make sure you feel comfortable and safe sharing as much of yourself as possible while still feeling in complete control of how much you divulge.

EVENT START-END | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EST

DOORS OPEN | 6:15 pm EST

WHERE | Aeronaut Brewing Company, 14 Tyler St, Somerville, MA 02143

FOOD/DRINKS | Beer, nonalcoholic beverages, Venezuelan food from Carolicious (with allergy-friendly options), and gourmet chocolate will be for sale.

PARKING / PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION | Limited parking lot spots and street parking may be available nearby, but public transportation is recommended.

ACCESSIBILITY & OTHER VENUE DETAILS | Wheelchair accessible, gender-affirming bathrooms available, 21+ with government-issued ID’s required, optional noise isolation devices used.

COVID-19 PROCEDURES | Based on local regulations, this event will be open to those with proof of full vaccination, and a mask will be required.


Grab a ticket since entry is on a first come first serve basis and we tend to sell out in advance for these. If you want to be the first to hear about Skip the Small Talk events so you don't miss out on tickets before we sell out, feel free to join their mailing list at http://eepurl.com/cFVhMX

Books and Brews Featuring Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family by Robert Kolker. Hosted by the Somerville Public Library. To receive a Zoom link, email Jo at sfletcher@minlib.net.

Books and Brews is a social book club for readers in their 20s, 30s, and the young at heart. We will be meeting every third Tuesday to discuss a new book, so mark your calendar and get excited to chat.

Learn more.