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Global Grooves Brings World Cup Rhythms to Somerville City Hall on July 11
The World Cup delivers a once in a lifetime soundtrack: roaring anthems, jubilant cheers, and plenty of music. Inspired by the energy of the ongoing tournament, Somerville invites all to ‘Global Grooves: Rhythms of the Game,’ a celebration of music, culture, and community, on Saturday, July 11, from 12 to 4 p.m., on the City Hall concourse (93 Highland Ave.). Rain date is Sunday, July 12. Confirmed performers include Flying Vipers— United Kingdom/England-inspired drum and bass with…Somerville Mobile Farmers Market Returns July 9
The Somerville Mobile Farmers Market is hitting the road once again, returning on Thursday, July 9, for the 2026 season. The market brings fresh, affordable, local produce to four city locations Thursdays through Saturdays and runs through October 31. All produce is sourced from local farms and priced affordably to make healthy, fresh food accessible to all. The mobile market accepts cash, debit and credit cards, …Join the Davis Square Neighborhood Plan Technical Advisory Committee
The City of Somerville is inviting community members to help shape the future of Davis Square by applying to join the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Davis Square Neighborhood Plan. “Davis Square is one of Somerville’s most important neighborhood centers, and its future should be shaped with the people who know it best,” said Mayor Jake Wilson. “This planning process is an opportunity to think carefully about what makes Davis Square special, what needs to work better, and how we can…SomerMovie Fest 2026 Lineup
SomerMovie Fest is back, bringing six nights of free outdoor movies to Somerville parks this summer, with family favorites, cult classics, and plenty of reasons to stay out past dusk. Movies will be shown Thursday evenings from July 9 through August 13 at Lincoln Park and Seven Hills Park. Films begin at dusk, and showtimes may vary. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, snacks, and whatever else they need to get comfortable. This year’s schedule includes: Lincoln Park, Perry…Somerville Expanding Microgrant Program for Rental Energy Upgrades
The City of Somerville is inviting owners of eligible rental units to apply for the reopened Save Energy Somerville Microgrant Program, which provides $2,000 grants to help offset the cost of energy efficiency and clean energy upgrades. The expanded program is available for up to 25 rental units in Somerville. Property owners who may not have qualified previously are encouraged to review the updated eligibility requirements, as the tenant income limit has increased. Qualifying applicants…Somerville Seeks Resident Input on Community Choice Electricity Plan
The City of Somerville is inviting residents to review and comment on proposed updates to its electricity aggregation plan for Somerville Community Choice Electricity (CCE). The 30-day public review period is open through July 3, 2026. Somerville’s Community Choice Electricity Program Somerville CCE is the City’s official electricity supply program. It helps provide more stable electricity supply prices for Somerville residents and businesses and supports the City’s transition to cleaner…Somerville Breaking Ground on City’s First Inclusive Playground
Community members are invited to attend a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, June 15, at 3:30 p.m. to celebrate the start of Phase 1 renovations that will transform the Kennedy Schoolyard (5 Cherry St.) into Somerville’s first-ever inclusive playground. “As someone who has organized the community to advocate for a schoolyard project, I’m ecstatic to see the Kennedy School Community getting the schoolyard they…Neurodiversity-focused Design Workshop for New School Building at 115 Sycamore June 26
As part of the design process for the new school building at 115 Sycamore Street, all community members are invited to join a collaborative virtual workshop focused on ensuring the new building provides a welcome and supportive environment for all students – with a focus in this session on the needs of our neurodiverse student population. Project architects, Perkins Eastman, along with City staff, will share…Groundbreaking Ceremony for Shore Drive Greenway, Friday, June 12
A greener, more connected waterfront area is taking shape in Somerville. Community members are invited to a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, June 12, at Blessing of the Bay Park (32 Shore Dr.) at 11 a.m. to kick off construction of the Shore Drive Greenway. The project consists of a 12-foot-wide shared path to be constructed through Blessing of the Bay Park, providing easier access to the Mystic River …Somerville Invited to 20th Annual Family Fun Day
Celebrate the start of summer at the City's 20th Annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 27, from 1- 4 p.m. at Trum Field (541 Broadway). This free event, hosted by the Parks & Rec Department, invites families, neighbors, and community members of all ages to enjoy an afternoon of kid-friendly activities, entertainment, and summer fun. This year's activities include bounce houses, magic shows, face painting, live music, arts and crafts, outdoor games, and more. To learn more,…Feedback
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