Oct. 30: City Night Readings Series (Little Crepe Café, Cambridge)
Little Crepe Café, nestled at the corner of Oxford and Crescent Street, holds a lively poetry night weekly on Fridays. Hosted by Haitian-American poet Jean-Dany Joachim, owner of the cafe and a former Populist Poet of Cambridge, City Night Readings “brings together writers, performers, and lovers of literature for evenings of poetry and the art of words.” This event is free.
Oct. 31: Harvard Book Store After Dark (Harvard Book Store, Cambridge)
Stop by Harvard Book Store for a special Halloween trick-or-treating shopping experience. They’ll be turning the lights off for some mysterious and horrifying browsing among the shadows, where participants will be provided a flashlight and candy (while supplies last). Customers who wear their Halloween costume during this shopping experience will receive a discount on their purchase. This event is free, but RSVP is encouraged.
Nov. 1: Bollylates (The Foundry, Cambridge)
Pilates meets Bollywood in Sunday’s dance fusion class hosted by instructors, Neha and Simran. Expect an energizing pilates warm-up into a high-energy Bollywood dance class, structured around community and self-care. In addition to a workout, there will be a treat from Samsāra Nutrition and postcards and Polaroids to take home. Wear red and gold to celebrate the afternoon’s Diwali theme. All experience levels and backgrounds are welcome. Registration is required.
Nov. 3: SomerWrites (Portico Brewing, Somerville)
After a short hiatus, the SomerWrites open mic series returns. Portico Brewing hosts its next installment on Tuesday. This event will feature an open mic followed by a discussion with local poet and former Somerville Arts and Culture (SAC) Board member Sarah C. Beckmann, moderated by current SAC Board member Josh Breeden. The open mic is open to all kinds of writers. This event is free and sign-up is encouraged.
