Nov. 5: Library Card Design Contest (Cambridge Public Library, Main Branch, Cambridge)
The inaugural contest is open for entrees until Nov. 15. Need help with your design? On Thursday, the main branch will hold a workshop to help contestants finalize and scan their designs for submission. The library encourages patrons to illustrate their adventures through the stacks. Basic art supplies will be provided. Learn more about submitting to the contest here. This event is free.
Nov. 6: Yes & Everything: Slumber Party (The Loov, Somerville)
“Yes & Everything,” a unique, loud, fun, community-focused open mic variety show returns on Friday. The popular event showcases all realms of local talent, from “magic to music to acrobats to drag queens.” Grab a pillow and snuggle up to their cabaret vibes. This month’s theme is “slumber party.”
Nov. 7: Charm Making Workshop (Connexion, 149 Broadway, Somerville)
Get ready for adorable: join All She Wrote Books and Salem author Betty Cayouette on Saturday for a book charm making workshop. Attendees will each learn how to craft a homemade book charm: a miniature replica of Cayouette’s third novel, “I Kissed Her First.” If you love minis, trinkets, and sapphic romance, this cozy event is for you. Materials will be provided.
Nov. 9: Lloyd Schwartz (Harvard Book Store, Cambridge)
On Monday, Harvard Book Store welcomes Lloyd Schwartz, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism and Poet Laureate of Somerville for a discussion of his latest poetry collection, “Artur Schnabel and Joseph Szigeti Play Mozart at the Frick Collection (April 4, 1948) and Other Poems.” Schwartz is also an editor and biographer of Elizabeth Bishop, the longtime classical music critic for NPR’s “Fresh Air.” Music and poetry lovers alike will enjoy this evening with the local legend. This event is free.
