BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Goings On//goingson.co//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:GoingsOn — Greater Boston — Somerville X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e3556654e5c87f3a@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261110T210000Z DTEND:20261110T220000Z SUMMARY:Crones' Book Club DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026 4:00—5:30 PM\nAuditorium\nCentra l Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nInitial meeting of the Crone's Book Club to discuss parameters and interests of the group.\nT his event is free and open to the public. This is not a library program. F or questions\, contact samantha.lueck@gmail.com. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/crones- book-club-2026-11-10?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ac111d4d97aeac50@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261111T000000Z DTEND:20261111T010000Z SUMMARY:Between the Covers Book Group DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026 7:00—8:30 PM\nZoom\nThis month's book is Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas. Ebooks can be found on Libby/OverD rive or Hoopla. Physical copies of the book are available to order in the in the catalog and can be picked up from any Minuteman Library location.\n This meeting will take place Virtually\, on Zoom. Register for the Link.  \nFor more information about this book club\, email Kerry at keodonnell@so mervillema.gov.\n\nRegister online between 10/13/2026 9:00 AM and 11/10/20 26 5:00 PM. LOCATION:Somerville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/events/between-the-cov ers-book-group-2026-11-10?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a2777a190ace4553@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261112T000000Z DTEND:20261112T010000Z SUMMARY:SPL Nonfiction Book Group: Bury the Chains DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 11\, 2026 7:00—8:15 PM\nZoom\nJoin the S omerville Public Library Nonfiction Book Group on Zoom at 7pm on Wednesday \, November 11\, for our discussion of internationally acclaimed writer Ad am Hochschild's Bury the Chains\, the story of the fight to abolish slaver y in the British Empire. For more information contact Kevin O'Kelly at kok elly@somervillema.gov LOCATION:Somerville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/events/spl-nonfiction- book-group-bury-the-chains-2026-11-11?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4f8f37df36e01c0e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052649Z DTSTART:20261115T153000Z DTEND:20261115T170000Z SUMMARY:November All She Wrote Books - Queer SBC LOCATION:All She Wrote Books\, 75 Washington St\, Somerville\, MA 02143\, U SA\, Somerville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/all-she-wrote-books/no vember-all-she-wrote-books-queer-sbc-2026-11-15?utm_source=ics&utm_medium= referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f5c9d93b7c984105@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261116T233000Z DTEND:20261117T003000Z SUMMARY:Queer Book Club DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 6:30—7:45 PM\nAuditorium\nCentral Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nZoom\nCome join us e very third Monday of the month (unless a holiday interferes) to discuss qu eer books and meet new friends in the community!\nThis month's book is Cac tus Country (link opens new tab) by Zoë Bossiere. Find the book on Libby/ Overdrive: eBook (opens in new tab) or eAudio (opens in new tab). Find t he book on Hoopla: eBook (opens in new tab) or eAudio (opens in new tab) .\nFor more information about this book club\, email Muhl at mwellesley@so mervillema.gov.\nTo sign up for Queer Book Club Updates\, which provide up coming meeting and book information\, as well as the form to vote on upcom ing discussion books\, please visit our monthly newsletter interest group subscription page (opens new tab). To suggest books for us to read in the future\, please fill out our book discussion recommendation survey (link o pens new tab).\nThis event is intended for people in the LGBTQIA+ communit y. We appreciate allies\, but if you aren’t queer or don’t identify wi th any of the identities under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella\, this book club isn ’t for you. However\, we invite you to check out our other book clubs fo r adults\, including CelebriTea\, Books and Brews\, Between the Covers\, a nd many more!\nRegister online between 9/21/2026 7:00 AM and 11/16/2026 4: 00 PM. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/queer-b ook-club-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:66e73677247373f1@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052423Z DTSTART:20261117T233000Z DTEND:20261118T023000Z SUMMARY:The Moth: Boston StorySLAM: KEEPING THE FAITH DESCRIPTION:Join us the fourth Tuesday of each month for the Boston Moth St orySLAM! This community-focused\, open-mic storytelling competition is ope n to anyone can share a story on the night’s theme (changes every month) .\n\nGet tickets now!\n\n$('#getTixButton').click(function() {\nfbq('track '\, 'Purchase'\, {currency: "USD"\, value: 0.00})\;\n})\;\n\nTonight’s t heme is… Keeping the Faith: five-minute stories about that small\, still \, inner voice. Tell us about a time when you believed without seeing\, th rew a Hail Mary pass\, or were surprised by a stranger’s kindness. Small miracles\, deep rituals\, storms weathered\, and courses stayed. Were you r beliefs sharpened or shaken along the way?\n\n6:30pm Doors Open | 7:30 pm Stories Begin\n\n*Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a firs t-come\, first-served basis. Please be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the show. Admission is not guaranteed for late arrivals. All sales final.\n\nMedia Sponsors: PRX and WBUR\n\nArts at the Armory serves del icious locally sourced food and drink at the Performance Hall bar when doo rs open (usually one hour before the show). Please arrive early to enjoy d inner and drinks before the event. The full menu can be viewed HERE. Chec k out Parking/Directions and FAQs for more information about our venue . LOCATION:Somerville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/events/the-moth-boston -storyslam-keeping-the-faith-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:57b0e10756e9817b@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261118T230000Z DTEND:20261119T000000Z SUMMARY:Greater Boston Area Writer's Group DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 6:00—8:00 PM\nAuditorium\nCent ral Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\n\nThis is a write rs group that meets every other week to share and workshop written work. T his event is free and open to the public. This is not a library event. For questions\, please contact Louise at louiseheller12@gmail.com. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/greater -boston-area-writers-group-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0eae9e198b588887@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261119T000000Z DTEND:20261119T010000Z SUMMARY:Fantasy and Science Fiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 7:00—8:30 PM\nWest Branch Meet ing Room (Side 1)\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\ nWest Branch Meeting Room (Side 2)\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somervi lle\, MA\, 02144\nThe Fantasy and Science Fiction Book Club is a monthly b ook club inviting patrons to read all things science fiction and fantasy. The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. This month's book is Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Ebooks are available on Libby/Overdr ive. Physical copies of the book will be available for pickup at all of ou r branches. Feel free to come to the club with suggestions for future read s! Registration required.\nQuestions? Contact Martin: mpohl@somervillema.g ov.\nRegister online between 10/21/2026 9:00 AM and 11/18/2026 4:00 PM. LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/fantasy-an d-science-fiction-book-club-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3d6d0ff8e74e7b71@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261120T160000Z DTEND:20261120T170000Z SUMMARY:East Branch Book Group DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 20\, 2026 11:00 AM—12:00 PM\nEast Branch\nE ast Branch\n115 Broadway\, Somerville\, MA\, 02145\nThe East Branch Book G roup Meets on the 4th Friday of most months to discuss fiction and nonfict ion titles. This month's book is The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo. Copies w ill be available for pickup at the East Branch Library. Newcomers always w elcome!\n\nPlease contact Leo at lrachman@somervillema.gov with any questi ons. LOCATION:East Branch\, 115 Broadway\, Somerville\, MA\, 02145\, Somerville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/east-branch/east-branc h-book-group-2026-11-20?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ce7b1b57c91b2780@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052649Z DTSTART:20261128T160000Z DTEND:20261129T000000Z SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday 2026 LOCATION:All She Wrote Books\, 75 Washington St\, Somerville\, MA 02143\, U SA\, Somerville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/all-she-wrote-books/sm all-business-saturday-2026-2026-11-28?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:becbc472ca351f46@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052423Z DTSTART:20261128T233000Z DTEND:20261129T023000Z SUMMARY:Open Mic DESCRIPTION:Details TBA. LOCATION:Somerville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/events/open-mic-2026-1 1-28?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2ddd5232ac45338d@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261130T230000Z DTEND:20261201T000000Z SUMMARY:Sustainaville Book Club November Meeting DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 30\, 2026 6:00—8:00 PM\nWest Branch Communi ty Room\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\nPlease jo in staff from the City of Somerville’s Sustainability and Environment Di vision and Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW) to have an upl ifting discussion on the Intersectional Environmentalist by Leah Thomas.\n  \nThe Intersectional Environmentalist examines the inextricable link bet ween environmentalism\, racism\, and privilege\, and promotes awareness of the fundamental truth that we cannot save the planet without uplifting th e voices of its people -- especially those most often unheard.\nQuestions? Contact Brigid at bblack@somervillema.gov.\nRegister online between 9/24/ 2026 9:00 AM and 11/30/2026 9:00 AM. LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/sustainavi lle-book-club-november-meeting-2026-11-30?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referr al END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:53f03d93643f0885@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052423Z DTSTART:20261202T003000Z DTEND:20261202T023000Z SUMMARY:Smut Slam DESCRIPTION:What's a SMUT SLAM? I'm so glad you asked! It's a fast-paced st orytelling open mic based on REAL life\, REAL lust\, REAL sex. Consenting Slammers sign up on the night of to tell a 5-minute dirty story\, based on their real lives\, and a lucky 8-10 names will be drawn at random. A pane l of celebrity judges will be on hand to evaluate your stories\, and besto w the top three Slammers with a sack of sexy swag from Good Vibrations Har vard Square . You will also have the opportunity to win goodies from NJOY by submitting your anonymous questions and confessions!\n\nHOSTED BY:\nKat Sistare!\n\nRULES:\nNo notes! This is storytelling.\nNo costumes or props ! This is not theatre.\nOnly 5 minutes! (With a 1 minute grace period)\nTh e story must be real and have happened to YOU.\nStories are often funny an d/or epic win but we want to encourage people to consider sharing their sa d\, disturbing\, poignant\, serious\, simple and/or 'fail' experiences too .\n\nTAKE NOTE: \nSmut Slam is queer-friendly\, kink-friendly AND vanilla- friendly\, fat-friendly\, poly-friendly... Yes\, we are very friendly. We welcome people with all types and amounts of sexual experiences to our spa ce. We DO NOT welcome stories involving racism\, transphobia\, homophobia\ , sexism or any form of discrimination\, fetishization or objectification. Also\, CONSENT IS KEY.\n\nWHEN: The first Tuesday of every month\nDOORS: 7:00\nSHOWTIME: 7:30\nWHERE: The Cafe at Arts at the Armory\nHOW MUCH: $10 suggested donation (No one will be turned away)\n\nFor more information\, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/smutslamboston/\n\nSMUT SLAM was C REATED by Cameryn Moore\, an award-winning playwright/performer\, sex acti vist and educator. Find Cameryn being NSFW on Facebook\, or at www.cameryn moore.com. LOCATION:Somerville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/events/smut-slam-2026- 12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6cd2d95ca4812a41@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261202T230000Z DTEND:20261203T000000Z SUMMARY:Greater Boston Area Writer's Group DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 6:00—8:00 PM\nAuditorium\nCentr al Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nThis is a writers group that meets every other week to share and workshop written work. This event is free and open to the public. This is not a library event. For qu estions\, please contact Louise at  louiseheller12@gmail.com. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/greater -boston-area-writers-group-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:72b61bcb377293e9@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261202T233000Z DTEND:20261203T003000Z SUMMARY:CelebriTea Book Club DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 6:30—8:00 PM\nWest Branch Commu nity Room\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\nThe Cel ebritea Club is a monthly book club inviting patrons to read a tell-all ce lebrity memoir and the drink tea while discussing it. Ebooks are availabl e on Libby/Overdrive and Hoopla. Physical copies of the book will be avail able for pickup at all of our branches. We'll provide the tea (in both sen ses) but we encourage you to bring your favorite mug.\nQuestions? Email Br igid at bblack@somervillema.gov\nRegister online between 10/22/2026 9:00 A M and 12/2/2026 9:00 AM. LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/celebritea -book-club-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:73361d524cedef1a@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261203T000000Z DTEND:20261203T010000Z SUMMARY:Mystery Book Group DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 7:00—8:30 PM\nZoom\nOur next bo ok is Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann. Ebooks and digital audiobook copies can be found on Libby/OverDrive and/or Hoopla. There are also physical co pies available through the Minuteman Network catalog for patrons to place a hold for pickup at any Minuteman Library location.\n\nFor more informati on\, email Kerry at keodonnell@somervillema.gov.\nRegister online between 10/28/2026 6:00 AM and 11/25/2026 6:00 PM. LOCATION:Somerville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/events/mystery-book-gr oup-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:05be1e6e110fb50f@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261109T043931Z DTSTART:20261205T190000Z DTEND:20261205T230000Z SUMMARY:Holiday Grown Up Book Fair at Aeronaut Brewing Company! DESCRIPTION:It's that time of year again! Remember getting the book fair fl yers at school? Seeing if the next book in your favorite series was coming out\, comparing lists with your friends\, checking off ... LOCATION:Aeronaut Brewing Company\, 14 Tyler Street\, Somerville\, MA 02143 \, Somerville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/aeronaut-brewing-compa ny/holiday-grown-up-book-fair-at-aeronaut-brewing-company-2026-12-05?utm_s ource=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9ac6d205b923b8cd@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261109T043931Z DTSTART:20261208T000000Z DTEND:20261208T010000Z SUMMARY:Picture + Panel: Form or Function with Andy Hartzell and Matt Madde n DESCRIPTION:Porter Square Books is excited to collaborate with the Boston C omic Arts Foundation (BCAF) and Boston Figurative Arts Center to bring Pic ture + Panel. This month\, Picture + Panel explore... LOCATION:Boston Figurative Art Center\, 285 Washington St.\, Somerville\, M A 02143\, Somerville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/boston-figurative-art- center/picture-panel-form-or-function-with-andy-hartzell-and-matt-madden-2 026-12-07?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:278c6e6bf47e6619@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261209T000000Z DTEND:20261209T010000Z SUMMARY:Between the Covers Book Group DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 7:00—8:30 PM\nZoom\n'Tis the Seas on for a little bit of romance!! Pick a Winter Holiday themed romance movi e to watch and come prepared to discuss!\n\nThese films should take place during a holiday set in winter (there are so many great options to choose from!) Physical DVDs are available to order in the in the catalog and can be picked up from any Minuteman Library location. You can also watch somet hing on TV (such as the Lifetime or the Hallmark channels) or stream a win ter holiday romance free on services such as Hoopla. For a recommendation\ , contact Kerry!\nThis meeting will take place Virtually\, on Zoom. Regist er for the Link. \nFor more information about this book club\, email Kerr y at keodonnell@somervillema.gov.\n\nRegistration not yet open\, but you c an register online between 11/10/2026 9:00 AM and 12/8/2026 5:00 PM. LOCATION:Somerville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/events/between-the-cov ers-book-group-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR