SomerStreets: Strike Up the Bands on Sunday, September 11th from 2:00-6:00pm on Highland Ave. between Central St to Lowell St. A free and family friendly event!

This street festival includes local craft vendors, community tabling groups and many interative activities for kids and adults! Don’t miss Esh Circus Arts, Parkour Generations, Somerville Recreation activities, and Event Them bringing all the yard games.

We’re excited for “Santa” to be joining us this year, check them out for a unique shopping experience!

Expect to try an array of food at SomerStreets:
Street Tacos with Nibble Kitchen entrepeneur Hiram Falfan
7ate9 Bakery will have baked goods and ice cream!
Dean’s Concession returns with Fried Dough and Cotton Candy

The two music stages will feature:
JD Debris and the Melee performing Brazil-inspired, Latin soul and Pop hooks
Monday Junkies will be playing Nepali Folk Rock, inspired by folk music found in different parts of the country
& more !!
Evan Goodrow and band
Erin Bonnie, Americana Folk-Rock Mama
BeginAgain Patrick bringing songs related to Chinese/Hong Kong culture to celebrate Mid Autumn Festival with SomerViva
The YAK Crew will be doing a street performance show!

This year, we are featuring a third stage that will host readings and performances by eight local poets, writers, and storytellers, including: Randy Ross, Stephanie Schorow, Judah Leblang, David Chia, Michael Mack, K.M. Halpern, Jennifer Safrey, and Susan Phillips. Curated and coordinated by Randy Ross.

Any questions, contact Events Coordinator: iaritza menjivar, imenjivar@somervillema.gov.