November at Bow
Check out our calendar so you don’t miss a moment.
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 28th
Celebrate the community and kick off the holiday season in style at our annual Small Business Saturday Celebration! Hosted by Tiny Turns Paperie.
Featuring retail, food & drink specials, our annual maker market & "shop small win big" prize challenges.
11am-6pm
- Our Annual Maker Market pop-up curated by Tiny Turns Paperie
- Shopping & Specials with your favorite Bow Market Businesses (make sure to check individual shop hours to plan your day)
- Win big with our small business challenges!
Come by 11/28 to keep small strong and shop local for the holidays! RSVP HERE.
Ren Faire
Saturday, November 7th
Bow Market’s Renaissance Faire returns for a second year!
Bring your caravan of court jesters for a full day of events, performances, vendors, photo ops, and finish it out with a dance party of fantastical proportions. The day is free, and tickets for special workshops and classes are available as add-ons! Please RSVP to let us know you're coming, and snag those add-ons for special programming throughout the day.
A good time shall be had by all, by royal decree of Side Quest Books & Games and Remnant Brewing. Until then, fair ones!
YEA I A Year Of Experiential Art at Bow
A Year of Experiential Art (YEA) is 25% funded!!!! Thank you to the patrons who have made this possible so far.
Become a patron for $100 a year and help us launch! A Year of Experiential Art (YEA). YEA is a patron-funded micro art space where 2027 artists in residence at Bow can showcase their work rent free.
Your $100 will create free space for artists and comes with incredible perks like name recognition outside the YEA space, invitations to patron only openings & artist events, and early access to performances + experiences.
Nook New Menu
Thursday, November 5th
Nook's got a new menu starting Thursday 11/5.
They’re throwing a party
every night forever.
Tell everyone you know.
Toss your coat on the bed, grab a drink, and make yourself at home.
No cover charge, no velvet ropes.
If you’ve popped in before, let Nook help you find your new favorite cocktail.
El Día de Canción Criolla Celebration
Sunday, November 15th 1 - 4 PM
Join Chiqui's Kitchen & Nibble Kitchen in a celebration of classic Peruvian musica Criolla, dance, food, and community.
Enjoy a vibrant afternoon honoring Peruvian Música Criolla! Orchestrated by the versatile Chef Krysia of Chiqui’s Kitchen and hosted by the delightful local storyteller Karina Liendo, this special event brings together exceptional music, dance, and authentic cuisine,
Tickets here! $10 per individual (includes one Chiqui's Kitchen empanada) | $30 per family of up to 5 (includes four empanadas).
Community Care Through Scarwork
Sunday, November 15th 2:30-4:30pm
Join us for a tender, body-centered workshop exploring Scarwork, gender-affirming care, and the healing that can unfold when we care for ourselves and one another.
Led by Jeff Bramhall of Just Breathe Manual Therapy, this hands-on workshop is designed for trans* and gender-expansive folks who have undergone gender-affirming top surgery, as well as the people who support and care for them.
Kintsugi-Inspired Earring Workshop with Sayako Hiroi at Green Tiger
Wednesday, November 11, 7–8pm
Learn Sashiko Mending at Green Tiger
Make one-of-a-kind stud earrings, for yourself or as a holiday gift, with Tokyo-born artist and kintsugi practitioner Sayako Hiroi! Choose your favorite pieces from Sayako’s curated selection of sea glass, ceramic shards, and gemstone to create your own pair of earrings.
Inspired by kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, each piece celebrates the beauty of imperfection and repair. Studs sit close to the ear and don’t swing, making them easy to wear every day.
Spots are limited sign up HERE
Milonga Clandestina - an evening of Tango!
November 12th: 7pm - 11pm
Join us for a night of Tango dancing!
There will be dancers in Upstairs along with featured drinks with classic Tango tunes in Nook & Upstairs.
No ticket required, just come by! 21+
Somerville Art Fair Auction at Bow Market
Sunday, November 8th from 4-6pm
Join us for an evening of art, community, and discovery at the Somerville Art Fair Auction Night.
This ticketed event features a silent auction, presenting a curated selection of original works from the 2026 Somerville Art Fair artist cohort.
We’re offering a BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE ticket deal so you can bring a friend and enjoy the auction together. Your ticket gets you entrance for two people, a raffle ticket, and an art tote bag!
See you Sunday!!
Somerville Bookshop Crawl
Small Biz Weekend 11/28 + 11/29
Calling all Somerville Book Baddies & Small Business Lovers: Narrative, All She Wrote & Side Quest
are getting together for a Somerville Indie Bookshop crawl.
On Saturday, 11/28 & Sunday, 11/29, spend $10+ at each bookshop, show proof of purchase at your final stop & receive a limited edition sticker, exclusively designed by Crafty Queer Studio, while supplies last.
Looking for walking buddies as you stroll from shop to shop? Show up at any of the shops at 12pm or 3pm on either Saturday or Sunday to meet up with fellow bookshop baddies. Supporting small businesses is even more fun with friends!
Upstairs at Bow Open House
November 24th: 530pm - 830pm
Come meet with AGM Tina and tour Upstairs at Bow so that we can make your next private event the absolute BEST!
No RSVP needed, just bring your questions & camera roll!
Be EasY Yoga FLOW
Candlelight Yoga, November 22nd: 630pm - 730pm
Come find your zen under our canopy of green & amongst the candles with Zola of Be Easy Meditation
Surrounded by candlelight this class will move slow and build strength through holding poses. Class will end with an extended shavasana.
Must bring your own yoga mat.
We Feed Us
Food for Free’s vital anti-hunger programs for Somerville students are in jeopardy because of slashed federal and state spending. Please support our effort to ensure that every kid has enough to eat.
Together we can help.
The Second (and Last) Month of The Shared Palette
The second month of The Shared Palette has a full calendar! We’re excited to have two guest artists leading workshops for Blockprinting and Bookbinding and a Cocktail Painting workshop in partnership with Nook. You can also join us for a Holiday Platter Illustration workshop or a Custom Platter Painting class where we’ll draw your apartment, a favorite family recipe or your pet on your platter. Be sure to stop in for a class, Drop-In project hours or for some holiday shopping before our last day on Nov. 22nd.
Maison Green is Back!
Following their summertime plant care pop-up, Maison Green is reopening its doors at Bow Market this month! In case you missed it, Maison Green is more than a plant shop: it’s a full service plant clinic, dedicated to empowering your plant ownership journey. Stop by their Plant Clinic Re-opening from November 7-8th to claim a bundle of fresh plant cuttings (and the info you need to keep them growing for $5).
Whether your favorite leafy friend is in need of a repotting, or you’re excited to talk about growing your collection, their experts are here to set you and your plants up for success. Come see what’s new in-shop, get plant care advice, and sign up for your next green DIY workshop!
The Soft Pace Run Club's Frosty 5k
Saturday, December 5th 9-11:30am
Soft Pace Run Club, an educational run club born out of Soft Space Wellness, is concluding its first season by putting on a Frosty 5k!
Happening in Union Square, this 5k is open to everyone, from Soft Pace Run Club members to folks only just learning about the Run Club now. This is a chance for you to challenge yourself, while being supported and encouraged by a community of fellow runners!
The Shared Palette: Now Open!
October & November
The Shared Palette, a pop-up studio classroom, opens October 1 at Bow Market in Somerville, running through November. Founded by ceramicist Amanda Bentley and watercolor illustrator Kaitlyn Ripaldi, the pop-up will feature beginner friendly art projects, such as custom pre-drawn illustrations and ready-to-paint handmade pottery, with all materials included.
Join a workshop like Custom Watercolor Pet Portraits or Oyster Platter Making & Tasting, or book an Open Studio table to create with friends. Reserve your spot here!
Mingle Mayhem
November 18th, 7pm - 9pm
Mingle Mayhem is taking over Upstairs at Bow for a one-night-only social experiment disguised as a party. This isn’t speed dating or another awkward mixer. It’s structured chaos, backed by psychology, built by scientists and matchmakers who know what actually sparks connection.
Binge Thinking
November 11th & 17th, 7pm - 9pm
Why spend the night doomscrolling when you could learn over a pint?
Join Binge Thinking at Upstairs at Bow for the fastest growing lecture series on the East Coast - more info and tix at the link