November at Bow 🍂
November is bursting at Bow! From our very first urban Ren Faire to festive celebrations like BowsGiving and Small Business Saturday, there’s something for everyone this month. Be sure to check out our calendar so you don’t miss a single moment of the fun!
Support Tamy of maca boston fight leukemia
Tamy, owner of maca boston, is a key member of the Bow Market community and we are showing up to support her! She was recently diagnosed with Leukemia after a month of excruciating back pain and has started treatment at Tufts Medical.
Funds raised through this campaign will go directly toward Tamy’s medical expenses, treatment costs, and living expenses while she’s unable to work.
Tamy has always believed in spreading light, even in the darkest times. Now, it’s our turn to help her feel that same light reflected back. Let’s rally together to help her overcome Leukemia with the same strength, creativity, and heart she’s always shown the rest of us.
If you are able, please go buy a bubble tea at maca and/or support the Go Fund Me.
We Feed Us
The government shutdown has cut November’s SNAP benefits which impacts hundreds of SPS students and their families.Each school in Somerville is raising money to offset this loss.
Together we can help.
If you live in Somerville and want to support, visit the link shared. If you don't live in Somerville, we encourage you to find a group in your community to support.
Ren Faire
THIS Saturday, November 8th
Somerville's first urban Ren Faire!
Hear ye, hear ye! Lace up your corset and grab your stein — it's Ren Faire time!
Bring your caravan of court jesters for a full day of events, performances, vendors, photo ops and revelry. Finish it out with the Enchanted Forest Ball starting at 7:30pm at Upstairs at Bow — all free!
A good time shall be had by all, by royal decree of Side Quest Books & Games and Remnant Brewing. Until then, fair ones!
Please RSVP!
Woodcraft Pop-Up – Debut Collection by Maine Craftsman David Lebel
THIS Nov 7-9th Friday through Sunday
✨When: 11/7 4-8, 11/8 11-7, 11/9 11-6
✨RSVP here for Opening Night!
Join us for the debut of Twice Turned – wooden objects handmade by Maine-based craftsman David Lebel. David has transformed the trees he has salvaged over decades of work as a builder and arborist into beautiful, functional objects: bowls, salt & pepper shakers, treasure boxes, cutting boards & more. David is so excited to bring these pieces out of the woodshop and into the world for the first time. This weekend will be the only place that all of David’s work is available for purchase before a limited collection is launched online. Customization of pieces (freehand wood-burned inscriptions) will also be available on the spot for the perfect personalized gift!
Location: 2nd floor (look for the 🎈balloons!)
BowsGiving
Saturday, November 22nd
Gather your friends and celebrate Friendsgiving, Bow Market–style! All of our Bow Market restaurants are serving up Thanksgiving-inspired specials — with creative twists you won’t find anywhere else.
Come enjoy the Friendsgiving tradition at Bow Market - no-cooking-required!
Seating options:
🥂 Upstairs at Bow — enjoy a cozy, indoor, seated experience with three 90-minute seatings: 12 PM, 2 PM, and 4 PM. Reserve a table Upstairs when you RSVP to guarantee you and your friends sit together.
🪑 Courtyard communal table — no reservation needed! Grab a seat at our open-air Friendsgiving table, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please bring food to be donated to a Somerville community fridge. We will be collecting donated food in Upstairs at Bow & Saus.
November Studio Showcase
Join us for an evening of art, community, and celebration featuring two incredible local artists:
- Halle Cooper – painter & multimedia artist
- Julia Emiliani – painter & illustrator
Sip on cocktails, enjoy free ice cream from JP Licks, and enter our Blick raffle for a chance to win an art gift card! Plus, thanks to our sponsors at Topo Chico, we’ll have sparkling refreshments on the house.
Come connect in Upstairs at Bow with artists, meet fellow art lovers, and experience something truly special in Somerville’s creative heart.
Free entry - Art, drinks, and community at Bow Market. Please RSVP.
Small business Saturday
Saturday, November 29th from 10am-6pm
Celebrate the community and kick off the holiday season in style at our annual Small Business Saturday Celebration! Featuring retail, food & drink specials, our annual maker market & "shop small win big" prize challenges.
10am-6pm - Our Annual Maker Market pop-up curated by Tiny Turns Paperie with locations in Union Tavern, Remnant Brewing, Upstairs at Bow and the Bow Market Courtyard (weather permitting)
10am-8pm Shopping & Specials with your favorite Bow Market Businesses (make sure to check individual shop hours to plan your day)
Come by 11/29 to keep small strong and shop local for the holidays!
Please RSVP. This event is free and open to all.
Night Cap Radio
Opens Nov 22nd
Night Cap Radio is a month-long, pop-up community radio station and event space featuring local stories, voices, and talent. Part Tiny Desk Concert and part live-podcast studio, the radio station will gather the community for evening chats, art swaps, meet-ups,and more. By day, the station serves as a calming third space featuring guided meditation, calming sound experiences, and community journal prompts. Previously hosted in Boston City Hall, Night Cap Radio is an extension of the Night Cap Cafe project – a roving community hub highlighting local talent and creating space for marginalized communities over a cup of coffee.
Created by Matt Meyers and Meg Pallis; supported by Somerville Arts Council and Mass Cultural Council; open November 22-December 20, 2025. Stay tuned at nightcap.cafe or @night_cap_cafe on Instagram.
Upstairs at Bow Open House
November 11th & 25th 530pm - 830pm
Come meet with AGM Tina at Upstairs at Bow and learn about all we have to offer for YOUR special day. Whether you’ve booked your event with us, are touring different spaces or just want to learn more, stop by for a bite, a sip and we’ll chat!
Community Cooks
As our neighbors lose access to important benefits that keep food on the table, we wanted to share one way you can help. Community Cooks, a Somerville-based nonprofit near and dear to our hearts—they are literally, right next door to Bow—has been working for 35 years to mobilize neighbors to cook for neighbors across Greater Boston. Today, over 850 volunteers prepare dishes in their home kitchens that feed 2,100 people and counting who are experiencing food insecurity each month.
To join us in supporting their work, consider setting up a recurring monthly donation of any amount so Community Cooks can continue to feed our community and reach more people. To learn more about their ongoing volunteer opportunities visit here — it’s as easy as cooking one dish once a month. Whatever you can do, you’ll have a big impact on our community.
ThotBot Implantation Center
Nov. Tickets on Sale!
The ThotBot Implantation Center continues this month after a fully sold out October. Bow Market was where this immersive installation paired with a multimedia concert premiered in 2020 and it's where it continues its 81 consecutive sold out show streak. Join artist Rebecca Kopycinski for a journey into a mid-90s post-apocalyptic dystopia. "This performance is worth surviving the apocalypse for," says one recent attendee. Check out this article from the Boston Globe last month (or a PDF here) for more on this unique experience. Tickets on sale now. [Photo by Josh Reynolds of the Boston Globe from the article by Isabella Bernstein.]
Finding YoYo Workshops
November Workshops
Finding YoYo offers two beginner-friendly workshops.
Tuesdays - Home Décor Crystal Workshop
Wednesdays - Pearl Jewelry Workshop
Thursdays - Pearl Jewelry Workshop
Come alone, with a friend, or bring a group (up to 6 people) – our workshops are all about joy, self-expression, and connection.
Buenas EARLY TURKEY SALE
It's here! Thanksgiving! (Whoa.) Meaning Buenas' Thanksgiving empanada pre-order is also here. Doing it different this year to save you some cash—the earlier you order the more you save. Order by Nov 7 to lock in our lowest prices! Order your choice of Stuffing empanadas, Green Bean Casserole empanadas, *OR* pre-order dough and make your own empanadas here. If you're on mobile and Instagram, all of this is linked in our bio (@buenasbrand)
Candlelight Yoga Flow
November 9th: 6pm - 7pm
November 23rd: 6pm - 7pm
Come find your zen under the canopy of green & amongst the candles in Upstairs at Bow with Zola of Be Easy Meditation. This upbeat class is set to modern music, mostly r&b. Must bring your own yoga mat. Drop-ins welcome!
Don’t miss your chance to flow this month.
*show proof of donation of any kind or amount to a food bank, community fridge, volunteer hours , SNAP replacement program, or to LUCE Network from that week for a free class.
*show proof of a $100 donation for a free virtual or private yoga class
Breathwork for Breast Cancer
November 9th 10am
Join Source Method Breath + Olivia Boyd for a heart-opening morning of Breathwork for Breast Cancer 100% benefiting The Pink Agenda. This all-levels experience begins with a brief intro to breathwork and what to expect, followed by a grounding meditation and a powerful 30-minute guided breathwork session set to modern music that moves you!
Playtime with Joy Harper
November 23rd 10am - 1pm
Play is the work of childhood & parents need to play too! Join us Upstairs at Bow for exploration with Thanksgiving themed activities, and of course, trains, blocks, and trucks.
BUENAS EMPANADA CLUB
Speaking of savings, your favorite tiny empanada shop Buenas has a Costco-sized membership just for you. Join our monthly empanada club to get wholesale prices on our newest test flavors + keep your freezer stocked for easy lunch and dinner. $45/month, with home delivery available for an additional $15. You'll also receive a standing 10% off in-store shopping visits so long as your membership is active! Pro-tip: give this as a gift, or share with roommates like an internet bill.