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— Photo Courtesy of Somerville Arts Council, by ©Iaritza-Menjivar

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council, in proud partnership with Circle Squared, are excited to present ‘24 Hours of Culture’, a celebration amplifying the diverse cultural heartbeat of the Somerville and Greater Boston on Saturday, August 16 (Rain date: August 17), at Union Square Plaza and Stone Park, from 4 to 10 p.m. 

Comicazi offers the public a great place to buy, trade, or sell comic books and various collectibles, as well as participate in special events. — Photos courtesy of Jill Carter

By Angelina Parrillo

On a warm summer day, Comicazi is one of the coolest destinations for comics and collectibles in Davis Square. The storefront beckons passersby with a promise to entertain, displaying action figures and toys for sale by the bunch and an ever-present offer of free comic books.

Enjoy live performances, an artisan market, food, activities, and more at Seven Hills Park

Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and the Somerville Arts Council, in proud partnership with Citixen Joy, invite community members to Somer Fest, a flagship community festival celebrating the talent, culture, and entrepreneurial spirit of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) performers and vendors.  

The Kaleidoscope: Reflecting the Moment exhibition at the Somerville Museum. Runs now through August 23. ~ Photos courtesy of Stephanie Marlin-Curiel

 By The Times Staff

Step into a reflection of our reality during the summer exhibition at the Somerville Museum, going on now until August 23.

The immersive, multi-sensory exhibition invites visitors to experience and explore shifting concepts in the community during a time of transformation.

Stilting Unicorns, baton twirling Purple People Eaters, juggling werewolves, and hula hooping elves are among the “Mythical Creatures” expected to appear at Nunziato Park near Union Square in Somerville this weekend.

Life in the Ville by Jimmy Del Ponte

Do you know who Snooki and Pauly D are? How about some dude known simply as The Situation? They are the supposedly real-life characters on the MTV smash hit, Jersey Shore.

Of course, Happy Days’ Arthur Fonzarelli was the first one to come up with a nickname beginning with “the.” Give me The Fonz over The Situation any day. The Fonz never removed his leather jacket and flaunted his abs. They never had to bleep The Fonz out.