As associated extensions of the Somerville Museum’s ongoing Bittersweet exhibition, the following events will be taking place throughout the area over the next few weeks:

BITTERSWEET @ Bow Market: Friday, February 11, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Part of the Chocolate Stories Salon series. Join in for an evening of chocolate, rum, history, and discussion. Admission: $15/person; Museum members: $10. Admission includes hot cocoa and rum. Space is limited Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/somerville-museums-bittersweet-bow-market-tickets-262802979787.

Curator Tour: Saturday, February 12, 11:00 a.m. Join in for an in-depth look at the museum’s Bittersweet exhibition, curated by two of Latin America’s leading artists, José Falconi from Peru and Santiago Montoya from Colombia. Admission: $10/person; Museum members free. Space is limited. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/somerville-museum-bittersweet-curator-tour-tickets-262825657617.

Bittersweet Valentine’s Day @ the Somerville Museum: Monday, February 14, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Looking for an impromptu Valentine’s/Galentine’s Day date night option? Need a last-minute chocolate gift for your sweetheart? The museum is opening to the public on Monday, February 14, for a few hours in honor of this sweet holiday and their Bittersweet exhibition. They also have lots of merchandise items that will make great gifts. Admission can be purchased at the door.

Sweet City: A History of Candy Manufacturing in Somerville, Cambridge, and Boston: Thursday, February 17, 6:00 p.m., at the Somerville Museum. Join in for a virtual evening about the history of sweets by beloved confectioner Jeremy Spindler of Spindler Confections. This event is part of the Bittersweet exhibition’s Chocolate Stories Salon series and is co-sponsored by the friends and partners at Historic Somerville. Admission is free but donations are welcome. Reserve your spot today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sweet-city-a-history-of-candy-manufacturing-in-the-somerville-area-tickets-262830642527.

Kalliope Reed Quintet Community Concert: Friday, March 25, 6:00 p.m., at the Somerville Museum. Join in for an evening of music and chocolate. Admission is $10/person; members free. Ticket availability TBA.

Closing Reception: Saturday, March 26, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m., at the Somerville Museum. Admission is $5/person; members free.

More information about the exhibition is available at: https://www.somervillemuseum.org/bittersweet.