The Somerville Arts Council’s ArtBeat festival has become a much beloved annual tradition here in the city for many.

One thing can be said for certain, it brings to the fore some of the most imaginative and unique creations one could ever wish to see, hear, and – sometimes – even feel.

During the heat of summer (held on the third weekend in July), artists and festival goers converge on Davis Square, transforming it into one of the area’s largest and most innovative arts festivals. Each year they develop a theme that serves as a launching point for artists and the community to express themselves.

This year’s theme, Pulse, exploring everything that vibrates, pulses and suggests life, will bring out some particularly ingenious ideas to be presented to the art-loving public in and around Davis Square this weekend.

Performances on Saturday will occur simultaneously on the Seven Hills and Elm Street stages, and the Somerville Theater. During the organized performances, all day long, patrons can visit over 100 vendors. Additional events will take place at Statue Park, Kenny Park and Day Street.

We salute SAC’s efforts to present the best our artistic community has to offer to the larger world around us, and eagerly look forward to the next imaginative plot the organization may be hatching for us a year from now.

So come out this Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. and join in on all the pulsating fun. For more info go to the SCA website: https://somervilleartscouncil.org/artbeat/2023.