The Somerville Arts Council presents: Project Misik, In a Somerville Yard: A Series of Free Music Performances & Workshops Aug. 25, Sept.1, & Sept. 11— FREE! 3 outdoor performances at the Blessing of the Bay Boathouse Park

The universal magic of music and brings us together–and a perfect way to spend a late summer evening!

Project Misik, In a Somerville Yard, a production by Project Misik brings this concept to Somerville neighborhoods, featured artists include: Solomon Murungu showcasing the mbira; Harrison Tei, teaching Ghanaian drum & dance; Peniel Guerrier, a Haitian drummer and dancer; and Becky Bass playing a steel pan! Join us for an amazing summer music series filled with music and dance from Ghana, Zimbabwe, Haiti and Trinidad & Tobago. Each evening is divided into two parts –a one hour workshop of learning the history of the instruments and music, followed by hands-on instruction. The sessions conclude with the artists performing live music–students and audience members are invited to join the fun. Let’s learn, create and dance!

The Chamber’s Turning-21 series hosted an hour-long question and answer session with each of the four candidates for Mayor of the city in the upcoming 2021 preliminary election.

A walk-in clinic for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be held Wednesday, August 25, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m at the East Somerville Community School, 50 Cross Street. No appointment is necessary, but pre-registration is highly encouraged. You can pre-register at somervillema.gov/vaccine.

ONCE at Boynton Yards presents: Pop Punk Pizza Party, August 28, all ages, tickets start at $5, 6:00 p.m. doors.

Dig out your old Vans and your Dickies shorts, strap on a studded belt and that Famous Stars and Straps tee your mom got you for the first day of high school cause Pop Punk Pizza Party is back and bigger and better than ever.

L to R: Paine Senior Services Director Elizabeth Aguilo and SCES Social Worker Nathaniel Myer.

By Nathan Lamb

Registration is now open for Savvy Caregiver, a free training program that provides family caregivers with skills and knowledge about dementia.

Restaurant will instead emphasize outdoor patio dining and online takeout ordering

Daddy Jones Bar and Restaurant (http://daddyjonesbar.com), a lively restaurant offering outdoor dining, casual Greek food and burgers which has been a part of the Somerville community since 2012, is open for business and welcomes both its regular patrons and new customers.

Governor Charlie Baker today is urging the people of the Commonwealth to prepare for Hurricane Henri, which is expected to affect much of the Commonwealth beginning Saturday night into Monday, including the potential for strong winds, heavy rain, flooding and power outages. The Baker-Polito Administration is advising everyone to avoid unnecessary travel and for those planning to visit the Cape or Islands this weekend to delay trips. For those that have already traveled to the Cape or Islands for the weekend, they are advised to consider leaving on Saturday or extend their travel plans through early next week.

The Somerville Board of Health (BOH) approved a face-covering mandate for all indoor public spaces at its August 19 meeting that is in effect as of Friday, August 20. The mandate applies to anyone two or older, and face coverings can be removed when people are actively eating or drinking. Masks should have a snug fit and cover the nose and mouth. The order can be read at https://www.somervillema.gov/sites/default/files/COVID-19-Mask-Order-Proposed-8.21.pdf.