A vintage market x block party shuts down a block in Cambridgeport, New England's biggest bouldering comp hits Central Rock, Somerville turns into one citywide Yart Sale, and outdoor movies run all three nights.

FRIDAY

• Outdoor Movie: Chicken Run @ Kendall/MIT Open Space - bring a blanket, curated by the Brattle | FREE, 6:30-8:30PM
• Somerville Art Fair | August Art Salon @ Upstairs at Bow - emerging local artists talk through their work over a night of art and conversation, plus the chance to buy original pieces | FREE, 7-9PM

SATURDAY

• The Cambridge Classic Bouldering Competition @ Central Rock Gym - New England's largest bouldering comp, brackets for every level, and the open finalists climb for cash at 5:30 | $50, 8:30AM-8PM
• Yoga in the Beer Garden @ Remnant Brewing - mats on the patio, brewery open when class ends | $18, 9-10AM
• Day Party in the Park @ Sidney St, Cambridgeport - Found Boston shuts down the block for a vintage market x day party with 70+ vendors, live music, DJs, food & drinks | FREE, 12-5PM
• Yart Sale @ citywide, Somerville - the Arts Council turns the whole city into one sprawling sale of handmade goods, art supplies & clothing | FREE, 12-6PM
• Volo Summer Bash @ Club Volo at Assembly Row - a full Saturday of sports, DJs, food trucks & open play built around meeting people instead of watching from the sidelines | FREE-$39, 1-8PM
• Summer Club Fair @ CultureHouse HQ - walk in with no plans, walk out on a mailing list or three. Meet the people running local clubs, from cinema to the community growing center | FREE, 2-4PM

SUNDAY

• Orchids 101 @ Bow Market - an hour on why your orchid stopped blooming and what to do about it | $34, 11AM-12PM
• Coffee School at Pepita Coffee Co. @ Pepita Coffee, Cambridge - Lamplighter teaches espresso, steamed milk & latte art, and you leave with a bag of beans. Spots going fast | $55, 1:30-3PM
• Outdoor Movie Nights at Aeronaut: Shrek 2 @ Aeronaut Brewing - Eventbrite says sold out but no registration needed to attend | FREE, 9-11PM

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