Upcoming events.
Ziad Rahbani Tribute Concert
Ziad Rahbani (زياد الرحباني; January 1956 – 26 July 2025) was a Lebanese composer, pianist, playwright and political commentator. He was the son of Fairuz, one of Lebanon and the Arab world's most famous singers, and Assi Rahbani, one of the founders of modern Arabic music. He was considered one of the most influential artists in modern Lebanese history, remembered for his wit, creativity, and refusal to conform.
The Concert is a special night of music, song, and memories to celebrate the life and work of Ziad. Featuring Layan Hawila on Oud and Vocals, and the Souq El-Jum3a ensemble, which will include oud, qanoun, accordion, violin, trombone, bass, percussion, and vocalist Marwa Morgan. All of the proceeds from the concert will be split with The Loov to expand the space's audio capacity to hold more concerts like this one in the future. The remaining proceeds will be donated to Beit Atfal Assumoud to aid their cultural music and dance programs working with Palestinian refugee youth in Lebanon.
Date: October 26th
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm Show will run 7:00-9:30pm
Venue: The Loov - 72 Joy St. Somerville, MA 02143
Tickets: Sliding scale $15-25 please pay what you can. Venue limited to 150 tickets
* All tickets are general admission and do not include assigned seats
Accessibility: Please note we wish to accommodate everyone to the best of our ability, but the venue does have about seven stairs up into the space. Let us know if we can assist you in anyway.
Elbow Room: Long-Pose Figure Drawing (Copy)
WEEKLY Starting MONDAY SEPT 8
Long-Pose Figure Drawing
630-9 pm, $15
I keep having to write descriptions for long pose and frankly I’m DONE! It’s long pose. It’s great, but the description I feel like is redundant. Notably, it’s an additional recurring figure drawing night so if Tuesday nights are too crowded for ya or not great for your schedule but you still want a consistent crew, come to Mondays.
LDB Tuesday Nights
Every Tuesday!
This is not a class.
I AM NOT AN INSTRUCTOR. Both because I don’t like class and because I literally don’t know how to teach art stuff. Everyone’s style is different! Everyone’s voice is different! Ideally on Tuesday night, you get to let go of perfectionism, tap into the flow of art-making, touch the magical thing that is art energy, and let your voice sing. $15. snacks and supplies included.
YES & EVERYTHING SHOW
The best show you’ve ever been to unless you’ve been to a better show but it must’ve been really really good.
Now Kiss - An All-Comedy Night by Erin Morris
Erin Morris is a teacher (random but noble) and a founding/central member of the improv troupe that performed at the first variety show! She’s going to be our comedy point-person and pilot her dream comedy show where she brings comedy people from all corners of the local comedy universe (sketch, improv, standup, etc) together for a memorable night. She’s hilarious and gets shit done and I’m thrilled to throw my weight behind her.
LDB Tuesday Nights
Every Tuesday!
This is not a class.
I AM NOT AN INSTRUCTOR. Both because I don’t like class and because I literally don’t know how to teach art stuff. Everyone’s style is different! Everyone’s voice is different! Ideally on Tuesday night, you get to let go of perfectionism, tap into the flow of art-making, touch the magical thing that is art energy, and let your voice sing. $15. snacks and supplies included.
Elbow Room: Long-Pose Figure Drawing
WEEKLY Starting MONDAY SEPT 8
Long-Pose Figure Drawing
630-9 pm, $15
I keep having to write descriptions for long pose and frankly I’m DONE! It’s long pose. It’s great, but the description I feel like is redundant. Notably, it’s an additional recurring figure drawing night so if Tuesday nights are too crowded for ya or not great for your schedule but you still want a consistent crew, come to Mondays.
Back in Baghdad: Soup Night
Lala is coming back for round 2 and making more soup! And other foods.
LDB Tuesday Nights
Every Tuesday!
This is not a class.
I AM NOT AN INSTRUCTOR. Both because I don’t like class and because I literally don’t know how to teach art stuff. Everyone’s style is different! Everyone’s voice is different! Ideally on Tuesday night, you get to let go of perfectionism, tap into the flow of art-making, touch the magical thing that is art energy, and let your voice sing. $15. snacks and supplies included.
LDB Tuesday Nights
Every Tuesday!
This is not a class.
I AM NOT AN INSTRUCTOR. Both because I don’t like class and because I literally don’t know how to teach art stuff. Everyone’s style is different! Everyone’s voice is different! Ideally on Tuesday night, you get to let go of perfectionism, tap into the flow of art-making, touch the magical thing that is art energy, and let your voice sing. $15. snacks and supplies included.
Long-Pose Figure Drawing
WEEKLY Starting MONDAY SEPT 8
Long-Pose Figure Drawing
630-9 pm, $15
I keep having to write descriptions for long pose and frankly I’m DONE! It’s long pose. It’s great, but the description I feel like is redundant. Notably, it’s an additional recurring figure drawing night so if Tuesday nights are too crowded for ya or not great for your schedule but you still want a consistent crew, come to Mondays.
Now Kiss - An All-Comedy Night by Erin Morris MONTHLY (4th Friday)
Erin Morris is a teacher (random but noble) and a founding/central member of the improv troupe that performed at the first variety show! She’s going to be our comedy point-person and pilot her dream comedy show where she brings comedy people from all corners of the local comedy universe (sketch, improv, standup, etc) together for a memorable night. She’s hilarious and gets shit done and I’m thrilled to throw my weight behind her.
Bondage Skillshare
Thursday, Sept 25
Bondage Skillshare
630 - 9 pm, $15
Mr. R is back with August’s bondage skillshare night! Beginner-friendly (intro at the beginning) everybody gets to hang (no pun intended) and share skills!
Shibari x Life Drawing
We’re doing another collab with Mr. R! Honestly can’t wait, he’s great. We draw him & Arby doing all sorts of cool shapes with knots (including suspension) and he educates people a bit on the ethos of bondage and how to do some knots. It was super fun and popular last time and a totally fun new scene. $30
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Portrait Club
If you haven’t been to portrait club, it’s a great more intimate scene for figure drawing with a bunch of regulars.
“I like it because you get to focus on portraits which you don’t get to do on Tuesday nights. Well, some people do.”
“I’ve started doing more portraits since doing portrait club.”
“It’s fun.”
“Portraits are like… a person. Sort of a face, an essence, which is hard but sort of a unique drawing challenge.”
These are all quotes from real people that are critiquing my newsletter right now, live time.
RSVP $15
ForknShoe present Cafe du Cheap Artiste: Allston Christmas
ForknShoe is “a trans- and queer-led network of artists-as-friends who are seizing the means of theatrical production!” And they’re putting on a funky, 2 mins or less, open mic with the theme Allston Christmas. Check it out, it’s a real vibe and I think they have a brass band. $10 suggested
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Nick Marchuk Book Release Party
Nick approached with this pitch: “I will spare you the sales pitch of the book but it's about community and art and urban renewal, all that sticky stuff.” And here is more info on the event. The title of the book is “paint dries as a train goes off the rails.” $10 suggested
Long-Pose Figure Drawing WEEKLY Starting MONDAY SEPT 8
WEEKLY Starting MONDAY SEPT 8
Long-Pose Figure Drawing
630-9 pm, $15
I keep having to write descriptions for long pose and frankly I’m DONE! It’s long pose. It’s great, but the description I feel like is redundant. Notably, it’s an additional recurring figure drawing night so if Tuesday nights are too crowded for ya or not great for your schedule but you still want a consistent crew, come to Mondays.
SOUP NIGHT w Lala
Omg I can’t wait for SOUP AND BREAD NIGHT! Lala (who is helping Liv make her website gratis because she’s an awesome community member) is making fresh soup and bread. It looks so good and what a lovely Sunday communal vibe!! Come hang I think it’s limited tickets so make sure to buy in advance too, because, y’know, she’s making all the food.
Tix
Yes & EVERYTHING (Open Mic/Variety Show)
Fri, September 5
Yes & EVERYTHING (Open Mic/Variety Show)
7 - 10 pm (doors open at 6:30), $15
Guuuys last month was such a hit. I don’t know what to say except just come to this event if you’re not busy on Friday night. Even if you're like mildly busy with something you’re not too excited about, skip your plans and come. Need to reconnect with an old college friend or entertain your cousin that’s coming from out of town? Bring them and you’ll be showing them the coolest shit Boston has to offer. Also we’ve reviewed our notes from last month and we’ve tweaked the run of show so there are more breaks, less uninterrupted content, etc. We’re on this.
THIS IS MONTHLY EVENT ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH WITH THE EXCEPTION OF OCTOBER BECAUSE LANA (the other MC) HAS A ROBUST AND SHOCKINGLY PREMEDITATED SOCIAL CALENDAR
RSVP
LDB Tuesday Nights
Every Tuesday!
This is not a class.
I AM NOT AN INSTRUCTOR. Both because I don’t like class and because I literally don’t know how to teach art stuff. Everyone’s style is different! Everyone’s voice is different! Ideally on Tuesday night, you get to let go of perfectionism, tap into the flow of art-making, touch the magical thing that is art energy, and let your voice sing. $15. snacks and supplies included.