Cheeses of New England *In-Person*

Summertime calls for tomatoes and mozzarella, but what about other fresh cheeses? Fromage blanc, ricotta and feta (among other things) are all milky, light and flavorful pairings that go perfectly with fresh produce, whether it’s pickled tomatoes or mostarda. Beat the heat with these unique combinations and learn how to impress your friend with your own cheese plate. Instructor: Hannah Morrow This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling. &nbsp;

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Rosé Wine Tasting

Rosés are often associated with one particular style, but did you know that rosé wines are produced around the world in a wide range of tastes and styles? Rosé wines have been making a comeback in recent years as we are seeing more and more of them on the shelves. Come join us as we demystify the world of rosé wines. We will cover how rosé wines are made, the different grape varietals used and the different styles of rosés. Instructor: John Fiola This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling. Cambridge Center for Adult Education (CCAE) offers online and in-person classes in subjects including: World Languages, Visual Arts, Food &amp; Wine, Humanities, Performing Arts, Life &amp; Wellness, &amp; Business &amp; Technology. All upcoming classes can be found at ccae.org.

Pride Meet and Mingle Chocolate Tasting *In-Person* *NEW*

Celebrate Pride at CCAE for an evening of chocolate tasting and connection with this special LGBTQIA+ edition of our popular Meet and Mingle series! It has been shown that people are able to find bonds more easily when engaging in a shared experience that involves learning new things. At this event, we’re going to teach you some new things about chocolate, and as you sit and learn and taste and enjoy, you might just find something interesting about someone new who is sharing the experience with you. Guests will be seated for a series of guided tastings of curated craft chocolate, with guests switching tables each round for circulation. Folks who feel a connection will be able to exchange information before the conclusion of the event. Instructor: Victoria Kichuk This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling.

Gay and Allies Tea Dance Party *In-Person* *NEW*

Calling all Dancing Queens! Hustle down to CCAE and close out Pride month with our throwback Disco dance night. Bring your best moves and learn some new ones with Jim Spellman in this fun homage to the mid-century Tea Dance. No partner or previous experience is needed. Just be ready to Shake Your Groove "Thang". Instructor: Jim Spellman This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling.

Open Studio for Life Drawing: Drag Extravaganza! *In-person* *NEW*

Join us for a special open figure drawing session where our model is none other than Boston's own drag superstar Briar Blush! ( briarblush.com )This is a unique Saturday Three hour open drawing session that will bring at and performance together with community in our courtyard at 56 Brattle st. *If Inclement weather, will be held inside the art studio. This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling. Cambridge Center for Adult Education (CCAE) offers online and in-person classes in subjects including: World Languages, Visual Arts, Food &amp; Wine, Humanities, Performing Arts, Life &amp; Wellness, &amp; Business &amp; Technology. All upcoming classes can be found at ccae.org.

Color Theory Workshop (Studio School) *In-Person* *NEW*

This two day color theory workshop will provide an exploration of color, covering fundamental principles like hue, value, and saturation, and exploring color mixing, symbolism, and the role of color in art and design. Open to students of all levels. Instructor: Amanda Hill This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling.

Chinese Dumplings

Join Jade for a traditional Chinese dumpling feast where we’ll pinch, squeeze, and pleat our way to a succulent and satisfying meal. We will make traditional boiled dumplings served with soy dipping sauces and pan-fry others for crispy potstickers. Using pork, Napa cabbage, Chinese chives, &amp; seafood, we’ll make various traditional fillings from scratch. Enjoy a dumpling feast in this introductory class and take home the rest. Instructor: Jade Li This class will meet in-person at CCAE with a limited student capacity. Our in-person class guidelines for the fall can be found at ccae.org/in-person-classes.   Cambridge Center for Adult Education (CCAE) offers online and in-person classes in subjects including: World Languages, Visual Arts, Food &amp; Wine, Humanities, Performing Arts, Life &amp; Wellness, &amp; Business &amp; Technology. All upcoming classes can be found at ccae.org.   View all Cambridge Center for Adult Education cooking classes in the Food &amp; Wine Class calendar at <a href="https://ccae.org/food-wine-class-calendar">https://ccae.org/food-wine-class-calendar</a>.

Craft Cocktails 201 *In-Person* 

Maybe you use your home bar often enough, and you have a basic understanding of when to shake and when you stir. But you still end up with bottles that don’t add up to a cocktail, or just need to dig deeper into the history and craft of mixing drinks. This class will explore the roots of cocktail family trees, and how to use them in an everyday home setting. You will be presented with a challenge to create a cocktail based on a classic at the end of this class with guidance from instructor Augusto Lino. Cocktails 101 attendance not required but recommended. Instructor: Augusto Lino The cost of tuition includes all beverage fees. This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling.

Open Studio for Life Drawing *In-Person*

The open studio provides time and space for artists to draw from a live model. Each week, the model will hold a series of short poses ranging from 1 to 20 minutes. This is a great opportunity to draw from live models in the medium of your choice. There is no instructor present, but there will be a studio monitor. This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling. Cambridge Center for Adult Education (CCAE) offers online and in-person classes in subjects including: World Languages, Visual Arts, Food &amp; Wine, Humanities, Performing Arts, Life &amp; Wellness, &amp; Business &amp; Technology. All upcoming classes can be found at ccae.org.

Beginning Jewelry: Sterling Silver Band Ring *In-Person*

Beginning jewelry making students will learn the fundamental techniques for designing and fabricating a sterling silver textured band ring. Students will learn how to texture, file, form, solder, sand, and polish the ring. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, copper (for practicing techniques), saw blades, solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $40 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class. Instructor: Laurie Savage This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling. Cambridge Center for Adult Education (CCAE) offers online and in-person classes in subjects including: World Languages, Visual Arts, Food &amp; Wine, Humanities, Performing Arts, Life &amp; Wellness, &amp; Business &amp; Technology. All upcoming classes can be found at ccae.org.

Full Body Massage Techniques with a Partner *In-Person*

Bring a friend or significant other to learn basic Esalen/Swedish massage strokes through lectures, discussion, demonstration, and supervised practice. The Saturday class takes more time to cover the worksheet on massage strokes for the back and uses an extended syllabus that includes legs and feet. Each participant can look forward to a 90-minute massage. Each pair should bring two pillows, two sheets or large towels, and a squeeze oil bottle. Wear loose, comfortable clothing to be able to massage the entire back. Women should wear a low–back bathing suit halter/bathing suit top that opens in the back. Instructor: Eric Bornstein This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling. Cambridge Center for Adult Education (CCAE) offers online and in-person classes in subjects including: World Languages, Visual Arts, Food &amp; Wine, Humanities, Performing Arts, Life &amp; Wellness, &amp; Business &amp; Technology. All upcoming classes can be found at ccae.org.

Baja Flavors: A Mexican Coastal Cooking Experience *In-Person* *NEW*

Skip the trip to Mexico and come directly to this class! Chef John will guide you through the nuances of coastal Mexican Cuisine while showing you how to make some of your favorites at home. Recipes made in this class will include Ceviche de Camarón (Shrimp Ceviche), Tacos de Pescado Estilo Ensenada (Baja-Style Fish Tacos), Frijoles Puercos (Creamy Spicy Refried Beans with Chorizo), Elote Asado con Crema y Queso (Grilled Mexican Street Corn), and Pastel de Tres Leches con Fruta Tropical (Tres Leches Cake with Tropical Fruit). Instructor: John Peredina This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling.

Mushroom Walk: Fungi in the Wild *In-Person & Offsite*

Join us for a mushroom walk in Concord or Lincoln. However dry or unpromising the weather, our tour leader guarantees that we’ll find a minimum of 30 different species. You’ll learn to identify mushrooms both with and without a guidebook, and you’ll also unlearn everything you were ever told about how to distinguish a poisonous from a non-poisonous species. The focus of this walk is scientific, not culinary. The tuition includes the presentation and the walk. The presentation is mandatory. The instructor will inform you of the location during the Friday presentation. Instructor: Lawrence Millman This class will meet in-person with a limited student capacity. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling.

Japanese: Refresher Beginner Level 1 *In-Person*

This class is designed to thoroughly review beginner level Japanese 1 or equivalent content including grammar, vocabu- lary, hiragana et al. It is for students who have completed Beginner Level 1 class or equivalent, who have learned hiragana and have some knowledge of basic structure of Japanese sentences, numbers, expressions et al. Students will have many opportunities to practice conversations so that they can communicate in Japanese in practical settings using those grammars and vocabulary they have learned. Instructor: Tomoko Takagi Instructor will provide all materials. This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please&nbsp;<a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a>&nbsp;prior to enrolling. Cambridge Center for Adult Education (CCAE) offers online and in-person classes in subjects including: World Languages, Visual Arts, Food &amp; Wine, Humanities, Performing Arts, Life &amp; Wellness, &amp; Business &amp; Technology. All upcoming classes can be found at ccae.org.

Cloudscapes in Watercolor

In this one-day workshop students will learn to create spectacular, emotive, moody skies that will set the tone of your landscapes in watercolor. Six methods for incorporating clouds, including composition, techniques, how to make “soft” clouds, and more. Several demonstrations will be performed and will be chock-full of information to help you create the landscapes you desire. This is designed for a wide range of watercolor skill levels from beginners to advanced artists. Instructor Adam Adkison This class will meet in-person at CCAE. Please <a href="https://ccae.org/in-person-classes">view our In-Person Class Guidelines</a> prior to enrolling.   View CCAE’s virtual catalog at <a href="https://ccae.org/catalog">https://ccae.org/catalog</a>

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

Hot & new 🔥

S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

Where

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Experiences

Cheeses of New England In-Person

Rosé Wine Tasting

Pride Meet and Mingle Chocolate Tasting In-Person NEW

Gay and Allies Tea Dance Party In-Person NEW

Open Studio for Life Drawing: Drag Extravaganza! In-person NEW

Color Theory Workshop (Studio School) In-Person NEW

Chinese Dumplings

Craft Cocktails 201 In-Person

Open Studio for Life Drawing In-Person

Beginning Jewelry: Sterling Silver Band Ring In-Person

Full Body Massage Techniques with a Partner In-Person

Baja Flavors: A Mexican Coastal Cooking Experience In-Person NEW

Mushroom Walk: Fungi in the Wild In-Person & Offsite

Japanese: Refresher Beginner Level 1 In-Person

Cloudscapes in Watercolor