The Thanksgiving Table: Classic and Contemporary *In-Person*

Join us for a festive, hands-on cooking class celebrating the flavors and traditions of Thanksgiving! In this interactive session, you'll learn to prepare classic holiday dishes including an entrée, all your favorite side dishes, and a delicious seasonal dessert. Whether you're hosting your first Thanksgiving or looking to refine your skills, this class will give you the confidence and techniques to create a memorable holiday meal. All levels welcome — come hungry and ready to cook! Instructor: John Peredina

CCAE

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

Elegant Empanadas *In-Person* *NEW*

Discover the elegance of Latin America's favorite handheld pastry in this class. You'll master the art of both baked and fried empanadas, with four globally inspired fillings: savory, vegetarian, and sweet. The menu includes Argentinian beef, mushroom &amp; goat cheese, chicken tinga, and apple dulce de leche dessert empanadas. This three-hour, hands-on class will elevate your pastry game and leave you with professional-level results you can recreate at home. Instructor: John Peredina

Portrait Intensive Workshop (Studio School) * IN-Person* *NEW*

Working with a live model the class will focus on accurately depicting the face and head, including understanding relative proportions and facial structure while honing your understanding of color theory, value and composition. This two day intensive workshop is appropriate both beginner and advanced student. Saturday &amp; Sunday, 10am-2pm Nov. 15 &amp; 16

Intro to Cyanotype *In-Person*

In this one session intensive workshop, we will learn about the process of making cyanotypes. Sometimes referred to as sun prints or blueprints, cyanotype is a 19th century photographic printing process that uses UV light to create a cyan blue print. Students will learn about the history of the process, as well as learn to coat paper and expose prints. We will use both the sun and indoor sources of UV light. Students are encouraged to bring photo negatives, flat objects, or different shaped 3D objects. No previous experience required. A $30 materials fee per student is included in the tuition. Instructor: Gabija Vaisvilaite

Lets Sew a Thanksgiving Apron *In-Person* *NEW*

Come and be ready to sew your first apron for Thanksgiving! Join us for this three hour workshop will enable you to create an apron, right on time for Thanksgiving! The instructor will provide the instructions and will guide you through the project. Students must provide their own sewing machine. To take advantage of this workshop, you need to know how to use your sewing machine and have the basics of sewing. Instructor: Elodie Bordry

Chinese Noodles *In-Person*

There's nothing quite as comforting as a big bowl of noodles. From street food to a warm bowl of "breakfast" noodles, Jade will teach you how to make quick and satisfying noodles inspired by her home town in Sichuan. The class will all help prepare dan dan noodles and scallion oil noodles, spicy and sour rice noodle soup, and tomato egg ramen noodle soup. Instructor: Jade Li The cost of tuition includes all food materials and fees.

CCAE Online

Open Studio Metalsmithing and Jewelry *In-Person*

If you are or have been a metalsmithing or a jewelry student, join us to work independently on projects of your own design with direction from the instructor. Intermediate-level experience is required. Please bring the materials you intend to use. If you have any questions, please email <a href="mailto:info@ccae.org">info@ccae.org</a> before the first class and we will have the instructor reply to you directly. Instructor: Laurie Savage

Shumai Dumplings *In-Person* *NEW*

Discover the art of making Shumai, a popular and delicious dim sum dish, in this hands-on cooking class. You will learn how to prepare this delicate steamed dish (one kind of dumplings family) with two different fillings: a savory mixture of seasoned pork sausage with rice, and a delightful vegetable option. Our chef will guide you through each step, from creating the perfect fillings to mastering the technique of wrapping the dumplings in thin wonton skins. In addition to Shumai, we will also make a homemade sour spicy soup. This unique dish pairs perfectly with Shumai, creating a complete and satisfying meal. By the end of the class, you will have the skills and confidence to recreate these classic dishes at home. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook, this class offers a fun and engaging culinary experience for all. Instructor: Jade Li 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.

Feast of The Seven Fishes *In-Person*

Join us for a traditional Italian Christmas Eve dinner and learn how to prepare dishes for the Feast of the Seven Fishes. The tradition of eating seafood on Christmas Eve began because of the Roman Catholic custom of abstaining from meat the day before certain holidays. In this hands-on class, we’ll prepare smoked trout pate, salad with poached lemon salmon, mussels cooked in wine, pasta puttanesca, and a seafood stew with at least three fishes. We’ll talk about how to prepare ingredients and make dishes ahead of time so that you can spend time enjoying the feast with no muss, no fuss. Instructor: Dagmar Smith The cost of tuition includes all food materials and fees.

Blacksmith House Poetry Series - Selma Asotić and Danielle Jones

Danielle Jones reads from her debut collection, Hunger, with Selma Asotić whose first book is Say Fire. Preorder <a href="https://portersquarebooks.com/book/9781599542386">Hunger</a> Preorder <a href="https://portersquarebooks.com/book/9781962770439">Say Fire</a> Founded in 1973, the award-winning Blacksmith House Poetry Series brings established and emerging writers of poetry and fiction to Harvard Square. In person readings will take place at 56 Brattle on Mondays at 8pm. Admission is $5, tickets are available at the door. Selma Asotić A Sarajevo-born, bilingual writer, Selma Asotić earned dual BA degrees in English Language and Literature and Comparative Literature from the University of Sarajevo, and an MFA in poetry from Boston University. She’s interested in poetry and revolution. She’s taught writing to undergraduates at BU and NYU, and ESL to adult learners at community-based organizations in Sarajevo and New York. She’s also worked as a translator and interpreter. Her first book of poetry was published in both Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina in April 2022 and was awarded the Stjepan Gulin Prize in 2022 and the Štefica Cvek Prize in 2023. Danielle Jones Danielle Jones is a poet and educator, with over a decade of experience in arts administration. She holds an MFA from UMass Boston. Her work has appeared in Beloit Poetry Journal, Best New Poets, Consequence Magazine, Memorious, Southern Poetry Review, Rattle, and elsewhere. She is a recipient of a Rona Jaffe Writer’s Award, a St. Botolph’s Club Emerging Artist Award, and a Mass Cultural Council Artist Fellowship. She teaches writing at the University of New Hampshire, where she directs the Nossrat Yassini Poetry Festival and manages YAS Press.

Holiday Pies *In-Person*

Share the love with your friends and family with delicious homemade pies this holiday season! In this hands-on class, you will learn different techniques for making crusts and fillings. We’ll make all the classics including pumpkin, pecan, and apple pie. With your new pie knowledge in hand you will be able to experiment with endless flavor combinations in the future. Each student will make and take home their pies made in class! Instructor: Sophie Frazier The cost of tuition includes all food materials and fees.

Festive Flavors: A Vegetarian Holiday Spread *In-Person* *NEW*

Celebrate the flavors of late fall with a festive, hands-on culinary experience! You’ll sip on hot mulled cider as you craft a vibrant holiday spread featuring seasonal hors d’oeuvres, roasted vegetables over green tahini, and an array of colorful dips and toasts. Enjoy a live demo on how to create a stunning vegetarian charcuterie board that’s as eye-catching as it is delicious. Come hungry and ready to get into the holiday spirit—bonus points if you bring your favorite festive tunes! Instructors: Denise Blumenthal &amp; Jennifer Pearce The cost of tuition includes all food materials and fees.

The Story of the Fortified Wines of the World *In-Person* *NEW*

Explore the rich history and bold flavors of fortified wines in this tasting-focused class. Made by adding spirit to wine, these unique styles come from just a few regions: Port from Portugal’s Douro Valley, Sherry from Jerez in Spain, Madeira from its namesake island, and Vin Doux Naturels from southern France. Each wine tells a story—shaped by dramatic landscapes, traditional methods like Madeira’s Canteiro aging, and deep ties to local cuisine. As we taste, we’ll discover how grapes, geography, and technique influence what’s in the glass. Instructor: David Gansler The cost of tuition includes all beverage fees.

I Love Bollicine: Italian Sparkling Wine and Snacks *In-Person* *NEW*

Did you know that the pressure inside a bottle of sparkling wine is comparable to the pressure you’d experience underwater at a depth of around 170 feet? And did you know that those delightful bubbles, “bollicine” in Italian, are created using different techniques thanks to the work of special yeasts and time? Sparkling wines aren’t just for celebrations, but they are perfect for any moment, because every moment is worth celebrating! This pairing experience is designed to be approachable and enjoyable, combining high-quality Italian sparkling wines with delicious, everyday Italian foods. It's all about having fun and discovering the beauty of great flavors without the need for formality. Instructor: Lucia Campo

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

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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

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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

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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

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S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

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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

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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.

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Experiences

The Thanksgiving Table: Classic and Contemporary In-Person

Beginning Jewelry: Sterling Silver Band Ring In-Person

Elegant Empanadas In-Person NEW

Portrait Intensive Workshop (Studio School) * IN-Person* NEW

Intro to Cyanotype In-Person

Lets Sew a Thanksgiving Apron In-Person NEW

Chinese Noodles In-Person

Open Studio Metalsmithing and Jewelry In-Person

Shumai Dumplings In-Person NEW

Feast of The Seven Fishes In-Person

Blacksmith House Poetry Series - Selma Asotić and Danielle Jones

Holiday Pies In-Person

Festive Flavors: A Vegetarian Holiday Spread In-Person NEW

The Story of the Fortified Wines of the World In-Person NEW

I Love Bollicine: Italian Sparkling Wine and Snacks In-Person NEW