Plant Based Dips & Sauces *In-Person*

If you are committed to a vegan diet, but sick of buying imitation sauces that are full of stuff you can’t pronounce and don’t taste quite right, then this class is for you. Using recipes both traditional and modern, and only ingredients you can buy in any grocery store, we will concoct delicious and delightful sauces and dips to dazzle your guests and elevate your home cuisine. No experience necessary, but please come ready to roll up your sleeves and get cooking! Instructor: Nick Cox The cost of tuition includes all food materials and fees.

CCAE

Shrubs: Vinegar Drinks with Depth & Delight *In-Person* *NEW*

In this hands-on class with Urban Pharm, students will explore shrubs—bright, flavorful drinks made from vinegar, fruit, and sweetness that have been enjoyed for centuries as refreshing tonics. Participants will make a seasonal shrub from scratch while learning how raw apple cider vinegar, fruits, botanicals, and sugar work together to create balance and depth. The instructor will demonstrate how shrubs can elevate everyday drinking, from morning tonics to evening wind-downs. Students will taste Urban Pharm shrubs and use them to build thoughtful non-alcoholic drinks with a focus on flavor, versatility, and intention. This class is open to all; no prior experience with shrubs is required.

Free Personal Online Assessment Day: French, German, Italian and Spanish

If you would like to enroll in a language class but are not sure about the right level for you, come and discover what level and type of language class works best for you with a virtual assessment on Zoom. Meet and greet our instructors, test out our course material, and get to know other students!

You're Engaged! Now What? *In-Person* *NEW*

Planning a wedding can be overwhelming. Sometimes, it's hard even to know where to start! After attending this session, you'll realize that planning your wedding doesn't have to be stressful. Taught by a seasoned wedding planning consultant with over 11 years of experience, this session is geared toward newly-engaged couples and those who need help with the wedding planning process. You'll get a step-by-step overview of all the “to-dos” required to plan your perfect day, when you should do them, how to remain organized throughout the planning process, and practical tips from an experienced wedding planning pro. If there's a wedding in your future, this class is a must! Instructor: Patty Fratto

Baking and Decorating Cupcakes

Cupcakes always brighten up special events and holiday parties. We'll learn the secrets to baking delicious vanilla and chocolate cupcakes. Then, we'll pipe and decorate your creations using different techniques and designs including flowers. We'll use a variety of fillings, frostings, and other toppings for unique flavor combinations. No experience necessary. You will take home six decorated cupcakes. Instructor: Sophie Frazier

 Foundational Fun with Fungi: How to Grow, Forage, and Use Fungi

In this workshop, students will learn how fungi brought life to our planet, their applications to sustainability and health innovation, and the best ways to get started as an amateur grower and forager. Through hands-on demonstrations, students will find inspiration and joy in their pursuit of this timeless and impactful field of science. Instructor: James Davis

CCAE Online

Armenian Cookies, Coffee, & Culture *In-Person* *NEW*

Learn how to make Armenian cookies and coffee, while learning about the vibrant and creative culture in Armenia. We will knead and learn the technique to sculpt perfectly symmetrical khurebehs, which are traditional Armenian sugar cookies, plus recreate Linda's original recipe for mahmours, which are artisan filled cookies that use a similar shaping technique as kuftehs. Linda's iteration builds upon her great-grandmother's recipe. These cookies are filled with a buttery date and walnut mixture that's infused with a touch of brown sugar and Madagascar Bourbon vanilla and topped with homemade rosewater infused marshmallow dip, plus a sprinkle of colorful luster dust to add a bit of dazzle. At the end of the class, we'll make Armenian coffee to pair with these delicious cookies. Instructor: Linda Khachadurian

 A Glacial History of New England 

Ever wondered what formed Cape Cod into its unique shape? Or how the Boston Harbor Islands got there? What created Walden Pond? The answer to all of these questions is the same: glaciers! Up until about 10,000 years ago, much of the Northeast was covered with sheets of ice up to a kilometer thick and reaching as far south as Pennsylvania. These glaciers melted and reformed, carving out valleys, depositing sediment, and massively reshaping the landscape of New England. In this course we will look at the timeline of this period and the glaciers’ effects on the area. Students also will learn how to spot evidence of glaciers in everyday life. No prior geology knowledge is needed. Instructor: Sam Bovard

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.

Brattle Street: Tory Row

For more than two centuries, Brattle Street has been one of the finest residential streets in America. In 1775, George Washington and his army made their headquarters in the abandoned mansions of seven wealthy loyalists—all of which still stand today. In the centuries since, Brattle Street residents have invented baking powder, Fig Newtons, Polaroid cameras, and Sadie Hawkins Day. On this walking tour, we will see these sites and the homes of the poets Longfellow and Lowell. Meeting point: Courtyard of 42 Brattle Street. Instructor: Charles Bahne

Cambridge Center for Adult Education

Free Online Personal Assessment Day - English (ESL)

If you would like to enroll in an English class but are not sure about the right level for you, come and discover what level and type of class works best for you with a virtual assessment on Zoom. Meet and greet our instructors, test out our course material, and get to know other students!

Ukulele Jam

It's like a luau in Harvard Square! Join in the outdoor jam with fellow CCAE students and members of the ukulele community as uke instructor Amy Kucharik and a passel of past class masters crank out the hits from 1920 to 2023. All skill levels are welcome. Bring a uke or borrow one of ours. Instructor: Amy Kucharik

Long & Link Stitch *In-Person*

Explore the world of bookbinding in this one-day workshop!&nbsp;We'll talk about materials and get hands-on with putting it all together. By the end, you'll walk away with your own open-spined bound book using the long &amp; link stitch techniques, and the skills to keep exploring the world of bookbinding on your own. Let's get down to business and create something awesome!&nbsp;Instructor: Liticia Avery

Beginning Jewelry: Earrings *In-Person* *NEW*

Beginning jewelrymaking students will learn different techniques for designing and fabricating six pairs of earrings. Students will learn how to form, file, solder, texturize and shape both freeform and geometric designs. All materials will be provided, including sterling silver, copper (for practicing techniques), solder, and sandpaper. A materials fee of $50 is payable to the instructor on the day of the class. Instructor: Laurie Savage

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 📈

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

Plant Based Dips & Sauces In-Person

Glass Sculpture: Light and Colors In-Person

Open Studio Metalsmithing and Jewelry In-Person

Garden Glass In-Person NEW

Shrubs: Vinegar Drinks with Depth & Delight In-Person NEW

Free Personal Online Assessment Day: French, German, Italian and Spanish

You're Engaged! Now What? In-Person NEW

Baking and Decorating Cupcakes

Foundational Fun with Fungi: How to Grow, Forage, and Use Fungi

Armenian Cookies, Coffee, & Culture In-Person NEW

A Glacial History of New England

Open Studio for Life Drawing In-Person

Free Personal Online Assessment Day: French, German, Italian and Spanish

Brattle Street: Tory Row

Free Online Personal Assessment Day - English (ESL)

ccae

Experiences

Plant Based Dips & Sauces *In-Person*

Glass Sculpture: Light and Colors *In-Person*

Open Studio Metalsmithing and Jewelry *In-Person*

Garden Glass *In-Person* *NEW*

Shrubs: Vinegar Drinks with Depth & Delight *In-Person* *NEW*

Free Personal Online Assessment Day: French, German, Italian and Spanish

You're Engaged! Now What? *In-Person* *NEW*

Baking and Decorating Cupcakes

Foundational Fun with Fungi: How to Grow, Forage, and Use Fungi

Armenian Cookies, Coffee, & Culture *In-Person* *NEW*

A Glacial History of New England

Open Studio for Life Drawing *In-Person*

Free Personal Online Assessment Day: French, German, Italian and Spanish

Brattle Street: Tory Row

Free Online Personal Assessment Day - English (ESL)

Plant Based Dips & Sauces In-Person

Glass Sculpture: Light and Colors In-Person

Open Studio Metalsmithing and Jewelry In-Person

Garden Glass In-Person NEW

Shrubs: Vinegar Drinks with Depth & Delight In-Person NEW

You're Engaged! Now What? In-Person NEW

Armenian Cookies, Coffee, & Culture In-Person NEW

Open Studio for Life Drawing In-Person