The Writer's Room

Join us for our official writers group! We will be meeting the second Tuesday of every month! Specifically tailored towards our storytellers. No RSVP necessary. Feel free to bring any project you're working on, whether it's a book, novel, chapbook, script, or textbook, we accept all! We will be implementing the pomodoro method. Meaning, there will be 15 minutes of quiet work time followed by a 5 minute break. We will jump between these two modes for about an hour and have an optional workshop at the end, where you can have your work read by fellow writers.&nbsp;There are limited outlets in our space so it is recommended to charge your device beforehand! Food &amp; Beverage will be available for purchase in the room.

Trident Booksellers & Cafe

Oscars Watch Party

It's time for our annual Oscars watch party! Join us for our favorite tradition where we keep upstairs cafe open late to celebrate the past year in film. Please come dressed to impress! Seating begins at 6pm for those who want to watch the red carpet! What to expect:<ul><li>Fancy-fun dress up! 🎩</li><li>Themed food and cocktails for purchase! 🍸</li><li>BINGO for your own mini Oscar! 🏆</li><li>People's choice Oscars voting! Find out who the room thinks should win! 🗳️</li><li>Bet on who you think will go home with awards! Closest guess gets a prize! 🎰</li></ul>Food &amp; Beverage will be available for purchase in the room. Kitchen closes at 10pm. RSVP does not guarantee a table. Seating will be first come first serve.

Lord of the Rings Trivia

Gather your Fellowship and make the journey into Mordor - otherwise known as Trident - for The Lord of the Rings Trivia! All hobbits, elves, dwarves, wizards, and rangers are welcome to embark on 7 rounds of trivia. Enjoy themed drinks and food options ranging from second breakfast to supper! Could you be the one to rule them all? Costumes are welcome and encouraged! We will have a contest for the best dressed! We will be running the same LOTR trivia throughout the end of March, please do not come twice! Things to note... -Both ticket times are for the same game, just different seating slots. -All members of your party must have a ticket to play. -Refunds will NOT be granted within 48 hours of the event. -Tickets are $7 online, $10 at the door. -If you arrive later than 7:00pm, your slot may be given up. Please call if you will be a late arrival.

Gather your Fellowship and make the journey into Mordor - otherwise known as Trident - for The Lord of the Rings Trivia!&nbsp; All hobbits, elves, dwarves, wizards, and rangers are welcome to embark on 7 rounds of trivia. Enjoy themed drinks and food options ranging from second breakfast to supper! Could you be the one to rule them all? Costumes are welcome and encouraged! We will have a contest for the best dressed! We will be running the same LOTR trivia throughout the end of March, please do not come twice! Things to note... -Both ticket times are for the same game, just different seating slots. -All members of your party must have a ticket to play. -Refunds will NOT be granted within 48 hours of the event. -Tickets are $7 online, $10 at the door. -If you arrive later than 7:00pm, your slot may be given up. Please call if you will be a late arrival.

Gather your Fellowship and make the journey into Mordor - otherwise known as Trident - for The Lord of the Rings Trivia!  All hobbits, elves, dwarves, wizards, and rangers are welcome to embark on 7 rounds of trivia. Enjoy themed drinks and food options ranging from second breakfast to supper! Could you be the one to rule them all? Costumes are welcome and encouraged! We will have a contest for the best dressed! We will be running the same LOTR trivia throughout the end of March, please do not come twice! Things to note... -Both ticket times are for the same game, just different seating slots. -All members of your party must have a ticket to play. -Refunds will NOT be granted within 48 hours of the event. -Tickets are $7 online, $10 at the door. -If you arrive later than 7:00pm, your slot may be given up. Please call if you will be a late arrival.

Hooks & Books

No RSVP is needed! Join us for a cozy evening of creativity in our upstairs cafe! Bring your latest knitting, crochet, weaving, or any other fiber craft project you're working on and unwind in the company of fellow enthusiasts. New to the knitting world? Beginner-friendly kits will be available for purchase if you want to join in on the fun! Whether you're a seasoned knitter, or starting a new hobby, or just there to gab, everyone is welcome. The full menu will be available to order through the cafe. Let's do some crafts and gab! We can't wait to see what you're working on!

Alchemised Release Party at Trident Booksellers

Join us on September 23rd to celebrate the publication of ALCHEMISED by SenLiYu. Gather with your fellow readers for a night of games, discussion, and prizes! Please note the author will not be in attendance. "What is it you think you’re protecting in that brain of yours? The war is over. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame extinguished. There’s no one left for you to save.” In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy—and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her past. Food &amp; Beverage will be available for purchase. Things to keep in mind:<ul><li>The author will NOT be in attendance.</li><li>All tickets come with a copy of ALCHEMISED.</li><li>Every member of your party must have their own ticket to attend.</li><li>Seating begins at 6:30pm.</li><li>Refunds will NOT be granted within 48 hours of the event.</li></ul>

Pitch Perfect Screening

Next up in our Dinner and a Movie series... Pitch Perfect! Join us for an aca-mazing night of film and nostalgia. Grab dinner, a drink, your Bellas (or Trebles) and relive the experience that is Pitch Perfect. Our full dining experience will be available for order in the room. All seating is first come, first serve. See you there! Seating begins at 6:30pm. About the movie... College student Beca (Anna Kendrick) knows she does not want to be part of a clique, but that's exactly where she finds herself after arriving at her new school. Thrust in among mean gals, nice gals and just plain weird gals, Beca finds that the only thing they have in common is how well they sing together. She takes the women of the group out of their comfort zone of traditional arrangements and into a world of amazing harmonic combinations in a fight to the top of college music competitions.

Join us for our official writers group! We will be meeting the second Tuesday of every month! Specifically tailored towards our storytellers. No RSVP necessary. Feel free to bring any project you're working on, whether it's a book, novel, chapbook, script, or textbook, we accept all! We will be implementing the pomodoro method. Meaning, there will be 15 minutes of quiet work time followed by a 5 minute break. We will jump between these two modes for about an hour and have an optional workshop at the end, where you can have your work read by fellow writers. There are limited outlets in our space so it is recommended to charge your device beforehand! Food &amp; Beverage will be available for purchase in the room.

Romance Book Club: Great Big Beautiful Life

Join us as we discuss Emily Henry's newest novel,&nbsp;Great Big Beautiful Life! Our booksellers will be curating a guided discussion for the group to follow throughout the night (we also accept submissions for questions!) Our book clubs are formatted with the purpose of meeting new people so please don't be afraid to come alone. Get in on the fun for September's book club! Your $5 ticket comes with a voucher that is useable on bookstore or cafe items on the night of the event. Seating begins at 6pm for those who wish to grab a seat/dinner early. Please make sure to read the whole book beforehand, there will be spoilers! Food &amp; Beverage will be available in the room. Refunds will not be offered within 48 hours of the event.

The Great Escape: The Inheritance

Are you a fan of board games, brain teasers, puzzles, or escape rooms? Do you think you have what it takes to escape the room (envelope)? Join us for dinner and a mystery on Saturday, June 28th! We will be COMPETING to see what three teams can solve&nbsp;<a href="https://www.puzzlepost.com/en-us/">The Puzzle Posts</a>' "escape room in an envelope" first! You and your team will have an hour and a half try and solve the mystery in your envelope and the first three teams to finish will go home with prizes. (All other teams will still be given the time and space to finish theirs!) Don't miss this opportunity to put your problem-solving skills to the test!&nbsp; We will be playing&nbsp;<a href="https://www.puzzlepost.com/en-us/">The Puzzled Posts</a>' puzzle, The Inheritance! - Only the true heir to iaia Rosa's beloved Patisseria Sant Jordi will be able to crack the code and inherit the pastry shop. Camila is in a race against her family to save the shop from almost certain ruin but she can't do it on her own. Things to know...<ul><li>Food and beverage will be available for purchase.</li><li>Seating begins at 6:00pm, the game begins at 7:15pm.</li><li>Every player must have their own ticket to join.&nbsp;</li><li>People will be placed in groups of 4-6. Teams are a minimum of 4. (If you are a smaller group who would like to compete on your own team, please reach out to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:events@tridentbookscafe.com">events@tridentbookscafe.com</a>)</li><li>If you are coming with a pre-formed group, please try to arrive early to ensure you are sat together!</li><li>Refunds will not be offered within 48 hours of the event.</li><li>At least one player in your group must have a smart device to connect to the puzzled post's online form.</li></ul>

Crafts & Cocktails: Vision Board Collaging

Manifest your Fall at our upcoming Crafts &amp; Cocktails! We will be making vision boards to encapsulate what we want out of the upcoming year. Get crafty and bring your vision to life! Each ticket comes with a 11"x14" canvas board and access to our craft supplies including magazines, paint, and glue! Food &amp; Beverage will be available for purchase in the room. Refunds will not be offered within 48 hours of the event.

No RSVP is needed! Join us for a cozy evening of creativity in our upstairs cafe! Bring your latest knitting, crochet, weaving, or any other fiber craft project you're working on and unwind in the company of fellow enthusiasts. New to the knitting world? Beginner-friendly kits will be available for purchase if you want to join in on the fun! Whether you're a seasoned knitter, or starting a new hobby, or just there to gab, everyone is welcome. The full menu will be available to order through the cafe. Let's do some crafts and gab!&nbsp;We can't wait to see what you're working on!

BINGO! Night

Didn't make it to our last BINGO game? Or just looking to avenge yourself? You're in luck because BINGO is back! We will be playing as many games as we can fit in 1.5 hours, all games including prizes! Whether you’re a pro or just here for the vibes, there’s a seat (and a card) waiting for you. Join us for prizes, surprises, and the undeniable thrill of shouting BINGO (Or booing the winners)!  IMPORTANT!!! * Ticket purchase is required to enter the event (advance purchase is encouraged) * Seating is first come, first served - if you want to sit as a large group, arrive early. * Seating starts at 6 and BINGO starts at 7! Food and beverage will be available for purchase.

Crafts & Cocktails: Tumbler Bedazzling

Get ready for Fall by personalizing your very own tumbler! We will be bedazzling tumblers just in time for cozy season so don't miss the chance to add some sparkle to your sip. Each ticket includes access to bedazzling kits, a mix of gems, and a small tumbler Come solo or bring your sparkle squad, just don’t miss your chance to make something shiny and uniquely you! Food and Beverage will be available for purchase in the room. Refunds will not be granted within 48 hours of the event.

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

Hooks & Books

The Writer's Room

Oscars Watch Party

Lord of the Rings Trivia

Lord of the Rings Trivia

Lord of the Rings Trivia

Alchemised Release Party at Trident Booksellers

Pitch Perfect Screening

The Writer's Room

Romance Book Club: Great Big Beautiful Life

The Great Escape: The Inheritance

Crafts & Cocktails: Vision Board Collaging

Hooks & Books

BINGO! Night

Crafts & Cocktails: Tumbler Bedazzling