Hakuna-Ma Hanukkah with Merriam Levkowitz

Here’s our holiday present to you… an evening of entertainment with America’s favorite drag bubble ✨Merriam Levkowitz!✨ Merriam’s bringing her hit holiday show Hakuna-Ma Hanukkah to the deli and we’re so ready for a night of music, laughs, and nosh! 💖 Tickets are available at the link 🔗 below. 🗓️ Date: 11/22/2025 📍 Location: Mamaleh’s Kendall Square ⏰ Time: 7PM-8:30PM 🎟️ RSVP at the Resy page linked below!

Mamaleh's Delicatessen

Cartoon Food Doodle Fun!

On&nbsp;Saturday, October 18th&nbsp;from&nbsp;1-3PM, bring the kiddos to Mamaleh's in Kendall Sq. Cambridge for a cartoon doodling class! Award-winning author and illustrator Alan Silberberg will teach the basics of cartoon drawing and show us a sneak peek at his new book&nbsp;THE BAGEL WHO WANTED EVERYTHING! This class is perfect for kids ages 5-10 who love the funny pages or are always doodling on their homework! Plus, we're serving a mini bagel bar with exclusive flavors... can you say funfetti cream cheese?!

Backgammon Club

Looking for a new hobby? Whether you've never played backgammon before or you're a seasoned pro, we'd love to see you at Backgammon Club on Thursdays at 6PM at Mamaleh's Delicatessen Cambridge! Join co-owner Alon and other backgammon-curious folks to learn the game or brush up on your skills. We'll still be serving our full menu, so you can grab dinner and drinks while you play! Email <a href="mailto:alon@mamalehs.com">alon@mamalehs.com</a> to join the Backgammon Club mailing list for updates and more information.

Petals & Pastries

What's better than spending a lovely Saturday afternoon sipping tea and arranging your own bouquet of local flowers? Jana Jacobsen of The Impactful Garden is back for another beautiful tea party and floral arranging class! Join us in Cambridge on&nbsp;Saturday, September 13th from 1-3PM. All materials will be provided along with light bites and craft teas from MEM Tea. This event sold out super quick in July, so&nbsp;<a href="http://xpgzy.mjt.lu/lnk/AWUAAHmLTU4AAc3_c24AAdVCMGUAAAAAH4gAABEMAA_lVABorFh6SzL3KAspSvWPbuokiKKxkwAOWWg/13/AXDGWbW_Xt6r_Ssq53aQSw/aHR0cHM6Ly9yZXN5LmNvbS9jaXRpZXMvYm9zdG9uLW1hL3ZlbnVlcy9tYW1hbGVocy1kZWxpY2F0ZXNzZW4vZXZlbnRzL3BldGFscy1wYXN0cmllcy0yMDI1LTA5LTEzP2RhdGU9MjAyNS0wOC0yMSZzZWF0cz0yJnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj04JTJGMTglMkYyNSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9dG9hc3RlbWFpbA">we recommend snagging tickets ASAP!</a>

Parenting Lecture with Leslie Forde!

Join us to celebrate the upcoming release of Leslie Forde’s new book&nbsp;<a href="http://xpgzy.mjt.lu/lnk/AVYAAHSFwRkAAc3_cgAAAdUOP6QAAAAAH4gAABEMAA_lVABofjcslG_mN6oZTCGcBZD414NadgAOWWg/23/WHZlMNDYcb7lsVXiv45cUA/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb21zaGllcmFyY2h5b2ZuZWVkcy5jb20vYm9vay8_dXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPTclMkYxNCUyRjI1JTIwJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT10b2FzdGVtYWls">Repair with Self-Care: Your Guide to the Mom's Hierarchy of Needs</a>! Leslie will help you prepare to parent through the chaos of the fall season over light bites and sips. We'll mingle, nosh, and learn how to increase time spent on mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing as a parent in the modern workforce. Come to hear Leslie's talk or to grab a Comfort Box full of book pre-order bonuses and goodies from us!

Sip & Sculpt Pottery Class

Unwind at the end of the week with pottery, drinks, and new friends! This Friday the 25th, join the Pottery with a Purpose team at Mamaleh's in Cambridge from 6-8PM for a beginner friendly <a href="http://xpgzy.mjt.lu/lnk/AVYAAHSFwRkAAc3_cgAAAdUOP6QAAAAAH4gAABEMAA_lVABofjcslG_mN6oZTCGcBZD414NadgAOWWg/20/oaBLomC4M4se0uwJQMGD5g/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucG90dGVyeXdpdGhhcHVycG9zZS5jb20vcHJvZHVjdHMvc2lwLXNjdWxwdC1wb3R0ZXJ5LXdvcmtzaG9wLTctMjUtY2FtYnJpZGdlLW1hP3V0bV9jYW1wYWlnbj03JTJGMTQlMkYyNSUyMCZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWVtYWlsJnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9dG9hc3RlbWFpbA">Sip and Sculpt night</a>! The evening includes a complimentary beverage, a 2 hour instructional workshop, and all the materials you'll need to create your artwork. At the end of the night, you'll have one to three pottery pieces to take home with you! Tickets are on sale now.

Care for a spot of tea? You're in luck! We're hosting an <a href="https://resy.com/cities/boston-ma/venues/mamalehs-delicatessen/events/petals-pastries-2025-07-19?date=2025-07-07&amp;seats=2">afternoon tea party and floral arranging class</a> on Saturday, July 19th at 1PM. Join us at Mamaleh's in Cambridge for an array of custom canapés and refreshing sips, followed by a hands-on floral arranging class led by local green thumb Jana Jacobson of The Impactful Garden.  You'll leave the tea party with your very own hand-wrapped bouquet and tips on how to arrange your own flowers at home. The days of stiff grocery-store bouquets are behind you... come learn how to make gorgeous handmade floral arrangements! This lovely afternoon would be perfect for a group of girlfriends, moms and daughters, or a special date activity. We can't wait to see you there! 💐💛

Rainbow Black & White Cookie Class

We're celebrating Pride Month and one of the best cookies ever all in one amazing evening! ✨ Join us at Mamaleh's Delicatessen in Kendall Square on Thursday, June 26th from 6PM-8PM. Our wonderful pastry chefs Rachel S. and Chelsea will show you how to make RAINBOW black and white cookie dough... that's right, we're spilling this special Jewish deli secret! 🤫 After your demo, roll up your sleeves and practice frosting your very own cookies! You'll learn how to perfect the signature black and white glaze. Plus, we wouldn't invite you over without providing some nosh Snack on some light bites while you work and kibitz. We can't wait to see you there! 🌈🍪

Drag Bingo Night!

🌟 BINGO NIGHT 🌟 with America's Favorite Drag Bubbie! On Friday, May 9th, join us at Mamaleh's Kendall Square from 5:30PM to 8PM for a stellar night with drag bubbie <a href="https://www.sidewalklilyproductions.com/merriamshow?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaQpDrYe7xt3j-QAjLvawWtGfmAauYv0ABhEjUbUfDn-gOTVTjeFOwAhRo_aem_okO7yStPViAxKOA9mB_W5w">Merriam Levkowitz</a>!  Bingo starts at 6PM, with games and entertainment to follow. You may not find five-in-a-row first, but you WILL be front row to witness Merriam in all her glory! Whether she leads you through a group kvetch or performs a song and dance, you're going be wildly entertained! Ticket price includes light snacks, eight rounds of bingo, games to bring the crowd together, and performances. Drinks are available a la carte.

Meet Cookbook Author Beejhy Barhany!

On Saturday, May 3rd from 2PM to 4PM, meet author Beejhy Barhany and learn about her new cookbook Gursha! Beejhy will be signing books, chatting with attendees, and demonstrating how to make Ethiopian coffee from 2:30-3PM. We’ll also have taster bites of a recipe from Beejhy's cookbook. Admission is FREE, but please RSVP!

🌟 BINGO 🌟 with America's Favorite Drag Bubbie! On Wednesday, February 12th, join us at Mamaleh's Kibitz Corner from 5:30PM to 8PM for a stellar night with drag bubbie <a href="https://www.sidewalklilyproductions.com/merriamshow?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaQpDrYe7xt3j-QAjLvawWtGfmAauYv0ABhEjUbUfDn-gOTVTjeFOwAhRo_aem_okO7yStPViAxKOA9mB_W5w">Merriam Levkowitz</a>!  Bingo starts at 6PM, with games and entertainment to follow. You may not find five-in-a-row first, but you WILL be front row to witness Merriam in all her glory! Whether she leads you through a group kvetch or performs a song and dance, you're going be wildly entertained! Ticket price includes light snacks, eight rounds of bingo, games to bring the crowd together, and performances. Drinks are available a la carte.

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Experiences

Hakuna-Ma Hanukkah with Merriam Levkowitz

Cartoon Food Doodle Fun!

Backgammon Club

Petals & Pastries

Parenting Lecture with Leslie Forde!

Sip & Sculpt Pottery Class

Petals & Pastries

Rainbow Black & White Cookie Class

Drag Bingo Night!

Meet Cookbook Author Beejhy Barhany!

Drag Bingo Night!