Davis Square · Somerville
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DAVIS
For the Love of the Square!
Alive at Five
Fridays May 1 – Oct 2, 2026 · 5–8pm
College Ave &, Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144
Davis Square Plaza
August 15, 2026 – August 15, 2027 · Monday–Sunday 5–8pm
248 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
Live Music & More · Free!
Next four weeks
Events Calendar
Check out what's happening 'Down in Davis!'
Sun
Sep 13
Plaza4 PM – 6:30 PM
Maxfield Anderson
Bluegrass and old-time roots player based in Somerville, playing mandolin, fiddle, guitar, and clawhammer banjo, with a background in Boston bands like Pretty Saro.
Plaza4 PM – 6:30 PM
Gabriella Simpkins
, with a guitar style often likened to Joni Mitchell and Nick Drake.
Fri
Sep 18
Statue Park5 PM – 8 PM
Deva
Rock n Roll Cheerleaders for DEVO", Chezza and Ezza whip up DEVO for the masses and along with amazing musicians, Moogie Boy and monkeys in diapers, they choreograph dance moves and special effects in DEVO inspired clone costumes.
Statue Park5 PM – 8 PM
Yoni
Rock songwriter based in Boston, pairing Prince and Spoon-style pop hooks with sharp, self-reflective lyrics; his latest release, Courtship, is ten songs about adult dating.
Statue Park5 PM – 8 PM
Happy Little Clouds
Boston trio Happy Little Clouds calls its sound "grit-pop," blending power-pop hooks with post-grunge edge and 90s alt-rock introspection. Their sophomore album, Embers, came out in July 2025.
Plaza6 PM – 8 PM
Small Mart
Small Mart is your ticket to a world of handmade, vintage wonders that pop up across the dynamic Boston Metro Area. Curated by the creative minds behind High Energy Vintage and Existential Thread Co., our market is a celebration of craftsmanship, uniqueness, and the joy of discovery.
Plaza6 PM – 8 PM
Open Mic with Yvette
Yvette
Open Mic Hosted by our very own Yvette Wilks
Plaza7:30 PM – 9 PM
The Haymakers
Good-time rock 'n roll with one foot in American rock and the other reaching back to late-60s/early-70s sounds across the Atlantic. Based in Boston, they've been playing clubs from the South Shore up to Vermont.
Sat
Sep 19
Plaza6 PM – 8 PM
Junkyard Boston
A themed community showcase and celebration highlighting local culinary culture in the plaza space.
Sun
Sep 20
Plaza4 PM – 6:30 PM
Mozz
Mozz is the solo moniker of Cole Triedman, singer-songwriter and frontman of the Somerville-based band Fortuna 500
Plaza4 PM – 6:30 PM
Mae Flux
Raw, diaristic indie rock from Boston songwriter Mae Flux, whose Bandcamp catalog spans solo tracks and full-band releases with titles as blunt as the lyrics themselves.
Fri
Sep 25
Statue Park5 PM – 8 PM
Evan Greer
Hosted by Evan Greer and her signal chat as a house band featuring the city's best musicians singing Dolly's songs with you.
Sat
Sep 26
Plaza7:30 PM – 9 PM
Dada
Melodic power pop with dazzling vocal harmonies, from Los Angeles trio Michael Gurley, Joie Calio, and Phil Leavitt, known for their 1992 debut Puzzle and marathon-length live shows.
Sun
Sep 27
Plaza4 PM – 6:30 PM
Cameron Peak
Cameron Peak makes folky rock, currently sharing the EP "From The Outside Looking In." Hailing from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, he now calls Boston home.
Fri
Oct 2
Statue Park5 PM – 8 PM
Heyssis
Heyssis blends soulful storytelling with modern R&B and pop production
Plaza6 PM – 8 PM
Open Mic with Yvette
Yvette
Open Mic Hosted by our very own Yvette Wilks
Plaza6 PM – 8 PM
Small Mart
Small Mart is your ticket to a world of handmade, vintage wonders that pop up across the dynamic Boston Metro Area. Curated by the creative minds behind High Energy Vintage and Existential Thread Co., our market is a celebration of craftsmanship, uniqueness, and the joy of discovery.
Sat
Oct 3
Plaza2 PM – 8 PM
Food Nation Celebration Day One
The Somerville Foundation
A hyper-local food festival fundraiser, showcasing the best food Davis Square has to offer.
Sun
Oct 4
Plaza2 PM – 8 PM
Food Nation Celebration Day Two
The Somerville Foundation
A hyper-local food festival fundraiser, showcasing the best food Davis Square has to offer.
Fri
Oct 9
Plaza6 PM – 8 PM
Open Mic with Yvette
Yvette
Open Mic Hosted by our very own Yvette Wilks
Plaza6 PM – 8 PM
Small Mart
Small Mart is your ticket to a world of handmade, vintage wonders that pop up across the dynamic Boston Metro Area. Curated by the creative minds behind High Energy Vintage and Existential Thread Co., our market is a celebration of craftsmanship, uniqueness, and the joy of discovery.
Map of the Square
Two stages, one neighborhood. Alive at Five at Statue Park, plus daily programming at Davis Square Plaza.
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1 Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144
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