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Pottery with A Purpose: Halloween Edition
Nov
8

Pottery with A Purpose: Halloween Edition

Unplug, unwind, and make something by hand at our feel-good pottery night — no experience needed. You’ll learn pottery basics and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece (or two) you built by hand, plus the option to have your work professionally fired and glazed so it’s functional, food-safe, and waterproof.

Date: Sunday November 8th
Time: 12:30PM - 2:30PM

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What?Trivia
Nov
11

What?Trivia

Let's see how smart you are! Come test your knowledge at our weekly Wednesday trivia. Categories include sports, movies, current events, music and much more!

  • Four rounds of five questions

  • Photo and bonus rounds

  • Build a team up to eight players

  • Live DJ taking song requests

  • Prizes for 1st and 2nd place!

$35 1st place gift card
$25 2nd place gift card

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What?Trivia
Nov
18

What?Trivia

Let's see how smart you are! Come test your knowledge at our weekly Wednesday trivia. Categories include sports, movies, current events, music and much more!

  • Four rounds of five questions

  • Photo and bonus rounds

  • Build a team up to eight players

  • Live DJ taking song requests

  • Prizes for 1st and 2nd place!

$35 1st place gift card
$25 2nd place gift card

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What?Trivia
Nov
25

What?Trivia

Let's see how smart you are! Come test your knowledge at our weekly Wednesday trivia. Categories include sports, movies, current events, music and much more!

  • Four rounds of five questions

  • Photo and bonus rounds

  • Build a team up to eight players

  • Live DJ taking song requests

  • Prizes for 1st and 2nd place!

$35 1st place gift card
$25 2nd place gift card

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What?Trivia
Dec
2

What?Trivia

Let's see how smart you are! Come test your knowledge at our weekly Wednesday trivia. Categories include sports, movies, current events, music and much more!

  • Four rounds of five questions

  • Photo and bonus rounds

  • Build a team up to eight players

  • Live DJ taking song requests

  • Prizes for 1st and 2nd place!

$35 1st place gift card
$25 2nd place gift card

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What?Trivia
Dec
9

What?Trivia

Let's see how smart you are! Come test your knowledge at our weekly Wednesday trivia. Categories include sports, movies, current events, music and much more!

  • Four rounds of five questions

  • Photo and bonus rounds

  • Build a team up to eight players

  • Live DJ taking song requests

  • Prizes for 1st and 2nd place!

$35 1st place gift card
$25 2nd place gift card

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What?Trivia
Dec
16

What?Trivia

Let's see how smart you are! Come test your knowledge at our weekly Wednesday trivia. Categories include sports, movies, current events, music and much more!

  • Four rounds of five questions

  • Photo and bonus rounds

  • Build a team up to eight players

  • Live DJ taking song requests

  • Prizes for 1st and 2nd place!

$35 1st place gift card
$25 2nd place gift card

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What?Trivia
Dec
30

What?Trivia

Let's see how smart you are! Come test your knowledge at our weekly Wednesday trivia. Categories include sports, movies, current events, music and much more!

  • Four rounds of five questions

  • Photo and bonus rounds

  • Build a team up to eight players

  • Live DJ taking song requests

  • Prizes for 1st and 2nd place!

$35 1st place gift card
$25 2nd place gift card

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Y2K27
Dec
31
to Jan 1

Y2K27

Party like it’s 1999... Again. Ring in 2027 at Portico with a throwback NYE party inspired by the jams, tech and snacks of the late 90s. We’re keeping the taproom open late and taking it back to the days of dial-up, CD burners, AIM away messages, and wondering whether every computer on Earth was about to stop working at midnight.

💿 90s + Y2K Dance Party with DJ
🍹 NYE Toast (free with ticket) and 90s-era snacks (yes to bagel bites)
🖥️ Y2K Vibes
🕐 Open 'Til 1am
🎉 Midnight Countdown

TICKETS

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What?Trivia
Nov
4

What?Trivia

Let's see how smart you are! Come test your knowledge at our weekly Wednesday trivia. Categories include sports, movies, current events, music and much more!

  • Four rounds of five questions

  • Photo and bonus rounds

  • Build a team up to eight players

  • Live DJ taking song requests

  • Prizes for 1st and 2nd place!

$35 1st place gift card
$25 2nd place gift card

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Scarlet Flannel
Oct
30

Scarlet Flannel

Boston-based cover band bridging musical generations.

Classic rock, 90s alternative, and Grateful Dead. Three musical worlds colliding on one stage.

Date: Friday Oct 30
Time: 7PM
Where: Portico Brewing | 101 South St., Somerville

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What?Trivia
Oct
28

What?Trivia

Let's see how smart you are! Come test your knowledge at our weekly Wednesday trivia. Categories include sports, movies, current events, music and much more!

  • Four rounds of five questions

  • Photo and bonus rounds

  • Build a team up to eight players

  • Live DJ taking song requests

  • Prizes for 1st and 2nd place!

$35 1st place gift card
$25 2nd place gift card

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Comedy!
Oct
24

Comedy!

Get ready to laugh your socks off with some killer stand-up and great brews at Portico Brewing!

We’re bringing together a lineup of local comedians for a night of stand-up in the taproom. Whether you’re a dedicated comedy fan or just looking for something different to do in Somerville, come hang out, have a few drinks, and support some funny local humans.

Tickets

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The Vintage Mintys
Oct
23

The Vintage Mintys

The Vintage Mintys are a musical stew with minty hints that will feel like cool mountain air on a warm spring day. Featuring Portico’s own Anna Fisher-Roberts on vocals and flute! Comprised of talented local musicians with a shared passion for iconic rock anthems, they skillfully cover hits from legendary acts like Johnny Cash, The Replacements, Los Lobos, and for this installment, some Irish faves!

Date: Friday October 23
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Portico Brewing, 101 South St. Somerville, MA

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What?Trivia
Oct
21

What?Trivia

Let's see how smart you are! Come test your knowledge at our weekly Wednesday trivia. Categories include sports, movies, current events, music and much more!

  • Four rounds of five questions

  • Photo and bonus rounds

  • Build a team up to eight players

  • Live DJ taking song requests

  • Prizes for 1st and 2nd place!

$35 1st place gift card
$25 2nd place gift card

View Event →
Pottery with A Purpose: Halloween Edition
Oct
18

Pottery with A Purpose: Halloween Edition

Unplug, unwind, and make something by hand at our feel-good pottery night — no experience needed. You’ll learn pottery basics and leave with a one-of-a-kind piece (or two) you built by hand, plus the option to have your work professionally fired and glazed so it’s functional, food-safe, and waterproof.

Date: Sunday October 18
Time: 12:30PM - 2:30PM

Sign-up Here!

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South Street Sessions Presents: House Party
Oct
16

South Street Sessions Presents: House Party

Portico’s South Street Sessions Presents: ‘House Party.’ Dive into a classic mix of IDM, acid house, and electrifying electro beats from our buddies @acid.basket. 🍻 Bring your friends and groove to the timeless rhythms in a chill, hoppy atmosphere. 🎶💥

Friday October 16
7:00 - 9:30pm

Portico Brewing
101 South St., Somerville, MA 02143

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What?Trivia
Oct
14

What?Trivia

Let's see how smart you are! Come test your knowledge at our weekly Wednesday trivia. Categories include sports, movies, current events, music and much more!

  • Four rounds of five questions

  • Photo and bonus rounds

  • Build a team up to eight players

  • Live DJ taking song requests

  • Prizes for 1st and 2nd place!

$35 1st place gift card
$25 2nd place gift card

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BREWgrass: A Music Festval
Oct
11

BREWgrass: A Music Festval

Join us along with our neighbors Remnant Satellite for a day of back-and-forth strings, twangs, and slides along with fresh local brews! This family-friendly day of music will feature hour long sets at Satellite and Portico, and encourage you to stroll between our spaces to catch the next act.

12PM - New Grownups (Satellite)
1PM - The Splinters (Portico)
2PM - Royer Family Band (Satellite)
3PM - Sam Reid & The Riot Act (Portico)
4PM - Jason Oberstein & Evan Couture (Satellite)

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Bikes, Books & Beats
Oct
9

Bikes, Books & Beats

Ride over to Portico Brewing in Somerville for:

  • The Book of Rad & Land of Lost Bikes release and reading by Bicycle Benefits founder Ian Klepetar.

  • Music by songwriter and divine illustrator Danielle Marino.

  • Special Bicycle Benefits surprise.

  • Learn about the Bicycle Benefits history and how you can help grow biking support and participation in the area.

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What?Trivia
Oct
7

What?Trivia

Let's see how smart you are! Come test your knowledge at our weekly Wednesday trivia. Categories include sports, movies, current events, music and much more!

  • Four rounds of five questions

  • Photo and bonus rounds

  • Build a team up to eight players

  • Live DJ taking song requests

  • Prizes for 1st and 2nd place!

$35 1st place gift card
$25 2nd place gift card

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Pixel Party
Oct
3

Pixel Party

PIXEL PARTY

Date: Saturday October 3rd
Time: 4PM - 6PM

Build a wooden model of an iconic Nintendo character! Each participant will be given a set of painted wooden blocks that correspond with their chosen character. You will then be guided step by step on how to glue the blocks together to make a wooden model of a character from the 8-bit era of gaming. All materials will be provided and no experience is necessary. Final sculptures will vary in size. The tallest is Samus (13 inches) and the shortest are Mario & Link (each 6.7 inches). If you do not finish your sculpture during the event, you are welcome to take everything you need to finish it at home.

Click here for tickets and to select your character!

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What?Trivia
Sep
30

What?Trivia

Let's see how smart you are! Come test your knowledge at our weekly Wednesday trivia. Categories include sports, movies, current events, music and much more!

  • Four rounds of five questions

  • Photo and bonus rounds

  • Build a team up to eight players

  • Live DJ taking song requests

  • Prizes for 1st and 2nd place!

$35 1st place gift card
$25 2nd place gift card

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What?Trivia
Sep
23

What?Trivia

Let's see how smart you are! Come test your knowledge at our weekly Wednesday trivia. Categories include sports, movies, current events, music and much more!

  • Four rounds of five questions

  • Photo and bonus rounds

  • Build a team up to eight players

  • Live DJ taking song requests

  • Prizes for 1st and 2nd place!

$35 1st place gift card
$25 2nd place gift card

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Oktoberfest
Sep
19

Oktoberfest

Come celebrate Portico’s fourth annual Oktoberfest! We’ll be offering up German beers and food specials, outdoor games, and live music all day in the Somerville taproom and on the appropriately-themed patio. Lederhosen and drindls welcomed, nay, encouraged!

Doors open at noon, food specials ‘til 8pm. Free entry!

🍺 German beers include: Bauhaus Festbier and Hurkle Durkle Dunkel , alongside mainstay Two Point Pilsner

🥨 Pretzels and German-themed food specials from Taqueria El Barrio

🍺 Steinholding competitions

🪕 Live Music

See you there!

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What?Trivia
Sep
16

What?Trivia

Let's see how smart you are! Come test your knowledge at our weekly Wednesday trivia. Categories include sports, movies, current events, music and much more!

  • Four rounds of five questions

  • Photo and bonus rounds

  • Build a team up to eight players

  • Live DJ taking song requests

  • Prizes for 1st and 2nd place!

$35 1st place gift card
$25 2nd place gift card

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Mass Avenaires
Sep
11

Mass Avenaires

Born in a COVID bubble in Cambridgeport, we crawled as far as Central Square to play the outdoor patio at the Phoenix Landing in 2021, mutating into the Mass Avenaires. We play a mix of traditional and older standards – from Warren Zevon to Bob Zimmerman – plus a few originals.

When: Friday June 5
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Where: Portico Brewing | 101 South St., Somerville, MA 02143

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What?Trivia
Sep
9

What?Trivia

Let's see how smart you are! Come test your knowledge at our weekly Wednesday trivia. Categories include sports, movies, current events, music and much more!

  • Four rounds of five questions

  • Photo and bonus rounds

  • Build a team up to eight players

  • Live DJ taking song requests

  • Prizes for 1st and 2nd place!

$35 1st place gift card
$25 2nd place gift card

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What?Trivia
Sep
2

What?Trivia

Let's see how smart you are! Come test your knowledge at our weekly Wednesday trivia. Categories include sports, movies, current events, music and much more!

  • Four rounds of five questions

  • Photo and bonus rounds

  • Build a team up to eight players

  • Live DJ taking song requests

  • Prizes for 1st and 2nd place!

$35 1st place gift card
$25 2nd place gift card

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