The Center for the Arts at the Armory
About
The Center for the Arts at the Armory is a nonprofit arts venue in Somerville’s historic Armory building. It runs a Performance Hall, the ROOTED Café and The Lavender Room, with a mission of providing an inclusive, accessible space that creates opportunities for artists and cultural workers, brings diverse audiences together and supports the creative economy. Programming spans concerts, dance, film screenings, community workshops and the Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series.
The center runs five signature programs, and recent and upcoming Spotlight Series bills have featured artists such as Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Tito Puente Jr. and Boston Dance Theater, along with screenings like The Rocky Horror Picture Show. ROOTED Café is a welcoming spot to meet or hang out over coffee or lunch, and it also hosts a diverse array of events of its own.
What to Know
- The historic Performance Hall and the café can be rented for weddings, parties, conferences and meetings.
- Donations to the center are tax-deductible.
- The center has hosted community workshops with partners such as Celebrity Series.
- A mailing list shares upcoming events.
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