May at Bow Market 🌸

Spring has sprung and Bow Market is ready! Mother’s Day gifts, Cinco de Mayo festivities, outdoor seating, PorchFest, workshops, pop-ups, and more.

Cinco de Mayo

Sunday, May 5th 2-10pm

Cinco de Mayo hosted by Amantolli Boston, Taquisimo, and Upstairs at Bow this Sunday at Bow 2-10pm.

- Food & drink specials and music with @djtavomexicousa and @ultimo.m all day

- Courtyard festivities 2-6pm (free entry)

- Celebrations at Upstairs at Bow 7-10pm ($5 cover)

Somerville Open Studios

May 4th-5th, Saturday + Sunday, 12 – 6 pm

Bow Market is on the Somerville Open Studios Map! More than 350 artists across Somerville will open their studios to the public to display their latest work and meet visitors, including some at the market! Plan your visit by browsing the online artist directory and map.

Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 12th

Shop Bow for the perfect gift! From cards to chocolates to candles, we have you covered. Also, plan a little Mother’s Day date with any mama at our outdoor courtyard tables 🌸

Check out what is happening for Mother’s Day around the market:

- MD Themed Macaron Box from maca pre-order by TONIGHT 5/2

- MD Bonbons from Fauve Chocolate pre-order

- DARK MODE MD Body Care workshop

- INDEN pop-up May 2nd to May 12th at Ko-Kyoto for Mother’s Day gifts

Holomorphia Pop Up

May 4th & 5th - Somerville Open Studios

Come on by space #29 on our 2nd floor to check out The Holomorphia Gallery. It is an interactive art space designed to engage all of your senses with various displays of art that encourage playful exploration, discovery, and wonder. 

8th Curated Vintage Market

Sunday, June 2nd noon-8pm

8th Curated Vintage Market at Bow Market is Sunday, June 2nd from 12-8pm. Over 80 vintage vendors on Somerville Ave & inside Bow including the return of Menders Row in Upstairs At Bow. Hosted by Blue Bandana Relics, Lexie Butterfly Vintage, Homme Repair & Tabby Road Design.

PorchFest

Saturday, May 11th

Add Bow Market to your PorchFest plans! There will be good bands, good food, good drink, and great company!

At PorchFest, Somervillians share their love of playing and listening to music outdoors. We are thrilled to be a part of this special day in Somerville.

Keep Porchfest Positive

Please do not walk in streets and stay out of neighbors yards. Please obey traffic signals. Public consumption of alcohol on/ in streets is PROHIBITED. Portajohns are distributed across the city, locations in map. Use public transportation, walk, bike. Use common sense, have fun.

Remnant 6th Birthday: Six Beers for Six Years

Saturday, May 4th noon-late

Get ready to blast off into a beery universe at Bow Market this Saturday, May 4th!

It's Remnant’s 6th anniversary, and they will be bringing SIX stellar brews to the party—all in ONE day! Keep your ears tuned for the unmistakable sound of a cowbell clanging, signaling the timed releases at the back bar. Join Remnant on their patio for beer-slinging fun as we raise a glass with our awesome friends and neighbors! And as if that's not enough, our buddies from Black Tongue are dishing out out-of-this-world sloppy joes in the beer garden, where you'll discover special releases popping up throughout the day!

maca Mother’s Day box pre-order

pre-order by TONIGHT

Celebrate the Mom's in your life with maca! Whether it's for you, your sister, your mom, your grandmom, your bestie or whomever special in your life - it's perfect for basically, anyone! Pre-order this super special themed box of macarons.

Mother's Day Body Care Workshop with DARK MODE

Join DARK MODE for a special Mother's Day edition of their Body Care Workshop at Remnant Brewing. Show a mother in your life how special she is to you by hand-crafting an artisanal body cream and scrub just for her. You'll be able to personalize the ingredients and fragrances in the body cream and scrub, as well as decorate the jars in your unique way. Most importantly, the gift will be infused with love. Snag your tickets today.

Fauve Chocolate Mother’s Day Bonbons

Mother's Day Fauve pre-orders a LIVE! The theme for this box of bonbons is ‘making breakfast in bed for mom’ and the flavors are SO fun…
- Parfait
- Mimosa
- Coffee and Cream
- Cinnamon Roll
- Lemon Poppyseed
- Strawberry butter with Toast
- Milk and Cereal

These boxes will ship out no later than the 8th of May, pick ups will be available that same day at Bow Market. If you would like to attach a handwritten note, send an email to fauvechocolate@gmail.com - bonbons can only say so much!

INDEN POP-UP for Mother’s Day& Graduation at Ko-Kyoto

From May 2nd - 12th, Ko-Kyoto will be hosting a INDEN pop-up! They will be showcasing INDEN products again for two weeks, primarily for Mother’s Day and graduation gifts. INDEN is the world’s oldest leather company, and their products are truly masterpieces of craftsmanship. They will be adding new designs, making them perfect gifts for Mother’s Day!

Nook’s new spring menu

A salute to Spring, a nod to nostalgia, and a celebration of Nook’s first year. Flavors like lemon, gingers, Crème de Menthe, beet, celery, thyme, strawberries, and so many more made it onto the new menu. The best way to get to know Nook and the new spring menu is to start drinking. Nook is open 7 days a week!

Homme Repair mending pop-up with Second Chances

Saturday, May 18th, 1 - 4 p.m. at Patagonia in Harvard Square

Homme Repair and Second Chances are collaborating on this event ‘Mend it May’ at Patagonia. Extend the life of your clothing to promote sustainability! The event will have free small repairs including small patches, buttons, rips, loose stitching, quick hems, and snap replacement and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Snacks and drinks provided. Opportunities to get involved in supporting neighbors in need!

Buenas Lunch Special


Mon-Friday 11am-3pm only $11.11 lunch special at Buenas


2 empanadas and a side salad OR 1 specialty nada dog (cubano or peb pimento) with a side salad

Sip + Shop @ Dearly Studio

Every Friday in May is the Sip + Shop series at Dearly Studio!! Each week there will be a different small business popping up at Dearly.

5/3 - Party Vintage Salon

5/10 - AIRI

5/17 - Read My Lips Boston

5/24 - Heronkind

5/31 - Goldie Ceramics

Ko-Kyoto Matcha Workshop

Learn the culture of Japanese tea ceremony with Ko-Kyoto!
You’ll have the opportunity to taste high grade matcha tea - we will also treat you with Japanese sweets that are traditionally served with matcha. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for a special experience!

$85 per person / ticket Includes a whisk and a full size tin of matcha from Kyoto.
*Please bring a matcha bowl, or you may purchase one at our store.

Carlie Febo