Beware the Ides of March!

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I know Union Square is a little far-flung, but today is the Ides of March, and the Somerville Arts Council is celebrating with proper Roman style all day in Union Square. From the website:

Friends, Somervillian’s, Countryman... lend us your ears!

Celebrate the Ides of March and mark the 2,058th anniversary of the assassination of Julius Caesar in Union Square. This March 15th, Large & Elaborate Productions along with the Somerville Arts Council will transform the heart of Union Square into a Roman forum. Visit the togamaster to be outfitted in a complimentary toga and laurel, battle your friends to the death* (*actual death not recommended) in the gladiator arena, cheer on chariot races, and practice your assassination chops with Pin-the-Knife-on-Caesar. Show off your numerals-deciphering skills in the Roman numerals bee, form a team for the Romanesque trivia contest, and prep your pets for the "Dogs of War" pet costume contest (contact us if your pet would like to participate). There will be Roman engineering crafts for kids and, for the big kids, a toga party at the Independent after the event.

During your time at the Forum, you're also likely to witness conspiracy, political intrigue, dangerous ambition, and wildly-adapted Shakespeare as the tragedy of Julius Caesar unfolds on and off the Forum stage. Spoiler alert: Caesar must die.

Event runs today from 1:00 to 6:00. If you go to their site, you can see a full schedule of events!

(Disclaimer: I am not at all associated with this, I just thought it sounded like a lot of fun, and feel that Union is probably close enough for this to be of interest. If it is not, I apologize, and will take the post down.)

Davis Square Vintage Flea Takes Over Armory Tomorrow (11-5pm)

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The mission of The Davis Flea community: to Reclaim, Repurpose, Rediscover and Reconnect continues on Sunday, March 16, 2014 with The Davis Flea Spring Vintage Market at The Center for Arts at the Armory, Somerville from 11:00am until 5:00pm.

Rather than focusing on selling new products and crafts, The Davis Flea Spring Vintage Market will showcase dealers selling vintage, collectibles, re-purposed, up-cycled and antique merchandise. Shoppers will be able to find unique treasures, one-of-a-kind decorative items, while getting a glimpse of our past pop culture.

The fun and social atmosphere of The Davis Flea provides an opportunity for people to make new friends or reconnect with old ones while listening to old-school music via vintage vinyl records being spun by our resident deejay.

The Davis Flea Spring Vintage Market will be held at The Center for Arts at The Armory, a venue that seeks to galvanize the creative spirit of the local community.

There will be beer and wine available for purchase in the main hall and the Café will be open as well.

The Davis Flea is co-managed by partners Greg Ghazil and Maureen Nuccitelli. Both partners have roots tied to Davis Square and a mission to make The Davis Flea an exciting shopping experience and to build a community around vintage culture.