Featured Events in Bow in 2025 (July Updated)

A whip-smart adventure fantasy packed with reality-bending magic and sapphic romance,The Last Hour Between Worlds is the brilliant launch of a new series from David Gemmell Award-nominated author Melissa Caruso. In the Deep Echoes, no one can save you. Star investigator Kembral Thorne has a few hours away from her newborn, and she just wants to relax and enjoy the year-turning party. But when people start dropping dead, she’s got to get to work. Especially when she finds that mysterious forces are plunging the whole party down through layers of reality and into nightmare. One layer down: It’s no big deal. Stay alert, and you’ll be fine. Two, three layers down: Natural laws are negotiable, and things get very strange. Four layers down: There are creatures with eyes in their teeth and walls that drip blood. Most people who fall this far never return. Luckily, Kem isn’t most people. But as cosmic powers align and the hour grows late, she’ll have to work with her awfully compelling nemesis, notorious cat burglar Rika Nonesuch, for a chance to save her city—though not her night off. ---------------- We will have 30 minutes of group discussion, then Melissa will join us for a moderated talk and Q&A, and then we will have a signing line!Tickets for this event are $5, which can be used as store credit at SQBG on the day of the event.There will be a themed cocktail on offer from Nook, and you can purchase other drinks from them, too. Food from other Bow Market vendors can be brought in.We are still finalizing the venue for this event, but it will be either at Side Quest or at Upstairs at Bow, both of which are on the Bow Market balcony. There is an elevator for accessibility in the lobby of Bow Market, to the right of the driveway when you first arrive. Masks are optional for this event. If you feel under the weather, please let us know and stay home! Information Source: Side Quest Books & Games | eventbrite

Ladies, this night is all about you! Join us on Thursday, January 23rd for our Ladies-Only Golf Night—a fun, relaxed evening dedicated to women who want to play, practice, or just enjoy a night out with friends. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this event is designed to be welcoming and approachable for all skill levels. For just $30 per person, your evening includes: ● A 2-hour sim booking ● Free club rentals ● One free bottle of wine per sim (perfect for sharing!) ● Optional tips and instruction from Lydia, our friendly female golf star You can choose between two time slots: 6 pm to 8 pm or 8 pm to 10 pm, and book for groups of up to 6 people per simulator. This is a no-pressure environment where you can play for fun, practice your swing, or just enjoy some friendly competition with like-minded women. Lydia will be around for those who want a few tips or help with their game—but don’t worry, she’s here for optional guidance only, so no unsolicited advice will be coming your way! With the use of the simulator, club rentals, wine, and helpful tips all included in your ticket price, this is the perfect way to enjoy a fun evening of golf in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. Get your tickets now and round up your friends for a night that’s all about golf, fun, and community. We can’t wait to see you there! Information Source: CanGOLF | eventbrite

DIVIDED BY BLOOD. IMPRISONED BY FATE. BOUND BY DESIRE. WELCOME TO THE INTOXICATING WORLD OF THE FAE. Yeeran was born on the battlefield, lived on the battlefield, and one day, she knew, she'd die on the battlefield. As a warrior in the elven army, Yeeran has known nothing but violence her whole life. Her sister, Lettle, is trying to make a living as a diviner, seeking prophecies of a better future. When a fatal mistake leads to Yeeran's exile from the Elven Lands, both sisters are forced into the terrifying wilderness beyond their borders. There they encounter the impossible: the fae court. The fae haven't been seen for a millennium. But now Yeeran and Lettle are thrust into their seductive world - torn between their loyalty to each other, their elven homeland and their hearts... ---------------- Tickets for this event are $5, which can be used as $5 credit towards a purchase at SQBG.Side Quest Books & Games is located on the Bow Market balcony, in the back left corner. There is an elevator for accessibility in the lobby of Bow Market, to the right of the driveway when you first arrive.Masks are optional. There is an air filter in the space.Outside food and drink are welcome. Information Source: Side Quest Books & Games | eventbrite

Join us for Musical Mornings at the Green: Emma Martin! This exciting event will be held at the Partickhill Bowling and Community Club. Get ready for a fun filled morning with singer/songwriter Emma Martin as they introduce you and your children to brand new music. Bring your wee ones and get ready for a morning of musical magic. See you there! Information Source: Sophie Rocks | eventbrite

For fans ofThe Princess BrideandGideon the Ninth: a bloody lesbian revenge tale and political fantasy set in a glittering world transformed by industrial change – and simmering class warfare. He who controls ichorite controls the world. A malleable metal more durable than steel, ichorite is a toxic natural resource fueling national growth, and ambitious industrialist Yann Chauncey helms production of this miraculous ore. Working his foundry is an underclass of destitute workers, struggling to get better wages and proper medical treatment for those exposed to ichorite’s debilitating effects since birth. One of those luster-touched victims, the child worker Marney Honeycutt, is picketing with her family and best friend when a bloody tragedy unfolds. Chauncey’s strikebreakers open fire. Only Marney survives. A decade later, as Yann Chauncey searches for a suitable political marriage for his ward, Marney sees the perfect opportunity for revenge. With the help of radical bandits and their stolen wealth, she must masquerade as an aristocrat to win over the calculating Gossamer Chauncey and kill the man who slaughtered her family and friends. But she is not the only suitor after Lady Gossamer’s hand, leading her to play twisted elitist games of intrigue. And Marney’s luster-touched connection to the mysterious resource and its foundry might put her in grave danger – or save her from it. H. A. Clarke’s adult fantasy debut, writing as August Clarke, Metal From Heaven is a caustic, dizzying eco-fantasy that addresses labor politics, corporate greed, and the relentless grind of capitalism, while also embodying a visceral lesbian revenge quest against the people and institutions who control and oppress the helpless. ---------------- Tickets for this event are $5, which can be used as $5 credit towards a purchase at SQBG.Side Quest Books & Games is located on the Bow Market balcony, in the back left corner. There is an elevator for accessibility in the lobby of Bow Market, to the right of the driveway when you first arrive.Masks are optional. There is an air filter in the space.Outside food and drink are welcome. Information Source: Side Quest Books & Games | eventbrite

Get ready for a night of creativity, craft beer, and glowing masterpieces at Sheepdog Brewing! 🌟 Sip on your favorite brew while bringing your canvas to life with vibrant, glow-in-the-dark paints under black lights. No experience? No worries! A local artist will guide you step by step, and all materials are included—just bring yourself and your creativity! Come for the painting, stay for the pints, and leave with a one-of-a-kind glowing masterpiece! 🍻✨ Space is limited—grab your tickets now! 🎟🎨 Information Source: Canmore Young Adult Network | eventbrite

A game about exploring strange islands; wearing matching tracksuits; dodging gunshots as you scavenge weapons and gear from an abandoned fishing village; wrestling with another competitor on a huge climbing frame with explosive landmines buried below; having flashbacks to a surprising past that has serious ramifications on the present; crashing through a chainlink fence in a stolen production van to investigate a restricted office compound; leaping over a volcano’s caldera on a motorcycle to get to the gift-wrapped loot crate before the police officer’s team does; approaching The Sphere and learning that you’ve done this all before. This is a game with a tightly-focused premise and presentation, and whether you want to discover eerie secrets or compete to survive, you’ll find something here to enjoy. It’s about trust and teamwork and capitalism and solidarity and a big weird conspiracy. Play to win. --- ABOUT YOUR GM Paula is an indie GM who has been running games for 7 years, including at PAX Unplugged. She specializes in running immersive and memorable indie games that feel accessible for the new and refreshing for the experienced. --- ABOUT THE VENUE Side Quest Books & Games is located on the balcony of Bow Market in Somerville's Union Square. There is an elevator available in the Bow Market lobby, which is to the right of Pop's Pinball Parlor.Outside food and drink are allowed.Masks are optional, but please let us know and stay home if you fall ill. Information Source: Side Quest Books & Games | eventbrite

Bestselling author Andrew Joseph White returns with the transgressive gothic horror of our time. Mors vincit omnia. Death conquers all. London, 1883. The Veil between the living and dead has thinned. Violet-eyed mediums commune with spirits under the watchful eye of the Royal Speaker Society, and sixteen-year-old trans, autistic Silas Bell would rather rip out his violet eyes than become an obedient Speaker wife. After a failed attempt to escape an arranged marriage, Silas is diagnosed with Veil sickness—a mysterious disease sending violet-eyed women into madness—and shipped away to Braxton’s Finishing School and Sanitorium. When the ghosts of missing students start begging Silas for help, he decides to reach into Braxton’s innards and expose its guts to the world—so long as the school doesn’t break him first. Featuring an autistic trans protagonist in a historical setting, Andrew Joseph White’s much-anticipated sophomore novel does not back down from exposing the violence of the patriarchy and the harm inflicted on trans youth who are forced into conformity. ---------------- Tickets for this event are $5, which can be used as $5 credit towards a purchase at SQBG on the day.Side Quest Books & Games is located on the Bow Market balcony, in the back left corner. There is an elevator for accessibility in the lobby of Bow Market, to the right of the driveway when you first arrive.Masks are optional, but please let us know and stay home if you are ill.Outside food and drink are welcome. Information Source: Side Quest Books & Games | eventbrite

Songs from Scotland's History & Landscape by PlaidSong Come join us for an enchanting afternoon of traditional Scottish music at Coldingham Priory. PlaidSong will take you on a musical journey through Scotland's rich history and stunning landscapes. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the magic of Scottish music in person! Information Source: Coldingham Local History Society | eventbrite

The delightful charm ofThe Princess Bridemeets thedelicious bodyguard romance ofFrom Blood and Ashin this cozy fantasy romance fromNew York Timesbestselling author T. Kingfisher. Halla has unexpectedly inherited the estate of a wealthy uncle. Unfortunately, she is also saddled with money-hungry relatives full of devious plans for how to wrest the inheritance away from her. While locked in her bedroom, Halla inspects the ancient sword that's been collecting dust on the wall since before she moved in. Out of desperation, she unsheathes it—and suddenly a man appears. His name is Sarkis, he tells her, and he is an immortal warrior trapped in a prison of enchanted steel. Sarkis is sworn to protect whoever wields the sword, and for Halla—a most unusual wielder—he finds himself fending off not grand armies and deadly assassins but instead everything from kindly-seeming bandits to roving inquisitors to her own in-laws. But as Halla and Sarkis grow closer, they overlook the biggest threat of all—the sword itself. ---------------- Tickets for this event are $5, which can be used as $5 credit towards a purchase at SQBG on the day.Side Quest Books & Games is located on the Bow Market balcony, in the back left corner. There is an elevator for accessibility in the lobby of Bow Market, to the right of the driveway when you first arrive.Masks are optional, but please let us know and stay home if you are ill.Outside food and drink are welcome. Information Source: Side Quest Books & Games | eventbrite