Come over and play Mahjong with friends and strangers! Beginners and seasoned players are equally welcome. We'll have a friend providing two Mahjong sets and instruction in Hong Kong style mahjong for those who have never played.

If you have your own set, please bring it! We have a couple of sets, but lots of people show up to this event. :)

RSVP here! RSVPs are optional but they help us get a sense of how much space to reserve.

This is a free event, but we'd love if you grabbed a little drink or treat from the cafe!

Back by popular demand!! We’ll have a few games available, but feel free to bring your favorite game to play with friends and strangers. From Candyland to Gloomhaven, all levels of complexity are welcome. Rumor has it some of your favorite baristas will be there playing Dutch Blitz :p

RSVP here!

ps - be sure to get yourself a drink or a treat from the cafe! :D

Join us for an acoustic set by local singer songwriter, Janet Connerney! Janet is a folk rock musician who plays original music as well as covers. She’s played at Club Passim, The Burren, Sally, O’Brien’s, and more!

LIVE MUSIC at cafe zing! come listen to Leon Rich! Leon is a guitarist who plays easygoing covers. Expects some Beatles, some Simon and Garfunkel, and more!

ps. cafe zing! has a 1-drink minimum :P

PLEASE RSVP

"I wish I had more time to read." -Everyone

Let's make some time to read at Cafe Zing! Maybe you've heard of these silent reading parties taking the country by storm. Everyone gathers in a cafe or brewery or bookstore and reads together for a set amount of time, followed by some bookish conversation and mingling. Bring a book or choose one from our shelves of used books if you're feeling adventurous. If you need a recommendation, we Camberville people are so lucky to have amazing booksellers at Porter Square Books, Narrative, All She Wrote, and Sidequest! Pop into one of those stores and leave with something great.

Not sure what to read this month? We asked author of the amazing short story collection Guatemalan Rhapsody, Jared Lemus to recommend some of his favorites. You can place a hold at the library or order a copy from Porter Sq Books or Narrative Bookstore (both within walking distance of Zing). Let's show our local bookstores and libraries some love.

Jared recommends:

Reincarnation Blues by Michael Poore

The Devil's Larder by Jim Crace

Too Loud a Solitude by Bohumil Hrabal

Death: a Life by George Pendle

On Love by Alain de Botton

The Brief History of the Dead by Kevin Brockmeier

He also mentioned Torture the Artist by Joey Goebel, which is out of print, but Jared found it at a book sale a decade ago and read it because he liked the cover. In that same vein, you can see what grabs you from our used book selection and give it a shot!

7:30-8:00 - Show up, grab a drink from the cafe (which will be open late for the reading party), and get comfy!

8:00-9pm - Read in mostly silence! We'll play some lowkey instrumental music to create a cozy vibe.

9-9:30pm- This segment is totally optional. Stick around and chat about what you read. We'll have some prompts to get the conversation started.

This is a free event, but we are offering a not-free ticket ($8) that includes a package deal: one cafe drink + one free book from our Zing shelves + entry into a raffle for a mystery goodie bag!

You can simply show up, but we appreciate RSVPs because it helps us know how many people to expect. RSVP HERE or Venmo @cafe-zing $8 with “reading party” in the description to reserve your spot.

FIRST LIGHT playing LIVE MUSIC at cafe zing!

“a guitar, violin and bass trio playing a unique blend of original instrumental jazz and jazz-adjacent music”

cost: come on in and grab a treat or a drink from cafe zing!

you can listen to First Light here

Come over and play Mahjong with friends and strangers! Beginners and seasoned players are equally welcome. We'll have a friend providing two Mahjong sets and instruction in Hong Kong style mahjong for those who have never played.

RSVP here! RSVPs are optional but they help us get a sense of how much space to reserve.

This is a free event, but we'd love if you grabbed a little drink or treat from the cafe!

Back by popular demand!! We’ll have a few games available, but feel free to bring your favorite game to play with friends and strangers. From Candyland to Gloomhaven, all levels of complexity are welcome. Rumor has it some of your favorite baristas will be there playing Dutch Blitz :p

RSVP here!

ps - be sure to get yourself a drink or a treat from the cafe! :D

Cousin Louis mixes jazz, folk, blues and pop into our own rootsy stew.

You can check them out HERE

Marzipan fuses pop, bossa, and jazz to form a unique sound. Come hear them play a mix of originals, covers, and improvisations! 

Marina Mancoridis - Vocals

Andrew Wei - Alto Saxophone

Zack Berger - Piano

Zach Lowenstein - Bass

Colby Sherwin - Drums

Cost: grab a little drink from Zing!

LIVE MUSIC at cafe zing! come listen to @bluecloudsboston

contemporary folk & indie with rich harmonies

ps. cafe zing! has a 1-drink minimum :P

Folk music at Cafe Zing! with guitarist and vocalist Ruth Rappaport!

Come enjoy some sweet tunes and be sure to grab a drink or treat from cafe zing :)

Come join the Banners Project from 5-7! Just show up and help sew a part of a banner with fellow community members. No expertise required!

Cambridge Wildlife Arts launched the Banners Project in April 2025. They’re bring sewing circles to libraries, parks, and neighborhoods, where anyone, even beginners, can cut, embroider, or sew to contribute to this collaborative art project.

ps: grab a drink or treat from Zing to give you the focus and energy you need to get crafty ;)

Buy Tickets Here

Hosted by Pottery with a Purpose

Love coffee? Love getting creative? This beginner-friendly pottery workshop blends both. Dive into hand-building pottery your own one-of-a-kind ceramic coffee mugs, tea cups, or espresso cups. With step-by-step guidance from an expert Pottery with a Purpose host, you’ll learn pottery basics, how to create and decorate ceramic mugs, and how to add handles and surface designs that make each piece uniquely yours.

You’ll make 1–2 mugs, tea cups or espresso cups that we’ll professionally fire and glaze so they’re food-safe and waterproof — perfect for your favorite cozy-weather drink. Plus, enjoy a complimentary drink from Cafe Zing!'s beverage menu to sip on while you sculpt!

GBH News Office Hours

GBH News, Boston’s NPR/PBS station, is holding open office hours at Café Zing on the second Thursday of the month starting in September.  Come and meet GBH News reporter Meghan Smith to share what’s newsworthy in your community, what’s on your mind, or drop by just to say hello!

GBH News Office Hours

GBH News, Boston’s NPR/PBS station, is holding open office hours at Café Zing on the second Thursday of the month starting in September.  Come and meet GBH News reporter Meghan Smith to share what’s newsworthy in your community, what’s on your mind, or drop by just to say hello!

Chess Night is officially every 2nd Wednesday of the month at Zing! (not a tournament, just a chess night)

sign up here or just show up.

bring your friends, and bring your own chess set & clock if you have one :)

p.s. Be sure to get yourself a drink or a tasty treat from Cafe Zing! :P

Chess Night is officially every 2nd Wednesday of the month at Zing! (not a tournament, just a chess night)

sign up here

bring your friends, and bring your own chess set & clock if you have one :)

p.s. Be sure to get yourself a drink or a tasty treat from Cafe Zing! :P

Marni and Yitzi are a down-to-earth folk duo singing in sweet harmony. Join for an evening of live acoustic music written by, for, and from the water.

Long Now Boston is an organization about deep time - the far distant past and the deep future. We're interested in what might happen beyond the horizons of reasonable prediction and what might have happened in unrecorded pasts. We'll be getting together to talk about books, articles, podcasts, and other sorts of consumable media relating to these sorts of ideas. 

You can learn more about Long Now Boston HERE

Better Late is a Boston-based band that performs an eclectic mix of folk/rock/country/blues and original music

You can check them out on insta or facebook or youtube!

Come enjoy some sweet tunes and be sure to grab a drink or treat from cafe zing :)

Join us for an acoustic set by local singer songwriter, Janet Connerney! Janet is a folk rock musician who plays original music as well as covers. She’s played at Club Passim, The Burren, Sally, O’Brien’s, and more!

Come over and play Mahjong with friends and strangers! Beginners and seasoned players are equally welcome. We'll have a friend providing two Mahjong sets and instruction in Hong Kong style mahjong for those who have never played.

RSVP here! RSVPs are optional but they help us get a sense of how much space to reserve.

This is a free event, but we'd love if you grabbed a little drink or treat from the cafe!

"I wish I had more time to read." -Everyone

Let's make some time to read at Cafe Zing! Maybe you've heard of these silent reading parties taking the country by storm. Everyone gathers in a cafe or brewery or bookstore and reads together for a set amount of time, followed by some bookish conversation and mingling. Bring a book or choose one from our shelves of used books if you're feeling adventurous. If you need a recommendation, we Camberville people are so lucky to have amazing booksellers at Porter Square Books, Narrative, All She Wrote, and Sidequest! Pop into one of those stores and leave with something great.

Not sure what to read this month? We asked Bram Stoker Award winning author Paul Tremblay (author of Horror Movie, Head Full of Ghosts, and more) to recommend some of his favorites. Porter Square Books, Narrative Boosktore, or Harvard Bookstore will either have these in stock OR they'd be happy to order you a copy. Let's show our local bookstores and libraries some love.

Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez

The Fisherman by John Langan

Issues with Authority by Nadia Bulkin

Pam Kowalski Is a Monster by Sarah Langan

Victorian Psycho by Virginita Feito

The Buffalo Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones

Mayra by Nicky Gonzalez (This one happens to be written by the coordinator of this event. Thanks, Paul!)

7:30-8:00 - Show up, grab a drink from the cafe (which will be open late for the reading party), and get comfy!

8:00-9pm - Read in mostly silence! We'll play some lowkey instrumental music to create a cozy vibe.

9-9:30pm- This segment is totally optional. Stick around and chat about what you read. We'll have some prompts to get the conversation started.

This is a free event, but we are offering a not-free ticket ($8) that includes a package deal: one cafe drink + one free book from our Zing shelves + entry into a raffle for a mystery goodie bag!

You can simply show up, but we appreciate RSVPs because it helps us know how many people to expect. RSVP HERE or Venmo @cafe-zing $8 with “reading party” in the description to reserve your spot.

Back by popular demand!! We’ll have a few games available, but feel free to bring your favorite game to play with friends and strangers. From Candyland to Gloomhaven, all levels of complexity are welcome. Rumor has it some of your favorite baristas will be there playing Dutch Blitz :p

RSVP here!

ps - be sure to get yourself a drink or a treat from the cafe! :D

Come join the Banners Project from 5-7! Just show up and help sew a part of a banner with fellow community members. No expertise required!

Cambridge Wildlife Arts launched the Banners Project in April 2025. They’re bring sewing circles to libraries, parks, and neighborhoods, where anyone, even beginners, can cut, embroider, or sew to contribute to this collaborative art project.

ps: grab a drink or treat from Zing to give you the focus and energy you need to get crafty ;)

Join us on Thursday for live music by Lars Wicklund!

Lars Wicklund is a Singer/songwriter and musician from Medford Mass. Drawing influences from the Airborne Toxic Event, John Lennon Tom Petty and the Avett brothers Lars' songs carry a heartfelt messages of unity, peace, positivity and perseverance. 

Come grab a drink or a treat from the cafe and enjoy some tunes :)