"I don't read as much as I'd like to!" -Everyone

Are you tired of the algorithm dictating every moment of your life? Do you miss the days when you'd chance upon a dusty paperback left behind in a vacation rental and lose yourself for hours in a story you never planned to read?

We want you to invite serendipity back into your life and choose a book that might not necessarily be on that Summer bestseller list this year by perusing our shelves and stumbling upon something great, weird, or both. OR you can go to a local bookstore like Porter Square Books or Narrative and ask a bookseller for a recommendation!

Then we'll all sit and read together. No checking emails or texts. Just distraction-free reading with a little time built in at the end for anyone who wants to talk about what they read!

LIVE MUSIC at cafe zing! come listen to @bluecloudsboston

contemporary folk & indie with rich harmonies

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

Chess Night is officially every 4th 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

Your barista and event manager Nicky’s debut novel, Mayra, comes out July 22nd!

Preorder here

We will be closing at 5:30 so we can all attend her book release and signing at Porter Square Books Cambridge location! 1815 Massachusetts Avenue :)

Join us in celebrating Nicky!

Event Info Here

Cafe Zing is happy to host Climate Fresk, a collaborative and educational game.

SIGN UP HERE​

Discover the science behind climate change, over coffee!

​Join us for a Climate Fresk workshop: a fun, collaborative, and science-based experience that empowers you to understand the causes and consequences of climate change in just 3 hours.

​Guided by a trained facilitator, you'll work in a small group to co-create a giant collage based on IPCC reports. No prior knowledge needed, just curiosity and a desire to take action.

​Perfect for:

• ​Professionals, climate-concerned individuals

• ​Community members, students, and families (ages 14+)

​🎯 Leave with a clear vision of the climate system, its challenges, and what we can do together.

Join us on Friday, July 18th to enjoy music by Salem artist Molly Pinto Madigan on vocals, guitar and Colby Sherwin of Elm Street Trio on drums, and Bill Sullivan on bass!

“Molly is blessed with one of those pure, sweet mountain voices combined with a completely unaffected singing style. We will undoubtedly be hearing a lot more from her in the near future.”
-George Emlen, Music Director, Revels

cost: get yourself a drink or treat from cafe zing!

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

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 plating Dutch Blitz :p

RSVP here!

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

Come listen to brand new artist Mara Divini singing a *divine* alt r&b-pop rock medley!

You can find her instagram here to stay up to date on future performances: @maradivini. 

cost: get yourself a drink or treat from zinG! ;p

Chess Night is officially every 4th 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

The Cunning Folk Theater Group present…

2 1/2 Lesbians!

2 1/2 Lesbians is a staged reading of a play about death, lesbians, Greek deities, and remarkable forearms.

Doors at 7:30 pm, show starts at 8! Between 7:30 and 8, you can grab yourself a drink from Cafe Zing before you sit down to enjoy the sho!

Tickets HERE!!!

The Cunning Folk Theater Group present…

2 1/2 Lesbians!

2 1/2 Lesbians is a staged reading of a play about death, lesbians, Greek deities, and remarkable forearms.

Doors at 7:30 pm, show starts at 8! Between 7:30 and 8, you can grab yourself a drink from Cafe Zing before you sit down to enjoy the sho!

Tickets HERE!!!

Stop in and listen to students and graduates of Lesley University’s MFA Creative Writing program read their work!

There will be fiction, poetry, memoir, and more!

Cost: get yourself a little something at cafe zing ;p

Chess Night is officially every 4th 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

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 plating Dutch Blitz :p

RSVP here!

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

Come enjoy some live jazz by the Elm Street Trio!

Featuring Colby Sherwin, Will Kibel, and Chris Allison

cost: come grab a treat or drink from Zing!

Cafe Zing is happy to host Climate Fresk, a collaborative and educational game.

SIGN UP HERE​

Discover the science behind climate change, over coffee!

​Join us for a Climate Fresk workshop: a fun, collaborative, and science-based experience that empowers you to understand the causes and consequences of climate change in just 3 hours.

​Guided by a trained facilitator, you'll work in a small group to co-create a giant collage based on IPCC reports. No prior knowledge needed, just curiosity and a desire to take action.

​Perfect for:

• ​Professionals, climate-concerned individuals

• ​Community members, students, and families (ages 14+)

​🎯 Leave with a clear vision of the climate system, its challenges, and what we can do together.

JOIN IZZY O’CONNELL & ALEX MAKES ART FOR A RAINBOW COLLAGE CRAFT-A-THON BENEFITING THE MR. TRANS MASSACHUSETTS CAMPAIGN!

TWO 40-MINUTE CRAFTING SESSIONS USING RECYCLED MATERIALS — AN INTERGENERATIONAL ART EXPERIENCE FOR ALL AGES. CREATIVITY. COMMUNITY. CONNECTION. ALL ARE WELCOME.

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT STARTING AT $10!

(SUGGESTED DONATION: $25 PER CRAFTER)

...AND DON’T FORGET TO GRAB A DRINK FROM CAFÉ 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 :)

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

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 plating Dutch Blitz :p

RSVP here!

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

Come enjoy some live jazz by the Elm Street Trio!

Featuring Colby Sherwin, Will Kibel, and Chris Allison

cost: come grab a treat or drink from Zing!

Chess Night is officially every 4th 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

Join us for the first ever Cafe Zing board game night! 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 plating Dutch Blitz :p

RSVP here!

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