PE CultureHouse BP 6-2 — File 24-0756

PUBLIC EVENT/SPECIAL ALCOHOL LICENSE APPLICATION City of Somerville, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application #: PEL24-000018 File #: 24-003091 Public Event Application for: CultureHouse Organization name: CultureHouse Union Square Block Party Event name: The event will be a mini block party of sorts. Description: We will have a band playing outdoors and some chalk set up for anyone who wants to draw in the square. The pocket plaza just in front of 64 Union Location: Square, across from Vera's and going to just in front of Union Square Pizzeria. The space has a public statue as well as some picnic tables and a bench in it. 06/02/2024 Date(s): 06/09/2024 Rain date(s): 2:00PM Setup starts at (time): 3:00PM Event starts at (time): 8:30PM Cleanup after the event ends at (time): 7:00PM Event ends at (time): A local band, The Flying Turtle, will be Entertainment: playing music directly in front of 64 Union Sq. None Temporary Structures: Attendees: Max attendance at one time: 50 Total people attending: 150 Maximum attendees accommodated: 200 Total Somerville residents attending: 150 Free to the Attendee fees or suggested donations: public $500 What is your budget for this event: Social or cultural benefits: Our Union Square pop-up is a space free and open to the public. All of our programming is completely free and we compensate artists/performers/hosts for their time. This event will be the same just outdoors to enjoy the beautiful weather Somerville has in the summertime. Financial benefits: This event will hopefully draw a good crowd of potential customers to the nearby restaurants and other businesses. Rishika Dhawan Event Contact: [phone removed] Event Contact Phone: Event Information Yes/No If yes, Describe Open to the public? Yes We have nearly 5,000 followers on our social media platforms for outreach, as well as our newsletters and local calendars. We also work with several other Somerville partners that can spread the word. Food served? No Caterer used? Alcohol served? No Grill/open-flame device used? No Streets blocked? No Sidewalks blocked? Yes Sidewalk outside of 64 Union Sq will be blocked, there will be a path around but directly in front will have a band playing music.

Describe any accessibility features available to attendees/participants We have an accessible bathroom and an accessible ramp to get inside our space. Arrangements: Police Detail: No Parking (for Attendees)? No Restrooms? No Liability Insurance? Yes We have liability insurance for our pop-up Will any public parks be used? No Has the event occurred in the last two years? No Approval Conditions: Approved By: CS Mayor, Approved Kevin Roche, Approved Charles Breen, Approved CS Traffic and Parking, Approved Eric Weisman, Approved Jesse Moos, Approved Timothy Mitsakis, Approved Kimberly M. Wells, Approved