# Event Details - **Event Name**: Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Tourmaline - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Artist, filmmaker, and national bestselling author Tourmaline will discuss her new book at Arts at the Armory in Spring 2026!About this EventTourmaline will discuss her new book, Marsha, published in May 2025 and the definitive biography of the revolutionary trans activist Marsha P. Johnson. It was named a National Bestseller and was selected by the New York Times for inclusion in the Nonfiction Spring Book Preview. The Harvard Bookstore will be selling copies of Marsha on the night of the event; a book signing will follow Tourmaline's presentation.About Tourmaline:A Guggenheim Fellow and TIME100 Honoree, Tourmaline is an artist, filmmaker, and national bestselling author whose work spans high art and pop culture.Tourmaline’s art is in the permanent collections of The Met, MoMA, Tate, and the Whitney, among other museums. Her influence in contemporary art has also been showcased in both the Venice Biennale and the Whitney Biennial.Tourmaline’s award-winning films — including the critically acclaimed Happy Birthday, Marsha!; Salacia; Atlantic is a Sea of Bones; and Mary of Ill Fame — have been widely recognized for their unique blend of historical narrative and speculative futurism.Tickets available now; get ready for an engaging book talk with Tourmaline on May 28, 2026 at Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA. Doors open at 7:00pm, the show begins at 8:00pm.Tickets: $30 for General Admission seatingTickets purchased for Tourmaline's book talk are non-refundable. All sales are final.We strive to be a welcoming, accessible community arts space. We are delighted to announce we will join Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program.Arts at the Armory will offer 10 free tickets (max of 2 free tickets per person) to EBT, WIC and ConnectCareholders for each Spotlight Series performance. Please contact administrator@artsatthearmory.org for more information. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/somerville/arts-at-the-armory-spotlight-series-presents-tourmaline/100001979886890988 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, fine-arts, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 34.67, max: 34.67, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Somerville - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Arts at the Armory - **lat**: 42.3895516 - **long**: -71.10606280000002 - **full address**: Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Avenue, Somerville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Tourmaline - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/32587244512977e8ec6eb4abc84e78f1eed4470a173f25620558a412a5285063-rimg-w1200-h1500-dcd6d7d8-gmir.jpg?v=1768151047 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Tourmaline being held? - **A:** Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Tourmaline takes place on Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Avenue, Somerville, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Tourmaline? - **A:** Tickets for Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Tourmaline are priced at USD 35 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 35 + USD 5 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Tourmaline? - **A:** Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Tourmaline is organized by Arts at the Armory. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Arts at the Armory Spotlight Series Presents Tourmaline is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Somerville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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In addition to the many events that CAA hosts that are produced independently of CAA, CAA has five signature programs: The Spotlight Series, The Performance Opportunity Program (POP), The Somerville Winter Farmers Market, The ROOTED Armory Cafe Event Series, and ROOTED Armory Cafe Visual Arts Exhibitions. CAA curates and produces performances in the Armory Performance Hall featuring local and touring artists as part of our Spotlight Series." } ] } ] ```