PorchFest, started in 2011 by the Somerville Arts Council to gain exposure for local musicians and build a sense of community for listeners, returns Saturday.

The biannual Miller Street Open Studios puts artists’ work on display and, in some cases, for sale. Dozens of artists are allowing the public a peek not only at finished pieces, but at works in progress, raw materials and other insightful aspects of the world where the art is made.

Monday night saw lines out the door for the 5th Annual Craft Brewers Fest at Ball Square Fine Wines in Somerville, and for good reason.