Official World Cup watch parties are scheduled in these Massachusetts cities and towns
By Neal Riley June 12, 2026 / 6:30 AM EDT / CBS Boston Cities and towns across Massachusetts will be setting up big screens for free, family friendly World Cup watch parties this summer. […]
Outdoor drinking begins in Cambridge, but rollout is slow to start
“I was surprised that all of a sudden it was happening, very much out of the blue,” said the owner of two of the first four participating restaurants. By Brianna Borghi • Published […]
Outdoor drinking begins in Cambridge, but rollout is slow to start
“I was surprised that all of a sudden it was happening, very much out of the blue,” said the owner of two of the first four participating restaurants. By Brianna Borghi • Published […]
Clover Food Labs reverses course, will reopen Boston, Cambridge locations
Imani Clement Digital Content Editor BOSTON — In a major reversal, Clover Food Labs announced Wednesday that it would not close its Boston and Cambridge locations, as the company said […]
Clover finds a fourth leaf, will re-open
Restaurant chain received so much support on its final day that an investor stepped up. It plans to re-open locations in Boston and Cambridge June 9. by Madison LucchesiWednesday, June 3, […]
5 fun things to do in Massachusetts weekend of May 29 to 31
By Torstein Rehn BOSTON — Looking for something fun to do in Massachusetts this weekend? Here are five suggestions:
Boston Calling has been a major economic driver for Harvard Square. How are businesses feeling about its ‘gap year’?
By Victoria Wasylak Globe Correspondent,Updated May 21, 2026, 5:30 a.m. Sound Check is the Globe’s weekly guide to concerts, tunes, and trends rooted in Boston and beyond. This column covers May […]
Passim’s Annual Summer BOSTON CELTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL to Return For Fourth Of July Weekend
Club Passim will present free and ticketed performances featuring Carroll Sisters Trio, Leland Martin, and more. By: Chloe RabinowitzMay. 20, 2026 The Boston Celtic Music Festival (BCMFest) will return to Harvard […]
Where to watch the 2026 World Cup around Boston
May 11, 2026 Didn’t shell out a mortgage payment to see the World Cup in person? You can still watch the games shoulder to shoulder with fellow soccer fans in Boston. From […]
FIFA World Cup 2026 Boston: Match schedules, tickets and how to get there
From where to stay near Gillette Stadium to free fan zones around Cambridge, here’s everything you need to plan your World Cup trip to Boston. Sunday May 10 2026 The […]
Boutique Hospitality Brand Lark Opens Cambridge Common House in Harvard Square
By Boston Real Estate Times -May 4, 2026 Cambridge, Mass. — Boutique hospitality brand Lark has officially opened its latest and flagship Greater Boston property, Cambridge Common House, bringing a carefully restored 16-room […]
Massachusetts’ Charming Boutique Hotel Just Steps From Harvard Square Opened In Cambridge Early 2026
By Olivia Typaldos May 4, 2026 11:00 am EST Read More: https://www.islands.com/2161579/massachusetts-cambridge-common-house-charming-boutique-hotel-harvard-square-opens-2026/ Overlooking the Cambridge Common is a historic 19th-century home that’s been converted into a charming boutique hotel, combining modern […]
Boston-area World Cup watch parties — where to see the games with other fans
Cities across Massachusetts have organized watch parties and community events to take place all summer long, bringing fans together to share the excitement of the soccer tournament. By Valeria Rivera […]
A sunny day in May, 1974: The most important gig Bruce Springsteen ever played
Dale Maplethorpe Mon 20 April 2026 17:30, UK The seats at Anfield are a lot tighter than you’d expect. Last year, I squeezed into one of them, knees in the […]
Holding Time in Harvard Square
Katherine ChungGraphic by Miranda Chao Hwang04.16.26: The Weed Issue, News For over a century, Leavitt & Peirce has served Harvard Square patrons on Massachusetts Avenue. Above its entrance, three simple words announce […]
MY SUITCASE OF FRAGMENTS Will Come to Cambridge This Month
The performance is on Thursday, April 23, 2026. By: Stephi Wild Apr. 07, 2026 Dream Stack Productions, a new Boston-based producing company, will present its inaugural event, My Suitcase of Fragments, […]
Unmended wall in Harvard Square needs a few good neighbors
Historic wall in Harvard Square has become “a prairie dog village … but with rats.” And there isn’t money to repair it. by Tom MeekThursday, April 2, 2026Unmended wall in Harvard […]
Chick-Fil-A to Replace Harvard Square Starbucks
By Gabi C. Tien • 04/01/26 Design by Mirika J. Jambudi Harvard Square, MA — A hot new bombshell has entered the Harvard Square dining scene! After months of speculation and mystery about what would […]
Miami’s Premier Wellness Cafe Will Open Its First Boston-Area Location—A 4,100-Square-Foot All-Day Cafe
A taste of South Florida arrives in Harvard Square, with fresh produce-driven meals serving a a rainbow on a plate! Ameera Hammouda – Senior Staff Writer · March 31, 2026 Pura Vida is […]
Piece of Harvard Square to Join A.R.T. in Allston
Workers at the Goel Center construction site. Ross O’Donohue/Shawmut Design and Construction March 27, 2026 3 min read American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University announced that it will incorporate an […]
For 1-Day-Only This Asian Food Festival Takes Over Harvard Square
The 4th Annual Asian Street Food & Music Festival gathers dozens of local purveyors, artists, and artisans for a day filled with culture and flavor! Ameera Hammouda – Senior Staff WriterMarch 24, […]
For 1-Day-Only This Asian Food Festival Takes Over Harvard Square
The 4th Annual Asian Street Food & Music Festival gathers dozens of local purveyors, artists, and artisans for a day filled with culture and flavor! Ameera Hammouda – Senior Staff Writer · March […]
A.R.T. to Incorporate Harvard Square Brick Into New Home
The inscribed brick, honoring A.R.T.’s impact on Harvard Square, will be embedded in the Goel Center’s regenerative design using reclaimed materials. By: Chloe Rabinowitz Mar. 24, 2026 American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) […]
One of Harvard’s Oldest Structures Is Hiding Behind a Beer Garden
A crumbling wall in Harvard Square holds centuries of the city’s story, if you know how to read it. by Olivia Farrar A reimagining of the Old Stone Wall off Winthrop […]
At Lou’s, a new beat beneath Harvard Square
A storied space finds its rhythm By Kara Baskin Globe Correspondent,Updated March 8, 2026, 10:26 a.m. Where to: Lou’s. Why: For subterranean merrymaking in the heart of Harvard Square. The backstory: […]
Taste of Chocolate Festival — Cambridge
By Catherine Parrotta, Boston 25 News March 06, 2026, at 2:47 pm EST Harvard Square, Brattle Street | 1 PM – 2 PM Craving something sweet? Head to the 18th Annual […]
J. August to Reopen Under New Management After Two Month Closure
J. August in Harvard Square displays a sign announcing new management and hiring. The nearly 140-year-old store will reopen Friday after a two-month renovation closure. By Lia E. Shepler By Adam Han, Crimson […]
Artisan chocolate in an unexpected place
Fruition Chocolate Works has set up a pop-up shop, lining the shelves with its bean-to-bar chocolate, in Leavitt & Peirce in Harvard Square. By Ann Trieger Kurland Globe Correspondent,Updated February […]
A ‘radically inclusive’ brass band believes anyone can learn to play
August 08, 2025 On a Sunday in April, Cambridge Common reverberated with the discordant honks and trills of a brass band warming up. Musicians arrived at the park with instrument […]
In Photos: Hasty Pudding Theatricals Honors Rose Byrne
By Jason Deng, Lotem L. Loeb, and Sophia I. Scalet Hasty Pudding Theatricals kickstarted their 177th production season with their annual Woman of the Year Parade – honoring Australian actress Rose Byrne. Recently […]