A Mass. city was named best place to live for families in 2023, according to Fortune
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A Massachusetts city is ranked the top place to live for families out of America’s best zip codes all of which can help fight isolation and build […]
‘Evita’: Pure, epic entertainment overrides weaker elements of the Broadway original
By Shelley A. Sackett Saturday, June 17, 2023 Shereen Pimentel in “Evita” at the American Repertory Theater. (Photo: Emilio Madrid) A cross between an iron maiden and a fairy princess gown, […]
In ‘The Gaaga,’ Putin and his cronies are held to account, but it’s only a fantasy
Blankets are available if you get chilly. The performance of “The Gaaga,” after all, takes place in the basement of a makeshift bomb shelter — the now-closed Beat Brew Hall […]
George Vaill, the ‘free advice’ guy, is a source of wisdom in Harvard Square
Have a problem? Just want to talk? Look for the man in the lawn chair with the propeller cap. HARVARD SQUARE — If you’re passing through this bustling neighborhood once […]
Club Passim Reveals Lineups For Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series
Club Passim announced their Summer Concert Series, located in Cambridge the annual free, outdoor concerts will take place at Kendall Square, Danehy Park, Harvard Square, and the plaza at the […]
Artist Profile: Sasha Denisova Merges Comedy and Tragedy in “The Gaaga”
It’s been well over a year since Russia’s initial invasion of Ukraine in February of 2022. Though news of the war may now feel distant for those outside of Ukraine […]
Theater Review: “The Gaaga” — A Savagely Funny Dream of Ukrainian Retribution
By Bill Marx The Gaaga’s humor is driven by rage, anger, and disgust, emotions that are not often found in our domesticated (for easy consumption) theater scene. The Gaaga (The […]
The Trial of Vladimir Putin, as imagined in stirring Ukrainian play in Cambridge
Theater ripped from the headlines has a tendency to stumble over its own lack of hindsight. It’s a rare talent that can seamlessly juxtapose laugh-out-loud satire with recent accounts from […]
Black Sheep Bagel Cafe: a busy college student’s dream dining spot
Tucked in the heart of Harvard Square, a five minute walk from the Harvard MBTA Station, sits Black Sheep Bagel Cafe, which has been there since 2018. They were able […]
Mary-Catherine Deibel, a Harvard Square restaurateur and advocate, dies at age 72
Home | News | Obituaries Mary-Catherine Deibel, a Harvard Square restaurateur and advocate, dies at age 72 By Molly Farrar Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Mary-Catherine Deibel. (Photo: Morgue Obituaries) Mary-Catherine Deibel – a restaurateur known […]
Mary-Catherine Deibel dies at 72; UpStairs on the Square co-owner was ‘unofficial mayor of Harvard Square’
A cellist when she was younger, Mary-Catherine Deibel managed a classical music group during her early years in the restaurant business, so it followed that she would draw a parallel […]
In Arlekin’s ‘The Gaaga,’ a Ukrainian playwright puts Vladimir Putin on trial
CAMBRIDGE — If there’s one thing that men in power can’t stand, it’s being made to look like a fool. “Through the form of comedy, I’m trying to talk about […]
Cambridge street food fest honors PH cuisine, heritage
Students and residents of Harvard Square got a taste of Filipino food during the Asian Street Food Festival. Locals lined up for a bite of the flavorful Filipino barbecue, while […]
A celebratory last blast brings Boston Calling to a close
It doesn’t get much more Boston than peeing on the John Harvard statue. At Boston Calling on Sunday evening, on the grounds of Harvard’s athletic complex, the Walkmen’s Hamilton Leithauser […]
Boston Calling Has Returned to Boston Calling
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Boston Calling Guide: Who’s Playing, Getting There, What to Eat and More
Boston’s biggest music festival is back and the sun is expected to shine down on it all weekend. For three days Memorial Day weekend, major music acts and local artists […]
Pass the Pita: Cava Makes Harvard Square Debut
Cava opened its newest location Friday morning on Brattle Street, bringing a Mediterranean-themed fast-casual option to Harvard Square. Prior to the grand opening, Cava held a fundraiser in partnership with […]
Boston Calling expected to be a boon for businesses across the river in Harvard Square
housands of people are expected to descend on Allston for the Boston Calling concert festival Memorial Day weekend, and for many businesses just across the river in Harvard Square, the […]
Boston Calling a Boon for Businesses in Harvard Square
Thousands of people are expected to descend on Allston for the Boston Calling concert festival Memorial Day weekend, and for many businesses just across the river in Harvard Square, the […]
THE GAAGA Coming To Harvard Square; Discounted Tickets Available!
The Gaaga is a darkly funny, haunting phantasmagoria that takes us on a journey through the consequences of war. The Harvard Square Business Association has announced the US premiere of The […]
Raven Used Books announces closure of Harvard Square shop
The bookstore will say goodbye to Cambridge this summer but move to a new location in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. Harvard Square will lose one of its longtime businesses this summer. After 18 […]
Madras Dosa Co. Brings a Dose of Dosa to Harvard Square
Madras Dosa Co., a chain specializing in customizable dosas, opened its doors last Friday with the goal of bringing South Indian food to Harvard Square. Located on 22 Eliot St., […]
Wake Up Call from Asian Street Food & Music Festival
Monday’s Wake Up Call comes from the Asian Street Food & Music Festival.
Cambridge choir boys sing for Pope Francis, ride in Popemobile
CAMBRIDGE – A group of choir boys who go to school in Cambridge had the experience of a lifetime recently that included a ride on the Popemobile with Pope Francis. […]
Harvard Square Welcomes 38th Annual MayFair Festival
CAMBRIDGE (WBZNewsRadio) — It was a beautiful sunny day for the 38th annual MayFair Festival in Harvard Square on Sunday. Streets were closed to traffic, opening the location up for festivalgoers to enjoy all […]
Our newsroom team’s favorite patios for outdoor dining in Boston
The city’s expanded patio program is back — and this time, it’s permanent. Dining alfresco is one of my favorite ways to enjoy lunch or brunch on a sunny weekend. There’s […]
Woman struck by falling support brace at Harvard MBTA station 2 months after ceiling panel fell
CAMBRIDGE — A woman was injured after she was struck by falling equipment at the Harvard MBTA station on Monday afternoon, two months after an insulation panel fell from the […]
Antoinette Antonio Set to Emcee the 38th Annual Asian Street Food & Music Festival on May 7
Join Antoinette Antonio at the 38th Annual Asian Street Food & Music Festival on Sunday, May 7 at Harvard Square! The Asian Street Food and Music Festival is one of the annual events of the Harvard […]
Pizza Project serves Sicilian slices at the Speedway; Harvard Square’s Bar Enza gets a notable new chef
Coming soon: Bánh Mì Oi will open in Waltham in the next two to three months (1097 Lexington St.), owner Yeanie Bach tells me. The restaurant, with other locations in West Roxbury […]
MayFair sets the stage for 38th annual edition in Harvard Square
The weather has been eight shades of stubborn, but spring is slowly starting to make its presence felt around the region. A sure sign that warmer times are ahead is […]