Harvard Square Luminary, Bob Hurlbut, passed away

Robert S. Hurlbut Jr., 88, died peacefully on December 22, 2025, from complications of heart disease, surrounded by his family. Bob was an educator, community activist, and lifelong supporter of […]

Help Keep “The Fridge in the Square” Full

Help Keep “The Fridge in the Square” Full — So Our Neighbors Don’t Go Hungry In Harvard Square, there’s a simple idea that works: a community fridge and pantry outside […]

12th Annual Boston JerkFest is Bigger Than Ever Before

Jerk chicken, curry goat and fried dumpling

2-Day Festival Featuring Alison Hinds, Third World, Junior Toots and More! Boston, MA (June 20, 2025) – Get ready for a two-day explosion of Caribbean vibes! Boston JerkFest returns to the Harvard Athletic Complex […]

2025 Best of Boston in Harvard Square

Congratulations to Harvard Square’s Best of the Best! Best Burger, Casual Tasty Burger Forget the Golden Arches: When we want a fast-food burger with flair, we turn to our own […]

Summer Dine Out Week 2025

Summer Dine Out Week 2025 admin 08:08:40 August 7, 2025 in Uncategorized Grafton Street Pub & Grill Grafton Street is a combination of traditional Irish pub and contemporary restaurant. Grafton […]

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH – 2016

Every March, the Harvard Square Business Association celebrates Women’s History Month, by publishing an annual list of our women business owners, as well as political and civic leaders in the […]

Chris Pratt 2015 Hasty Pudding Man Of The Year!

The Man of the Year festivities, presented by The Related Companies, will take place on Friday, February 6, 2015. The Hasty Pudding Theatricals will host a celebratory roast for the actor and present him with his Pudding Pot at Farkas Hall, the Hasty Pudding’s historic home in the heart of Harvard Square since 1888.

Amy Poehler 2015 Hasty Pudding Woman Of The Year

The Woman of the Year Award is the Hasty Pudding Theatricals oldest honor, bestowed annually on performers who have made lasting and impressive contributions to the world of entertainment. Established in 1951, the Woman of the Year Award has been given to many notable and talented entertainers, including Meryl Streep, Katharine Hepburn, Julia Roberts, Jodie Foster, Elizabeth Taylor, Anne Hathaway, Claire Danes, and most recently, Marion Cotillard and Dame Helen Mirren.

Women’s History Month in Harvard Square 2012

Harvard Square celebrates Women’s History Month by honoring the Strong, Bold, Beautiful and Gifted women of Harvard Square and Cambridge! March is Women’s History Month and we rejoice in the success of all women!

Women’s History Month is celebrated in Harvard Square!

The Harvard Square Business Association is pleased to observe Women’s History Month in Harvard Square. We applaud our woman-owned businesses, women organization directors, and all women civic, political and academic leaders in Cambridge.

March Madness in Harvard Square

The Brattle Theatre is holding the Boston International Women’s Day Film Fest on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8. International Women’s Day is celebrated in countries throughout the world with festivals, parades, and special events. Hostelling International is bringing the celebration to Boston with the International Women’s Day Film Festival.

Women’s History Month in Harvard Square

Please join us in celebrating Women’s History Month and a remarkable group of woman business owners and organization directors in Harvard Square . Most recently, Harvard Square has been fortunate to have the following extraordinary women open the following exemplary businesses!

Winter Green Carnival in Harvard Square

Please join us for an exhilarating Winter Celebration in appreciation of the full spectrum of Mother Nature! The people of Harvard Square, a particularly hearty bunch of New Englanders, enjoy going outdoors to exercise our community spirit every chance we get. The people of Harvard Square engage in outdoor celebration despite the weather – and because of the weather!

Shakespeare in the Square Festival

Actors Shakespeare Project, American Repertory Theatre, and Revels bring exceptional, out of the box, profoundly original Outdoor Elizabethan Theatre to Harvard Square. Bring a blanket to sit on and enjoy the performances in Winthrop Park!