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SUMMARY:Gaelynn Lea at the Cambridge Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Harvard Book Store and the Cambridge Public Library welcome Gaelynn Lea—folk musician\, Broadway composer\, and disability advocate—for a discussion of her new memoir\, It Wasn’t Meant to Be Perfect. She will be joined in conversation by Adrian Anantawan—violinist\, current Chair of Music at Milton Academy\, the Artistic Director of Shelter Music Boston\, and Associate Professor at Berklee College of Music—and Colleen Flanagan—longtime activist for disability rights\, working at the City of Boston Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities as the Outreach and Engagement Specialist.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/gaelynn-lea-at-the-cambridge-public-library/
LOCATION:Cambridge Public Library\, 449 Broadway\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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SUMMARY:Juliet Faithfull at Harvard Book Store
DESCRIPTION:Harvard Book Store welcomes Juliet Faithfull—Spanish-British-American writer and trilingual psychotherapist\, whose short stories have been published in the Bellevue Literary Review and Urbanus Magazine—for a discussion of her acclaimed debut novel\, Liar’s Dice. She will be joined in conversation by Michelle Hoover—co-founder of the GrubStreet Novel Incubator program and author of the acclaimed novels The Quickening and Bottomland.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/juliet-faithfull-at-harvard-book-store/
LOCATION:Harvard Book Store\, 1256 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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SUMMARY:Harvard Reading Period Study Session
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a change of scenery to help you power through finals? Join us for a study session in the peaceful\, distraction-free environment of the museums’ Naumburg Room. We’ll have delicious snacks to keep you going\, and you’ll enjoy easy access to the galleries for a quick art break.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/harvard-reading-period-study-session/2026-05-05/
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SUMMARY:Laura Zigman at Harvard Book Store
DESCRIPTION:Harvard Book Store welcomes Laura Zigman—acclaimed author of Small World\, Separation Anxiety\, and Animal Husbandry—for a discussion of her highly anticipated new novel\, The Author Weekend. She will be joined in conversation by Alice Hoffman—bestselling author of thirty works of fiction\, including Practical Magic. 
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/laura-zigman-at-harvard-book-store/
LOCATION:Harvard Book Store\, 1256 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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SUMMARY:Laura Zigman at Harvard Book Store
DESCRIPTION:Note: This event starts at 6pm.\n\n\n\n\n\nHarvard Book Store welcomes Laura Zigman—acclaimed author of Small World\, Separation Anxiety\, and Animal Husbandry—for a discussion of her highly anticipated new novel\, The Author Weekend. She will be joined in conversation by Alice Hoffman—bestselling author of thirty works of fiction\, including Practical Magic.  \nAbout The Author Weekend\nThe Devil Wears Prada meets White Lotus in a story of colliding egos and shocking betrayal\, as intoxicatingly ice-cold as the pink Prosecco that flows all weekend. \nEverything needs to be just right for bestselling mystery writer Faye Wader’s first ever fan weekend. Her sales might be slipping—only a little!—but her readers still love her enough to pony up for three days and two nights on Great Misery Island. The retreat is precisely planned\, from the small batch artisanal donuts to the perimenopausal Mermaid Meditation\, by Faye and her beleaguered assistant Jade—an aspiring author who can’t seem to finish her own novel. \nFaye’s long-time agent and editor will be there\, as well as Faye’s number one fan\, Peggy Mercer\, who has been first in line at every one of Faye’s events. When news comes that the weekend will be crashed by glamorous\, charismatic\, rival novelist Abby Schuss\, Faye thinks things can’t get worse … until one of the attendees is found dead in her room\, setting off an unexpectedly murderous chain of events that make pre-pub anxiety seem like a day at the beach. How far is Faye willing to go to get exactly what she wants from her author weekend? \nThe Author Weekend is a thrilling and hilarious dive into the dark heart of envy\, and a glorious exploration of a woman of a certain age desperate to survive the dog-eat-dog world of publishing and control her own narrative. \nPraise for The Author Weekend\n“Writers and readers alike will love this dark and hilarious novel about the mysteries of publishing. It’s the perfect book club book that is as funny as it is thought-provoking. Laura Zigman fans rejoice! She’s back with a vengeance.” —Alice Hoffman\, New York Times bestselling author \n“What wicked\, brilliant fun! A blistering and sharply observed satire about the monstrous world of publishing\, celebrity\, and being a woman of a certain age. This is a novel that holds nothing back and its bold\, dark delights are utterly gripping and infectious: I couldn’t put it down.” —Mona Awad\, bestselling author of Bunny and Rouge \n“The Author Weekend is everything I love in a novel. Brilliant\, laugh-out-loud dialogue\, unforgettable characters\, and a rollicking\, fabulously twisted plot. I thought it would be a perfect weekend read\, but I greedily inhaled it in one sitting. What a gem!” —Ann Leary\, New York Times bestselling author of The Good House and The Foundling \n“Dark\, hilarious\, gripping and insightful\, The Author Weekend is a send-up of the publishing business written by someone who has seen it all – the good\, the bad\, and the very ugly. Zigman is a master of suspense. I couldn’t stop turning pages to see what would happen next\, until I reached the story’s perfect conclusion.” —J. Courtney Sullivan\, New York Times bestselling author of Friends and Strangers
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/laura-zigman-at-harvard-book-store-2/
LOCATION:Harvard Book Store\, 1256 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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SUMMARY:Free Comedy Open-Mic
DESCRIPTION:18+ w/ 2-Item Suggested Minimum. Free Show. No Ticket Needed. \n\nThe Globe described the night as “Comedy Hell” when we were upstairs in Somerville’s Union Square. Now we’re two floors down in a basement in Cambridge’s Harvard Square\, under where the first and last Curious George shop died. It’s even better. Enter our comedy world\, whether you listen\, laugh\, bomb\, groan\, clap or just sip your beverage with a raised eyebrow… We just LOVE it. It’s an Open Mic\, but there’s always some pros dropping in to test new material\, so it’s unavoidable to have a good time\, for free no less. Doors open at 6 pm. The heat starts around 7 pm.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/free-comedy-open-mic-3/
LOCATION:The Comedy Studio\, 5 John F. Kennedy St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Joe Pernice
DESCRIPTION:Joe Pernice is a songwriter celebrated for his rare ability to pair luminous melodies with quietly devastating emotional depth. Over the course of a career spanning more than three decades\, Pernice has built a body of work that is literate\, melodic\, and enduring—music that reveals new layers with each listen. \nFirst gaining attention in the early 1990s with alt-country band Scud Mountain Boys\, Pernice later founded the Pernice Brothers\, a project that would firmly establish his reputation as one of the most refined songwriters of his generation. From the initial Overcome by Happiness and across numerous albums\, his songs have been marked by elegant arrangements\, strong pop instincts\, and lyrics that balance wit\, melancholy\, and narrative precision. Drawing from folk\, power pop\, and chamber pop traditions\, Pernice’s music feels both timeless and unmistakably personal. His collaborations with a range of musicians include Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub)\, Joshua Karp\, Neko Case\, Aimee Mann\, and the iconic Jimmy Webb. \nCritics have consistently praised his work for its craftsmanship and emotional intelligence. Major publications including Rolling Stone\, Pitchfork\, Magnet\, The Guardian\, and Mojo have highlighted his gift for melody and his ability to cloak dark\, complex themes in deceptively beautiful songs.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/joe-pernice/
LOCATION:Passim\, 47 Palmer Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Memory Café Sing-Along
DESCRIPTION:Time & Location\n\n\nMay 06\, 2026\, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nConcert Room\, 25 Lowell St\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\, USA \n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\nNSM is excited to offer Memory Café Sing-Alongs\, warm and welcoming events for those with memory loss or cognitive changes and their care partners. Enjoy an hour of familiar songs led by NSM faculty Joe Reid followed by refreshments and friendly conversation. \n \nFree to attend and open to all\, no diagnosis needed. Music\, community\, and treats await—come and sing along with us! \n​​ \nRSVP by filling out this form or calling (617) 492-8105.  (Please note: NSM does not have an accessible bathroom; our bathroom is up one flight of stairs\, and our building does not have an elevator.)
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/memory-cafe-sing-along/
LOCATION:New School of Music\, 25 Lowell St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Live Blues & Roots Music Returns to Harvard Square: Wednesday Nights @ The Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar
DESCRIPTION:The Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar and The Barrett Anderson Band are excited to announce a new weekly series\, Blues & Roots Wednesdays\, bringing live music back home to historic Harvard Square. \n“Cambridge\, our fair city\, and I share deep roots\, and I’m thrilled to find a new musical home at The Sea Hag\,” says Massachusetts-based singer/guitarist\, Barrett Anderson.  “Good music and good food are two of our most basic\, fundamental needs\,” he continues\, “What great joy they give us.  I am so happy to revel in that every Wednesday night with my dearest musical friends\, and Kari and her incredible team at The Sea Hag.  We go way back together\, and I can’t imagine all the fun we have ahead.” \nIndeed\, Anderson has strong connections to this scene.  He remembers: “My first professional experience came when I was 15\, backing up Muddy Waters’ band alums Pinetop Perkins and Bob Margolin at the original House of Blues on Winthrop Street.  A few months after that I began busking\, you’d often find me in Brattle Square or by the pit.  This would have been mid/late 90s.”  While still a teen\, Anderson was a member of The Monster Mike Welch Band and Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters (“Ronnie was my guitar hero.  Then he was my teacher\, then my boss.  Now he’s my musical Father\,” Anderson says)\, before eventually starting The Barrett Anderson Band in 2007. \nAnderson won a Boston Music Award (2013 Blues Artist of the Year)\, was on the Billboard charts (2020’s live album Hynoboogie spent 3 weeks on the Billboard Blues Album chart\, peaking at #6)\, and was nominated for a Blues Music Award (2023 Band of the Year with Anthony Geraci & The Boston Blues All-Stars)\, all the while playing nationally\, internationally\, and locally in Cambridge and the greater Boston area. \nIn addition to the musical roots\, long-time locals may recognize Anderson from a decade serving tables and bartending at The Sea Hag’s sister establishment\, Grendel’s Den\, or from Abodeon\, the mid-century modern shop started by his family. \nMusic starts every Wednesday at 6:30 at The Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar\, 49 Mt Auburn St\, and there’s no cover.  “We start while people are dining\,” Anderson states.  “It forces us to play dynamically\, dig deep\, and explore the space\, creating music that doesn’t demand attention but rewards it.”  He adds with a grin “We do get to turn up and demand attention too\, we just have to time it right.” \nJoining Anderson (vocals and guitar) are Paul Loranger (upright and electric bass)\, and Joey Pafumi (drums and percussion).  “This is the core of The Barrett Anderson Band\,” Anderson explains.  “The full band has wonderful additional musicians\, but for this gig tight and light was right.  This gives us the flexibility to learn material fast and improvise easily on the spot\, allowing for regular guests and specially themed evenings.  We’re making sure that each week is rewarding and unique.” \nThe Barrett Anderson Band are digging deep into their Cambridge roots for the first string of shows\, featuring local roots rock king Dennis Brennan as a special guest. \nBlues & Roots Wednesdays at The Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar\n49 Mt Auburn St\, Cambridge MA 02139\nMusic starts @ 6:30\nWednesday nights \n  \nWhat critics say about Barrett Anderson \nFrom Jay Clestowski\, Disciples of Sound: “Barrett Anderson continues to carry the torch that J. Geils left behind…  HypnoBoogie demonstrates that some of the best grooves come out of the ‘dirty water’ and that’s where they belong.” \nFrom JD Nash\, American Blues Scene: “This Bean Town foursome packs enough raw energy on stage to power the whole of New England.” \nFrom Chris Spector\, Midwest Record: “Anderson has the chops and spark to make a real statement his own way.  Hot stuff.” \nFrom Jay Miller\, The Patriot Ledger: “HypnoBoogie… is the kind of refreshingly vibrant\, genre-crossing album that is a throwback to the days when rock ‘n’ roll acknowledged its roots in blues\, but ventured wherever the spirit took it.” \nWhat critics say about The Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar \nFrom Sheryl Julian\, Boston Globe: “Harvard Square’s Sea Hag is the little sister to Grendel’s Den…” \nFrom Kara Baskin\, Boston Globe: “The team behind Grendel’s Den in Harvard Square has opened Sea Hag\, replacing The Bouthouse.  Wash ashore for fish and chips\, Jamaican beef patties\, arancini\, crab dip\, raw bar delights\, and muffins…” \nFrom Boston Restaurant Talk: “The Sea Hag opens in the former Boathouse space in Harvard Square.” \nFrom Marc Levy and Rónán Fitzgerald: “Grendel’s Den owner Kari Kuelzer is expanding in Harvard Square\, taking over the Boathouse location to open The Sea Hag Restaurant & Bar.” \nwww.barrettandersonband.com\nwww.seahag02138.com
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/live-blues-roots-music-returns-to-harvard-square-wednesday-nights-the-sea-hag-restaurant-bar/2026-05-06/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Our Rogue Fates Release Bash with Sarah Glenn Marsh
DESCRIPTION:On the hunt for hidden treasure\, two former best friends turned adversaries must put the past behind them if they hope to make it home. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us in celebrating the release of Our Rogue Fates with Sarah Glenn Marsh\, where betrayal\, broken blades\, and long-buried feelings take center stage. \nAlongside writers Katie Abdou and Aleese Lin\, hear Sarah talk romantasy heat\, second chances\, shadowy forces stalking the path to redemption\, and why sometimes the real treasure is confronting the feelings you swore were dead. \nIn Our Rogue Fates\, former best friends (now professional grudge-holders) Griff Sayer and Mal Pryce are forced back together after a job gone spectacularly wrong leaves Griff near death and Mal racing to fix it. With just four weeks to retrieve an ancient treasure from the ghost-haunted Rotrose Mire\, Mal sets off armed with a map\, a broken blade\, one very reluctant Griff\, their old friend Alys—and a whole swamp’s worth of unresolved tension. \nTickets include your very own hardcover copy of Our Rogue Fates! Stick around for the signature and salutations portion of the evening\, guests are welcome to bring the authors’ other books from home to have signed.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/our-rogue-fates-release-bash-with-sarah-glenn-marsh/
LOCATION:Lovestruck Books
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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SUMMARY:Richard Fein and Rosanna Warren with an introduction by George Kalogeris
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a poetry reading by Richard Fein and Rosanna Warren with an introduction by George Kalogeris. \n** This event will take place synchronously in-store at 6 Plympton Street and on Zoom ** \n** Please sign up ahead of time because there is limited space ** \n** If you show up after the start time of the event you may jeopardize your seat **
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/richard-fein-and-rosanna-warren-with-an-introduction-by-george-kalogeris/
LOCATION:Grolier Poetry Book Shop\, 6 Plympton St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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SUMMARY:Morgan Radford at Harvard Book Store
DESCRIPTION:Harvard Book Store welcomes Morgan Radford—co-anchor for NBC News Daily and Harvard University alumna—for a discussion of her debut novel\, Now Then. She will be joined in conversation by Andrew Manuel Crespo—Morris Wasserstein Public Interest Professor of Law at Harvard Law School\, where he teaches criminal law and procedure and serves as the Executive Faculty Director of the Institute to End Mass Incarceration.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/morgan-radford-at-harvard-book-store/
LOCATION:Harvard Book Store\, 1256 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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SUMMARY:Morgan Radford at Harvard Book Store
DESCRIPTION:Harvard Book Store welcomes Morgan Radford—co-anchor for NBC News Daily and Harvard University alumna—for a discussion of her debut novel\, Now Then. She will be joined in conversation by Andrew Manuel Crespo—Morris Wasserstein Public Interest Professor of Law at Harvard Law School\, where he teaches criminal law and procedure and serves as the Executive Faculty Director of the Institute to End Mass Incarceration. \nAbout Now Then\nIn this sweeping debut novel by NBC News Anchor Morgan Radford\, Now Then follows a Harvard student navigating her own path to self-discovery while uncovering her mother’s secret past fleeing the Cuban Revolution.  \nNow — 1991 Cambridge\, MA. Liliana Soto Walker is an 18-year-old freshman who arrives at Harvard from the humble Appalachian home of her Cuban immigrant mother and Black American father. Lily feels out of place in this new world of privilege\, but her roommate Hana and a budding romance with Vikram – a charming Indian-British postdoctoral student – stirs a new sense of belonging. As Lily navigates the complexities of college life\, her mother\, Marisol\, finally begins to reveal her past through heartfelt letters\, sparking Lily’s journey to uncover hidden histories and discover what it means to endure – and find happiness again. Meanwhile\, Lily and Vikram form a deep bond that sweeps across decades and continents\, one marked by amazing-turned-devastating missed connections. \nThen — 1957 Havana\, Cuba. Marisol\, Lily’s mother\, is a bright young woman with dreams of becoming a journalist. But as the calls for a government coup reach a deadly crescendo\, one deadly night ahead of the Cuban Revolution forces Marisol to flee her homeland\, leaving her scarred in ways she has never revealed. Until now. Through their letters\, the secrets Marisol has kept hidden for years finally begin to surface\, challenging Lily’s understanding of who her mother really is — and by extension\, herself. \nHeartfelt and romantic\, suspenseful and surprising\, Now Then is a powerful tale that explores the weight of secrets\, the hope that comes with second chances\, and the choices we live with – and love through – forever.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/morgan-radford-at-harvard-book-store-2/
LOCATION:Harvard Book Store\, 1256 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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SUMMARY:Earfull at the Regattabar
DESCRIPTION:EARFULL is a performance series featuring writers and musicians doing their respective things in an intimate setting. WRITERS read from their new books\, or about-to-be books\, or right from their crumpled up notes.  MUSICIANS range from harpists to horn blowers\, from singer-songwriters to full-on rock bands. EARFULL EVENINGS offer food & drink at the venue\, and time between acts to socialize. On Wednesday\, May 6th\, we welcome authors Allegra Goodman and Jayne Anne Phillips\, and musical acts Jason Narducy and Debo Ray. More information at Earfull: May 6\, 2026
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/earfull-at-the-regattabar-3/
LOCATION:Regattabar\, 1 Bennett Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Joe Pernice
DESCRIPTION:Joe Pernice is a songwriter celebrated for his rare ability to pair luminous melodies with quietly devastating emotional depth. Over the course of a career spanning more than three decades\, Pernice has built a body of work that is literate\, melodic\, and enduring—music that reveals new layers with each listen. \nFirst gaining attention in the early 1990s with alt-country band Scud Mountain Boys\, Pernice later founded the Pernice Brothers\, a project that would firmly establish his reputation as one of the most refined songwriters of his generation. From the initial Overcome by Happiness and across numerous albums\, his songs have been marked by elegant arrangements\, strong pop instincts\, and lyrics that balance wit\, melancholy\, and narrative precision. Drawing from folk\, power pop\, and chamber pop traditions\, Pernice’s music feels both timeless and unmistakably personal. His collaborations with a range of musicians include Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub)\, Joshua Karp\, Neko Case\, Aimee Mann\, and the iconic Jimmy Webb. \nCritics have consistently praised his work for its craftsmanship and emotional intelligence. Major publications including Rolling Stone\, Pitchfork\, Magnet\, The Guardian\, and Mojo have highlighted his gift for melody and his ability to cloak dark\, complex themes in deceptively beautiful songs.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/joe-pernice-2/
LOCATION:Passim\, 47 Palmer Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T193000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125701
CREATED:20260415T153018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T153018Z
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SUMMARY:Moonbox Presents: Boston New Works Festival
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 5th year\, Boston New Works Festival brings LOCAL artists together to celebrate LOCAL playwrights and LOCAL performers. \nThis year’s Boston New Works Festival will be a weekend long festival celebrating new original plays by local playwrights and will showcase 7 original plays on three different stages\, all at Arrow Street Arts.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/moonbox-presents-boston-new-works-festival/
LOCATION:Arrow Street Arts\, 2 Arrow St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125701
CREATED:20260507T155819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T155819Z
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SUMMARY:R&B Soul – Loren Benn – in the performance space
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE ARTIST\nLoren Benn and friends bring a sultry but powerful R&B & Soul atmosphere to any stage. \n\nDinner Performance Space Dining\nSeatings 6:00 PM & 6:30 PM | Music 7:00 – 9:00 PM \nGuests seated in the Performance Space can enjoy our full menu. In the performance space\, we simply require a food and beverage minimum. By confirming your reservation\, you agree to the following per person minimum tab during your reservation: \n\n\nVIP Booth: $50.00 per person + 20% gratuity \n\n\nPerformance Space Table: $40.00 per person + 20% gratuity \n\n\nPerformance Bar: $30.00 per person + 20% gratuity
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/rb-soul-loren-benn-in-the-performance-space-2/
LOCATION:Lou’s\, 13 Brattle St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125701
CREATED:20260507T164600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T164600Z
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SUMMARY:The Attractors – in the performance space
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE ARTIST\nThe Attractors are a Boston-based\, groove-oriented   reggae-jazz crush factory comprised of some of the best reggae/ska musicians in the world.  Our current lineup includes current and former members of the Skatalites\, Westbound Train\, and the Selector. \n\nPerformance Space Dining\nSeatings 6:00 PM & 6:30 PM | Music 7:00 – 9:00 PM \nGuests seated in the Performance Space can enjoy our full menu. In the performance space\, we simply require a food and beverage minimum. By confirming your reservation\, you agree to the following per person minimum tab during your reservation: \n\n\nVIP Booth: $50.00 per person + 20% gratuity \n\n\nPerformance Space Table: $40.00 per person + 20% gratuity \n\n\nPerformance Bar: $30.00 per person + 20% gratuity
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/the-attractors-in-the-performance-space/
LOCATION:Lou’s\, 13 Brattle St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125701
CREATED:20260413T172348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T172348Z
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SUMMARY:PHOTOGRAPHY
DESCRIPTION:Roberts + Raizes Galleries\nExhibition Dates: May 7 – May 17\nReception: May 14\, 5–7 PM
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/photography/
LOCATION:Lesley University\, 29 Everett St\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125701
CREATED:20260415T172353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T172559Z
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SUMMARY:Harvard Reading Period Study Session
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a change of scenery to help you power through finals? Join us for a study session in the peaceful\, distraction-free environment of the museums’ Naumburg Room. We’ll have delicious snacks to keep you going\, and you’ll enjoy easy access to the galleries for a quick art break.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/harvard-reading-period-study-session/2026-05-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125701
CREATED:20260428T171923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T172019Z
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SUMMARY:Show and Sale Ceramics Program\, Office for the Arts at Harvard
DESCRIPTION:Thursday – Sunday\, 10am-7pm each day\n \n224 Western Ave\, Allston\, MA 02134 \n  \nThe Ceramics Program\, Office for the Arts at Harvard presents its annual Spring Show and Sale\, May 7-10\, 2026 at its studio facility at 224 Western Avenue\, Allston\, Massachusetts. This four-day sale features original ceramic artwork by more than 90 artists affiliated with the program\, including instructors\, staff\, and students. At the sale\, shop for a wide range of ceramic artwork\, from functional pottery to sculptural pieces to ceramic jewelry and home decor items. In addition\, artists have donated unique planters that will be sold separately with 100% of funds from those items directly supporting scholarships to Ceramics Program courses. \nThe Show and Sale is open 10am – 7pm each day of the sale\, Thursday\, Friday\, Saturday and Sunday\, May 7-10\, 2026. Admission is free and open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to browse the selections and meet the artists during this four-day shopping event. With more than 90 artists participating\, there will be unique handmade gifts and home accents available for every budget. Visit the event page for updates and a complete list of participating artists: https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/ceramics/show-and-sale
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/show-and-sale-ceramics-program-office-for-the-arts-at-harvard/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T123000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125701
CREATED:20260415T180124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T180124Z
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SUMMARY:Research in Action: Fellows Talks
DESCRIPTION:Learn about new collections-based research in short talks presented by current Harvard Art Museums Fellows. Showcasing original scholarship\, the talks will explore a diverse array of projects that these emerging museum professionals have undertaken during their fellowships in our curatorial divisions and conservation labs. \nInterpreting Celtic Art\nPenny Coombe\, Kelekian Curatorial Fellow in Ancient Art\, Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art \nInside and Out: A Technical Investigation of Unfired Clay Buddhist Objects from Khara Khoto\nKaela Nurmi\, Objects Conservation Fellow\, Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies \nGot Milk? Butter\, Cheese\, and the Making of Dutch Identity in the 17th Century\nSusanne Bartels\, Stanley H. Durwood Foundation Curatorial Fellow\, Division of European and American Art \nMist Opportunities: A New Treatment Method for John Singer Sargent’s Daffodils in a Vase\nSaffie Patel\, Richard I. Shader Fellow in Paintings Conservation\, Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies \nArchive to Essence: Lessons from the American Professional Photographers Collection\nMadison Brown\, John R. and Barbara Robinson Family Curatorial Fellow in Photography\, Division of Modern and Contemporary Art \nResearch behind the Treatment: Conserving Drawings by Camille Pissarro and Egon Schiele\nValeria Pesce\, Craigen W. Bowen Paper Conservation Fellow\, Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies \nThis program is supported by the gifts of alumni and friends to the Museum Training Fund and by the generosity of those who have created Curatorial and Conservation Fellowships at the Harvard Art Museums. \nThe Fellowship Program at the Harvard Art Museums is designed to broaden the experience of those embarking on professional museum careers in art history and related fields\, conservation and conservation science\, and/or museum education. \nFellows work on specific projects within their field and engage in a broad range of activities across the museums. Foregrounding our teaching and research mission\, Fellows also participate in interdisciplinary teaching and contribute to a rich offering of public and academic interpretive programs across various platforms.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/research-in-action-fellows-talks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125701
CREATED:20260428T150838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T150838Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Bordeaux: Blending Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Bordeaux – Red – Expensive.  No!!!  Join Jo-Ann Ross and Tim Powers\, Accredited Bordeaux Educators\, as they serve a diverse sampling of sparkling wines\, delicious whites (crafted from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon)\, rosés of varying hues\, thrilling reds from under-the-radar appellations\, and luscious sweet wines – all from Bordeaux!! \nSince Bordeaux wines are mostly blends\, we will be making our own Bordeaux Wine Blends in this class. Join us as we discover the valiant leaps Bordeaux is making to increase vineyard sustainability and to work with an ever changing climate\, and explore the array of young vignerons\, both male and female\, who are creating wines of distinction. We’re excited to show you the true dynamic spirit that is Bordeaux wine!
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/intro-to-bordeaux-blending-workshop/
LOCATION:Commonwealth Wine School\, 35 Dunster St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125701
CREATED:20260403T194740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T194740Z
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SUMMARY:A Night at the Disco Book Bash with Christian John Wikane
DESCRIPTION:Boogie down to Lovestruck Books as we welcome author Christian John Wikane for a celebration of the ’70s disco scene! \n\n\n\n\nA Night at the Disco is a tribute to groundbreaking dance music from 1970–79\, featuring an unprecedented collection of photographs of more than 100 artists. \nAs an NYC-based music journalist and essayist\, Christian John Wikane has interviewed more than 600 recording artists\, songwriters\, and producers over the past two decades. He brings a unique perspective to the disco era\, uncovering behind-the-scenes insights through exclusive commentary from legends like Donna Summer\, Barry Gibb\, and Debbie Harry\, among many others. \n\n\n\nIn conversation with M. Scott Knox\, Executive Director of The Equality Fund and disco enthusiast\, Christian will discuss the making of this collection\, sharing stories about the era’s most unforgettable artists\, including the legacy of Boston’s own Donna Summer\, who made dancers feel “lovestruck” on the dance floor. Event tickets include a copy of A Night at the Disco. Grab a copy\, get it signed\, and celebrate the era that defined the dance floor.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/a-night-at-the-disco-book-bash-with-christian-john-wikane/
LOCATION:Lovestruck Books
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125701
CREATED:20260408T160551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T160600Z
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SUMMARY:Jack Saebyok Jung and Cindy Juyoung Ok reading the work of Kim Hyesoon
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a poetry reading by Jack Saebyok Jung and Cindy Juyoung Ok. \n** This event will take place synchronously in-store at 6 Plympton Street and on Zoom ** \n** Please sign up ahead of time because there is limited space ** \n** If you show up after the start time of the event you may jeopardize your seat **
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/jack-saebyok-jung-and-cindy-juyoung-ok-reading-the-work-of-kim-hyesoon/
LOCATION:Grolier Poetry Book Shop\, 6 Plympton St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125701
CREATED:20260414T142051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T142101Z
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SUMMARY:4 East Coast Wines Around the Lobster Roll - Wine Tasting & Class
DESCRIPTION:The East Coast doesn’t just produce great seafood—it produces great wine\, too. In this class we’ll take one lobster roll and pair it with four different East coast wines. This coastal-inspired tasting highlights the diversity of our regional wines and their remarkable affinity with seafood. \nLed by internationally renowned sommelier Bertil Jean-Chronberg of Bonde Fine Wine\, this immersive 120-minute workshop explores how different wine styles interact with the delicate texture and richness of lobster. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nExplore four distinct wine styles from the East Coast and how their structure\, acidity\, and salinity enhance seafood pairings.\nLearn to identify key elements of mouthfeel and how they evolve across different wine variations.\nGuided tasting designed to compare and understand how each wine transforms the lobster roll experience.\n\nWhether you are new to wine or refining your sensory skills\, this class goes far beyond a simple tasting. It is a structured\, interactive\, and enlightening exploration of variation\, contrast\, and balance. \nThrough Bertil’s expertise\, clarity\, and warmth\, each moment becomes a discovery of your own palate. Leave with a sharper understanding of wine diversity\, a deeper appreciation for food pairing\, and the pleasure of a memorable East Coast-inspired experience.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/4-east-coast-wines-around-the-lobster-roll-wine-tasting-class/
LOCATION:Bonde Fine Wine Shop\, 54 Church St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Resturant Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125701
CREATED:20260414T172455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T172504Z
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SUMMARY:Sloan Wainwright\, Susan Cattaneo\, and Cosy Sheridan: Mother Tree
DESCRIPTION:Sloan Wainwright is a songwriter\, singer\, performer\, teacher\, mentor and collaborator. A unique hybrid of pop\, folk\, jazz and blues\, Wainwright’s music is unified by her melodious tone and rich\, powerful contralto. Over the course of a 30-year career in music\, she has played the great concert halls\, the most storied listening rooms and top music festivals while also teaching at the nation’s leading music retreats. She has inspired hundreds of students on their creative journeys and collaborated with dozens of musicians\, writers\, choreographers and performers. \nWith her powerful voice\, captivating melodies and finely-crafted lyrics\, Susan Cattaneo is one of Boston’s most respected singer-songwriters. Combining vivid storytelling with a modern songwriter’s spin. Susan’s music blends folk\, rockand blues with hint of country. She likes to call it\, “New England Americana”. \nCosy Sheridan has been called one of our era’s finest and most thoughtful songwriters. She has played everywhere from Carnegie Hall to the Cowgirl Hall of Fame as well as most of the folk clubs across the country. As The Chicago Examiner wrote: “You can’t continue touring for twenty or so years\, unless you know what you’re doing\, and do it well.”
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/sloan-wainwright-susan-cattaneo-and-cosy-sheridan-mother-tree/
LOCATION:Passim\, 47 Palmer Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125701
CREATED:20260504T191105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T191105Z
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SUMMARY:David Epstein at Harvard Book Store
DESCRIPTION:Harvard Book Store welcomes David Epstein—author of the New York Times bestsellers Range and The Sports Gene—for a discussion of his new book\, Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better. He will be joined in conversation with Robert Waldinger—Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development\, one of the longest-running studies of adult life ever done. \nAbout Inside the Box\nHow do we do more with less?\nLimits are the key to stimulating creativity\, innovation\, and collaboration. \nWe live in a world that gives us seemingly infinite choices and prizes freedom above all else. We have an unprecedented number of options regarding what to do\, who to be\, and how to spend our time. All that choice is wonderful; it is also overwhelming. The irony is that total freedom can be paralyzing\, and unlimited resources don’t necessarily lead to the biggest breakthroughs. In fact\, overvaluing complete freedom can be disastrous for everything from starting a company to harnessing creativity to finding personal satisfaction. \nDavid Epstein argues that all of us—individuals\, businesses\, institutions\, even societies—can benefit from narrowing our options. He dives into the science and practice of constraints\, exploring exactly when and how guardrails can be beneficial\, whether we’re working with limited resources or using self-imposed boundaries to tap unexpected wells of focus and innovation. \nOriginal\, galvanizing\, and deeply researched\, Inside the Box tells absorbing stories of people and organizations that embraced constraints to transform themselves\, and the world—as well as a few that struggled from a lack of limits. Epstein reveals how boundaries create breakthroughs\, and how setting the right constraints can help you become the most creative\, productive\, and satisfied version of yourself.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/david-epstein-at-harvard-book-store-2/
LOCATION:Harvard Book Store\, 1256 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125701
CREATED:20260427T165249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T165327Z
UID:10002637-1778180400-1778187600@harvardsquare.com
SUMMARY:Vintage Jazz Swing – THE AMERICAN SONGBIRD – in the performance space
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE ARTIST\nElise Roth is an American-born\, London based vintage jazz vocalist specialising in tunes from the 20s\, 30s\, and 40s. Her musical influences include Ivie Anderson\, Annette Hanshaw\, and Judy Garland\, and is often compared to Judy vocally. She delights in bringing lesser known songs to a wider audience – you’ll be sure to hear a few old favourites as well\, but always performed with a characteristic twist! \nHaving spent a near equal amount of formative years in both Boston and London\, she’s thrilled to be playing with some of her favourite collaborators in MA to showcase some of her favourite songs.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/vintage-jazz-swing-the-american-songbird-in-the-performance-space/
LOCATION:Lou’s\, 13 Brattle St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260510T125701
CREATED:20260227T201336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T201349Z
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SUMMARY:TCS presents: Brent Weinbach
DESCRIPTION:18+ w/ 2-Item Suggested Minimum. Please Arrive Early to Guarantee Seating. \nBrent Weinbach is a recipient of the Andy Kaufman Award\, which recognizes innovation in stand-up comedy.  He is also responsible for various internet video sensations such as Gangster Party Line\, Mind Jack\, Man Gives Birth\, and Ultimate Drumming Technique\, as well as the cult web series\, Pound House.  Brent has appeared on Conan\, Lopez Tonight\, Comedy Central (The Meltdown\, @midnight\, Corporate\, Kroll Show\, Another Period)\, Cartoon Network (Adventure Time\, Clarence)\, IFC (Comedy Bang! Bang!\, Garfunkel and Oates)\, ABC\, and Adult Swim\, and also toured with the Comedians of Comedy.  He plays the role of Brent on the TBS show The Dress Up Gang and his stand-up special “Appealing to the Mainstream” is on Amazon Prime.  His second special “Popular Culture” is on Youtube.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/tcs-presents-brent-weinbach/
LOCATION:The Comedy Studio\, 5 John F. Kennedy St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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