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“ten minutes worth of sand…,” Exhibition
The Harvard Square Business Association, in partnership with Intercontinental Management, is pleased to present “ten minutes worth of sand…,” the new exhibit at the 25/8 artspace project located at 2 Linden Street in Harvard Square. Presented by Behind VA Shadows and curated by Yolanda He Yang, “ten minutes worth of sand...,” will be on […]
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In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers: An Exploration of Change and Loss [May 14, 2022 – May 31, 2024]
Artwork by Leah Sobsey for “In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers: An Exploration of Change and Loss” exhibition, Harvard Museum of Natural History, Digitized cyanotype Artwork by Leah Sobsey for “In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers: An Exploration of Change and Loss” exhibition, Harvard Museum of Natural History, Cyanotype on glass with 23K gold In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers: An […]
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Seeing in Art and Medicine at the Harvard Art Museums [September 2, 2023 – December 30, 2023]
This exhibition and the medical humanities program on which it is based are part of the Harvard Art Museums’ broader commitment to interdisciplinary learning. Now in its sixth year, the Seeing in Art and Medical Imaging program welcomes a cohort of nuclear medicine and radiology residents from Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital to explore questions […]
Find out moreA Colloquium in the Visual Arts at the Harvard Art Museums [September 2, 2023 – December 30, 2023]
The Harvard course A Colloquium in the Visual Arts (Humanities 20) is an introduction to the study of the humanities through major works of art and architecture from around the world: everything from Japanese woodblock prints to modern stop-motion photography. The course is taught by five members of the Harvard faculty: Vishal Khandelwal, Ewa Lajer-Burcharth, […]
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Day One DNA: 50 Years in Hiphop Culture
Curated by Laylah Amatullah Barrayn On view from November 3, 2023, to May 31, 2024 Day One DNA: 50 Years in Hiphop Culture is an immersive multimedia exhibition celebrating 50 years of hiphop culture through the archives of hiphop icons and longtime collaborators Ice T and DJ Afrika Islam. Their collection has been assembled over decades […]
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Harvard Square Food Tour
Ever wonder why Harvard Square was Julia Child’s favorite neighborhood? Do you love old, historic cities that have European cobblestone streets? Then join us for this delicious culinary adventure through historical Harvard Square in Cambridge! If you’re visiting Boston or here on a vacation to Boston or a local looking for fun things to do […]
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Materials Lab Workshop: A Brush with Nature—Chinese Painting
Artist Qingxiong Ma painting plum blossoms. Photo courtesy of the artist. This event requires registration; see further details below. The Materials Lab session is offered in Chinese on October 28 and in English on November 4. Join us for a hands-on workshop on traditional Chinese brush painting with master brush painter Qingxiong Ma. Enjoy this opportunity […]
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DART 2023
November 3–5, 2023 — Harvard Square — Cambridge, MA DART (Dancing America Rapper Tournament) is the premier rapper sword dance competition in North America. Rapper sword dancing is an exciting, fast-paced, and highly unique form of traditional English dance involving metal blades, percussive stepping, and intricate figures. FRIDAY 11/03 7.30pm Old John […]
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How to Shine with French Wine!
French wines cater to a staggeringly wide array of tastes. Do you prefer your wine to be bold and rich? Or perhaps round and buttery? Or even sweet and decadent? Moreover, do you favor a specific grape varietal over the rest? Wine is like love, with ones’ tastes changing with their experiences, memories, and […]
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BILL CHARLAP TRIO
7:00PM SHOW: BUY TICKETS HERE 9:00PM SHOW: BUY TICKETS HERE Acclaimed GRAMMY-winning pianist Bill Charlap has played with a who's who of jazz luminaries, including Phil Woods, Wynton Marsalis, Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand. Bill Charlap – Piano Noriko Ueda – Bass Dennis Mackrel – Drums
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ALASTAIR MOOCK’S PASTURES OF PLENTY
When Alastair Moock began his Pastures of Plenty series in Boston in 2000, the idea was to bridge some of the gaps he saw in the local music scene — between the folk and roots rock crowds, between the contemporary and traditional scenes, and between younger and older players. But what it really came down to was […]
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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street [October 13 – November 5, 2023]
Photo by @nilescottstudios Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s landmark musical tells the tale of a resourceful pie shop owner and a vengeful barber out for blood. After he’s sent away by a corrupt judge, Sweeney returns to London years later seeking his long-lost family, and forms an unlikely partnership with Mrs. Lovett, who serves […]
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Orchestra FLEX | Filtered Perspectives
Longy’s performance are free and open to the public, but please register in advance. 7.8 billion people, and 7.8 billion unique perspectives. We can see the world only through our individual lenses, and music is one of many ways people have long tried to communicate their singular perspectives. Longy’s Orchestra FLEX presents Filtered Perspectives, a program featuring […]
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BILL CHARLAP TRIO
7:00PM SHOW: BUY TICKETS HERE 9:00PM SHOW: BUY TICKETS HERE Acclaimed GRAMMY-winning pianist Bill Charlap has played with a who's who of jazz luminaries, including Phil Woods, Wynton Marsalis, Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand. Bill Charlap – Piano Noriko Ueda – Bass Dennis Mackrel – Drums
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S.G. GOODMAN
“No one escapes the marks left behind when it comes to love or the absence of it,” says singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman, describing the inspiration behind her sophomore album Teeth Marks. “Not only are we the ones who bear its indentations, but we’re also the ones responsible for placing them on ourselves and others.” When […]
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Theatrical Premiere – Where the Devil Roams
Director: The Adams Family Run Time: 93 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 2023 Starring: John Adams, Lulu Adams, Sam Rodd, Toby Poser, Zelda Adams Premiere Run November 3–8 A family of itinerant carnival performers travel the wintry countryside of Upstate New York seeking both artistic inspiration and bloody revenge in this grand-guignol period piece from revered indie-horror auteurs The Adams […]
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