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Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Embark on a daring voyage into the depths of human imagination at the Harvard Museum of Natural History’s new exhibition, Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination. Featuring ancient mariners' maps, literature, works of art, and natural history specimens, this exhibit explores the allure of serpents, krakens, and other monsters of the deep. Peer into […]
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Look beyond the Sea Monsters special exhibition to explore other items in the collections. Pick up the Sea-ing Monsters scavenger hunt sheet at any of the four Harvard Museums of Science & Culture. Find this symbol throughout the galleries of all four museums marking contenders for the title of Sea Monster and decide for yourself—sea […]
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Exercise the Mind and Body Fitness Series Schedule, Summer 2024
Beginning Wednesday, July 10, Harvard Square’s beloved The Charles Hotel is thrilled to launch its Summer 2024 Exercise the Mind and Body Fitness Series. Partnering with local, beloved fitness studios, BREATHE Cambridge, Fresh Pond Taiji, and Barre & Soul, hotel guests and the community are invited to enjoy a rotating list of complimentary classes, including […]
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Standard House Tour
What does a home reveal about its occupants, and about our shared history? For 200 years, the inhabitants of this house shaped American history, culture, and identity. This tour explores the different eras of the site’s history through its remarkable collections. Days: Every week on Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday Dates: May 24, 2024 […]
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Last Summer
Premiere Run Fri, Aug 16 – Sun, Aug 18 LAST SUMMER is going to make you uncomfortable. This latest provocation from legendary French director Catherine Breillat examines the character of Anne (Drucker), a middle-aged lawyer who represents young victims of sexual abuse. Her marriage is stagnant but not unhappy and she has two adorable, adopted daughters. […]
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Morning Writes
Lead by Mount Auburn Cemetery Public Events Producer, Julie-Anne Whitney, Morning Writes is an informal writing time and a chance to meet up with other creative thinkers. Each session will begin with a few writing prompts to get you started, followed by 30-40 minutes of writing time. Saturday, June 15, 10 AM Saturday, August 17, […]
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Short on time? Experience the highlights of the Longfellow House first floor on this quick, informal exploration of American history, culture, and identity. Days: Every week on Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday Dates: May 24, 2024 to October 28, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM, 4:30 PM Duration: 1 hour
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Family Fun Saturdays at Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters take place every summer Saturday from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. Enjoy a variety of family-friendly crafts, games, stories and activities designed for kids ages 1-6! All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Activities take place outdoors on the east lawn. In the event of rain or extreme heat, activities will […]
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Deep Dive Tour: Enslavement and Freedom
Cuba, Dinah, Malcolm, William, James and two “small boys.” At least seven people were enslaved at 105 Brattle Street prior to 1775. This conversational tour engages visitors with ongoing research into their experiences of slavery, journeys to freedom, and ongoing legacies.
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Short on time? Experience the highlights of the Longfellow House first floor on this quick, informal exploration of American history, culture, and identity. Days: Every week on Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday Dates: May 24, 2024 to October 28, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM, 4:30 PM Duration: 1 hour
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Lloyd Thayer
Lloyd Thayer puts the ‘multi’ in multi-instrumentalist, playing a mind boggling assortment of stringed intsruments including but not limited to: Dobro and Weissenborn lap steel guitars, Turkish Oud, Saz and Cumbus, Indian Chaturangui and Mohan Veena, Ragmakamtar, Ukulele and more. A recovering street performer and determined songwriter, his indoor shows combine a mixture of American […]
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Laugh For Cash
Yvette Wilks and Greg Smith from Ultimate Entertainment Group (UEG) present a special line up of guests with music and comedy kicking off the night’s entertainment. Harvard Square hosts the first Hip Hop World Music Festival in the afternoon and then the fun continues down in the basement of The Comedy Studio. A mix of […]
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Bent Knee, Nova One, Shibui
Bent Knee are not a band for convention. In fact, since forming in 2009, the Boston-based six-piece have been on a constant journey of musical exploration that thoroughly disregards it. The result is five records that completely defy categorization and transcend genre. In other words, the band don’t just break the rules, they make up […]
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Laugh For Cash
Yvette Wilks and Greg Smith from Ultimate Entertainment Group (UEG) present a special line up of guests with music and comedy kicking off the night’s entertainment. Harvard Square hosts the first Hip Hop World Music Festival in the afternoon and then the fun continues down in the basement of The Comedy Studio. A mix of […]
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