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Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination

June 29, 2024 - June 26, 2026

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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Sea-ing Monsters

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

July 10 - September 1

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

FREE

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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Night

Last Summer

August 16 @ 4:30 pm - August 18 @ 5:00 pm
$12.50

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

Express House Tour

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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Afternoon

TRILLIUM TAKEOVER AT ONE REASON GARDEN BAR!

August 18 @ 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FREE

Try a variety of beers from one of New England's most sought after breweries at One Reason Garden Bar August 18th! Enjoy live music and games like Bocce and Cornhole all day long. Delicious food will be provided by Taqueria El Barrio. See you there!

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Deep Dive Tour: Queer History of 105 Brattle Street

FREE

Encounter the queer past through three generations of Longfellows and changing cultural understandings of queer relationships and identities. Rediscover the Longfellow House as a site of LGBTQ+ community, and a space to envision a more inclusive future.

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Poetry Reading: Elizabeth Bradfield and Kevin Goodan

FREE

The Longfellow Summer Arts Festival brings music, poetry, and community to the East Lawn of the Longfellow House on Sunday afternoons through the summer. All events are free and open to the public. In the case of inclement weather, poetry readings will be moved indoors. Concerts will be canceled or rescheduled. The series is made […]

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Express House Tour

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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Evening

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Joe Crookston

August 18 @ 6:00 pm
$23 – $25

Joe is a force of nature on stage. He is in his power AND he communes with his audience and welcomes them into the magic. From touring with Gordon Lightfoot, headlining major US festivals, receiving Folk Alliance International “Album of the Year,” releasing NINE BECOMES ONE (2023) to being named Folk Alliance International Artist-in- Resident, […]

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