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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:20260511T154500
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SUMMARY:Hairspray
DESCRIPTION:Director: John Waters Run Time: 92 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 1988 \nStarring: Debbie Harry\, Divine\, Ricki Lake\, Sonny Bono\, Vitamin C \n\nDespite being a coming-of-age story about the charismatic and ‘pleasantly plump’ teenage dance sensation Tracy Turnblad (Lake)\, John Waters’ cult classic also features a trio of truly memorable moms: Tracy’s supportive mother Edna (Divine)\, the formidable Motormouth Maybelle Stubbs (Brown)\, and the nefarious Velma Von Tussle (Harry).
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/hairspray/
LOCATION:The Brattle Theatre\, 40 Brattle St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies & Museums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T180000
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SUMMARY:Dirty Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Director: Emile Ardolino Run Time: 100 min. Format: 35mm Film Release Year: 1987 \nStarring: Cynthia Rhodes\, Jennifer Grey\, Jerry Orbach\, Neal Jones\, Patrick Swayze \n\ngather here presents Pics and Crafts\nExpecting the usual tedium that accompanies a summer in the Catskills with her family\, 17-year-old Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman is surprised to find herself stepping into the shoes of a professional hoofer—and unexpectedly falling in love. \nCraft-Along screening note: Lights will be kept on half way and attendees are encouraged to bring craft projects to work on. Tickets for this screening are $13 for all. Brattle passes are accepted. \nFrom the Joel Freedman and Michael Fink 35mm Collection\, RISD
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/dirty-dancing/
LOCATION:The Brattle Theatre\, 40 Brattle St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafting,Movies & Museums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000
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SUMMARY:Liv Mae Morris at Harvard Book Store
DESCRIPTION:Harvard Book Store welcomes Liv Mae Morris—2022 Lambda Literary Fellow\, 2024 recipient of the Binc Foundation’s Susan Kamil Prize for Emerging Writers\, and bookseller at Harvard Book Store—for a discussion of her debut middle-grade novel\, The Last Dragon House. She will be joined in conversation by Elaine Dimopoulos—critically acclaimed author of The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow and other middle-grade and young adult novels.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/liv-mae-morris-at-harvard-book-store/
LOCATION:Harvard Book Store\, 1256 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000
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SUMMARY:Liv Mae Morris at Harvard Book Store
DESCRIPTION:Harvard Book Store welcomes Liv Mae Morris—2022 Lambda Literary Fellow\, 2024 recipient of the Binc Foundation’s Susan Kamil Prize for Emerging Writers\, and bookseller at Harvard Book Store—for a discussion of her debut middle-grade novel\, The Last Dragon House. She will be joined in conversation by Elaine Dimopoulos—critically acclaimed author of The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow and other middle-grade and young adult novels. \nAbout The Last Dragon House\nA spellbinding middle-grade debut about a magical boarding house for dragons and the unlikely siblings destined to save it. \nSiblings Olly and Jenny Atwood have never met a dragon—Olly doesn’t even think they’re real. But when the strange and brilliant Dr. Lady Abernathy offers Olly a job at her mysterious house\, the Atwoods learn that these incredible beasts are very much alive—and they need help. \nDragons have been forced into hiding\, and as caretakers of the Dragon House\, Dr. Lady and Olly are the only protectors these magnificent creatures have left. But when evil forces conspire to poison Dr. Lady\, Olly and his dragon friends find themselves locked in a race against time\, political conspiracies…and one very large corgi. Can Olly recover the antidote before it’s too late? And can Jenny harness her stirring powers to keep Dr. Lady alive until then? Or could this be the end of the Dragon House—and dragons—as they know it? \nThe Last Dragon House is a showstopping novel full of fast-paced\, laugh-out-loud adventure and endearingly flawed characters. It’s also about how our seemingly impossible problems will ultimately be solved: Not by waiting for a Chosen One\, but by banding together and sharing our unique strengths. Another word for those strengths? Magic.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/liv-mae-morris-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:20260511T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T200000
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SUMMARY:TCS presents: Vérino (The Rodéo Tour)
DESCRIPTION:18+ w/ 2-Item Suggested Minimum. This Show Will Be In French. \nOne of France’s most beloved stand-up comedians\, Vérino has built his career on an irresistible blend of sharp observation\, warm storytelling\, and an uncanny ability to turn the everyday into comedy gold. After honing his craft on the Parisian stage\, he rose to national fame through hundreds of television appearances and sold-out runs across France’s most iconic venues — from the Grand Rex to the Casino de Paris\, culminating in a triumphant night at the Olympia.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/tcs-presents-verino-the-rodeo-tour/
LOCATION:The Comedy Studio\, 5 John F. Kennedy St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T170000
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SUMMARY:THE END OF LONELINESS?  AI AND THE FUTURE OF CONNECTION
DESCRIPTION:Can a machine love you? Can you love it back? And if millions of people already believe the answer is yes\, does the distinction still matter? \n  \nAI companion platforms now count tens of millions of users\, many of them young adults who say these relationships feel safer\, more attentive\, and more reliable than human ones. At the same time\, the U.S. Surgeon General has declared loneliness a public health epidemic. These two trends may not be unrelated. \n  \nAs artificial companions grow more emotionally fluent\, more patient\, more present\, more perfectly attuned\, new questions emerge. What are we actually getting from these relationships? What might we be giving up? And what does it say about us\, and about the world we’ve built\, that so many people find it easier to connect with a machine than with each other? \n  \nJoin Dr. Jen Hartstein\, psychologist\, and Oluwaseun Sanwoolu\, PhD Candidate in Philosophy at the University of Kansas\, for a moderated conversation about loneliness\, technology\, and what it means to truly connect in the age of artificial intelligence. \n  \nJoin the conversation.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/the-end-of-loneliness-ai-and-the-future-of-connection/
LOCATION:Cambridge Forum\, 3 Church St.\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T180000
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SUMMARY:Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw at The Brattle Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Harvard Book Store welcomes Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw—Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of California\, Los Angeles\, the Isidor and Seville Sulzbacher Professor of Law at Columbia Law School\, and the cofounder and Executive Director of the African American Policy Forum—for a discussion of her new book\, Backtalker: An American Memoir. She will be joined in conversation by Heather Cox Richardson—professor of history at Boston College and bestselling author of Democracy Awakening.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/kimberle-williams-crenshaw-at-the-brattle-theatre/
LOCATION:The Brattle Theatre\, 40 Brattle St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T210000
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CREATED:20260403T195058Z
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SUMMARY:Out of Her League Release Bash with Ava Rani
DESCRIPTION:An ambitious surgeon recruits a star soccer player as her date to a lavish wedding to make her ex jealous but love might intervene. \n\n\n\n\nAdd hereTo make her ex jealous\, an ambitious young surgeon recruits a charming star soccer player to be her date to a lavish Parisian wedding—but love might have a game plan of its own. \nJoin USA Today bestselling author Ava Rani in welcoming her latest romance to the shelves at the Out of Her League day-of release bash! \nIn conversation with fellow USA Today bestselling romance author Simone Soltani\, Ava will break down her inspiration behind a story that’s ​​smart\, sexy\, and full of her signature balance between romantic swoon and social commentary. \n“An immersive\, addicting\, and feel-good romance that isn’t afraid to dig deep. Out of Her League is a must-read\, and Ava Rani paints a world I want to live in forever.” – Catherine Cowles\, New York Times bestselling author of Secret Haven \nAfter the talk\, get excited for the meet and greet portion of the evening! To purchase your very own copy of the book to have signed\, be sure to select the ticket option which includes Out of her League at Eventbrite checkout. Personalizations are limited to 3 per guest. Guests are welcome to bring past titles by Ava from home to be signed as well.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/out-of-her-league-release-bash-with-ava-rani/
LOCATION:Lovestruck Books
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
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SUMMARY:Dylan Gottlieb at Harvard Book Store
DESCRIPTION:Harvard Book Store welcomes Dylan Gottlieb—Assistant Professor of History at Bentley University and cohost of Who Makes Cents: A History of Capitalism Podcast—for a discussion of his new book\, Yuppies: The Bankers\, Lawyers\, Joggers\, and Gourmands Who Conquered New York. He will be joined in conversation by Quinn Slobodian—Professor of International History at Boston University and author of Globalists\, Crack-Up Capitalism\, and Hayek’s Bastards.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/dylan-gottlieb-at-harvard-book-store/
LOCATION:Harvard Book Store\, 1256 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
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CREATED:20260415T153456Z
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SUMMARY:30th Anniversary Celebration of Matt Smith hosted by Rose Cousins
DESCRIPTION:Singer-Songwriter Rose Cousins is enlisting a bevy of talented friends to honor a man who has helped cement Passim’s legacy as a pre-eminent folk music listening room.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/30th-anniversary-celebration-of-matt-smith-hosted-by-rose-cousins-2/
LOCATION:Arrow Street Arts\, 2 Arrow St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
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SUMMARY:Free Comedy Open-Mic
DESCRIPTION:18+ w/ 2-Item Suggested Minimum. Doors & List at 6pm. Free Show. No Ticket Needed. \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-4/
LOCATION:The Comedy Studio\, 5 John F. Kennedy St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000
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SUMMARY:State and Local Climate Progress: Where Do We Go From Here?
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 12\, 7:00 to 8:30 pm\, First Parish in Cambridge Meeting House\, 1146 Mass. Avenue \n\nMassachusetts and Cambridge both have plans to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions – with a goal of 50% reduction (from a 1990 baseline) for 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050. Both the state and city have had significant accomplishments\, but there have also been challenges. \nCome hear about our climate goals – where are we\, where are we going\, where is there some exciting momentum\, where are there roadblocks\, and how can we all move forward together? \nMiriam Wasser\, WBUR Senior Reporter for Climate and Environment\, will lead the panel discussion. Our panelists will be: \n· Katherine Antos\, Undersecretary of Decarbonization Resilience\, Mass. Executive Office of Energy and Environment \n· Julie Wormser\, City of Cambridge Chief Climate Officer; and \n· Vickash Mohanka\, Chapter Director at the Mass. Sierra Club. \nRSVP at: https://firstparishcambridge.breezechms.com/form/8b850a. All event details are also available on our website here. \nAttendance via Zoom will also be available for those who prefer to join us remotely. \nSponsored by the First Parish in Cambridge\, Unitarian Universalist\, Environmental Justice Team \nCosponsored by Massachusetts Sierra Club; Cambridge Mothers Out Front; and 350 MA-Cambridge/Somerville
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/state-and-local-climate-progress-where-do-we-go-from-here/
LOCATION:MA
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T203000
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SUMMARY:State and Local Climate Progress: Where Do We Go From Here?
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts and Cambridge both have plans to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions – with a goal of 50% reduction (from a 1990 baseline) for 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050. Both the state and city have had significant accomplishments\, but there have also been challenges. \nCome hear about our climate goals – where are we\, where are we going\, where is there some exciting momentum\, where are there roadblocks\, and how can we all move forward together? \nMiriam Wasser\, WBUR Senior Reporter for Climate and Environment\, will lead the panel discussion. Our panelists will be: \n\n\nKatherine Antos\, Undersecretary of Decarbonization Resilience\, Mass. Executive Office of Energy and Environment \n\n\nJulie Wormser\, City of Cambridge Chief Climate Officer; and \n\n\nVickash Mohanka\, Chapter Director at the Mass. Sierra Club. \n\n\nRSVP at: https://firstparishcambridge.breezechms.com/form/8b850a \nAttendance via Zoom will also be available for those who prefer to join us remotely. \nSponsored by the First Parish in Cambridge\, Unitarian Universalist\, Environmental Justice Team; \nCosponsored by Massachusetts Sierra Club\, Cambridge Mothers Out Front; and 350 MA-Cambridge/Somerville.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/state-and-local-climate-progress-where-do-we-go-from-here-2/
LOCATION:First Parish Church\, 1446 Massachusetts Ave.\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000
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SUMMARY:New on View: Bodhidharma
DESCRIPTION:In the sixth century\, a monk named Bodhidharma traveled through central Asia to China and established the Chan sect of Buddhism\, a new Mahayana school centered on meditation and the personal transmission of doctrine from teacher to student. In the following centuries\, Chan was introduced to Korea (as Seon) and Japan (as Zen). \nJoin assistant curator Yan Yang for a talk about this legendary icon in Buddhist art. \nThis gallery talk is part of our New on View series\, highlighting recent gallery installations and presenting new insights into recent acquisitions or old favorites. \nLed by:\nYan Yang 楊妍\, Assistant Curator of the Collection\, Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/new-on-view-bodhidharma/
LOCATION:Harvard Art Museums\, 32 Quincy St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T183000
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SUMMARY:Isaac Fitzgerald at The Brattle Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Harvard Book Store welcomes Isaac Fitzgerald—New York Times bestselling author of Dirtbag\, Massachusetts\, winner of the New England Book Award—for a discussion of his highly anticipated new book\, American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed. He will be joined in conversation by Saeed Jones—prize-winning author and Lecturer on Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/isaac-fitzgerald-at-the-brattle-theatre/
LOCATION:Brattle Street\, Brattle Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T054708
CREATED:20251103T114250Z
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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/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
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SUMMARY:Michael Steffan\, Julia Thacker and Leslie Williams with an introduction by Kevin Gallagher
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a poetry reading by Michael Todd Steffen\, Julia Thacker and Leslie Williams with an introduction by Kevin Gallagher. \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/michael-steffan-julia-thacker-and-leslie-williams-with-an-introduction-by-kevin-gallagher/
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:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T054708
CREATED:20260506T180910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T180910Z
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SUMMARY:Jimin Han at Harvard Book Store
DESCRIPTION:Harvard Book Store welcomes Jimin Han—acclaimed author of The Apology and A Small Revolution—for a discussion of her new novel\, Dreamt I Found You. She will be joined in conversation by Jean Stehle—literary influencer. librarian\, and  co-founding organizer of the Newton Children’s Book Festival. \nAbout Dreamt I Found You\nFrom the critically acclaimed author of The Apology comes a contemporary retelling of Korea’s Romeo & Juliet\, as the cousin of the star-crossed lovers helps them avoid a tragic fate.  \nWhen Dahee Shin was nine years old\, she made a promise to protect her favorite cousin\, Channing\, who has always been like a sister to her. Now\, at thirty\, Dahee has found herself in a Korean American community in a New England beach town\, once more running to the rescue of her debt-ridden relative. Ever the idealist\, Channing—who has spent her life haunted by the tragic story of Chunhyang and Mongryong\, Korea’s parallel Romeo & Juliet—has fallen in love with Minjae Oh\, all the while fending off the advances of powerful\, manipulative Kent Cho\, a local politician. As Channing and Minjae’s romance blossoms\, and as Kent’s suspicion and obsession grow\, Dahee begins to realize that it may be up to her to make sure her cousin and beloved escape Chunhyang and Mongryong’s doomed end. \nFor fans of Hello Beautiful\, Dreamt I Found You is a wondrous\, tender retelling of Korea’s most classic love story\, steeped in the travails of a rigid class system\, the power of premonition\, and shot through with Korean folklore and magic.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/jimin-han-at-harvard-book-store/
LOCATION:Harvard Book Store\, 1256 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T220000
DTSTAMP:20260511T054708
CREATED:20260326T181807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T181807Z
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SUMMARY:The Daisy Chain Flower Shop Release Celebration with Laurie Gilmore
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday May 13th\, 2026\n\n\n7:00 PM -10:00 PM\n\nAuthor Event\n\n The First Parish in Cambridge\n\n\n\n\nTickets + Details: Eventbrite\n\n\nIs the Daisy Chain Flower Shop really cursed—or is it just waiting for the right love story to bloom? \nCelebrate the release of DAISY CHAIN FLOWER SHOP with #1 New York Times bestselling author Laurie Gilmore as she invites readers to the ultimate Dream Harbor gathering celebrating a cozy\, swoony romance about bad luck\, fresh starts\, and love that shows up when you’re not looking for it.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/the-daisy-chain-flower-shop-release-celebration-with-laurie-gilmore/
LOCATION:Lovestruck Books
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260511T054708
CREATED:20260416T192410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T192410Z
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SUMMARY:Brian O'Donovan Legacy Series: A Revels Spring Pub Sing
DESCRIPTION:Join us at one of Revels’ famous Pub Sings on Wednesday\, May 13th at The Burren! Enjoy dinner with friends and lift your voice as David Coffin leads us in traditional drinking songs and more. This is an audience participation event – songsheets will be provided for all. We can’t wait to sing with you! \nRevels Pub Sings have limited capacity and often sell out in advance. Stay up to date with Revels by joining our email list and following us on Facebook and Instagram so you can be the first to know when tickets go on sale. \n 
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/brian-odonovan-legacy-series-a-revels-spring-pub-sing/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260511T054708
CREATED:20260421T154240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T154248Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday's Rising Stars Showcase w/ host Andrew Balestieri
DESCRIPTION:18+ w/ 2-Item Suggested Minimum. Please Arrive Early to Guarantee Seating. \nThe Comedy Studio has long been the launchpad for fresh talent\, sending comedians to national stages and beyond. Now\, we’re taking things to the next level! Catch a lineup of Boston’s rising stars—future headliners delivering a night of unforgettable laughs. You’ll see comics who’ve appeared on HBO\, Netflix\, late-night TV\, and more right before they blow up. Expect edgy\, off-the-wall humor\, a dash of raunch with unexpected twists\, and razor-sharp takes on the chaos of modern attitudes. Millennials and Gen Z love it for a reason—this is comedy that hits where it counts. You never know who may drop in.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/wednesdays-rising-stars-showcase-w-host-andrew-balestieri/
LOCATION:The Comedy Studio\, 5 John F. Kennedy St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T054708
CREATED:20260402T195043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T195043Z
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SUMMARY:Laurel Circle Lecture Series: Dr. W. John Kress
DESCRIPTION:To Know Our Trees: A lecture by Dr. W. John Kress \nJoin us for the Laurel Circle Lecture Series: with Dr. W. John Kress\, Smithsonian Distinguished Scientist and Curator Emeritus. \nDr. W. John Kress is Distinguished Scientist and Curator Emeritus at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. He was Curator of Botany for over thirty years and formerly served as the Interim Under Secretary for Science at the Smithsonian and Director of Science in the Grand Challenges Consortia at the institution. \nGuests are encouraged to arrive early to experience the beauty of the spring canopy and explore the grounds in bloom. \n5:30pm – 6:30pm: Reception and Book Signing \nEnjoy a reception in the Bigelow Chapel Glass Wing\, as well as the opportunity to get a copy of Smithsonian Trees of North America signed by Dr. Kress. Books must be purchased in advance through this Eventbrite page – available as an add-on. \n6:30pm – 8:00pm: Keynote lecture and Q&A \nDr. Kress will deliver a keynote lecture followed by a Q&A with Vice President of Horticulture Ronnit Bendavid-Val. \nThank you to our sponsors! \n\nCandace Young
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/laurel-circle-lecture-series-dr-w-john-kress/
LOCATION:Mount Auburn Cemetary
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T054708
CREATED:20260414T185651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T194519Z
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SUMMARY:Douglas Stuart at The Brattle Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Harvard Book Store welcomes Douglas Stuart—Booker Prize-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Shuggie Bain and Young Mungo—for a discussion of his highly anticipated new novel\, John of John. He will be joined in conversation by Margot Livesey—Emeritus professor at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and author ten novels\, including The Road from Belhaven.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/douglas-stuart-at-the-brattle-theatre/
LOCATION:The Brattle Theatre\, 40 Brattle St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T054708
CREATED:20260414T182901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T182912Z
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SUMMARY:Case Oats
DESCRIPTION:Casey Walker never thought she’d write an album. A novel\, maybe\, when she was in undergraduate school for creative writing. But music always called to her\, and it wasn’t until she moved to Chicago and met a stable of musicians that she realized that recording was within reach. \nWalker formed Case Oats in 2018 and turned the band into a Chicago fixture until finally\, in 2025\, signing with Merge Records\, and releasing a debut record to critical acclaim. Chicago Sun-Times called it a “standout debut.” Rolling Stone hailed it as “a winning set of alt-country and folk songs with warm melodies\, novelistic verses\, and unassuming vocals that recall Daniel Johnston and Kimya Dawson.” \nThe album was produced by Walker’s longtime bandmate and fiancé\, Spencer Tweedy (drums)\, and recorded in a makeshift Chicago basement studio\, in the bungalow rented by Jason Ashworth (bass) and Max Subar (guitar and pedal steel)\, featuring fiddle work by Scott Daniel and guest pianist/organist Nolan Chin. Walker’s songs get to the heart of relationships and experience\, and bring city life down to earth—to the porch swing\, where Walker believes everyone ultimately belongs.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/case-oats/
LOCATION:Passim\, 47 Palmer Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
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CREATED:20260427T193512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T193525Z
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SUMMARY:Keyon Harrold
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with the Boston Jazz Foundation
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/keyon-harrold/
LOCATION:Regattabar\, 1 Bennett Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T054708
CREATED:20260428T154458Z
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SUMMARY:Keyon Harrold
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/keyon-harrold-2/
LOCATION:Regattabar\, 1 Bennett Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
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SUMMARY:Women of Carbon
DESCRIPTION:We are teaming up with the New England Forestry Foundation (NEFF) to host a screening of the groundbreaking documentary “Women of Carbon” about women transforming construction while combating climate change. After the film we will brief panel discussion and Q&A opportunity for audience members to learn more about the documentary and the issues it highlights. \nFood and drinks will be available at the event\, so grab your friend and get ready for a night of women\, community\, and climate action. \n 
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/women-of-carbon/
LOCATION:Patagonia Cambridge\, 39 Brattle St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Movies & Museums
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260511T054708
CREATED:20260421T154627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T154635Z
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SUMMARY:Certified Fresh
DESCRIPTION:18+ w/ 2-Item Suggested Minimum. Please Arrive Early to Guarantee Seating. \nCertified Fresh\, lovingly curated by Jeff Zamaria\, takes place Thursdays and showcases a dynamic mix of Boston’s emerging talent and seasoned comedians. Whether discovering new faces or catching a set from someone on the verge of stardom\, the night promises laughter from start to finish. With performances from both up-and-coming acts and Boston’s best comics\, it’s the perfect way to enjoy guaranteed laughs and get a taste of the next big thing in comedy.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/certified-fresh/
LOCATION:The Comedy Studio\, 5 John F. Kennedy St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T213000
DTSTAMP:20260511T054708
CREATED:20260421T155042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T155052Z
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SUMMARY:Roast Battle Boston w/ host Logan O'Brien
DESCRIPTION:18+ w/ 2-Item Suggested Minimum. \nJoin host Logan O’Brien as some of Boston’s best comedians come together for a head-to-head roast battle. Come\, watch friends become enemies for the night in a hilarious verbal sparring match. The audience is part of the fun\, as you’ll help us decide who the winner of each battle is. Bring your friends and you thick skin. It’s gonna be a good old fashioned comedy battle.
URL:https://harvardsquare.com/event/roast-battle-boston-w-host-logan-obrien-2/
LOCATION:The Comedy Studio\, 5 John F. Kennedy St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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