Events in the Square
Events
Calendar of Events
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Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh brings a bold new musical adaptation of the 2010 psychological thriller to life on stage, featuring a score by Dave Malloy and book by Jen […] 
Catch the unveiling of The Golden Hours, a new band formed by the members of acclaimed indie-folk acts David Wax Museum and Lowland Hum. These musicians have been touring and […]
$35 – $40
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Harvard Book Store welcomes Isaac Butler—author of the National Book Critics Circle Award-winner The Method and the coauthor of The World Only Spins Forward—for a discussion of his new book, The Perfect Moment: God, Sex, […] |
4 events,
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Harvard Book Store welcomes Loubna Mrie—Syrian writer and journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The London Review of Books, Rolling Stone, and The Atlantic—for a discussion of her new book, Defiance: A […] |
4 events,
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 […]
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Harvard Book Store welcomes Elizabeth Margulis—Professor and Acting Chair of the Department of Music at Princeton University, where she directs the Music Cognition Lab—for a discussion of her new book, Transported: The […] |
9 events,
Premiere Run! Unfortunately, due to a scheduling conflict the Sunday, June 21 screening with the filmmaker in person had been canceled. In British filmmaker Ben Rivers’ monomythical new feature, told […]
$13 – $15
** This event will take place synchronously in-store at 6 Plympton Street and on Zoom ** ** Please sign up ahead of time because there is limited space ** ** […]
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Loren Benn and friends bring a sultry but powerful R&B & Soul atmosphere to any stage.
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Harvard Book Store welcomes Mark Peterson—Edmund S. Morgan Professor of History at Yale University and the Faculty Director of Yale’s Lewis Walpole Library—for a discussion of his book, The Making and Breaking […]
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35mm Screenings! Legendary cinema stylist De Palma meets cinema’s greatest golden boy Tom Cruise and, along with an able cast of supporting character actors, creates one of the biggest action […]
$13 – $15
18+ w/ 2-Item Suggested Minimum. Please Arrive Early to Guarantee Seating. Certified Fresh, lovingly curated by Jeff Zamaria, takes place every Thursday and showcases a dynamic mix of Boston’s emerging […]
$23.95
35mm Screenings! A 1970s television reboot that takes an appropriately over-the-top approach to re-envisioning the source material as a turn-of-the-millennium blockbuster, CHARLIE’S ANGELS works despite—or perhaps because of—it’s obvious excesses. […]
$13 – $15
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8 events,
From 5-9pm on Fridays, come take a seat and order a flight of three wines (2-oz pours) for $19, which comes with a snack. You can add on additional 2-oz […] 
Indigo Ansin, known professionally as “chrysalis,” is a Boston-based singer-songwriter currently attending Berklee College of Music. Heavily influenced by artists they grew up listening to such as Joni Mitchell and […]
$23 – $25
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ABOUT THE ARTIST Lourde and Aniye bring seamlessly interwoven R&B soul and funk to the stage, accented by authentic band chemistry and upbeat grooves. Lourde, Aniye and company bring the energy […] 
Seycadia will be opening. Join us at 7pm at Club Passim to enjoy some wonderful music by chrysalis and Entifan! chrysalis: As their name would suggest, chrysalis exists in a […]
$25
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3 events,
18+ w/ 2-Item Suggested Minimum. Please Arrive Early to Guarantee Seating. Get ready for a night of laughs at The All-Star 4th of July Comedy Showcase, where some of the […] |
3 events,
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BRUNCH PERFORMANCE SPACE DINING Music Begins 12:00PM Seating takes place at 11:30AM, 12:00PM OR 1:30PM depending on your reservation time. A food or beverage purchase is required for guests seated […] |
6 events,
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Harvard Book Store welcomes Roshan Sethi—award-winning writer, director, and practicing oncologist—for a discussion of his debut book The Simp: A Novel Without a Hero, about the rise and fall of an unemployed actor who […]
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Harvard Book Store welcomes Chloe Chapin—American historian, costume designer, and fashion scholar—for a discussion of her new book, Suitable: The Sartorial Revolution and the Fashioning of Modern Men. She will be joined in […] 
Bevan Manson Trio feat. Matt Wilson, Bob Nieske & Allan Chase The Lilypad · 1353 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · 7:30 PM $15 advance · $20 […]
$15 – $20
NPR's Tiny Desk Contest is back on the road in 2026! Join us this summer as we travel across the country for a one-of-a-kind concert, featuring the Contest winner plus […] |
8 events,
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Wed, Jul 08 Concert Room Time & Location Jul 08, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Concert Room, 25 Lowell St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA Event Details NSM is excited […]
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 […]
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Harvard Book Store, the Harvard University Division of Science, and the Harvard Library welcome Rowan Jacobsen—acclaimed author of nine books, including A Geography of Oysters, Fruitless Fall, and Truffle Hound—for a discussion of his […] 
Please join us for a poetry reading with Mary Kane, Carla Panciera and Scott Withiam with an introduction by Lynne Potts. ** This event will take place synchronously in-store at […] |
6 events,
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ABOUT THE ARTIST Lisa Bello is a Boston/Brooklyn vocalist and songwriter with a sound rooted in jazz, soul, and late-night storytelling. A proud member of the Recording Academy, she blends […]
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Harvard Book Store welcomes Howard A. Rodman—a vice president of the Academy for Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and one of seventeen members of the Screenwriters Hall of Fame—for a discussion […] 
“It’s not hard to imagine an only slightly alternate world in which a brand of rumba took root and flourished in the heart of Acadiana, just as it did in […]
$25 – $27
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10 events,
From 5-9pm on Fridays, come take a seat and order a flight of three wines (2-oz pours) for $19, which comes with a snack. You can add on additional 2-oz […] 13th Annual Boston Jerkfest July 10, 2026 Rum &Brew Tasting and concert 6-10pm July 11, 2026 Caribbean Food & Music Festival 11am -8pm July 12. 2026 Community Soccer Game
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Every once in a while an opportunity presents itself that is simply too good to pass up. Our intrepid wine & cheese educator Adam Centamore just returned from leading a […]
$115
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ABOUT THE ARTIST Roots Alley Collective is committed to uplifting, preserving and spreading the music and culture of the Caribbean diaspora. Founded in Boston and known up and down the […] 
“Head back to the ʼ80s with the ultimate indie rock band…and jam out to a guy who acts and sounds just like Morrissey” – Thrillist The Smiths Tribute NYC features […] |
8 events,13th Annual Boston Jerkfest July 10, 2026 Rum &Brew Tasting and concert 6-10pm July 11, 2026 Caribbean Food & Music Festival 11am -8pm July 12. 2026 Community Soccer Game 
Earlybirds Club is a dance party for women and gender-expansive people that starts at 6pm and ends at 10pm — because we have sh*t to do in the morning! At New Wave […]
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ABOUT THE ARTIST Blue Light Bandits are a 4-piece independent rock band from Worcester, MA heavily influenced by 70's soul and R&B. Since releasing their first project, B.L.B Demo in […] 
ARE THEY GAY OR JUST EUROPEAN? 🏝️🍹⛱️🌞🌊 Barbie girls, gays, and theys, it’s time to 🙌 pump up the jam and go around the 🌍 world (la la la […] |
6 events,13th Annual Boston Jerkfest July 10, 2026 Rum &Brew Tasting and concert 6-10pm July 11, 2026 Caribbean Food & Music Festival 11am -8pm July 12. 2026 Community Soccer Game
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ABOUT THE ARTIST Josiah Reibstein & The Hubtones tap into that iconic sound with some of Boston’s finest traditional jazz musicians, delivering swinging, high-energy sets rooted in New Orleans-style jazz. […] |
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3 events,
Monday–Friday, July 13–17, 9:30 am–12:00 pm Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge MA For children entering grades 1–3 Get creative in the museum! Explore the museum galleries […] 
Monday–Friday, July 13–17, 9:30 am–12:00 pm Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, 1 Oxford St, Cambridge MA For children entering grades 6–8 How do we know what we know? What clever […] |
3 events,
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Harvard Book Store welcomes Carson Markland—acclaimed writer and filmmaker from South Carolina featured in the Best Microfiction Anthology—for a discussion of her debut novel, Men Like Us. She will be joined in conversation […] |
7 events,
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 […]
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Harvard Book Store welcomes P.C. Verrone—award-winning writer whose work has appeared in FIYAH and PodCastle—for a discussion of his debut novel, Rabbit, Fox, Tar, a Debutiful "Most Anticipated Book of the Year". He will be joined in […] 
Please join us for a poetry reading by Michael Gottlieb, Mark Pawlak and Evelyn Reilly with an introduction by Steven Ratiner. ** This event will take place synchronously in-store at […] 
The musical legacy of John Hartford has found a new chapter with The John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project; Mandolinist Sharon Gilchrist, fiddle player Rachel Baiman, and banjo/guitarist Ella Korth bring […]
$28 – $30
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5 events,
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Complete Series: Five Thursdays July 16th - August 13th, 2026, from 6:00 - 8:00pm ET. Certification Exam August 13th, 2026. **Registration deadline for five session bundle is July 16** The […]
$85
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Harvard Book Store welcomes Dr. Julia Skinner—award-winning author of Our Fermented Lives, culinary business owner, writing coach, and food historian—for a discussion of her new book, Essential Food Preserving: The Comprehensive Guide to Canning, […] 
Steve Riley, of Mamou Louisiana, is a widely acknowledged master of the Cajun accordion and its singularly powerful sound. His playing is a standard by which timing, phrasing and ingenuity […]
$33 – $35
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8 events,
Friday, July 17, 20265:00 PM Sunday, July 19, 20261:00 PM Sturbridge, MA
From 5-9pm on Fridays, come take a seat and order a flight of three wines (2-oz pours) for $19, which comes with a snack. You can add on additional 2-oz […]
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Sunshine, patios, beach days, backyard dinners — summer is the perfect season for refreshing wines that are easy to love and even easier to sip. Join us for a relaxed […]
$85
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ABOUT THE ARTIST Established in Boston in 2007, The Macrotones are a 10-piece unit steeped in off-beat funk & soul rhythms from all over the globe. Blazing horns meet mighty […] |
4 events,
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Most of us know which wines we like and which ones we don't, but how do we distinguish whether a wine is fruity, buttery, spicy, acidic or dry? How do […]
$85
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Get ready for a night that’s equal parts sultry and suspenseful as we celebrate the release of DIE FOR ME with Shirlene Obuobi, a stay-up-all-night, smart, spicy romance following a […] 
The Saddest Landscape have been perfecting their balance of frantic hardcore and cathartic vulnerability for over 20 years and return with a double LP on Iodine Recordings in 2026. Their […] |
3 events,
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bOverview Two unforgettable love stories. Two second chances. One swoon-worthy afternoon with Jennifer Safrey and Brittainy Cherry. Join us for a special afternoon event with Brittainy Cherry and Jennifer […]
$6 – $27
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7 events,
Monday–Friday, July 20–24, 9:30 am–12:00 pm Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge MA For children entering grades 1–3 Explore the amazing world of insects, spiders, […] 
For children entering grades 1–3. Explore the amazing world of insects, spiders, crabs, and other invertebrates. Meet a tarantula, search for millipedes, and listen to the hiss of a giant […]
$235 – $260
For children entering grades 6–8. Red garnets, purple amethyst, blue turquoise—these jewels are actually naturally made rocks and minerals! Learn the geology behind your favorite gems. Then, learn jewelry techniques to turn […]
$245 – $270
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Harvard Book Store welcomes Danielle Allen—James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University and author of Justice by Means of Democracy, Cuz, and Our Declaration—for a discussion of her new book, Radical Duke: How […] 
18+ w/ 2-Item Suggested Minimum. Please Arrive Early to Guarantee Seating. Dave MacDonough has done a lot in Boston Comedy from winning the Boston Comedy Festival in 2010 to opening […]
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Tickets + Details: Eventbrite From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy comes Vera Stein Is Fine, a heartfelt and hilarious contemporary romance about second chances, unexpected reinvention, and finding love […]
$6 – $38
Jim Lauderdale embodies the sound of American roots music for listeners around the world. A 2025 inductee into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Lauderdale will release his 38th and […] |
6 events,
For children entering grades 1–3. Explore the amazing world of insects, spiders, crabs, and other invertebrates. Meet a tarantula, search for millipedes, and listen to the hiss of a giant […]
$235 – $260
For children entering grades 6–8. Red garnets, purple amethyst, blue turquoise—these jewels are actually naturally made rocks and minerals! Learn the geology behind your favorite gems. Then, learn jewelry techniques to turn […]
$245 – $270
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This event does not require registration; see further details below. Have you ever wondered what happens in our conservation labs? Join a member of our Straus Center staff for an […] 
Free 18+ w/ 2-Item Suggested Minimum. Doors & List at 6pm. Free Show. No Ticket Needed. The Globe described the night as “Comedy Hell” when we were upstairs in Somerville’s […] |
8 events,
For children entering grades 1–3. Explore the amazing world of insects, spiders, crabs, and other invertebrates. Meet a tarantula, search for millipedes, and listen to the hiss of a giant […]
$235 – $260
For children entering grades 6–8. Red garnets, purple amethyst, blue turquoise—these jewels are actually naturally made rocks and minerals! Learn the geology behind your favorite gems. Then, learn jewelry techniques to turn […]
$245 – $270
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RSVP is required for this event. Harvard Book Store and the Cambridge Public Library welcome Ben Wikler—political organizer and strategist who served as the chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin […]
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 […] 
David Ramirez took a little time to get back to himself, and now he’s dead set on making music for himself—for the sake of the music, and nothing else. “I […]
$28 – $30
Two romance authors, two swoony new releases, and one night of real, flirty, and fun happily-ever-after talk featuring EXTRACURRICULAR by Rachel Lynn Solomon and IN STORMY WEATHER by Chelsea […]
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Tickets + Details: Eventbrite Two romance authors, two swoony new releases, and one night of real, flirty, and fun happily-ever-after talk featuring EXTRACURRICULAR by Rachel Lynn Solomon and IN STORMY WEATHER by Chelsea Curto. |
12 events,
For children entering grades 1–3. Explore the amazing world of insects, spiders, crabs, and other invertebrates. Meet a tarantula, search for millipedes, and listen to the hiss of a giant […]
$235 – $260
For children entering grades 6–8. Red garnets, purple amethyst, blue turquoise—these jewels are actually naturally made rocks and minerals! Learn the geology behind your favorite gems. Then, learn jewelry techniques to turn […]
$245 – $270
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Spotlight Tours are designed and led by Harvard undergraduates from a range of academic disciplines. Each tour is focused on objects chosen by the student and provides visitors a unique, […]
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The Terroir Workshop by Grandes Pagos de España explores Spanish terroir in the context of history, science, geography, language and people. This workshop will be led by Spanish Wine Scholar […]
$85
Please join us for a poetry reading by James Loop, Serena Solin and Jacqueline Waters ** This event will take place synchronously in-store at 6 Plympton Street and on Zoom […]
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Harvard Book Store welcomes Yotam Marom—leading activist, organizer, and co-founder of IfNotNow and the Wildfire Project—for a discussion of his debut book, For Louder Days: Reaching Beyond a Politics of Powerlessness. He […]
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Tickets + Details: Eventbrite Celebrate the release of DOMINION with New York Times bestselling author Jean Kwok! In conversation with Annie Paige-Stone of Sable Sorensen, Jean will discuss the inspiration behind her first […] 
18+ w/ 2-Item Suggested Minimum. Please Arrive Early to Guarantee Seating. Certified Fresh, lovingly curated by Jeff Zamaria (LFM Comedy), takes place every Thursday and showcases a dynamic mix of […] 
“fresh, energetic, spontaneous, adventurous” The Howard Levy 4 is a dynamic, multi-styled band hailing from Chicago, led by Grammy-Award winning diatonic harmonica master, pianist and composer Howard Levy. Joining him […] 
Twisted Teens is a band from New Orleans. Most musicians make you choose between rock and roll; Twisted Teens would never do that. Their political platform is religious psychosis; their […] |
8 events,
For children entering grades 1–3. Explore the amazing world of insects, spiders, crabs, and other invertebrates. Meet a tarantula, search for millipedes, and listen to the hiss of a giant […]
$235 – $260
For children entering grades 6–8. Red garnets, purple amethyst, blue turquoise—these jewels are actually naturally made rocks and minerals! Learn the geology behind your favorite gems. Then, learn jewelry techniques to turn […]
$245 – $270
From 5-9pm on Fridays, come take a seat and order a flight of three wines (2-oz pours) for $19, which comes with a snack. You can add on additional 2-oz […]
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Embark on a tantalizing taste-off in our Wine Battle - a head-to-head blind tasting showdown between wines from France and California. Engage in a fun wine tasting experience as you […]
$85
18+ w/ 2-Item Suggested Minimum. Please Arrive Early to Guarantee Seating. Get ready for a night of laughs at Comedy Gold, where some of the best comedic talent around Boston […] 
18+ w/ 2-Item Suggested Minimum. Need a nightcap of pure, unadulterated hilarity? The Late Night Show is the definitive late-night comedy experience in Boston, where the jokes are as fresh […] |
4 events,
18+ w/ 2-Item Suggested Minimum. Please Arrive Early to Guarantee Seating. A Game Show for Weirdos, Know-It-Alls, and Stand-Up Fans Alike! Part trivia night, part comedy show, part fever dream—this interactive […] 
18+ w/ 2-Item Suggested Minimum. Ed Bassmaster is a comedian, content creator, and prankster best known for his wildly popular YouTube channel, where he brings an eccentric cast of characters to […] 
18+ w/ 2-Item Suggested Minimum. Ed Bassmaster is a comedian, content creator, and prankster best known for his wildly popular YouTube channel, where he brings an eccentric cast of characters to […]
$33,95
18+ w/ 2-Item Suggested Minimum. Ed Bassmaster is a comedian, content creator, and prankster best known for his wildly popular YouTube channel, where he brings an eccentric cast of characters to […] |
2 events,
Tour Meets 4pm at Winthrop Park (Corner of Mt. Auburn & JFK Streets) All Ages. Includes a 6pm comedy show. Did you know that many Boston comedians are tour guides […]
$33.95
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2 events,
Monday–Friday, July 27–31, 9:30 am–12:00 pm Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge MA For children entering grades 1–3 Our planet is an exciting place! Explore […]
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Harvard Book Store welcomes Meg Richardson—writer, translator, and cartoonist from Iowa—for a discussion of her debut novel, Paradise Pawn, based on her experiences working behind the counter of a pawn shop. She will […] |
4 events,
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Tickets + Details: Eventbrite https://lovestruck-oboubi.eventbrite.com/?aff=web Get ready for a night that’s equal parts sultry and suspenseful as we celebrate the release of DIE FOR ME https://lovestruckbooks.com/item/rBSsMLeAZlZg1w7txYXDig with Shirlene Obuobi, a […]
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Harvard Book Store welcomes Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor—professor of history at Smith College where she teaches courses on race, slavery, and one on her father, comedic legend Richard Pryor—for a discussion of […] |
5 events,
MIT Open Space · 292 Main Street, Cambridge, MA Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · 12:15 PM Free Venezuelan trombone virtuoso and bandleader Angel Subero has shared the stage with Aretha […]
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 […]
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Tickets + Details: Eventbrite Join us to celebrate the release of THE GOOD PARTS with author Evann Normandin for an evening of conversation, romance, and second chances. Evann will be joined by Books […]
$6 – $37
Wild Child is the Austin-born songwriting partnership of Kelsey Wilson and Alexander Beggins, a duo whose chemistry has powered more than a decade of acclaimed indie-folk releases and spirited live […] |
5 events,
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Join us for an evening of art, fun, food, and more! Gather with friends and mingle inside our spectacular Italian-inspired courtyard, evoking the energy of a bustling town piazza. DJ […]
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The Terroir Workshop by Grandes Pagos de España explores Spanish terroir in the context of history, science, geography, language and people. This workshop will be led by Spanish Wine Scholar […]
$85
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Harvard Book Store welcomes Lizzie Buehler—award-winning translator of The Disaster Tourist—for a discussion of her debut novel, The Obsessed, one of Best Life's "Best New Beach Reads Everyone Will Be Talking About This Summer". She […] 
18+ w/ 2-Item Suggested Minimum. Please Arrive Early to Guarantee Seating. Join us, and Comedy Studio favorite, Brian Longwell as he curates and hosts a collection of highly original, hilarious, different, and/or […]
$18.95
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5 events,
From 5-9pm on Fridays, come take a seat and order a flight of three wines (2-oz pours) for $19, which comes with a snack. You can add on additional 2-oz […]
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Jimmy Smith, if you're not aware already, is the owner of West London Wine School in the UK, a winemaker and creator of the Wine With Jimmy e-learning portal. He […]
$85
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New England Jazz Collaborative presents pianist Ethan Iverson and saxophonist Walter Smith III in their first duo performance together. Iverson, co-founder of The Bad Plus, and Smith, Chair of Woodwinds […] 
Arrow Street Arts · 2 Arrow St., Cambridge, MA Friday, July 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM $25 advance · $30 at the door Hear pianist Ethan Iverson and saxophonist Walter […]
$25 – $30
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Celebrate the flavors of the season in this class inspired by long evenings, fresh ingredients, and effortless summer entertaining. Enjoy refreshing seasonal cocktails using vibrant citrus, garden herbs, tropical fruits, […]
$85
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1 event,
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Spotlight Tours are designed and led by Harvard undergraduates from a range of academic disciplines. Each tour is focused on objects chosen by the student and provides visitors a unique, […] |
