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Furnishing Hope – Home Goods Drive

April 6th – May 4th, 2026 Harvard Square–based nonprofit Furnishing Hope of Massachusetts is seeking Drive Captains, local Business Partners, and volunteers for its Spring Home Goods Drive. Furnishing Hope […]

The Curated Fridge Winter 2026 Show

Behind VA Shadows, in partnership with the Harvard Square Business Association and Intercontinental Management, is pleased to welcome The Curated Fridge Winter 2026 Show, the latest installation at the 25/8 […]

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals Announces Academy Award Nominee Rose Byrne as 2026 Woman of the Year

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, announces ROSE BYRNE as the recipient of its 2026 Womanof the Year Award. From her iconic performances in […]

You’re Invited to Celebrate the Life of Renee Inomata

Harvard Square Luminary, Bob Hurlbut, passed away

Robert S. Hurlbut Jr., 88, died peacefully on December 22, 2025, from complications of heart disease, surrounded by his family. Bob was an educator, community activist, and lifelong supporter of […]

Harvard Square Hero

Good Morning HSBA Members and Friends, On Sunday, December 21st, Cambridge police were called to Cardullo’s after staff reported that an impaired man was being belligerent and refusing to leave the store. Harvard Square Patrol […]

A ‘radically inclusive’ brass band believes anyone can learn to play

August 08, 2025 Ali Boreiko plays at an an impromptu School of Honk performance at Harvard’s Science Center Plaza, in Cambridge, Mass. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR) On a Sunday in April, Cambridge […]

White Lights 2025

Harvard Square is glowing with holiday spirit. As the days grow shorter, the sights and sounds of winter fill the streets. The Square radiates warmth and welcoming lights and will […]

Earfull

Come on out to EARFULL’s last show of 2025, baby! It’s been another fun-packed season because of our wonderful artists and ALL OF YOU! Thank you, from the bottom of our […]

The COOP Brings Storyfave to Cambridge, Showcasing the Future of AI-Powered Storytelling

The COOP Brings Storyfave to Cambridge, Showcasing the Future of AI-Powered StorytellingNew initiative brings generative AI to the COOP, enabling many to explore, create and preserve their own stories The […]

Harvard Square Business Association Announces 2026 Calendar of Events

Back to News The Harvard Square Business Association is delighted to announce the 2026 Preliminary Calendar of Events. The year ahead will see the return of our iconic events including Oktoberfest, HONK! and […]

Help Keep “The Fridge in the Square” Full

Help Keep “The Fridge in the Square” Full — So Our Neighbors Don’t Go Hungry In Harvard Square, there’s a simple idea that works: a community fridge and pantry outside […]

UpNext Partner Mayfly Opens Upcycled Fashion Storefront

Back to News Mayfly Opens Upcycled Fashion Storefront at The Garage in Harvard SquareMayfly is now open on the second floor of The Garage in Harvard Square. Mayfly is asustainable […]

Rupture – 25/8 artspace Gallery

Behind VA Shadows, in partnership with The Harvard Square Business Association and Intercontinental Management, is pleased to welcome the group exhibition Rupture (and its infinite ripples), the latest installation at […]

Support our Vets – Special Opportunity for HSBA Members

Dear HSBA Members, I know this is last minute, however, our good friend, Cynthia Harris, ED of the Department of Veteran’s Services reached out with a special request yesterday afternoon. Her […]

Young Harvard Square Worker Fighting Stage IV Cancer. Anna Mae’s Journey to Healing.

27 year old Anna Mae Becker is fighting Stage IV Cancer; she is a long-time Harvard Square friend, supporter and worker. Several HSBA members reached out to us to help […]

You’re Invited to the Veterans Day Event on Cambridge Common

Annual Veterans Day event at the Cambridge Common on November 11th at 11AM at the Cambridge Common located at 1500 Mass Ave here in Cambridge. Parking Is Free as it’s a […]

Revels’ Announces Incoming Artistic Director

Dear Friends, I will aspire to reach out to you individually over the coming days–as I intended to do today–with the very exciting announcement of Revels’ next Artistic Director. The best part […]

A Harvard Square Love Story that spans 50 Years…

On October 3rd, 2000, a sweet surprise kiss between Linda Scharf and Peter Gold took place in front of the House of Blues, 96 Winthrop Street in Harvard Square. Two […]

Harvard Square Organizations Remain Steadfast in their Fight Against Hunger

Established in 2020 during the height of Covid by the HSBA, “Fridge in the Square” provides food and toiletries to the most vulnerable in our community. The program operates under the […]

Police Cadet Exam on Saturday, November 15th

Hello friends:I want to inform you that the Cambridge Police Department has set the date for the Police Cadet Exam on Saturday, November 15th. I’m reaching out to our CPD […]

Councillor Patty Nolan, chair of Health and Environment Committee calls a special meeting on energy capacity planning.

Councillor Patty Nolan, will chair a Health and Environment Committee meeting of the Cambridge City Council to discuss energy capacity planning in Cambridge. This meeting will occur at City Hall […]

A Whale of a Tailgate

The Sea Hag Restaurant is throwing a barbeque from 12 – 6 pm on Bow Street. Join us as we fire up the grill, and serve a special menu on […]

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

Life Along Cambridge’s Main Artery A documentary by Federico Muchnik PREMIERES SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18th at NOON. BRATTLE THEATRE, HARVARD SQUARE. A high-flying whirlwind grand tour of Mass. Ave. featuring stunning […]

Cambridge Day Names Award-Winning Journalist Michael F. Fitzgerald as New Editor-in-Chief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Board Members Rick Harriman & Niko EmackPhone: 617-571-0320 (Rick) | 617-645-7784 (Niko)Email: rick@cambridgenews.org;niko@cambridgenews.orgDate: Thursday, September 11, 2025 CAMBRIDGE, MA –– In a move to strengthen the reach […]

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