Opening Day! Open Mic in Harvard Square
In honor of OPENING DAY in Red Sox Nation, we invite all Baseball Fans representing all teams and all ages to our OPENING DAY – OPEN MIC Celebration in Harvard Square.
Harvard University Students Produce and Perform a Haitian Benefit Relief Concert
The Harvard Square Business Association is pleased to be working with Harvard University students in promoting the Harvard University for Haiti Benefit Concert.
Black History Month in Harvard Square
Harvard Square Celebrates Black History Month and Hosts a Public Poetry Reading and Vigil for Haiti led by the Cambridge “Poet Populist” Jean Dany Joachim.
Chinese New Year Celebration in Harvard Square
Harvard Square hosts a grand Chinese New Year Celebration on Sunday February, 28th!
Haitian Relief Efforts In Harvard Square
The Harvard Square Business Community has come together to support Haitian Relief efforts at this time of tremendous need. Please join us at the following events and participate in these on-going opportunities to show your support for the Haitian community.
Hot Chocolate Winner Announced
Last Saturday, as part of our fabulous ongoing Winter Carnival events, the HSBA held a Hot Chocolate Tasting Contest. Our restaurant participants were; Finale, Fire + Ice, Henrietta’s Table and J P Licks. Hundreds turned out to sample our entries and we are delighted to announce our 2010 winner!
Some Like it HOT Chili Cook-Off / Winner Announced!
The Harvard Square Business Association second annual Winter Carnival
“Some Like it HOT Chili Cook-Off” was a resounding and delicious success!
With Love from Harvard Square
With Love from Harvard Square: Video Valentines and in-Store and Restaurant Events!
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute
Harvard Square celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a tribute expressed in poetry, music and a reading of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s I have a Dream Speech.
Sheraton Commander Hotel named top Sheraton Hotel in North America
The Harvard Square Business Association is pleased to announce that its’ long-time association member, the Sheraton Commander Hotel has been named the top Sheraton Hotel in all of North America! It is with sincerest congratulations and pride that we print the following press release.
Go Green Walk/Ride Hot Breakfast in Harvard Square
The Go Green Hot Free Breakfast in Harvard Square is a Celebration of the Green Streets Initiative’s “Walk/Ride Days” program. The event is co-sponsored by the Harvard Square Business Association, Oggi Gourmet, JP Licks, Boloco and the Charles Hotel and is part of the Harvard Square Winter Carnival 2010 from January 12th – February 28th.
Winter Carnival Events in Harvard Square 2010!
Drive down Massachusetts Avenue and enjoy the gorgeous red & gold silk lanterns hanging from our wrought iron lampposts in front of the HONG KONG as we prepare for our grand annual Chinese New Year parade through Harvard Square and our cultural “Open House” at the Hong Kong!
Harvard Square Business Association Centennial Celebration
The Harvard Square Business Association was established in 1910 and Incorporated on May 20, 1936. The signed and sealed document of incorporation states, “The object of the association shall be to advance the commercial, industrial, and public interests of Harvard Square; to promote a commercial exchange; to accumulate and give to its members business information; to adjust controversies and misunderstandings; to establish and maintain uniformity in commercial transactions; and to promote just and equitable principles of trade.”
White lights, Sparkling stars, and Hand-made royal purple velvet bows!
Harvard Square is aglow with holiday spirit. It is radiating warmth and welcoming light and will continue to do so throughout the entire Winter Season. Our display this year; white lights, sparkling stars, and hand-made royal purple velvet bows, brightens our days, warms ours nights and is made possible through the generosity of many Harvard Square Business Association members.
Holiday Events in Harvard Square!
Holiday Events
Third Annual Everyone LOVES LATKES Party!
The Harvard Square Business Association (HSBA) looks forward to transforming Winthrop Park into a free public celebration of Hanukkah for people of all ages this Sunday. Over 500 FREE Latkes are being prepared for the event and will be served by gracious HSBA Member Restaurants; Grendels Den, Small Plates, Café of India, Upstairs on the Square, b. good restaurant, Upper Crust Pizza, Tommy Doyle’s and the Hong Kong.
Shop Harvard Square Kick-Off!
The Harvard Square Business Association and HarvardUniversity welcomes you to the kick-off for “Shop Harvard Square” on December 3rd, 2009 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate Thanksgiving in Harvard Square!
Harvard Square’s finest restaurants offer warmth and charm, grace and ease, and an abundance of fresh & delicious dining options for gathering friends and family around the table! Please let us know if we can assist you in making yourThanksgiving plans in Harvard Square.
Forever Young: Folk History Month in Harvard Square – Photo Tour
November 1st – November 30th 2009. Harvard Square unveils a “Community Gallery Window Project” featuring Vintage Photos, Folk Art, and Harvard Square Folk Music History Ephemera displayed
in the following windows throughout the month of November!
Black Friday Events in Harvard Square!
Harvard Square, a shopping destination since 1630 invites all shoppers to free themselves from “Door-Busters, Early Bird Specials and Artificial Lighting” and join us for a healthy dose of crisp November air, village sights and sounds, and great shopping discounts.
Go Green Walk Ride Black Friday!
This year, Black Friday falls on a Go Green! Walk/Ride Friday, a time when Harvard Square businesses encourage everyone to walk, ride bike, take the T, or carpool and reward those who wear green and go green with incentives for their “earth-friendly efforts!”
Harvard Scare 2009
Join us for a Go Green Walk Ride Friday and HARVARD SCARE square wide-party! Magicians and Mimes will take over the streets of Harvard SCARE in preparation for a costume parade for children and an all ages “Monster Mash” block party. Arrive dressed to thrill and enjoy an evening of entertainment and costume contests, thrills, chills, prizes and surprises!
Bike Film Fest in Harvard Square
The fifth annual Boston Bike Film Festival kicks off Friday night, October 23, 2009 and continues through Saturday night! The festival will feature work from filmmakers nationwide including short films, feature length and animated films. The venue for both nights of the 2009 Boston Bike Film Festival will be the Brattle Theater in Harvard Square. Festival hours are from 7-11 p.m.
BRUNCH with the FOLKS!
Join us in Harvard Square for “Brunch with the Folks” A Special Event to celebrate “Forever Young: Folk History Month in Harvard Square!” Enjoy a Special Sunday of food, music, and camaraderie in the following restaurants and shop locations and enjoy a few musical surprises throughout the square! Please check back soon for new additions to the list…
Trendsetting Lizzies does it again
Since Lizzy’s Ice Cream opened in 1995, they have been scooping ice cream onto the traditional sugar cones, cake cones, and waffle cones.
Passing the Torch at Bob Slate, Stationer
Seventy five years ago Robert Slate began selling paper and pencils at 8 Holyoke St. in Harvard Square as Bob Slate, Stationer. He persevered, survived the depression, nurtured his shop through the forties, thrived in the fifties, and unknown to himself created a legacy by orchestrating a seamless transition of responsibility to his sons Justin starting in 1963 and Mallory in 1973.
“Forever Young: Folk Music History Month in Harvard Square”
Harvard Square unveils a “Community Gallery Window Project” featuring Vintage Photos, Folk Art, and Harvard Square Folk Music History Ephemera displayed in shop and restaurant windows throughout the month of November!
Oktoberfest 2009
Join the HONK! Festival Parade leaving Davis Square at noon and arriving at the Oktoberfest at 1:00 pm to “Reclaim the Streets for Horns, Bikes and Feet!” Harvard Square will welcome 25 Honk! Bands and their rolling, strolling, biking, dancing, skating, stilt dancing, costumed and puppet friends in an ambulatory spectacle!
Oktoberfest 2009 Applications Now Available
Oktoberfest 2009 Applications
Books on Demand at Harvard Book Store
Starting this fall, Harvard Book Store booksellers will not only be able to help you find a book in the store—they’ll be able to make you one as well.