Thursday, April 23
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy St., near Harvard Square, Cambridge.
Tour “Celtic Art Across the Ages”
Free. In conjunction with the special exhibition “Celtic Art Across the Ages,” art historian Gretel Rodríguez gives a tour focused on religious spaces in ancient Gaul (France).
7:30 p.m.
Central Square Theater, 450 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, Cambridge.
$27 to $103. Alan Turing was hailed by Winston Churchill as having made the single biggest contribution to Allied victory in the war against Nazi Germany for breaking the Enigma code. “Breaking the Code” is Turing’s pioneering story of scientific achievement: the father of the computer and artificial intelligence. Continuing Wednesdays through Sundays through May 3.
Friday, April 24
11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Cambridge Public Library Collins Branch, 64 Aberdeen Ave., West Cambridge.
Live at the Library: Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals
Free. Meet a cast of larger-than-life, hand-crafted puppet characters in this interactive variety show. Recommended for children ages 3-8 and their caregivers.
9 p.m.
The Lizard Lounge, 1667 Massachusetts Ave., in the Baldwin neighborhood between Harvard and Porter squares, Cambridge.
Organically Good Trio
$20. A Hammond organ trio with a reggae spin out of Boston and founded by Slightly Stoopid keyboard player Paul Wolstencroft, Tommy Benedetti (John Brown’s Body) plays the drums and Van Gordon Martin (Dub Apocalypse) the guitar.
Saturday, April 25
8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Various bookstores in Cambridge and Somerville.
Independent Bookstore Day
Join 25 Metro Boston indie bookstores for a month-long bookstore crawl leading up to Independent Bookstore Day. Collect your Metro Boston Indie Bookstore Crawl passport from any participating store after April 1. Participating stores in Cambridge include Boomerang X More Than Words, the Harvard Book Store, Lovestruck Books & Café, MIT Press Bookstore, Pandemonium Books & Games and Porter Square Books. In Somerville: Side Quest Books and Games, All She Wrote, Narrative and Wild Child.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Spring Hill, Somerville.
Boston TOYCON
Free. This all-ages event is for anyone who loves and collects new and vintage toys.
Sunday, April 26
2:30 p.m.
Aeronaut Brewing, 14 Tyler St., near Union Square in Ward 2, Somerville.
Anna May performs Free. In 2024, Anna May was nominated for Best Americana Act at the New England Music Awards and was featured on the WDVX Blue Plate Special.
3 p.m.
Longy School of Music, Award Pickman Hall, 27 Garden St., Harvard Square, Cambridge.
“What is Home?” concert $15 to $35. This 45-minute composition, crafted by six composers, explores the question, “What does home mean to you today?” Spanning the East and West coasts, the piece reflects the multifaceted experiences that define the United States.
Monday, April 27
6 p.m.
Harvard Science Center, 1 Oxford St., near Harvard Square, Cambridge.
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein discusses “The Edge of Space-Time: Particles, Poetry, and the Cosmic Dream Boogie” Free. Guided by her conviction that for humanity to go forward we must know our cosmic past and drawing on poetry and popular culture, Prescod-Weinstein discusses some of the most abstract concepts of theoretical physics to tell stories about the history of the universe. Harvard’s Evelynn M. Hammonds joins.
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Cambridge Main Library, 449 Broadway, Mid-Cambridge.
How We Remember, What We Preserve: Washington’s Legacy at Mount Vernon
Free but register. Doug Bradburn, president and CEO of George Washington’s Mount Vernon and co-founder and editor of the book series, “Early American Histories” and Andrea Sahin, vice regent for Massachusetts to the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, discuss the 19th century origins of preservation at Mount Vernon, current conservation work and the estate’s future.
Tuesday, April 28
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Spring Hill, Somerville.
Boston Moth StorySLAM: Disasterpiece
$20. This community-focused, open-mic storytelling competition is open to anyone who can share a story on the night’s theme (changes every month).
8 p.m.
The Rockwell, 255 Elm St., Davis Square, Somerville.
Mercer Henderson performs
$27. In 2025, Mercer Henderson’s single “Almost, So Close, Maybe” surpassed 6 million streams and 15 editorial playlists, including Spotify’s Pop Rising. The follow-up “Goner” landed 24 playlists including the cover of Spotify’s Young & Free, and her newest single “Different, Worse Versions” again landed the cover of Spotify’s Young & Free.
Wednesday, April 29
6 to 8 p.m.
Street Theory Collective, 541 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge.
Beyond the Call: A Film Screening and Community Celebration
Free. Join Cambridge’s Community Safety Department at the launch of the 2025 Impact Report and celebrate the importance of mental and behavioral health. There will be a screening of “Beyond the Call” about the Department and the Cambridge community. An additional screening is planned for Thursday at Apple Cinemas Cambridge, 168 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge Highlands near Alewife and Fresh Pond.
6 to 9 p.m.
Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Spring Hill, Somerville.
YUM 2026: A Taste of Immigrant City
$45. An annual celebration and fundraising event in support of the immigrant communities served by The Welcome Project. Featured restaurants include Carolicious, Rincon Mexicano, Vinny’s, Lotus Xpress, K-Bok, Sister’s Caribbean, Pastelaria Vitoria Broadway and LollAcai.
Thursday, April 30
7 p.m.
Harvard Book Store, 1256 Massachusetts Ave., Harvard Square, Cambridge.
Mark Oppenheimer talks with Callie Crossley about “Judy Blume: A Life”
Free. Journalist and author Mark Oppenheimer creates a multidimensional portrait of acclaimed author Judy Blume through extensive interviews with Blume herself, invaluable access to her papers and correspondence and thoughtful analysis of Blume’s beloved novels. Callie Crossley, host of GBH’s Under the Radar with Callie Crossley, joins.
7 to 8:30 p.m.
The Mad Monkfish, 524 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, Cambridge.
Jazz Guitar Duets with Bailey & Bailey: Sheryl Bailey and Bailey Erhgott
$25 minimum. Guitarists Bailey Erhgott and Sheryl Bailey join forces for a set of duets, featuring favorites from the American Songbook and jazz favorites.
8 p.m.
Thomas Tullis Concert Hall at MIT, 201 Amherst St., Kendall Square, Cambridge.
$40. Performs selected works, including by MIT faculty composer Keeril Makan, whose “Madrigal” for solo violin reflects on the Sanford Biggers sculpture outside the music building. It will also perform “Puzzle-Tocas,” a wind quintet by the Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz, “Wunlit,” a solo work for horn by the Nigerian-American composer Shawn Okpebholo, and Robert Schumann’s quartet for piano and strings.
Friday, May 1
7 to 9 p.m.
Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Spring Hill, Somerville.
Chaplin: 1915 Free. The Somerville Ciné-Club presents “Chaplin: 1915,” five short films produced by the Tramp during his earliest period as a director. All shorts are projected from film, 8mm, Super 8 and 16mm, with each featuring a live musician accompanist.
8:30 p.m.
Cantab Lounge, 738 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, Cambridge.
The Family Stone performs
$35 and 21-plus. Led by founding saxophonist and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jerry Martini, the band continues to bring the timeless mix of funk, soul, psychedelic rock and social consciousness to stages worldwide in this 60th anniversary tour.
Saturday, May 2
1 to 5 p.m.
Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy St., near Harvard Square, Cambridge and Adolphus Busch Hall, 29 Kirkland St., Baldwin, Cambridge.
Harvard Arts Fest 2026
Free. An afternoon of student and Harvard community performances in a wide variety of styles, including a cappella, dance, music, theater and more. Performances take place in the Calderwood Courtyard and Adolphus Busch Hall.
8 p.m.
The Sinclair, 52 Church St., Harvard Square, Cambridge.
The Hold Steady performs $75. This American rock band was formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 2003. The band consists of Craig Finn (vocals, guitar), Tad Kubler (guitar), Galen Polivka (bass), Bobby Drake (drums), Franz Nicolay (keyboards) and Steve Selvidge (guitar).
Sunday, May 3
11 a.m.
The Burren, 247 Elm St., Davis Square, Somerville.
Matt Heaton’s Burren Boogie: Family Music $12. Matt Heaton’s songs blend mid-century American guitar styles: surf, rockabilly, western swing and soul, delivered with a wry sense of humor and a sincere sense of fun. For adults and children alike.
2:30 p.m.
Cambridge Main Library, 449 Broadway, Mid-Cambridge.
World Portuguese Language Day Free. An afternoon of celebration with the music of Portugal, Cape Verde and Brazil, followed by light refreshments. Performers at the event include Mia Tomé, accompanied by Zé Manel Cavaco from Portugal; Vuca Pinheiro from Cape Verde; and the Trio Alma Brasileira from Brazil.
Monday, May 4
8 p.m.
The Sinclair, 52 Church St., Harvard Square, Cambridge.
Yumi Zouma performs $22. New Zealand indie-pop quartet Yumi Zouma tours in support of their fifth album, “No Love Lost to Kindness.”
10 p.m.
Lilypad, 1353 Cambridge St., Inman Square, Cambridge>
The Fringe performs
$15. Originally formed in 1971 by tenor-saxophonist George Garzone, bassist Richard Appleman and drummer Bob Gullotti as an outlet for their free jazz improvisations, the band is still performing after 50 years. The current line-up includes George Garzone, tenor saxophone; John Lockwood, bass; and Francisco Mela, drums.
Tuesday, May 5
8 p.m.
Club Passim, 47 Palmer St., Harvard Square, Cambridge.
Joe Pernice performs
$35 to $40. Drawing from folk, power pop and chamber pop traditions, Joe Pernice has collaborated with a range of musicians including Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub), Joshua Karp, Neko Case, Aimee Mann and Jimmy Webb. His latest album is “Sunny, I Was Wrong.” Also performing on Wednesday, May 6.
10 p.m.
Plough & Stars, 912 Massachusetts Ave., Riverside, Cambridge.
Johnny Trama and The B3 Kings
Free admission. Enjoy groove soul rock & roll from this band from Boston.
Wednesday, May 6
7:30 p.m.
The Comedy Studio, 5 John F. Kennedy St., Harvard Square, Cambridge.
Rising Stars Showcase with host Pat Lacey
$24 and 18-plus. Catch a lineup of Boston’s rising stars and future headliners delivering a night of laughs.
8 p.m.
The Sinclair, 52 Church St., Harvard Square, Cambridge.
Singer-songwriter Hasan Raheem
$145. Hasan Raheem is a Pakistani singer, songwriter and rapper, known for his laid-back R&B and hip-hop lyrics.
Thursday, May 7
12:30 to 1 p.m.
Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy St., near Harvard Square, Cambridge.
Gallery Talk: Islamic Figural Sculpture — Forbidden or Not?
Free. This gallery talk, led by Ayşin Yoltar-Yıldırım, Norma Jean Calderwood curator of Islamic and Later Indian Art, Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art, highlights work in glass, ceramic and metalwork, particularly those from Iran. The objects are part of “Animal Power,” a yearlong installation in the galleries of Islamic and South Asian art.
Various times, Thursday, May 7 through Sunday, May 10
Arrow Street Arts, 2 Arrow St., Harvard Square, Cambridge.
Moonbox presents: 5th Annual Boston New Works Festival
$25. This festival brings local artists together to celebrate local playwrights and local performers each year. This year there are seven shows to choose from.
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