Friday, May 1
8:30 p.m.
Cantab Lounge, 738 Massachusetts Ave., 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., and Adolphus Busch Hall, 29 Kirkland St..
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.
Sunday, May 3
11 a.m.
The Burren, 247 Elm St., 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, 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
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., 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., 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., 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., 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
Various times, Thursday, May 7 through Sunday, May 10
Arrow Street Arts, 2 Arrow St., 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.
Friday, May 8
4 and 7 p.m.
Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville.
K-Pop Warriors Live
$32 to $42. A family-friendly experience that brings the world of K–pop to life on stage. Features high-energy choreography, acrobatics and colorful cosplay-inspired characters.
8 to 9:30 p.m.
Lilypad, 1353 Cambridge St., Cambridge.
Ornithology: A Comedy Variety Show with Live Music
$15 to $20. This stand-up comedy show includes a lineup of Boston comedians and musicians.
Saturday, May 9
Noon to 4 p.m. and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The Foundry, 101 Rogers St., Cambridge.
Boston Hot Sauce Festival
Free to $50. Experience the lineup of global hot sauces crafted by small and local businesses, spicy food challenges, pepper farmers, cooking demos at the Spicy Food Lab, Pepper Chats with industry experts. Families can explore hands-on activities like face painting and henna art.
Noon to 10 p.m.
Various locations throughout Somerville.
Somerville PorchFest
Free. A community-powered music festival where neighbors host musicians on porches across the city. Each year, thousands of residents and visitors walk, bike and explore performances throughout the city.
Sunday, May 10
7 p.m.
Club Passim, 47 Palmer St., Cambridge.
20th Anniversary Show: Porch Party Mamas
$33 to $35. This Boston-area trio—consisting of Felicia Brady-Lopez (vocals, piano and accordion), Ksenia Mack (vocals, guitar and banjo) and Katrin Peterson (vocals, percussion and piano)—performs a blend of folk, country and blues music.
Monday, May 11
6 p.m.
Cambridge Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge.
Alvin E. Roth explains “Moral Economics: From Prostitution to Organ Sales, What Controversial Transactions Reveal About How Markets Work”
Free. Nobel Prize–winning economist Alvin E. Roth examines how moral arguments (such as abortion and marijuana) can be discussed and perhaps solved if we view them as markets—tools to help decide who gets what—and understand how those markets can be fine-tuned to be more functional. Boston University’s Ray Fisman joins.
Tuesday, May 12
6 p.m.
Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Harvard Square, Cambridge.
Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw and Heather Cox Richardson in conversation about “Backtalker: An American Memoir”
$12. Cofounder and executive director of the African American Policy Forum, Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw’s memoir traces the way her lived experience made her see things others didn’t as the daughter of a strong-minded teacher and a pathbreaking public servant by questioning the ideas of racism and gender. Boston College’s Heather Cox Richardson joins.
Wednesday, May 13
12:30 to 1 p.m.
Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy St., near Harvard Square, Cambridge.
Gallery Talk: New on View: Bodhidharma
Free. Join assistant curator Yan Yang for a talk about a sixth century monk named Bodhidharma who traveled through central Asia to China and established the Chan sect of Buddhism to become an icon in Buddhist art.
Thursday, May 14
6 and 9:15 p.m.
The Rockwell, 255 Elm St., Davis Square, Somerville.
Boston Fringe Festival presents Uncle Yak and his Magic Comeback
$15. Comedy magician Uncle Yak returns to the stage after years of PTA meetings and office coffee pods. His new PG-13 show is a celebration of chance, persistence and the joy of the unexpected.
7 p.m.
Regattabar, 1 Bennett St., Harvard Square, Cambridge. Keyon Harrold performs
$36 to $48. Presented in partnership with the Boston Jazz Foundation, this trumpeter has toured and recorded with Jay-Z and Cirque Du Soleil and has written the theme song for “The Queen Latifah’s Show.”
A stronger
Please consider making a financial contribution to maintain, expand and improve Cambridge Day.
We are now a 501(c)3 nonprofit and all donations are tax deductible.
Please consider a recurring contribution.