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Thursday, Aug. 27
7 p.m.
Harvard Book Store, 1256 Massachusetts Ave., Harvard Square.
Ali Barthwell presents “Reality TV for Snobs: Everything You Need to Know About the Shows You’re Too Intellectual to Watch”
Free. Barthwell, an Emmy-winning writer for “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” breaks down 20 groundbreaking shows from the past 25 years, and in the process reveals why they matter. Author of “Good Grief” E.B. Bartels joins.
8 p.m.
The Rockwell, 255 Elm St., Davis Square.
Mary Malu in “Kiss, Mary, Kill” featuring a screening of “Black Swan”
$15 to $20. The evening begins with a live set from Mary Malu, a dark pop artist, producer and guitarist blending cinematic storytelling with raw songwriting, and her all-female band. After the performance, stay for a full screening of “Black Swan.” Dress code encouraged: ballet core, feathers, lace, sequins, all black- dress like a swan.
Friday, Aug. 28
5 to 7 p.m.
Great Lawn at Assembly Row, 399 Revolution Drive.
Live Music on The Lawn: Kooked Out
Free. Founded by guitarist and vocalist John Fiore, Kooked Out plays a combination of indie, surf-pop, alternative, punk and reggae.
Saturday, Aug. 29
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Lovestruck Books, 44 Brattle St., Harvard Square.
Art Exhibition: Holding The Moment
Free. The romance cover art of Elaine Gignilliat is on view. This is the first public exhibition of these original paintings, nearly half a century after their creation. Exhibit will run through Monday, Aug. 31.
Noon to 4 p.m.
Arts at the Armory, 191 Highland Ave., Spring Hill.
Cosmodio Instruments and Stompbox Sonic present: SBS XVII
$12 to $15. This event gathers guitar and effect pedal companies in one place, so attendees can meet builders, try gear and see the latest pedals and instruments. The event features presentations and live demos.
Sunday, Aug. 30
2 to 5 p.m.
Lamplighter Brewing, 284 Broadway, The Port.
Brewery Book Fair
Free, but RSVP. This pop-up book fair features Cambridge authors, who autograph throughout the afternoon. There will also be a selection of local books and bookish gifts for the whole family.
3 p.m.
Longfellow House and the Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site, 105 Brattle St.
Concert: Pete Smith
Free. Pete Smith is a New York City-based guitarist and H.W. Longfellow descendant who is a founding member of Grupo los Santos (Santos4tet), a vanguard Afro-Cuban and Brazilian-style quartet. He has played New York’s Town Hall and concerts throughout the U.S., Cuba and Austria.
Monday, Aug. 31
7 p.m.
First Parish Cambridge Unitarian Universalist, 3 Church St./1446 Massachusetts Ave., Harvard Square.
Sam A. Miller live with “Still Lost: Tales from the Year 2080”
$35. Miller, creator of the Sam O’Nella Academy YouTube channel with over 4.8 million subscribers, discusses his debut book about a fictional look at a future where aliens have solved the threats of climate change, nuclear weapons and the singularity, yet humanity remains in crisis.
8 to 10:30 p.m.
Remnant Satellite, 877 Cambridge St., Wellington-Harrington.
Heather Mumford Project
Free. The Heather Mumford Project brings together seasoned, Boston-area musicians who play old-school country, blues, bluegrass and swing and modern pop.
Tuesday, Sept. 1
7 p.m.
Porter Square Books, 1815 Massachusetts Ave., Porter Square.
Susan Eisenberg recites from “Fault Line”
RSVP. The poet’s latest book looks at how the political and moral landscape, friendships and language itself become altered by the catastrophic destruction in Palestine. Joined by Amal Eqeiq, author of “Indigenous Affinities: Toward Solidarity Across the Global South.”
7 p.m.
The Rockwell, 255 Elm St., Davis Square.
School’s Out
$10 to $20 and 18-plus. This sketch show takes a look at school and learning.
Wednesday, Sept. 2
12:15 to 1 p.m.
Kendall/MIT Open Space at 292 Main St., Kendall Square.
Midday Music: Grooversity
Free. Acclaimed percussionist and educator Marcus Santos leads the Grooversity ensemble of drummers in a journey through the musical traditions of his native Bahia, Brazil’s first capital. The performance blends Afro-Brazilian rhythms, and contemporary Baile Funk.
7 p.m.
Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square.
The FIXX, Colin Blunstone (voice of the Zombies) and Peter Asher
$64 to $116. The FIXX of multi-platinum hit fame including “One Thing Leads to Another” and “Saved by Zero,” kick off a multi-city tour with Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame vocalist Blunstone (The Zombies) and one half of Peter & Gordon, Peter Asher.
Thursday, Sept. 3
7 to 9 p.m.
Lou’s, 13 Brattle St.
The Hardest Part: A tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
$15 to $50, reservations only. Featuring a rotating cast of some of Boston’s best musicians, featuring Bill Guerra and Joe McMahon, the band brings the music of the great Tom Petty to life.
8 to 9:30 p.m.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Thomas Tull Concert Hall, 201 Amherst St., Area 2.
Fabian Almazan
$20. Cuban American pianist and composer and nominated for two Grammys, Fabian Almazan performs solo piano improvisation and multimedia performance. This concert is part of the 29th International Conference on Digital Audio Effects.
Friday, Sept. 4
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Kendall/MIT Open Space at 292 Main St., Kendall Square.
Outdoor Movie: “Encanto”
Free. “Encanto” is a 2021 American animated musical fantasy film about a multigenerational Colombian family, the Madrigals, whose children and grandchildren (except for Mirabel Madrigal) receive magical gifts from a miracle, which they use to help the people in their rural community. Seating is limited; bring a blanket or a chair.
7:30 p.m.
Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St., Harvard Square.
“Rhinoceros”
$95 to $152. Eugène Ionesco’s landmark play is staged in a new adaptation based on Derek Prouse’s seminal translation. Tony Award winner Diane Paulus directs her final production at the Loeb Drama Center about a Sunday morning when friends and colleagues transform into rhinoceroses and one is forced to decide: will he follow the crowd or stand his ground? Running through Sept. 27.
Saturday, Sept. 5
Beginning 2 p.m. (runs through Monday)
Club Passim, 47 Palmer St., Harvard Square.
Labor Day Campfire Festival
Tickets by the day are $20; a weekend pass is $35. Passim’s quirkily named, twice-a-year, four-day homegrown festival of Americana, bluegrass, blues, Celtic, country, folk and related musical styles stays hybrid in its 25th year, with more than 50 artists performing live and remotely throughout the weekend.
3 to 5 p.m.
Remnant Satellite, 877 Cambridge St., Wellington-Harrington.
Americana Afternoons: Ruth & Ben String Band
Free. Led by guitarist Ruth Rappaport and her son, fiddler Ben Wetherbee, this intergenerational band’s repertoire includes rousing, powerful old-time fiddle tunes and traditional, modern and original songs that feature tight harmony singing. Gian Criscitiello and Joel Wennerstrom round out the band.
Sunday, Sept. 6
5 p.m.
Cambridge Common, near Harvard Square.
Bread & Puppet Circus
Free. Presented in partnership with Cambridge Arts, Vermont’s Bread & Puppet Circus performs with puppets big and small, stilt dancers, paper maché beasts and a brass band.
6 p.m.
The Comedy Studio, 5 John F. Kennedy St., Harvard Square.
Sunday Best with host Kindra Lansburg
$24 and 18-plus. This stand-up comedy showcase features Lansburg along with Al Park, Joe Medoff, Pamala Zabala and Peter Martin.
Monday, Sept. 7
8 to 10:30 p.m.
Remnant Satellite, 877 Cambridge St., Wellington-Harrington.
Royer Family Band
Free. The Royer Family Band performs traditional bluegrass old-time country.
8:30 to 10 p.m.
Lilypad, 1353 Cambridge St., Inman Square.
Jerry Bergonzi Quartet
$15. Bergonzi brings his tenor sax mastery to this seated show with Luther Gray on drums and special guests on trumpet and bass.
Tuesday, Sept. 8
5 p.m.
Urban Park Roof Garden at Kendall Center, 325 Main St., Kendall Square.
EYZA performs
Free. EYZA, a Peruvian singer-songwriter who explores soul, funk and R&B, mixing them with Afro-Peruvian rhythms, performs as part of Berklee’s Summer in the City 2026 concert series.
6 p.m.
Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Harvard Square.
Ken Liu reads from “The Passing of the Dragon and Other Stories”
$12 to $40. The fantasy stalwart releases his second collection of short stories, following his award-winning “Paper Menagerie and Other Stories.” New York Times bestselling author Fonda Lee joins.
Wednesday, Sept. 9
Noon to 2 p.m.
Kendall/MIT Open Space at 292 Main St., Kendall Square.
Midday Music and Free Bike Tune Ups
Free, but reserve. Enjoy live hip-hop and R&B music curated by The Cambridge Hip-Hop Collective and free safety checks with a bicycle technician.
12:30 to 1 p.m.
Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy St., near Harvard Square.
Gallery Talk: Decompress with “Rocky Mountains, “Lander’s Peak””
Free. Explore Albert Bierstadt’s painting “Rocky Mountains, “Lander’s Peak”” through a guided creative writing exercise that invites you to look closely and respond in your own words. No prior writing experience needed.
Thursday, Sept. 10
5 to 7:30 p.m.
Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Central Hill.
Civic Day
Free. This family-friendly event kicks off with free pizza and activities on City Hall Concourse. It aims to provide community members with interactive opportunities to learn about Somerville’s local government, programs, services and ways to get involved.
6 to 8 p.m.
Street Theory Collective, 541 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square.
Community Art Center: Artist Talk and Book Signing
Free. Join Cambridge-raised artists Sean Alonzo Harris and Dr. Myrah Brown Green in a fireside chat and book signing.
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