A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville, from ‘Birth of Rock ’n’ Roll’ to a Poetry Brothel
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s a book on the “Birth of Rock ’n’ Roll” as well as more music to hear, a Poetry Brothel as well as more basic readings, nature walks and museums, labor history and “Lovefool” and holiday happenings from shopping strolls to drag shows.
Intimate ambiance, creative small plates and delicious wine at Spoke
The wine selection and knowledge behind the bar at Spoke remains top-shelf, while the food has just become more eclectic and nuanced since its opening in 2013.
Tenant for Oberon space will be named in 2023; Once music club went far in an obscure process
An unnamed but “exciting” tenant has been chosen for 2 Arrow St. for the new year, replacing the venue formerly known as Harvard University’s Oberon theater.
Trattoria Pulcinella reopens in Huron Village, picking up tradition from chef Giovanni Oliva
The Italian eatery Trattoria Pulcinella has reopened for dinner in Huron Village after closing for a month of renovations, restaurant staff said Wednesday.
Even missing New Year’s, new Comedy Studio will give Harvard Square nightlife to celebrate
The Comedy Studio would reopen in Harvard Square in time for a New Year’s Eve party if owner Rick Jenkins had his preference, but a visit to its belowground shell last month showed why January is the more likely date.
City-owned Internet awaits final report in 2023, though details about it are coming into shape
With a financial feasibility study of city-owned Internet underway, a network looking more realistic and a new city manager in place, the dynamic Monday at an officials’ roundtable was in some ways flopped from years past: City Manager Yi-An Huang seemed more enthusiastic about municipal broadband than some city councillors.
Purpura steps down as Food For Free chief, leaving hunger nonprofit in good position
Food For Free’s Sasha Purpura is stepping down from her chief executive role after 10 years, the food rescue and redistribution nonprofit said.
Games, grub and bluegrass at Lily P’s
Between the CambridgeSide mall and Kendall Square, Lily P’s is where you can lob cornhole beanbags, listen to bluegrass and nosh on buttermilk-battered fried chicken.
Asian cone ice cream and mochi doughnut shop soft opens on Church Street in Harvard Square
Taiyaki NYC and The Dough Club are in a soft opening at 6 Church St., Harvard Square, and will open officially Dec. 2, a manager said Wednesday. Taiyaki sells ice cream in warm, fish-shaped cones made out of waffle batter; The Dough Club sells fluffy, chewy mochi doughnuts.
Blank Street Coffee, known for bland efficiency, to open in a former Harvard Square Starbucks
Coffee is coming back to the Harvard Square location that Starbucks left a year ago – but in place of that two-story space with lots of room for studying and first dates it marks the coming of a chain known for being no place at all: Blank Street Coffee.
