A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville, from Typewriter Orchestra to marking MLK Day
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there are a few ways to mark MLK Day, a CultureHouse opening party, Hans Zimmer soundtracks by candlelight, parties with cyberpunk and 1970s themes, magic and aliens, a new Text and Tone Festival and the Boston Typewriter Orchestra.
Attend meetings in Cambridge from Jan. 5-12 about senior affordable housing and a Dunkin’
Public meetings this week include a call for help returning Jerry’s Pond to a better public amenity and an order for orders overwhelming city staff; a look at property near wetlands that’s meant to hold senior affordable housing; and a proposal for a Central Square Dunkin’ Donuts.
Celebrate ‘Touch of Evil’ and ’80s blockbusters along with the new ‘Color Purple’ and ‘Iron Claw’
These looks at what’s on screen in the coming week include perhaps the greatest B-movie of all time, staples such as “Gremlins” and “Lethal Weapon,” a free offering from the Harvard Film Archive and a slew of new works: a black classic, true-ish tales from the ring, river and racetrack and a cautionary tale from a remote rental home.
Sex workers were set up in Alewife apartments, law enforcement officials say after three arrests
Customers of the sex workers included “politicians, pharmaceutical executives, doctors, military officers, government contractors that possess security clearances, professors, lawyers, business executives, technology company executives, scientists, accountants, retail employees and students,” according to an affidavit.