In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, an MLK tradition in East Cambridge adds Coretta Scott King to the mix, an MIT event examines some scary stuff, the Boston Celtic Music Fest returns for its 20th year and much, much more.

In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s a bunch of New Year’s Eve parties to attend as well as quieter family gatherings, poetry strolls, comedy and traditional music and dance to revel in.

In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s plenty of celebrations of the solstice – the shortest day of the year and coming of winter – as well as less nature-focused fun with the Sweetback Sisters and Army of Broken Toys. There’s even something to do when there’s nothing to do: A poetry stroll.

In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events there’s the “Solstice: Reflections on Winter Light” light show at Mount Auburn Cemetery and Midwinter Revels “Solstice Celebration,” as well as one-to-one opera performances, readings and poetry, comedy and weird cinema, history and a protest art performance in Harvard Square.

In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there are World Cup matches broadcast from Qatar to The Port, a run and wrestling, readings, poetry and storytelling, chances to dance before and after the Thanksgiving meal, and a holiday tradition: “David Boobie” burlesque.

In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, the Halloween stays strong well into November with a screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” a Hawkins Halloween party, singing and music – but there’s also a Cat Film Festival, writing on a Ransomware Hunting Team and Shakespeare comedy and tragedy.

A gaping space in the heart of Kendall Square came closer to being filled Wednesday with a groundbreaking ceremony and party celebrating the 16-story tower to come.

In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s plenty of Halloween to be had, including a Peabody Museum “Day of the Dead” event and a Monster Mash on Somerville streets, as well as lots of readings, poetry, dance, music and art. We also learn how an “Emerald Tutu” can help keep us safe from climate change.

In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, it’s time for the Head of the Charles regatta and the Diwali Festival of Lights in addition to all sorts of readings, concerts, theater, music and drag – and even some wrestling.

In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s an anthology’s worth of poetry readings, as well as Halloween-season fun from Poe readings to pumpkin carving and cemetery tours, as well as screenings, dance, theater, shopping and music – including “Begin Here” at Longy, which combines visual and aural art.