ImprovBoston makes ‘GoreFest’ a video game, since actors can’t be in theater splashing blood
Coronavirus seemingly killed ImprovBoston’s annual GoreFest musical tradition, which splashes around so much fake blood that ponchos are recommended for audience members. But like life among some sterile, marauding dinosaurs, “GoreFest” has found a way.
A week’s worth of things to do, live or streaming
The coronavirus lockdown got boring fast, especially once the charm of lying blank-faced in front of Netflix for hours wore off. Fortunately, more entertainment options have begun to return to Cambridge and Somerville, live and streamed.
Mr. Monopoly came to Cambridge
Soon we’ll have an edition of Monopoly set in Cambridge, where surging real estate prices and rents leave many residents scrambling annually for a way to stay in town – a delightful reminder of the real-life version they play that can be taken with them when they’re priced out.
A week of events in Cambridge, Somerville: Bugs Bunny, lots of Valentine’s/Galentine’s
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s a free look at the work-in-progress dance piece called “Hebel,” the Dark Days, Long Night Fashion Show Dance Party, the 25th anniversary Bugs Bunny Film Festival, and a ton of events for (and against) Valentine’s Day.
A week of events in Cambridge, Somerville: Once in Valhalla feast, Sutton Foster and chili
A look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events brings the Once in Valhalla 10-course feast, followed Sunday by free chili cook-offs in both cities, as well as an evening with Sutton Foster in Sanders Theatre, the return of “Medusa: Reclaiming the Myth” and much more.
A week of events in Cambridge, Somerville: Winter Wonder dance fest, 100 First Jokes
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there are Winter Wonder popup dance performances, New Year’s Eve music and comedy, followed by New Year’s Day comedy with local standups and the Marx Brothers, and much, much more.
A week of events in Cambridge, Somerville: Public parties, Thriftmas wrap up holidays
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there are public holiday parties as well as ongoing theater experiences for kids (“Thumbelina”) and adults (“Slutcracker” and its Slutmas Eve) and a Thriftmas Party Fashion Show to see out the season.
A week of events in Cambridge, Somerville: Son Little, ‘Resetting the Table,’ MIT tradition
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s Son Little performing, a “Resetting the Table” exhibit, the Friday After Thanksgiving Chain Reaction tradition at MIT – and a tree lighting tradition in Harvard Square – Marimba Cabaret and more.
A week of events in Cambridge, Somerville: ManRay Reunion, Halloween parties, more
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s a ManRay Reunion, comedy shows – including one that combines comedy and dance – and poetry, and so much Halloween, from frightening films to scary storytelling and $1,000-prize costume parties.
A week of events in Cambridge, Somerville: Rib Fest, ‘Freak Show’ rock, Chbosky, more
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s the return of East Cambridge’s Rib Fest as well as a free “Freak Show” psychedelic rock show, a “Harry Potter and the Sacred Text” podcast show, a slew of writers reading and much more.
