Attend meetings in Cambridge from March 7-14 about a CRLS farm, affordable homes, ice cream
Public meetings this week look at solar panels and a farm at CRLS; plans for affordable homes called Walden Square II; what Massachusetts Avenue will look like in 2040; and a Van Leeuwen ice cream for Harvard Square and expanded hours at La Saison Bakery near Alewife.
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville, from Sofiane Pamart, pies and St. Patrick’s Day
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s an outdoors Parka Dance Party, comic book drag, music for St. Patrick’s Day, storytelling and brain science and visits from the Blind Boys of Alabama and Alan Cumming.
Use Oscars time on winners by Columbia Studios, catching ‘The Getaway’ and ‘Not a Pretty Picture’
These looks at what’s on screen in the coming week include Oscar picks for Best Picture to catch up, greats from Columbia Studios from 1934 onward, giving director Martha Coolidge her due, Sam Peckinpah’s hardboiled “The Getaway” at Kendall and a review of Julio Torres’ “Problemista.”
Harvard Hasty Pudding show ‘Heist, Heist, Baby!’ is satirical, funny and an all-around good time
No Harvard affiliation needed: The student-written play, an annual tradition, holds its own against professional productions in Somerville and Cambridge.
Attend meetings in Cambridge from March 1-7 about a shooting, Central Square and bike lanes
Public meetings this week look at the police response to the shooting of Arif Sayed Faisal last year and how to use city-owned land in Central Square; the economic impact from installing bike lanes; and bringing ice cream and Coop renovations to Harvard Square.
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville, from maple syrup and rap to academic surrender
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, Domo Genesis and Sofiane Pamart perform, we boil down maple sap, juggle, sing opera about influencers, talk the “American Prometheus” and AI invades and Harvard explores “Institutional Neutrality in a Polarized World.”
Don’t miss the surprising ‘Hundreds of Beavers’ or Oscar-nominated ‘Perfect Days,’ ‘Daughters’
These looks at what’s on screen in the coming week include a modern oddity – a new silent slapstick called “Hundreds of Beavers” – as well as repertory fare including “Predator” and new works including the doc “Four Daughters” and Wim Wenders’ “Perfect Days.”
Journey to Planet Records for what awaits: Thrilling adventure of the mystery bag
With a brief uptick in the temperature for the next week or so, now is the time to seize the day, along with a clutch of LPs, CDs and tapes, at your favorite local record shops. We also look at upcoming shows and Makaya McCraven’s jazz at the Crystal Ballroom on Tuesday.
Cambridge is adding jobs, feeling some optimism even as hybrid staff and space demands challenge
Cambridge officials are largely optimistic about the city’s economy and where it’s headed in 2024, though some issues complicate the long-term outlook.
With an expansion shelved, Harvard Book Store looks to make improvements for author events
The Harvard Book Store recently scuttled an expansion to Boston’s Prudential Center but now has the chance to reinvest in its flagship Cambridge location.
