While Sheer Queer Fest, an annual music festival with Cambridge roots, was canceled for September due to Covid-19, its messaging is still particularly relevant: loud music that defies oppression, and anger as a step in the healing process for those who have been systemically wronged.

People interested in serving on the Cambridge Human Rights Commission are asked to send letters of interest, a résumé and list of applicable experience by mail, fax or email by Sept. 25.

Cambridge took a step toward formally recognizing polyamorous relationships on Monday, advancing legislation in the City Council that would give domestic partnerships with more than two people the same legal benefits that married couples have.

In this coronavirus edition of movies to shelter with, choices range from the light coming-of-age comedy “Yes, God, Yes” through heavier fare from Tarkovsky straight into horror chills and squirm-in-your-seat violence and suspense you can’t take your eyes off.

In this coronavirus edition of movies to shelter with we find the Wicked Queer film festival coming online, a mysterious documentary about an equally mysterious cult in “In Bright Axiom” and films new (such as “The Relic”) and old (including “Apocalypse Now”) to enjoy.

For those still mulling awards season, Céline Sciamma’s “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” – a tale of liberation and rare love on the eve of the French Revolution – was by far the best film that wasn’t up for consideration at Sunday’s Oscars party.

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.

In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there are readings from Alice Hoffman and Gabby Rivera – in conversation with the great Roxane Gay – and a “Community Ritual” dance, the “Concerts for One” continue and much, much more.

After being alerted that his campaign had accepted $4,000 from supporters of an anti-trans campaign, Mayor Marc McGovern said he would not be giving it back – because he would instead be donating it to MassEquality, an organization that supports LGBTQ rights.

In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s the 40th Cambridge Arts River Festival, Big Gay Dance Party, Carnaval Somerstreets, “Happy Hour: Secret History of Boston’s Suburbs” from Dig and CityLab, “Gaslight” and much more.