A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville, from solstice celebrations to Slutmas Eve party
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.
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville from cemetery’s Solstice to Midwinter Revels
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.
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville from ‘The Grimkes’ to Giving Tree kickoff event
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, holiday shopping is underway and so is the Harvard Square Business Association’s Giving Tree tradition, and there’s comedy, music, book readings and interactive events such as the Cardboard City Big Group Build at The MIT Museum.
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville: World Cup games, a run, David Bowie burlesque
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.
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville, from a pie-based fundraiser to open art studios
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, Petsi Pies founder Renee McLeod shares her secrets for a good cause, a Holiday Plant Enthusiast Market is coming, there are open studios by Brickbottom/Joy Street artists, Robert Pinsky reads, “Something Strange” returns and much more.
Cambridge Half Marathon ran short of water, straining runners during unusually hot event
Organizers of Sunday’s half-marathon road race in Cambridge are investigating how the event ran out of cups at some water stops and water bottles at the finish line on a day temperatures climbed into the high 70s. The problems temporarily left some runners without much-needed water.