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.

Public meetings this week look at rat control and climate zoning; Pikalo Empanadas filling the former Izzy’s restaurant space; the effects of a bus route redesign; Linear Park redesign ideas; urban design guidelines; Coffee With a Cop; and more.

All four locations in the local coffee shop chain are being shut down permanently, not just the Harvard Square shop, workers said they learned Tuesday.

Hispanics make up nearly one-tenth of Cambridge’s population, yet a gathering of all of its Latinx business owners would be a lonely affair. There are ways to change that.

In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s laughs at a “Best of the Boston Comedy Festival” showcase, action at a Smash the Patriarchy! Abortion Fundraiser and plenty of music, drama, art, literature and science in between.

That Mu Lan survived a 2014 fire and the coronavirus pandemic is testimony to its quality, which draws a Kendall Square tech crowd, families from The Port and seekers of good, authentic Chinese cuisine with unique accents.

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.

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.

A 16-year-old from Somerville and 17-year-old from Lynn were taken into custody Saturday in connection with a Feb. 15 gunfire incident in The Port neighborhood.