Events

    2023 Oct 26

    Day of the Dead Celebration

    5:00pm to 9:00pm

    Location: 

    Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge

    Learn more about this joyful holiday, a national symbol of Mexico. Enjoy craft activities for the young and young at heart. Personalize a sugar skull (extra fee), learn about the natural history of Mexico, watch live folk dance and mariachi performances, purchase traditional pan de muerto, hot chocolate or specialty cocktails. Contribute your message of love to honor and celebrate the lives of the departed at the museum’s altars.

    Activities are free except where noted. RSVP by October 25 at 12:00pm and check in on arrival.

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    2023 Oct 19

    ArtsThursdays: Wókiksuye with Frank Waln: Honoring Our Ancestors and Relatives Through Music

    7:00pm to 9:00pm

    Location: 

    ArtLab, 140 N. Harvard St., Boston

    As part of a year-long residency at ArtLab, Sicangu Lakota Hip Hop artist and music producer Frank Waln will present an intimate Works-In-Progress performance about songwriting, storytelling, and how music can lead to healing and unity.

    Doors will open at 6:30pm.

    Learn more and RSVP.

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    2023 Oct 19

    WAX POETIC: Audre Lorde LP Launch Party with Tongo Eisen-Martin

    5:30pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Woodberry Poetry Room, Lamont Library, 11 Quincy St., Cambridge

    The Woodberry Poetry Room invites you to a launch party for Audre Lorde at Fassett Studio, 1970, our latest collaborative release with Fonograf Editions: Here to help us celebrate is current Poet Laureate of San Francisco and Lorde LP contributor Tongo Eisen-Martin, author of Blood on the Fog (City Lights, 2021) and Heaven Is All Goodbyes (2017).

    Eisen-Martin will get the event rolling with a brief reading of his own poems (and a selection of Lorde's works) and then we will cue up the record for its premiere on the Aalto turntables. Come one, come all to this evening of...

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    2023 Oct 18

    Skate & Slay: A Fabulous Drag Extravaganza

    6:00pm to 8:30pm

    Location: 

    Science Center Plaza, 1 Oxford St., Cambridge

    In celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, join us for Skate & Slay: A Fabulous Drag Extravaganza! We are bringing you a night of drag show performances, FREE roller skating and a whole lot of fun!

    • Enjoy performances by Briar Blush, Candace Persuasian, Lilly Rose Valore, and Rusty Hammer.

    • Lace up some free skates for a glowing time with our glow in the dark roller rink.

    • Skate, Slay, Repeat

    Whether you identify with the LGBTQIA2S+ community, an ally, or just want to have fun, you...

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    2023 Sep 17

    ¡Celebremos El Salvador!

    12:00pm to 3:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St., Cambridge

    Celebrate the vibrant culture and natural history of El Salvador. Enjoy captivating folk dances by Grupo Torogoz and try hands-on activities including corn grinding and painting with cochineal insects. Go on a scavenger hunt and discover the rich heritage of animals, minerals, and artifacts from the region. Join an archaeologist for a live-streamed tour of Joya de Cerén, the Pompeii of Latin America. Take a break with Spanish Story Time, enjoy traditional Salvadoran cuisine (available for purchase), and enter a raffle to win a museum gift basket.

    All are welcome to explore,...

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    2023 Jun 21

    Summer Solstice 2023: Night at the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture

    5:00pm to 9:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Museums of Science & Culture, 11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge

    Join the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture on the longest day of the year—free of charge—to explore the galleries and new exhibitions at the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments, and the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East.

    Step outdoors to enjoy lively musical and circus performances, play mini-golf, and make a flower crown. Ice cream, mocktails, and snacks will be available to purchase from food trucks and vendors. Don’t miss out on this popular event for all ages...

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    2023 Jun 17

    Momentos de Tango

    4:30pm

    Location: 

    American Repertory Theater, 64 Brattle St., Cambridge

    Between shows on select Saturdays, join us for a relaxed opportunity to enjoy food, drink, socializing, music, and dance hosted by members of the Evita choreography team. Audience members who are new to tango are invited for a short introductory tango lesson, followed by a dance floor open to all levels of experience. No RSVP or partner required.

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    2023 Jun 10

    Mr. Twister and the Tale of Tornado Alley

    12:00pm to 12:45pm

    Location: 

    Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Boston

    An opera for youth and families, Mr. Twister and the Tale of Tornado Alley follows Mr. Twister and his grandson Bobby on a journey around the globe—from the chilly arctic to the sizzlingly warm Gulf of Mexico. Through the power of his magic telescope, Mr. Twister can see just about everything—except the family reunion of the North and South winds that is about to create a cyclone in Tornado Alley! Join us on this operatic adventure (with puppets!).

    Families are also invited to a pre-show puppetmaking workshop where your child can make a puppet to use during the performance of...

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    2023 May 12

    feelings are data: Community Celebration

    7:00pm to 9:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Get curious about your inner world and experience Nina Bhattacharya's interactive exhibition, feelings are data, at the Harvard Ed Portal's Crossings Gallery! The Allston artist and educator's tender collage series weaves together affirmations and archival images to invite visitors to make meaning from their feelings.

    Join for a celebratory event featuring creative responses to Bhattacharya's work, including original poetry by payal kumar, new music by Ava Sophia, and kathak dance performances by Chhandika.

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    2023 May 08

    An Evening of Georgian Culture with Shota Saganelidze

    5:30pm to 8:00pm

    Location: 

    Davis Center for Russian & Eurasian Studies, 1730 Cambridge St., Room S010, Cambridge

    The Program on Georgian Studies presents Georgian artist and Master Calligrapher Shota Saganelidze for a night of Georgian art and culture.

    Shota's distinctive art style uses the three Georgian alphabets to create portraits of influential figures from Georgian history. At this event, Mariam Tabakhmelashvili will speak about Georgian script, followed by a multimedia art presentation from Shota, including live music. After the presentation, there will be Caucasian food and an interactive art project. Come learn more about Georgian culture, enjoy live music and art, and eat...

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    2023 Apr 05

    Trans Day of Visibility

    6:00pm to 9:00pm

    Location: 

    Smith Campus Center, 1350 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge

    Transgender Day of Visibility is here and our joy is contagious! Join us for a celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility in Harvard Commons at Smith Campus Center from 6-9pm. Hosted by a student speaker, this event will consist of speaking, performance, and live rock music! This event is free and open to the public of all ages, no alcohol is permitted.

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    2023 Feb 26

    Love United Black Fellowship

    3:00pm to 4:00pm

    Location: 

    Memorial Church at Harvard University, 1 Harvard Yard, Cambridge

    The Love United Black Fellowship (LUBF) is a ministry that seeking to curate a welcoming space for persons of color in the Harvard community. The fellowship will draw on the traditions and customs of Africa and the African Diaspora to foster theological conversations, engaging activities, spoken word and musical moments, opportunities of fellowship, and worship services that present a sense of "home" on the Harvard campus.

    Come and experience powerful music from the African tradition, a dynamic word, fellowship and food. All are welcome!

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    2023 Feb 11

    Infinite Possibilities Part 2

    11:00am to 1:30pm

    Location: 

    Lowell Lecture Hall, 17 Kirkland St., Cambridge

    Infinite Possibilities Part 2 is a continuation of a two-day free event series, presented by Harvard Dance Center, on the history, culture, and concepts behind freestyle dance. Both days feature Boston-based dancer, educator, curator, and community organizer Ashton Lites, aka Stiggity Stackz, founding creative director of Stiggity Stackz Worldwide, and curated into three parts: panel discussion, workshop, and mini battle.

    Infinite Possibilities Part 2 will be held at Lowell Lecture Hall and begin with a conversation with Stiggity Stackz, Chad Shabazz, and...

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    2023 Feb 09

    Infinite Possibilities Part 1

    6:00pm to 9:00pm

    Location: 

    ArtLab, 140 N Harvard St., Boston

    Infinite Possibilities Part 1 is the first of a two-day event series, presented by Harvard Dance Center, introducing and inviting the public into the history, culture, and concepts behind freestyle dance. Both days feature Boston-based dancer, educator, curator, and community organizer Ashton Lites, aka Stiggity Stackz, founding creative director of Stiggity Stackz Worldwide, and curated into three parts: panel discussion, workshop, and mini battle.

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    2023 Jan 26

    Songwriting in the Shower Workshops with Grace Givertz

    6:00pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Maybe you've tried journaling, poetry, or meditation—how about songwriting? Led by Allston indie-folk artist and two-time Boston Music Award nominee Grace Givertz, this workshop series teaches how to explore emotions through song. With a focus on lyric writing, Grace will demonstrate her unique approach to crafting songs in the most unlikely places. Each session will consider different forms of vulnerability, challenging participants to step out of their comfort zones and dig deep while sharing their stories through music.

    Attend any workshop or the whole series. Songwriters...

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    2023 Jan 20

    [SOLD OUT] Listening Party: An Evening with Grace Givertz

    7:00pm to 9:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    This event is officially sold out.

    Two time Boston Music Award nominee rocks the Harvard Ed Portal! Join Allston indie folk artist Grace Givertz for an intimate concert featuring songs from her forthcoming album—plus dinner, drinks and conversation in a cozy atmosphere.

    For one night only, Grace will perform a new unplugged set on banjo, tambourine, guitar, and harmonica. Afterwards, fellow musician Jake Blount will team up with Grace for a heart-to-heart on the journey of a marginalized musician in a genre that has historically underrepresented...

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    2022 Oct 11

    Perspectives on Performance with Kandis Williams

    6:30pm to 8:00pm

    Location: 

    Farkas Hall, Room 203, 12 Holyoke St., Cambridge

    Kandis Williams is a visual artist whose practice spans collage, sculpture, film, performance, writing, publishing, and curating. She explores and deconstructs critical theory around race, nationalism, authority, and eroticism. Her work examines the body as a site of experience while drawing upon her background in dramaturgy to envision spaces that accommodate the varied biopolitical economies, which inform how form and movement might be read.

    Note: Masks are strongly encouraged for all audience members.

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    2022 Sep 14

    A Qawwali Celebration of South Asia: 75 Years of Azadi

    7:30pm to 10:30pm

    Location: 

    Sanders Theatre, 45 Quincy St., Cambridge

    The Mittal Institute at Harvard University invites you to a concert celebrating 75 years of South Asian independence from British colonial rule. Qawwali is a uniquely South Asian musical tradition that is widely popular in the region and around the world – join us as we commemorate this historic event with one of the region’s most-celebrated Qawwali groups.

    Cost: Full Price: $20 / Harvard ID: $10 / All Valid Student IDs: $10

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    2022 Jun 03

    25th Annual Do It Your Damn Self!! National Youth Film Festival

    6:30pm to 11:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy St., Cambridge

    Join us for the premiere screening of Community Art Center’s 25th Annual Do It Your Damn Self!! National Youth Film Festival, the longest-running youth film festival in the country. Come early for a musical performance by Lisa Bello and snacks in the Calderwood Courtyard. A panel discussion with the teen filmmakers will follow the screening.

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