Events

    2024 Apr 20

    Bark at the Park: Harvard Baseball and Softball

    11:30am

    Location: 

    O’Donnell and Soldiers Field, 65 North Harvard St., Allston

    Bring your dog to enjoy the Crimson doubleheader as both the Harvard Baseball and Softball teams play! Harvard Baseball will take on Darmouth at 11:30am  and 3pm.  Harvard Softball will take on UPenn at 12:30pm.

    All dogs in attendance will receive a free Harvard-themed item. 

    2024 Feb 10

    National Girls and Women in Sports Day Panel & Hockey Game

    2:30pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Athletics Complex, 65 N. Harvard Street, Boston, MA

    Panelists:
    Siobhan Sherbovich - Director, Corporate Partnerships at Boston Bruins & TD Garden
    Samantha Barkowski – SVP of Strategy and Growth at Fenway Sports Management
    Nicole McEachern - Regional Director at NBC Sports, WISE Boston President

    Moderator: Andrea Lapointe - Senior Associate Director of Athletics at Harvard University

    Date: Saturday, February 10, 2024            Admission to this event is complimentary
     
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    2024 Mar 19

    Exhibition: Interference Patterns

    Repeats every weekday until Wed Mar 20 2024 .
    9:00am to 5:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Bright colors, transparent shapes, and distorted angles evoke questions about perception, memory loss, and transformation in this larger-than-life glass exhibit by artist Matthew Bajor. Inspired by a loved one's experience with Alzheimer's, Bajor's abstract art and uplifting kinetic sculptures encourage viewers to use love, empathy, and compassion to bridge lost memories and language.

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    2024 Jan 13

    Curves of Life Workshop with the American Repertory Theater

    12:00pm to 2:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Inspired by the A.R.T.'s production of Real Women Have Curves: The Musical and the essential question "How do the curves of life teach us about who we are?", this workshop will give participants an opportunity to reflect, share in dialogue, and creatively respond to their own curves of life using options like writing, movement, drawing, and more.

    This workshop is designed for family and intergenerational participation, ages 9+ but an adult (or child) is not required. Prior experience or show attendance not required. Refreshments provided.

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    2023 Dec 07

    Ceramics Program Show and Sale

    Repeats every day until Sun Dec 10 2023 .
    10:00am to 7:00pm

    10:00am to 7:00pm
    10:00am to 7:00pm
    10:00am to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard, 224 Western Ave., Allston

     

    The Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard presents its annual Winter Show and Sale featuring a dazzling array of original ceramic artwork by staff, instructors, and participants in Ceramics Program classes. This is a great opportunity to find unique gifts while supporting local artists!

    This year, more than 100 artists will show their work over four days, 10am–7pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 7 through 10, 2023. From pottery to sculpture to ceramic jewelry and more, this popular exhibition has something for everyone!

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    2023 Nov 29

    Gallery Reception: A Journey in Images: The Photography of Yun Thwaits

    5:00pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Celebrate Allston photographer Yun Thwaits' new exhibit, A Journey in Images: The Photography of Yun Thwaits. Come meet the artist, network with neighbors, and enjoy the art. Join us for live music, drinks, and dumplings, featuring Chinese instrumentalists Dr. Qingen Ke and Dehua Zhen.

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    2023 Oct 13

    Harvard Basketball Crimson Madness

    5:30pm

    Location: 

    Lavietes Pavillion, 65 North Harvard St., Boston

    Join Harvard Basketball in kicking off the 2023-24 season at Crimson Madness! Members of the Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams will compete in various skills challenges, the teams will scrimmage, and there will be lots of giveaways and chances to win prizes!

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    2023 Oct 11

    Concerts in the Common: Sweet Petunia

    4:30pm

    Location: 

    Brighton Common, 30 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton

    Sing and dance outdoors at a wide range of family-friendly performances held during the Brighton Farmer's Market! Performers include local and regional artists playing R&B, Jazz, Pop-Urban, Rock, Indie Folk, and more! All events are free, weather permitting, and open to the public.

    October 11: Sweet Petunia
    When listening to folk duo Sweet Petunia for the first time, many are blown away by the interchanging vocal lines of Madison Simpson & Mairead Guy. Unbelievably, the two are not related, though their voices are almost indistinguishable from each...

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    2023 Oct 04

    HocktoberFest

    5:30pm

    Location: 

    Bright-Landry Hockey Center, 65 N Harvard St., Boston

    Join Harvard Hockey for HocktoberFest on Oct. 4 for a night of hockey fun! Fans can skate on the Bright-Landry ice, take a picture with the Beanpot and ECAC Hockey trophies, play games, enter for a chance to win Harvard Hockey memorabilia and merchandise, and even meet some of the Harvard Hockey coaches and staff members!

    Note: Fans must bring own skates.

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    2023 Sep 22

    Monthly Meet-the-Muralist Moments with Erin Jackson

    Repeats on the third Thursday of October until Thu Oct 19 2023 .
    5:00pm to 6:00pm

    5:00pm to 6:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Meet the muralist of Inventing Spaces, Erin Jackson, and interact with her immersive public art, either alone or with staff assistance! Get guidance to view her mural's augmented reality, ask questions, chat informally about art-making and technology, or borrow a smart device to use onsite with the mural.

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    2023 Sep 13

    Concerts in the Common: Winkler

    4:30pm

    Location: 

    Brighton Common, 30 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton

    Sing and dance outdoors at a wide range of family-friendly performances held during the Brighton Farmer's Market! Performers include local and regional artists playing R&B, Jazz, Pop-Urban, Rock, Indie Folk, and more! All events are free, weather permitting, and open to the public.

    September 13: Winkler
    In March 2022, guitarist and vocalist Justin Schaefers, spoke into the mic at Northeastern University's Afterhours venue, "I'm not used to playing on a stage this big!" Just six months later, Winkler graced the positively giant stage at the University's...

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    2023 Aug 17

    Monthly Meet-the-Muralist Moments with Erin Jackson

    11:00am to 12:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Meet the muralist of Inventing Spaces, Erin Jackson, and interact with her immersive public art, either alone or with staff assistance! Get guidance to view her mural's augmented reality, ask questions, chat informally about art-making and technology, or borrow a smart device to use onsite with the mural. No prior knowledge or experience is required. Whether you stop by for five minutes or stay for an hour, reservations are encouraged (but not required).

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    2023 Aug 15

    Amal Walks Across America: Workshops at Harvard Ed Portal

    5:00pm to 7:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Explore themes of welcoming and belonging inspired by Amal Walks Across America and develop original materials that will be part of the program to welcome Little Amal to Harvard's campus on September 7!

    Led by project director Brisa Areli Muñoz and American Repertory Theater teaching artists, this series of intergenerational workshops are inspired by the theme of "welcome" and are designed to deepen understanding and foster a sense of community & belonging for immigrants and refugees.

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    2023 Aug 12

    Amal Walks Across America: Workshops at Harvard Ed Portal

    11:00am to 2:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Explore themes of welcoming and belonging inspired by Amal Walks Across America and develop original materials that will be part of the program to welcome Little Amal to Harvard's campus on September 7!

    Led by project director Brisa Areli Muñoz and American Repertory Theater teaching artists, this series of intergenerational workshops are inspired by the theme of "welcome" and are designed to deepen understanding and foster a sense of community & belonging for immigrants and refugees.

    Can't make it on August 12? Another workshop will be held at the Harvard...

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    2023 Aug 09

    Concerts in the Common: Marquis Lavoie

    4:30pm

    Location: 

    Brighton Common, 30 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton

    Sing and dance outdoors at a wide range of family-friendly performances held during the Brighton Farmer's Market! Performers include local and regional artists playing R&B, Jazz, Pop-Urban, Rock, Indie Folk, and more! All events are free, weather permitting, and open to the public.

    August 9: Marquis Lavoie
    Marquis Lavoie is the indie/folk project by Boston based singer-songwriter Greg Marquis. While primarily known as the impassioned frontman of local post-hardcore band Actor Observer, Marquis' solo project conversely is a consoling blend of delicate...

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    2023 Aug 05

    Monthly Meet-the-Muralist Moments with Erin Jackson

    4:30pm to 6:00pm

    Location: 

    Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston

    Meet the muralist of Inventing Spaces, Erin Jackson, and interact with her immersive public art, either alone or with staff assistance! Get guidance to view her mural's augmented reality, ask questions, chat informally about art-making and technology, or borrow a smart device to use onsite with the mural. No prior knowledge or experience is required. Whether you stay for five minutes or an hour, reservations are encouraged (but not required).

    Stop by the mural for a chance to win vouchers for free beer (21+) and food from Aeronaut Allston and Roxy's Grilled...

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    2023 Jul 12

    Concerts in the Common: Safiya

    4:30pm

    Location: 

    Brighton Common, 30 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton

    Sing and dance outdoors at a wide range of family-friendly performances held during the Brighton Farmer's Market! Performers include local and regional artists playing R&B, Jazz, Pop-Urban, Rock, Indie Folk, and more! All events are free, weather permitting, and open to the public.

    July 12: Safiya
    Safiya Leslie is bringing new energy and a young soul to the world jazz & neo-soul scene. Emerging from a chrysalis of positivity and consciousness, Safiya is an artist who transcends the norm by infusing her past with her future, and flavoring her sounds...

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    2023 Jun 21

    Yoga at the Brighton Farmers Market

    Repeats every 2 weeks every Wednesday until Wed Aug 30 2023 except Wed Aug 02 2023.
    5:15pm to 6:15pm

    5:15pm to 6:15pm
    5:15pm to 6:15pm
    5:15pm to 6:15pm
    5:15pm to 6:15pm

    Location: 

    Brighton Common, 30 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton

    Join instructor Taryn Burns this summer for yoga at the Brighton Farmers Market! Stretch, get more flexible, and find your zen through poses and movement for all skill levels.

    Please bring your own yoga mat, blanket, or towel. These events are free, weather permitting, and open to the public. No registration required!

    Yoga dates are:
    June 21, July 5, July 19, August 16, and August 30.

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