Cochineal: How Mexico Made the World See Red (Online Bilingual Exhibit) / Cochinilla: Cómo México Hizo que el Mundo Viera el Rojo (Exposición en Línea)
Harvard Museums of Science & Culture
Saturday, April 23 12am – Saturday, December 31 11:59pm
This free online exhibit explores the fascinating and complex history of cochineal, a vibrant red pigment originating in the Americas, and its link to global trade relationships and power dynamics.
Crossroads: Drawing the Dutch Landscape
Harvard Art Museums
Saturday, May 21 10am – Sunday, August 14 5pm
Towns, farms, waterways, and woods—discover how Rembrandt, Van Goyen, Van Ruisdael, and more approached these subjects as meditations on humankind’s relationship with the environment.
Earthly Delights: 6,000 Years of Asian Ceramics
Harvard Art Museums
Saturday, May 21 10am – Sunday, August 14 5pm
Transport yourself over millennia and marvel at East Asian ceramics of all shapes, styles, colors, and textures.
Arts in the Park in Mid-Cambridge
DHSP Community Schools
Friday, August 12 10am – 12pm
Also: Monday, August 15 10am – 12pm; Wednesday, August 17 10am – 12pm; and Friday, August 19 10am – 12pm
Join us at local parks for free, family-friendly activities, performers, and entertainment this summer!
Arts in the Park in North Cambridge
DHSP Community Schools
Friday, August 12 10am – 12pm
Also: Wednesday, August 17 10am – 12pm; Thursday, August 18 10am – 12pm; and Friday, August 19 10am – 12pm
Join us at local parks for free, family-friendly activities, performers, and entertainment this summer!
August Adventures 2022
Highland Street Foundation
Friday, August 12 10am – 4pm
Also: Saturday, August 13 10am – 4pm; Sunday, August 14 10am – 4pm; and Monday, August 15 10am – 4pm
We offer free admission for families to one new Greater Boston cultural institution or attraction for each day in August, including zoos, museums, wildlife sanctuaries, performance venues, and more!
Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)
Cambridge Public Library
Friday, August 12 10:30am – 12pm
Also: Wednesday, August 17 10:30am – 12pm; Friday, August 19 10:30am – 12pm; and Wednesday, August 24 10:30am – 12pm
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class.
Summer Reading: Outside Chalk Fun! (Boudreau)
Cambridge Public Library
Friday, August 12 1pm – 2pm
Sidewalk Games and Mosaic Art
This event has been moved to August 12th due to forecast of high temperatures on original date.
Summer Reading: Crafternoon (Collins)
Cambridge Public Library
Friday, August 12 2pm – 3pm
Visit the Collins Branch to make and take a hands-on project.
Videography 101 (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Friday, August 12 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Also: Wednesday, August 17 7:30pm – 8:30pm
Step into the Hive's state-of-the-art recording studio and film a short video of yourself in front of our green screen. Then
Harvard Film Archive Screening
Harvard Film Archive
Friday, August 12 7pm – 9pm
Also: Saturday, August 13 7pm – 8pm; Sunday, August 14 3pm – 5pm; and Monday, August 15 7pm – 9pm
The Harvard Film Archive screens films Friday through Monday at our cinematheque located in the historic Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts right in Harvard Square. Click on links for details!
Vinyl Cutting 101 (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Saturday, August 13 10am – 11am
Would you like to make your own vinyl signs, stickers, or images to transfer to T-shirts and other textiles?
Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Saturday, August 13 1:30pm – 4pm
Also: Tuesday, August 16 1:30pm – 4pm; Thursday, August 18 6pm – 8:30pm; and Friday, August 19 1pm – 3:30pm
During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can
Summer Reading: Kids Resist! Outdoors with Wee the People (O'Neill)
Cambridge Public Library
Saturday, August 13 2pm – 3:30pm
Kids of all ages will explore social movements through games, hands-on projects, and making their own t-shirt!
Arts in the Park in East Cambridge
DHSP Community Schools
Monday, August 15 10am – 12pm
Also: Tuesday, August 16 10am – 12pm
Join us at local parks for free, family-friendly activities, performers, and entertainment this summer!
Arts in the Park in Riverside
DHSP Community Schools
Monday, August 15 10am – 12pm
Also: Tuesday, August 16 10am – 12pm; Wednesday, August 17 10am – 12pm; and Thursday, August 18 10am – 12pm
Join us at local parks for free, family-friendly activities, performers, and entertainment this summer!
Outdoor Baby Lapsit (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Monday, August 15 10am – 10:20am
Also: Monday, August 22 10am – 10:20am and Monday, August 29 10am – 10:20am
Just for you and the baby!
Outdoor Sing-Along (O'Neill)
Cambridge Public Library
Monday, August 15 10:30am – 10:50am
Also: Monday, August 22 10:30am – 10:50am and Monday, August 29 10:30am – 10:50am
Put on your dancing shoes and head over for a morning of singing and dancing!
Creative Aging: Poetry Writing (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Monday, August 15 2pm – 4pm
Also: Monday, August 22 2pm – 4pm; Monday, August 29 2pm – 4pm; and Monday, September 12 2pm – 4pm
In this Creative Aging Poetry class, participants will have the opportunity to put their poetry muscle to work in a safe, creative, and supportive community.
Studio Recording 101 (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Monday, August 15 2pm – 3pm
Also: Saturday, August 27 10am – 11am
Are you interested in podcasting, audio production, or video production?
Summer Reading: Crafternoon (O'Neill)
Cambridge Public Library
Monday, August 15 3pm – 5pm
Visit the O'Neill Branch to make and take a hands-on project.
Senior Music Jam Session
Cambridge Council on Aging and Cambridge Public Health Department
Monday, August 15 4pm – 6pm
Hosting the sessions will be Cambridge native and saxophonist
Bobby Tynes and his amazing all star rhythm section featuring
Frank Wilcon's on keys, Sergio Bellotti on drums and Wes Wirth on
the bass.
Summer Reading: Hive Safety Training (Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
Monday, August 15 4pm – 4:30pm
In this workshop, you will learn about our makerspace, how to use our resources, and how to keep safe in The Hive. Registrati
Patio Project: Push & Pull
Cambridge Public Library
Monday, August 15 5pm – 6pm
Join us outside in front of the Valente Branch Library (826 Cambridge St.) for activites for all ages!
Summer ESOL Class (Valente)
Cambridge Public Library
Monday, August 15 6pm – 7:30pm
Also: Monday, August 22 6pm – 7:30pm and Monday, August 29 6pm – 7:30pm
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class this summer!