From the Andes to the Caribbean: American Art from the Spanish Empire
Harvard Art Museums
Friday, March 3 10am – Sunday, July 30 5pm
Discover a more complete story of art from the Spanish Empire—and a broader definition of American art—through an unparalleled collection of Spanish colonial paintings.
Belmont World Film's 21st International Film Series: "Complicated Identities"
Belmont World Film
Monday, April 10 7:30pm – Sunday, October 1 10pm
Belmont World Film’s 21st International Film Series features eight of the world’s top films screening in person on Mondays at 7:30 PM from March 27-May 15, in Cambridge, Watertown, and online.
American Watercolors, 1880–1990: Into the Light
Harvard Art Museums
Saturday, May 20 10am – Sunday, August 13 5pm
Discover how American watercolorists from Winslow Homer to Hannah Wilke leveraged the imaginative and experimental capacity of the medium to create marvelously diverse works over more than a century.
Sewing 101 (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Monday, May 29 3pm – 4:30pm
In this 90-minute workshop, you'll learn the basics of sewing machine operation and safety.
Rainbow Coffee and Movie
Cambridge Council on Aging
Tuesday, May 30 10am – 11:30am
Phoebe Hallahan is the new LGBTQ+ Programming Leader for the City of Cambridge and is interested in making City spaces more inclusive!
This month's Coffee and Movie is Pride
Story Time (Collins)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, May 30 10:30am – 11am
We invite young children and their grown-ups to join us for half an hour of stories, songs and rhymes.
Songs and Stories (Valente)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, May 30 11am – 11:25am
Also: Tuesday, June 6 11am – 11:25am; Tuesday, June 13 11am – 11:25am; and Tuesday, June 20 11am – 11:25am
Put on your dancing shoes and head over for a morning of singing and dancing!
Toddler Story Time (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, May 30 11am – 11:25am
Also: Tuesday, June 6 11am – 11:25am; Tuesday, June 13 11am – 11:25am; and Tuesday, June 20 11am – 11:25am
We invite children and their caregivers for 20-25 minutes of stories and songs.
Gallery Talk: American Watercolors, 1880–1990: Into the Light
Harvard Art Museums
Tuesday, May 30 12:30pm – 1pm
Join a conservator and curator for a look at the materials and techniques used to create the works in American Watercolors, 1880–1990.
Glowforge 101: Creative Laser Cutting (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, May 30 1pm – 3pm
Learn how to cut, engrave, and shape designs from a variety of materials using the Glowforge Pro laser cutter in this workshop.
High Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, May 30 1pm – 2:30pm
Also: Thursday, June 1 1pm – 2:30pm; Tuesday, June 6 1pm – 2:30pm; and Thursday, June 8 1pm – 2:30pm
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class.
Creative Aging: Storytelling: Planting Seeds, Growing Community (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, May 30 2pm – 4pm
Also: Tuesday, June 6 2pm – 4pm; Tuesday, June 13 2pm – 4pm; and Tuesday, June 20 2pm – 4pm
A series of classes with instruction on Storytelling.
Career Training in Early Childhood Education Information Session
Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) and Cambridge Public Schools
Tuesday, May 30 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Also: Tuesday, June 6 6pm – 7pm; Tuesday, June 20 4pm – 5pm; and Wednesday, June 28 7pm – 8pm
Want to become an early childhood educator? Learn about free training for your Child Development Associate® (CDA) credential, including classes, a paid internship and help finding employment.
Sit 'n' Knit (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, May 30 2:30pm – 3pm
Bring your project and enjoy the company of other fiber crafters.
STEAM Academy: iFp Studio
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, May 30 3pm – 7:45pm
Also: Wednesday, May 31 3pm – 7:45pm
Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.
Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, May 30 3:30pm – 8:30pm
Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.
Food for Free School Market
Community Charter School of Cambridge and Food For Free
Tuesday, May 30 3:45pm – 5pm
Please stop by and pick up a variety of fresh produce and non-perishable items. This event is completely free and all are welcome! Thank you to our partners at Food for Free for making this possible.
Preschool Story Time (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, May 30 4pm – 4:25pm
Also: Tuesday, June 6 4pm – 4:25pm; Tuesday, June 13 4pm – 4:25pm; and Tuesday, June 20 4pm – 4:25pm
We invite children and their caregivers for 20 to 25 minutes of stories and songs.
Knitting Group (Boudreau)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, May 30 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Bring your project, yarn and needles to enjoy an hour in the company of other crafters.
Navigating Solo: Planning Tools for Aging Well (Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, May 30 6:30pm – 7:45pm
Cambridge Public Library presents: Active Older Adults Lecture and Workshop Series
Pajama Story Time (O'Neill)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, May 30 6:45pm – 7:30pm
Come to the library in your pajamas to listen to stories, read with your children, and enjoy a snack before bed!
Wellness for Seniors: Tai Chi Paradigm - Level 2 (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, May 31 10am – 11am
Also: Wednesday, June 7 10am – 11am; Wednesday, June 14 10am – 11am; and Wednesday, June 21 10am – 11am
Join us in this 12-week Tai Chi Paradigm - Level 2 practice, which focuses on the mind and body connection.
Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, May 31 10:30am – 12pm
Also: Friday, June 2 10:30am – 12pm; Wednesday, June 7 10:30am – 12pm; and Friday, June 9 10:30am – 12pm
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class.
Outdoor Story Time (Central Square)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, May 31 10:30am – 11am
Also: Wednesday, June 7 10:30am – 11am; Wednesday, June 14 10:30am – 11am; and Wednesday, June 21 10:30am – 11am
Join us for a half-hour of stories in the plaza outside the Central Square Branch Library, Franklin Street side, weather permitting.
Morning Sing-Along (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, May 31 11am – 11:25am
Also: Wednesday, June 7 11am – 11:25am; Wednesday, June 14 11am – 11:25am; and Wednesday, June 21 11am – 11:25am
It's a Library dance party!