Cambridge Area Weekend Events: Check Out What's Happening

Cambridge MA

12 August, 2021

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CAMBRIDGE, MA — Hoping to spend a night out with friends? Your Cambridge Patch community calendar is a great way to stay in the loop on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in and around Cambridge: Featured Event: ART SHOW & OPEN HOUSE Thursday 5pm Somerville When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:00 p.m. Where: VNA SENIOR LIVING @ 405 ALEWIFE BROOK PARKWAY, SOMERVILLE What: VNA SENIOR LIVING @ ALEWIFE is pleased to present "Opening Minds through Art"  Please Join us for this award winning intergenerational art exhibit made possible by OMA, a program based on the belief that people of ALL AGES are highly capable of creative expression. Refreshment... Learn More Featured Event: ART SHOW & OPEN HOUSE Thursday 5pm Somerville (VNA at HIGHLAND) Featured Event: Follies for Bosotn When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 110 Causeway St What: Follies for Boston is premiering at Big Night Live, Boston MA on August 12, 2021, and followed by performances at Artists for Humanity in late August. The production features live music and gorgeous dancers in a must see cheeky review. (The Boston She Party Ltd. Productions) TI... Learn More Featured Event: Follies for Bosotn (Melanie Cox) Fab16: 3D Printing Bookmarks at The Hive When: Thursday, August 12th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Cambridge Public Library What: Event listing from Cambridge Public Library: Thursday and August 12 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PMDesign and 3D print bookmarks with Hive staff and the Fab Foundation! Participants in this workshop will learn the basics of Tinkercad and the 3D printing process and leave with a customize... Learn More Fab16: Augmented Reality with Hoverlay When: Thursday, August 12th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Cambridge Public Library What: Event listing from Cambridge Public Library: Thursday, August 12 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PMLearn about augmented reality, the Hoverlay publishing platfrom and camera browser and how Hoverlay is being used by makers and artists around the world and right here at the Cambridge Publ... Learn More Fab16: Recording Studio at The Hive - Cambridge Public Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Cambridge Public Library What: Event listing from Cambridge Public Library: Thursday, August 12 from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PMInterested in podcasting, audio production or video production? The Hive is home to two state-of-the-art recording studios. Become familiarized with the basics of the equipment and software... Learn More Summer Concerts at the Eustis Estate: Jazz World Trio When: Thursday, August 12th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Historic New England What: Event listing from Historic New England: Thursday, August 12 at 3:30 PMDetails Join us for summer concerts on the expansive lawn of the Eustis Estate, presented with Mandorla Music. Bring a picnic and enjoy music as the… More https://www.facebook.com/events/5879780795428548 Learn More Fab16 Boston Hub Reception - Cambridge Public Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Cambridge Public Library What: Event listing from Cambridge Public Library: Thursday, August 12 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PMFAB16 brings together members of the international Fab Lab network, as well as government officials, academic researchers, and experts in the field of digital fabrication, to present, envis... Learn More Allston-Brighton Arts, Culture and Placekeeping community meeting External Mailchimp When: Thursday, August 12th at 5:30 p.m. Where: All Bright Community Center What: Event listing from All Bright Community Center: Thursday, August 12 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM The Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture invites you to learn about the findings of the Allston Brighton Arts, Culture and Placekeeping Report and join us in a virtual discussion about ne... Learn More BHCA Streets & Sidewalks - Beacon Hill Civic Association When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Beacon Hill Civic Association What: Event listing from Beacon Hill Civic Association: Thursday, August 12 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Collins Branch Book Group (Virtual) - Cambridge Public Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Cambridge Public Library What: Event listing from Cambridge Public Library: Thursday, August 12 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMAugust selection: His Only Wife by Peace Adzo MedieReading interests: This group alternates fiction and nonfiction titles from a diverse range of authors and topics. Previous selections inc... Learn More 76 Ashford Street Virtual Public Meeting When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: All Bright Community Center What: Event listing from All Bright Community Center: Thursday, August 12 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 76 Ashford Street Virtual Public Meeting Thursday, August 12, 2021 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM This will be a virtual public meeting to discuss the proposed project at 76 As... Learn More Divorce Boot Camp – Boston, MA Hub ~ No-Cost Webinar When: Thursday, August 12th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Webinar What: Are you contemplating divorce, going through a divorce, or post-divorce? Join our ONLINE Divorce Boot Camp, and we'll help you get you prepared — emotionally, financially, and legally for what lies ahead. You will hear from industry experts in law, finance, real estate, mortga... Learn More Belly Dance with Andromeda When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Miss Maria's School of Dance What: Come join our dance party on Mondays and Thursday nights! Enjoy the ancient art of Belly Dance, starting with a soothing body warm up and moving into breaking down movement and choreography. Performance opportunities for those interested! Or come to just learn and have fun wit... Learn More Boston She Party to Premiere Jazz-Infused Theatrical Revue Follies For Boston When: Thursday, August 12th at 9:00 p.m. Where: Big Night Live What: The must see original production, Follies for Boston, a theatrical cabaret event, will premier Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Big Night Live in Boston. Presented by Boston She Party Productions, Follies for Boston combines the smooth, seductive nature of jazz with a light-heart... Learn More Featured Event: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop Live Q&A Friday 3PM When: Friday, August 13th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Online Webinar (Live Q&A) 3PM EDT What: Click Here to Register Friday 3PM EDT - Online Webinar FREE Estate Planning, Living Trust & Medicaid Workshop+Live Q & A Discover how to best protect your family and assets. Learn how to avoid probate court. In a simple format. Easy to Understand ==> Click Here to R... Learn More Featured Event: Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop Live Q&A Friday 3PM (Frank Nelson) Button Making - Cambridge Public Library When: Friday, August 13th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Cambridge Public Library What: Event listing from Cambridge Public Library: Friday, August 13 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PMButton, button, who's got the button? You do after this workshop! Learn how to use our button making equipment and start designing and assembling your own buttons, magnets and keychains.You m... Learn More Vision Health Awareness/Educacion y Concientizacion sobre la Vision When: Friday, August 13th at 6:00 p.m. Where: All Bright Community Center What: Event listing from All Bright Community Center: Friday, August 13 at 6:00 PM Caregiver Homes is offering a Support Group for Spanish speaking Caregivers. Next virtual meeting will be Friday, August 13th, 2021 at 6pm.   Topic: "Vision Health Awareness"   Presenter: Jill... Learn More Guilty Pleasures - Pairing Wine and Snacks! [August 13] When: Friday, August 13th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Commonwealth Wine School, 35 Dunster Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States What: Go on, admit it. Who hasn't found themselves on the couch in the middle of a movie marathon with one hand in a bag of snackies, and the other holding a glass of favorite wine? Sometimes it tasted pretty darn good, too, right? There's no shame in admitting there's just somethin... Learn More Club Passim Presents: The Arcadian Wild When: Friday, August 13th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Club Passim What: Led by songwriters Isaac Horn (guitar) and Lincoln Mick (mandolin), and with the support of Erik Coveney on bass and Bailey Warren on fiddle, The Arcadian Wild confidently inhabits and explores an intersection of genre, blending the traditional with the contemporary in order t... Learn More Featured Event: MA Wills & Living Trusts: Clear 5-Day Free Email Course When: Saturday, August 14th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Lexington, MA - on web What: Estate Planning Law Office of Joel Bernstein MA Wills & Trusts: The only law we practice. Emphasis on plain English29 years of sole focusPast ABA Technology columnistNational lecturer on Income Tax of Trusts and EstatesListed in 120 year old treatise for work in field Regi... Learn More Featured Event: MA Wills & Living Trusts: Clear 5-Day Free Email Course (Joel Bernstein) Featured Event: MA Wills & Living Trusts: Clear 5-Day Free Email Course When: Saturday, August 14th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Lexington, MA - on web What: Estate Planning Law Office of Joel Bernstein MA Wills & Trusts: The only law we practice. Emphasis on plain English29 years of sole focusPast ABA Technology columnistNational lecturer on Income Tax of Trusts and EstatesListed in 120 year old treatise for work in field Regi... Learn More Featured Event: MA Wills & Living Trusts: Clear 5-Day Free Email Course (Joel Bernstein) Jessie Alegria with DJ T Lawson When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 222 Jacobs St What: Join Cambridge Crossing for our CX Fit series of fitness classes, featuring instructors from all over the city bringing different experiences every week, with DJs spinning every weekend, and giveaways every month. Classes are Wednesdays at 6 pm & Saturdays at 10 am and wi... Learn More Community Clean-up with City Council Candidate Michael Bianchi When: Saturday, August 14th at 12:00 p.m. Where: All Bright Community Center What: Event listing from All Bright Community Center: Saturday, August 14 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Community Clean-up with City Council Candidate Michael Bianchi  Come Join Michael Bianchi as we hold our next community clean up of McKinney park. Water, Gloves, trash bags and tra... Learn More Studio Recording 101 - Cambridge Public Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Cambridge Public Library What: Event listing from Cambridge Public Library: Saturday, August 14 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PMInterested in podcasting, audio production or video production? The Hive is home to two state-of-the-art recording studios. Become familiarized with the basics of the equipment and software... Learn More Club Passim Presents: Vance Gilbert When: Saturday, August 14th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Club Passim What: Vance Gilbert burst onto the singer/songwriter scene in the early 90's when buzz started spreading in the folk clubs of Boston about an ex-multicultural arts teacher who was knocking 'em dead at open mics. Born and raised in the Philadelphia area, Vance started out hoping to b... Learn More AB Mutual Aid Yard Sale - All Bright Community Center When: Sunday, August 15th at 9:00 a.m. Where: All Bright Community Center What: Event listing from All Bright Community Center: Sunday, August 15 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM On August 15th between 9am and 1pm, 4 different houses in Allston and Brighton will host yard sales to benefit ABMA's work. ABMA supports our neighbors in Allston and Brighton by providin... Learn More Summer Science Discovery Program When: Monday, August 16th at 9:30 a.m. Where: 114 16th Street What: Summer is on its way and at "e" inc. new plans are afoot for an in-person exciting summer program for children. Every year, during the last 2 weeks of August, our Charlestown non-profit hosts its 2-week Summer Science Discovery Program (SSDP) in the Navy Yard. This is a chan... Learn More Summer Science Discovery Program When: Monday, August 16th at 9:30 a.m. Where: 114 16th Street What: Summer is on its way and at "e" inc. new plans are afoot for an in-person exciting summer program for children. Every year, during the last 2 weeks of August, our Charlestown non-profit hosts its 2-week Summer Science Discovery Program (SSDP) in the Navy Yard. This is a chan... Learn More Summer Reading: Crafternoon with Alex Makes Art (Virtual) When: Monday, August 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Cambridge Public Library What: Event listing from Cambridge Public Library: Monday, August 16 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMAllow Alex Makes Art to bring some color into your weekly schedule! We will be using everyday household items to create projects that are modifiable for children of all ages.Register below. Z... Learn More Mondays with the Mayoral Candidates - John Barros When: Monday, August 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: All Bright Community Center What: Event listing from All Bright Community Center: Monday, August 16 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM John Barros, former Chief of Economic Development  CONFIRMED Monday, August 16, 2021, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm  Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Fv_7gzlXSdS4OH... Learn More O'Neill Branch Book Group (O'Neill) - Cambridge Public Library When: Monday, August 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Cambridge Public Library What: Event listing from Cambridge Public Library: Monday, August 16 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMAugust selection: Under the Greenwood Tree by Thomas Hardy.A book discussion group for adults at the O'Neill Branch Library, reading a mixture of fiction and nonfiction. Past titles include G... Learn More Belly Dance with Andromeda When: Monday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Miss Maria's School of Dance What: Come join our dance party on Mondays and Thursday nights! Enjoy the ancient art of Belly Dance, starting with a soothing body warm up and moving into breaking down movement and choreography. Performance opportunities for those interested! Or come to just learn and have fun wit... Learn More Featured Event: Energy Healing Essentials Intro (Online) When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:30 p.m. Where: online What: Energy healing allows you to sense and direct energy to fully activate its natural healing benefits. No energy training experience required Energy healing allows you to sense and direct energy to fully activate its natural healing benefits Body & Brain has 3 energy healin... Learn More Featured Event: Energy Healing Essentials Intro (Online) (Cambridge Body & Brain Center) Boston University Community Office Hours When: Tuesday, August 17th at 9:00 a.m. Where: All Bright Community Center What: Event listing from All Bright Community Center: Tuesday, August 17 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM   Boston University Community Office Hours Government & Community Affairs at Boston University 9-10am, the third Tuesday of the month    Community Office Hours are an oppo... Learn More Outdoor Story time with Miss Hope - Honan-Allston Branch Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Honan-Allston Branch Library What: Event listing from Honan-Allston Branch Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM Miss Hope is back with outdoor story times, every Tuesday at 10:30A.M in the Children's Courtyard. Miss Hope will read a few books and we will sing a few songs together. There will be... Learn More Artist's Talk: The Jharoka Collection When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Multicultural Arts Center What: Event listing from Multicultural Arts Center: Tuesday, August 17 at 12:00 PMDetails Artist Mesha Noor and art historian Rachel Hirsch discuss Noor's exhibition "The Jharoka Collection" in its historical context. In the… More https://www.facebook.com/events/360188348825726 Learn More Extreme Weather: Climate and Health in Crisis When: Tuesday, August 17th at 12:00 p.m. Where: All Bright Community Center What: Event listing from All Bright Community Center: Tuesday, August 17 at 12:00 PM Coming Up at The Forum Tuesday, August 17, 2021     Image Credit: iStock.com/Erin Donalson     E... Learn More Outdoor Story Time - Cambridge Public Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Cambridge Public Library What: Event listing from Cambridge Public Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PMWe invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes. This program will be held in Joan Lorentz Park on the lawn outside the Main Library. In the... Learn More Boston College Task Force and Public Meeting When: Tuesday, August 17th at 6:00 p.m. Where: All Bright Community Center What: Event listing from All Bright Community Center: Tuesday, August 17 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Boston College Task Force and Public Meeting Tuesday, August 17, 2021 6 P.M. - 8 P.M. Please note - this meeting has been rescheduled from 8/10 to 8/17. This... Learn More City Hall to Go Truck - All Bright Community Center When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: All Bright Community Center What: Event listing from All Bright Community Center: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMCHOTG_schedule_aug_2021.pdf Location: Charles River Community Health Center 495 Western Avenue Brighton Learn More Meet Our Garden! - West End Branch Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:30 a.m. Where: West End Branch Library What: Event listing from West End Branch Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM We're excited to share our newly remodeled garden with the community! Kids can explore the garden, hold worms, pick some veggies, and plant seeds of their own. Please wear close-toed sho... Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Cambridge Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. 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