August 2026
This week in Cambridge and Somerville: Outdoor screenings, Grooversity and free bike tune-ups
For a searchable calendar of events with your choice of list or map view, or to submit an event of your own, go to the main calendar. Read more Graham Greene honors and mid-century sci-fi continue, retro series kicks off Thursday, Aug. 27 7 p.m.Harvard Book Store, 1256 Massachusetts Ave., Harvard Square. Ali Barthwell presents “Reality TV […]
Graham Greene honors and mid-century sci-fi continue, retro series kicks off
Starting Friday, local moviegoers will have their pick of two brand new restorations of occasionally overlooked classics. Jane Campion’s Palme d’Or-winning “The Piano” (1993), which screens Friday through Monday at the Brattle Theatre, is a landmark of ’90s arthouse cinema, featuring timeless performances by Holly Hunter and Anna Paquin (both of whom took home Oscars) […]
Cambridge police fatally shoot Watertown man in Central Square
Cambridge police fatally shot William Woodworth, 64, of Watertown on Friday night in a parking lot off Temple Street in Central Square. The Middlesex District Attorney’s office and Cambridge Police Department said in a statement early Saturday morning that Woodworth was shot multiple times by police after he pointed a firearm at officers. Read more […]
At Jafra, fine Middle Eastern finger foods
Who knew you could smoke a hookah pipe at a pizza joint? Now you can at Beauty’s Pizza in Inman Square, where Jafra Cafe & Lounge has opened as a Middle Eastern patio extension of Beauty’s. The eatery has long been billed as an “Italian Kitchen” (‘za, subs and pastas) that also serves shawarma and […]
Hockey romance is on the ice not in the air
On the same Brighton ice rink where the Boston Bruins practice, fans of hockey romance novels met on Friday night, skating to the fast paced beats of the “Heated Rivalry” soundtrack. On the mezzanine, attendees browsed different clothing, jewelry, and stationary vendors in hockey jerseys, some representing real National Hockey League teams and others representing […]
Experience vs. a new perspective in Governor’s Council District 6 primary
A longtime Governor’s Council member is facing a challenge from an immigration attorney in the Sept. 1 Democratic primary to represent most of Cambridge, all of Somerville and several other communities north of Boston. Read more West Nile and Charles River advisories; plus, an equity survey Terrence Kennedy, who has represented the 6th District on […]
West Nile and Charles River advisories; plus, an equity survey
Cambridge residents are being urged to take extra precautions against mosquito bites after the city’s West Nile virus risk level was raised from moderate to high. Meanwhile, a cyanobacteria bloom continued to keep part of the Charles River closed to recreation. Read more At 103, Holocaust survivor and longtime Cantabrigian Kitty Haas is not ready […]
At 103, Holocaust survivor and longtime Cantabrigian Kitty Haas is not ready to die
Using her walker, a small woman plods into the dining room at The Cambridge Homes. Her undereyes sag, affecting an illusion that she is constantly looking up. When she finally reaches the table, she is heaving for air, grunting a little. Still her physical struggle seems shockingly minimal upon the realization that she is nearly […]
Spindler Confections to open booth inside Leavitt & Peirce
North Cambridge’s Spindler Confections will expand into Harvard Square, opening a satellite location inside Leavitt and Peirce Sept. 14. Spindler, which is in its 10th year of business, was approached by Paul MacDonald, who owns Leavitt & Peirce and was looking to fill a space left when New York-based Fruition Chocolate closed up shop this summer. […]
Domestic violence survivors oppose judicial pick, challenge in Governor’s Council race
A retired trial attorney and family court reform advocate is challenging incumbent Mara Dolan in this year’s race for the District 3 seat on the Massachusetts Governor’s Council. Read more Keezer’s moving down the block; Simon’s can’t yet say what’s next The challenge means that District 3, which includes Brookline, parts of Boston and two […]