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May 4, 2008

Dear Mayfair Vendors, Sponsors, Attendees and Friends…

Due to the inclement weather forecasted for Sunday May 4^th, the 25^th Annual Mayfair in Harvard Square has been postponed until Sunday, May 11th.  We apologize for this inconvenience, thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you on the 11^th. 

Apr 28, 2008

Please enjoy our strolling Mariachi Deritas des Harvard between 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m as they serenade the crowds at the destinations below:

Apr 24, 2008
Click here for updates on construction projects in Harvard Square

Apr 15, 2008
Harvard University’s 16th Annual ARTS FIRST Festival Takes Center Stage in Harvard Square!  One of the nation’s largest university arts festivals showcases more than 200 works from May 1-4, 2008

Apr 15, 2008

BOSTON (March 28, 2008)—The Independent Film Festival of Boston (IFFBoston) today announced the films that will be featured at the Brattle Theatre as part of the 2008 Independent Film Festival of Boston. The sixth annual festival will be held at the historic Brattle Theatre April 25-April 27, 2008. This year, to meet the demands of its growing audience, IFFBoston has expanded its slate to include 96 films. The festival, complete with over 150 film screenings, filmmaker Q&A sessions, panel discussions, visiting filmmakers, parties and events will showcase the works of filmmakers who seek to create films that are life changing, thought provoking and expose aspects of life in new and revealing manners.

Apr 2, 2008
The 25^th Annual Mayfair attended by over 100,000 people features Six Stages of live entertainment.

Apr 1, 2008

2008 is set to be a banner year for events in Harvard Square! On the heels of the record breaking sensational Harry Potter "Wizard Rock" Concert in "Hogwarts Square" the HSBA announces a several new events including the Bookish Ball, a Cinco de Mayo Party, Shakespeare in the Square and several other surprises!

Apr 1, 2008

We hope that you will join us in this celebration of Harvard Square as a place of books and bookstores, of public learning and public discourse, of important anniversaries and as a community that treasures the printed word.

Mar 17, 2008
Cambridge Named Best Walking City in U.S.

Mar 15, 2008
The Harvard Square Business Association (HSBA), in partnership with EveryScape, a local company that has its roots in Cambridge, is proud to announce the debut of Cambridge in "The Real World Online." For the first time ever, Harvard Square "lives" in the digital world in EveryScape’s online interactive 3D replica that offers eye-level exploration of the Square’s landmarks, streets and businesses in a visual tour.

Mar 5, 2008
The Tenth Annual Boston Underground Film Festival hits the ground running in  Harvard Square this Easter weekend (March 20-23rd) with screenings at the historic Brattle Theatre

Mar 1, 2008

Join us in Harvard Square as we celebrate our Irish Cultural Heritage in as many lucky places as possible!

Feb 29, 2008

Jan 17, 2008
With love from Harvard Square: A Video Valentine project from the People of Harvard Square spanning 28 dates, times and places! To see all our Video Valentines click here

Jan 10, 2008

Harvard Square, a melting pot of culture and cuisine, celebrates the Chinese New Year, Sunday, February 10^th from 2-4pm with a Lion Dance Parade throughout the square and an afternoon of Chinese Arts and Crafts at the Hong Kong.