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Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Embark on a daring voyage into the depths of human imagination at the Harvard Museum of Natural History’s new exhibition, Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination. Featuring ancient mariners' maps, literature, works of art, and natural history specimens, this exhibit explores the allure of serpents, krakens, and other monsters of the deep. Peer into […]
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Look beyond the Sea Monsters special exhibition to explore other items in the collections. Pick up the Sea-ing Monsters scavenger hunt sheet at any of the four Harvard Museums of Science & Culture. Find this symbol throughout the galleries of all four museums marking contenders for the title of Sea Monster and decide for yourself—sea […]
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Exercise the Mind and Body Fitness Series Schedule, Summer 2024
Beginning Wednesday, July 10, Harvard Square’s beloved The Charles Hotel is thrilled to launch its Summer 2024 Exercise the Mind and Body Fitness Series. Partnering with local, beloved fitness studios, BREATHE Cambridge, Fresh Pond Taiji, and Barre & Soul, hotel guests and the community are invited to enjoy a rotating list of complimentary classes, including […]
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Manifest: Thirteen Colonies
Manifest: Thirteen Colonies is a photographic engagement with African American material culture housed in collections throughout the thirteen original United States colonies and Washington, D.C.
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Summer Spotlight Tour
This event does not require registration; see further details below. Created and led by Harvard students in the Ho Family Student Guide Program, Graduate Student Teacher Program, and Summer Humanities and Arts Research Program (SHARP), Summer Spotlight Tours explore the Harvard Art Museums collections through a theme developed by each student. Free and open to […]
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Herbwell Cannabis Presents: 4th 0f July After Party IYKYK!
This is not just any event—it's an exclusive, speakeasy-style celebration! Once you RSVP, you’ll receive a secret code via email. Bring this code to the event and unlock a special surprise—everything in the store will have an astonishing treat just for you! But shhh, it's our little secret. 
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Gallery Talk: The Lives and Afterlives of Funerary Portraits from Roman Egypt
Join conservator Kate Smith and Egyptologist Jen Thum for a discussion about the lives and afterlives of two Roman Egyptian funerary portraits, tracing their path from ancient burial to a modern museum collection. These portraits are now on view for the first time since 2022, when they were featured in the exhibition Funerary Portraits from Roman […]
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GATSBY [MAY 25 – JUL 21, 2024]
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s legendary novel The Great Gatsby comes to new life in this world-premiere musical with a score by international rock star Florence Welch (Florence + The Machine) and Oscar and Grammy Award nominee Thomas Bartlett (Doveman), and a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok (Cost of Living). Gatsby is staged by Tony Award-winning director […]
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HARVARD SQUARE CAMBRIDGE CHOCOLATE TOUR
A unique "bean to bar" Boston Chocolate Tour through historic Harvard Square! Calling all chocoholics! Let us romance your senses on a Harvard Square, Cambridge Chocolate Tour! Ready to park your cah in Hahvahd and have some fun? Join us for a delectable adventure through historical Harvard Square where you’ll hear interesting stories about the […]
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Phantom of the Paradise
Brian de Palma’s pop music version of Faust stars William Finley as a gifted songwriter who is thought dead but instead lives disfigured and disgraced within the confines of The Paradise, an exclusive concert venue run by the nefarious impresario Swan (Williams). A wild and entertaining cult classic!
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Tom Laughlin, Matthew Porto, and Ryan Wilson with an introduction by Daniel Tobin
Please join us for a poetry reading by Tom Laughlin, Matthew Porto and Ryan Wilson with an introduction by Daniel Tobin. ** This event will take place synchronously in-store at 6 Plympton Street and on Zoom ** ** Please sign up ahead of time because there is limited space **
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REED FOEHL
Born in a small country town in New England and into a musical family, Grammy-nominated songwriter Reed Foehl writes stories with a lyric and voice which push boundaries while also paying homage to tradition. Dusty and patient, his music is genuine Folk/Americana. Foehl released his sixth studio album – “Wild Wild Love” – in May […]
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Hansen Shi at Harvard Book Store
Harvard Book Store welcomes HANSEN SHI—writer and technology investor—for a discussion of his debut novel The Expat. He will be joined in conversation by JU YON KIM—Patsy Takemoto Mink Professor of English at Harvard University and author of The Racial Mundane.
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This perpetually perplexing cult classic features Sean Connery as a far-future warrior who brings the gift of death to a decadent, immortal society in the name of the mysterious figurehead Zardoz.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald’s legendary novel The Great Gatsby comes to new life in this world-premiere musical with a score by international rock star Florence Welch (Florence + The Machine) and Oscar and Grammy Award nominee Thomas Bartlett (Doveman), and a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok (Cost of Living). Gatsby is staged by Tony Award-winning director […]
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THE STEWS The Stripers
After releasing their debut album, What Was, in April of 2022, The Stews have been a non-stop touring machine. Playing hundreds of shows a year has allowed them to hone in their musical and songwriting skills alike. With 2023 summer tour sellouts ranging from Washington DC’s 9:30 Club, Charleston’s Windjammer, New York City’s Bowery Ballroom, and countless more, […]
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Phantom of the Paradise
Brian de Palma’s pop music version of Faust stars William Finley as a gifted songwriter who is thought dead but instead lives disfigured and disgraced within the confines of The Paradise, an exclusive concert venue run by the nefarious impresario Swan (Williams). A wild and entertaining cult classic!
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