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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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Standard House Tour
What does a home reveal about its occupants, and about our shared history? For 200 years, the inhabitants of this house shaped American history, culture, and identity. This tour explores the different eras of the site’s history through its remarkable collections. Days: Every week on Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday Dates: May 24, 2024 […]
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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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Express House Tour
Short on time? Experience the highlights of the Longfellow House first floor on this quick, informal exploration of American history, culture, and identity. Days: Every week on Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday Dates: May 24, 2024 to October 28, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM, 4:30 PM Duration: 1 hour
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Family Fun Saturdays at Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters take place every summer Saturday from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. Enjoy a variety of family-friendly crafts, games, stories and activities designed for kids ages 1-6! All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Activities take place outdoors on the east lawn. In the event of rain or extreme heat, activities will […]
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“STORIES OF HARVARD SQUARE” CAMBRIDGE FOOD TOUR
Historic & Modern Restaurants in Harvard Square Ever wonder why Harvard Square was Julia Child’s favorite neighborhood? Do you love old, historic cities that have European cobblestone streets? Then join us for this delicious culinary adventure through historical Harvard Square in Cambridge! If you’re visiting Boston or here on a vacation to Boston or a […]
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Deep Dive Tour: Enslavement and Freedom
Cuba, Dinah, Malcolm, William, James and two “small boys.” At least seven people were enslaved at 105 Brattle Street prior to 1775. This conversational tour engages visitors with ongoing research into their experiences of slavery, journeys to freedom, and ongoing legacies.
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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Super-slacker Scott Pilgrim finds himself in a battle royale with the seven evil exes of his new girlfriend in this hyper-kinetic film based on Bryan Lee O’Malley’s comics series.
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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 […]
Find out moreHARVARD 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 […]
Find out moreThe Picnic
We’re excited to host the Boston area premiere of this recently completed documentary about Million Year Picnic made by animator and former comic shop clerk Vincent-louis Apruzzese!
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Short on time? Experience the highlights of the Longfellow House first floor on this quick, informal exploration of American history, culture, and identity. Days: Every week on Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday Dates: May 24, 2024 to October 28, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM, 4:30 PM Duration: 1 hour
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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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DINTY CHILD Party of One
Dinty has always been a ‘band guy’. A multi instrumental long time member of the Boston roots scene mafia, he can most often be seen with local legends Session Americana, but also as a member of the Sun Ra meets Ringling Brothers caravan of the Chandler Travis Philharmonic, as part of the unapologetically loud and […]
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JOEYS HOME PRESENTS THE HOME ALONE FEST STARRING NEEMZ, LATRELL JAMES, SHAYKH HANIF, BML J.R AND TORI TORI
$.25 from each ticket purchased will go to The Shout Syndicate, a Boston-based, volunteer-run fundraising effort who raises money to help fund youth-led arts programs at proven non-profit creative youth development organizations in Greater Boston. Housed at The Boston Foundation, The Shout Syndicate works in partnership with the Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture's creative […]
Find out moreGATSBY [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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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Super-slacker Scott Pilgrim finds himself in a battle royale with the seven evil exes of his new girlfriend in this hyper-kinetic film based on Bryan Lee O’Malley’s comics series.
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