Events in the Square

Discover what’s happening in Harvard Square every day of the week. From live music and author talks to community festivals, markets, exhibitions, and family events, this calendar is your guide to the cultural energy and experiences that make the Square unique.
  • Pınar Öğrenci: Glück auf in Deutschland (Harvard Art Museum)

    Harvard Art Museums 32 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA, United States

    Reflect on memory, labor, and belonging in this first major U.S. exhibition by Pınar Öğrenci. Glück auf in Deutschland marks the first major exhibition in the United States by Berlin-based artist […]

  • On Location: Drawing the Outdoors (Harvard Art Museum)

    Harvard Art Museums 32 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA, United States

    Discover how an intimate and reflective relationship with nature can shape artistic vision. Meander through visions of the outdoors to discover how landscapes offered 19th-century European artists freedom, renewal, and […]

  • Raising Bilingual Children

    Harvard Museum of Natural History 26 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA, United States

    A practical, research-backed workshop for parents and caregivers. Advance Registration Required Raising a bilingual or multilingual child is one of the greatest gifts you can give, but it also comes […]

    $30 – $35
  • Fall Thai Market

    Harvard Square Business Association 2 Brattle Sq, Cambridge, MA, United States

    * Fall Thai Market has been postponed from 9/26/26 to 10/03/26 due to weather. Vendors line Brattle Street with authentic Thai street food, desserts and drinks, and artisan handmade goods. […]

    Free
  • Discover Mount Auburn Walking Tour

    Mount Auburn Cemetary

    This 1.5-mile walking tour will focus on stories of history, monuments, and the lives of those buried here. Mount Auburn, designated a National Historic Landmark, is one of the country’s […]

  • Introduction to the Wines of Portugal | Commonwealth Wine School

    Commonwealth Wine School 35 Dunster St, Cambridge, MA, United States

    Saturday, October 3, 6:30-8pm ET Discover the rich and diverse world of Portuguese wine in this guided tasting class. From the crisp whites of Vinho Verde to the bold reds […]

    $85
  • Michael Mayo

    Regattabar 1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA, United States

    “Without a doubt the best young male jazz singer in Los Angeles” – LA Weekly “Mayo’s vocals emanate a dreamy rich savor” – Huffington Post

    $30 – $42
  • PETER WHITE

    Scullers Jazz Club 400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA, United States

    Over the years, Peter White has maintained a reputation as one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape. Armed with an unparalleled combination of […]

    $48.05 – $70.95
  • Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration

    Passim 47 Palmer Street, Cambridge, MA, United States

    Tlingit artist Kim Moberg was born in Juneau, Alaska and currently calls Cape Cod, MA home. Music was the constant in her childhood, helping her to adjust to the frequent […]

    $28 – $30