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June 14, 2026
Free Play Reenacts Cambridge's 1976 rDNA Debates — Today at City Hall
Central Square Theater, the MIT Museum, and the City of Cambridge present 'No Recombination Without Representation' today (June 14) and next Sunday (June 21) in the Sullivan Chamber at Cambridge City Hall — the same room where the original hearings took place. The free 50-minute performance is followed by an interactive civic discussion.
Central Square Theater
Port Arts Festival on Windsor Street Today, 10 AM–6 PM
The Port Arts Festival runs today on Windsor Street between Harvard and School streets, featuring food, music, art-making, and the Port Ground Mural.
Cambridge Office for Tourism
47th Boston Dragon Boat Festival Races Along Memorial Drive Today
The 47th Boston Dragon Boat Festival takes place today from 5 AM to 8 PM along Memorial Drive in Riverside and Cambridgeport, with traditional races and cultural performances.
Mass.gov
Road Closures in Cambridgeport and Riverside Through Today for Dragon Boat Festival
The City of Cambridge has temporary road closures in Cambridgeport and Riverside today (June 14) to manage traffic during the Dragon Boat Festival.
City of Cambridge
Cambridge Fire Department Holds Annual Firefighters Memorial Service Today
The Cambridge Fire Department holds its annual memorial service today at 9:15 AM at Cambridge Cemetery to honor deceased members of the department.
City of Cambridge
Cambridge Enables Alcohol-to-Go and Bar Training Ahead of World Cup Crowds
Cambridge has authorized alcohol-to-go sales in designated districts and trained local bars and restaurants to prepare for large crowds during the FIFA World Cup tournament.
Cambridge Day
Cambridge and Boston Award $100K Grant to Prevent Domestic Abuse During World Cup
Cambridge and Boston have jointly funded a $100,000 grant to Jane Doe Inc. to map shelters and safety services in anticipation of domestic abuse spikes during the World Cup.
Cambridge Day
Cambridge Community Foundation Honors Anti-Poverty Leaders at Central Square Ceremony
The Cambridge Community Foundation named its Making Good and Social Innovation Award winners Saturday at Street Theory Collective in Central Square, with CEOC recognized among the honorees.
Cambridge Day
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