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June 20, 2026
Cambridge Refugee Food Festival Runs Today Outside PAGU
The second annual Cambridge Refugee Food Festival takes place noon–4 p.m. today outside PAGU at 310 Massachusetts Ave, featuring refugee chefs from Cuba, Haiti, Morocco, Somalia, Ukraine, Venezuela, and more.
The Boston Globe
Cambridge City Council Holds Mid-Year City Manager Performance Check-In Today
The Cambridge City Council held a Special Meeting at 10 a.m. today in Sullivan Chamber and via Zoom to review City Manager Yi-An Huang's progress on 2026 annual goals.
Cambridge Civic Calendar
Traffic Advisory: Street Closures Continue Through Sunday for Multiple Events
Cambridge has temporary street closures through June 21 for the Juneteenth Parade, World Cup watch events, Cambridge Pride, and the B.A.A. 10K — follow detour signage and use alternate routes.
City of Cambridge Department of Transportation
Free World Cup Watch Party Comes to Central Square Next Friday
Cambridge's Cambridge United series brings a free outdoor watch party to Central Square on June 26 (Norway vs. France), with live match screening, cultural performances, and food from local restaurants — one of seven city-wide events funded by a $65,000 state grant.
City of Cambridge
Elizabeth Warren Endorses Daniel Lander in State Senate Primary
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren announced Thursday her endorsement of Daniel Lander, who is challenging incumbent William Brownsberger in the Democratic primary for the Suffolk and Middlesex State Senate seat.
Cambridge Day
State Senate Candidates Spar Over Transparency at Cambridge Forum
Candidates for the 2nd Middlesex District state senate seat debated legislative transparency, public records reform, state audits, and stipends at a Cambridge forum yesterday.
Cambridge Day
Scull & Keel Seafood Restaurant Opens in Royal Sonesta Hotel
Scull & Keel Fish House and Spirits opened yesterday inside the Royal Sonesta hotel, replacing the long-running ArtBar with a menu of New England seafood and local beers.
Boston Restaurant Talk
B.A.A. 10K Brings Rolling Closures to Longfellow Bridge and Memorial Drive Sunday Morning
The B.A.A. 10K on Sunday, June 21, will trigger rolling street closures along the Longfellow Bridge and Memorial Drive from 7:30 to 11 a.m.
City of Cambridge
Arlington Man Arrested on Lewdness Charges After Reports by High School Students
A 39-year-old Arlington man was arrested June 18 following a police investigation into incidents reported by local high school students and is scheduled for arraignment in Cambridge District Court.
YourArlington
Cambridge River Festival Fills Memorial Drive Today
The free Cambridge Arts River Festival runs 11 a.m.–6 p.m. today along Memorial Drive in Cambridgeport, with live music, theater, dance, poetry, art-making, food, and a crafts market.
Cambridge Office for Tourism
Challapalooza Music Festival Closes Rogers Street Sunday
Rogers Street shuts down 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Sunday, June 21, for the Challapalooza Music Festival near Timothy J. Toomey Park.
City of Cambridge
Hoops 'N' Health Tournament and Family Fair Runs All Day at Hoyt Field
The rescheduled Hoops 'N' Health sports tournament and family health fair takes place 10 a.m.–6 p.m. today at Hoyt Field, featuring a basketball tournament, live music, and family activities.
Cambridge Public Health Department
Cambridge Warriors Special Olympics Team Departs for National Championship in Minneapolis
The undefeated Cambridge Warriors Special Olympics basketball team left yesterday for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, competing through June 26.
City of Cambridge
Brattle Theatre Screens Rare 35mm Print of 'Malcolm X' Tonight for Juneteenth
The Brattle Theatre in Harvard Square screens Spike Lee's 1992 epic 'Malcolm X' on a rare 35mm print tonight as part of its Juneteenth programming.
Cambridge Day
Middle East ZuZu Hosts 'The Juneteenth Joint' Concert Tonight
Middle East ZuZu presents 'The Juneteenth Joint' tonight at 10 p.m., featuring Big Leaf, Elmstreet, and Luna Del Flor.
TicketWeb
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