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June 22, 2026
Cambridge City Council Meets Tonight at 5:30 p.m.
The City Council holds its Midsummer session tonight in Sullivan Chamber (and Zoom) at 5:30 p.m., with open vacancies announced for boards including the Cambridge Climate Committee and LGBTQ+ Commission.
City of Cambridge
Today Is the Deadline to Apply for City Board and Commission Vacancies
Cambridge residents have until end of day today, June 22, to apply for open seats on the American Freedmen Commission, Cambridge Climate Committee, LGBTQ+ Commission, and other city bodies.
City of Cambridge
City Council Committee Hears Urban Forest Master Plan Update This Morning
The Health and Environment Committee holds a hybrid public hearing at 11 a.m. today in Sullivan Chamber to review the 5-year Urban Forest Master Plan update; citywide canopy coverage has reached just over 30%, though distribution remains uneven across neighborhoods.
City of Cambridge
Mid-Cambridge Conservation District Decennial Review Continues Tonight at 6 p.m.
The Historical Commission continues its Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District decennial review tonight at 6 p.m., focusing on revised changes and recommendations.
Cambridge Historical Commission
Cambridge Street Bike Lane Project Holds Community Meeting Tomorrow
The Cambridge Street Safety Improvement Project — which will add separated bike lanes between Inman Square and Second Street — hosts a public information session Tuesday, June 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at King Open School Gym, 830 Cambridge St. Construction on the first phase is expected to begin in late 2026.
City of Cambridge
Dana and Centre Street Reconstruction Begins This Week
Construction crews start full-depth roadway reclamation and sidewalk replacement on Dana and Centre streets beginning today, June 22.
City of Cambridge
Cambridge Creates Alcohol-to-Go Zones and Watch Parties for World Cup
Cambridge has designated public alcohol-consumption districts and is hosting seven free outdoor World Cup watch parties — including one in Central Square — funded by a $65,000 state grant plus city and business association money, following Governor Healey's bill allowing extended last call to 3 a.m. and public drinking in designated areas through July 31.
Cambridge Day
Cambridge Dance Party and World Cup Watch Party Set for Friday, June 26
The 26th Annual Cambridge Dance Party takes place Friday, June 26, in front of City Hall at 795 Massachusetts Ave., with live DJs, a light show, and bike valets on a closed stretch of Mass Ave.; a free FIFA World Cup watch party for Norway vs. France starts at 3 p.m. on Temple Street in Central Square beforehand.
Cambridge Office for Tourism
Bluegrass Night at Remnant Brewing's Cambridge Location Tonight
Sam Reid & The Riot Act play Remnant Brewing's Satellite location at 877 Cambridge St. tonight from 8 to 10:30 p.m. as part of the weekly Bluegrass Every Monday series.
Remnant Brewing
Free Beginner ESOL Class at Central Square Library Today
The Central Square Branch Library, 45 Pearl St., offers a free Beginner ESOL class today from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Find It Cambridge
Gold Star Pool Shifts to School-Week Hours Starting Today
Gold Star Pool, which opened for the season Saturday, runs 3 to 7 p.m. weekdays starting today while school is in session; open swim is free for Cambridge residents.
City of Cambridge
War Memorial Recreation Center Summer Pool Schedule Starts Today
The War Memorial Recreation Center launches its Summer 2026 pool schedule today, offering Adult Lap Swim and Family Swim Monday through Friday.
City of Cambridge Department of Human Service Programs
Elan Mehler Trio Plays Live Jazz at The Lilypad Tonight
Jazz pianist Elan Mehler and his trio perform a seated show at Inman Square's The Lilypad tonight at 7 p.m.
The Lilypad
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