Free Cambridge Jazz Festival returns this weekend

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Cambridge Jazz Festival returns to Danehy Park for 11th year

The free, two-day Cambridge Jazz Festival runs July 25-26 from noon to 6 p.m. at Danehy Park for its 11th year. The lineup features local jazz artists, a music therapy session, children's singalongs, a pop-up jazz history museum, the CAMMY awards, two $1,000 CRLS scholarships, and food and merchandise vendors. It is presented by the Cambridge Jazz Foundation in partnership with Cambridge Arts and the City of Cambridge.

Cambridge Arts

Moona Central Square launches daily weekday cocktail hour

Moona's Central Square location started a daily weekday cocktail hour from 4 to 6 p.m. on July 24, featuring craft cocktails and Eastern Mediterranean mezze plates.

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Cambridge hosts 'Christmas in July' themed bar crawl

On Saturday, July 25 at 6 p.m., a festive pub crawl kicks off at 730 Tavern, Kitchen & Patio, featuring holiday-themed drinks, summer attire, and seasonal decorations.

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MIT issues guidance on federal rules ending student status policy

In a July 24 letter to international scholars, MIT's International Students and Scholars Office outlined the transition process and resources regarding a DHS rule eliminating 'Duration of Status' for F and J visa holders.

MIT International Students Office

Harvard's Berkman Klein Center launches AI and youth safety initiative

Announced July 24 with the Youth AI Safety Institute, the research program will evaluate the impact of artificial intelligence on young people's cognitive and social development.

Berkman Center for Internet and Society

State race fundraising snapshot lands before primary

Cambridge Day published a campaign-finance roundup for state legislative races affecting Cambridge and Somerville ahead of the September 1 primary.

Cambridge Day

State road funding bill allocates $200 million for DCR parkways

Signed into law as Chapter 100 of the Acts of 2026, the new Massachusetts road funding bill includes $200 million for trails and parkway maintenance under the Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Streetsblog Massachusetts

Japanese paper art workshop series begins at The Foundry

Starting Saturday, July 25, 'Japanese Paper Art - Saturdays at The Foundry' invites participants to fold, tear and create paper art in a family-friendly workshop series running through October 17.

Cambridge Office for Tourism

Outdoor riverside dance party set for Saturday

On Saturday, July 25, Dancing on the Charles and LoveStrukk present a midsummer outdoor dance party with DJ Matthew Dear at American Legion Marsh Post #442.

Resident Advisor

Tai Chi Under a Tree comes to Cambridge Common

On Saturday, July 25 from 10 to 11 a.m., Cambridge Plays hosts Tai Chi Under a Tree at Cambridge Common's Waterhouse Street entrance, with qigong warm-ups, tai chi elements and a seated option.

Cambridge Community Development Department

ASL inclusion workshop offered at Main Library

On Saturday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to noon, the Main Library hosts Signs for Inclusion, a summer reading workshop on practical American Sign Language and respectful communication.

Cambridge Public Library

Family Saturday returns to Longfellow House

On Saturday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to noon, families can visit the East Lawn of Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters for free drop-in crafts and lawn games.

Cambridge Office for Tourism

HRI celebrates 20 years of Peter Daly Scholarship with 68 new awards

Over 60 people gathered July 23 at the MIT Stratton Student Center to celebrate the 20th annual Peter Daly Scholarship, which awarded $1,000-$5,000 secondary education grants to 68 residents of affordable housing developer Homeowner's Rehab Inc.

Cambridge Day

First Parish in Cambridge hosts Sunday worship with guest preacher

On Sunday, July 26 at 10:30 a.m., First Parish in Cambridge will hold morning worship titled 'Hairy Toes and Other Signs of Health,' featuring a sermon by guest preacher Rev. Elizabeth Nguyen.

First Parish in Cambridge

Afmohip presents 'Traveling Village' premiere at Multicultural Arts Center

On Saturday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m., Afmohip Dance Theater will perform the premiere of 'Traveling Village,' a four-part sequel examining cultural connections, solidarity, and shared resources across ethnic groups.

Multicultural Arts Center