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Nagomi Bento opens second spot on Mass. Ave.
July 26, 2026
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Nagomi Bento opens second location on Massachusetts Avenue
Japanese eatery Nagomi Bento has expanded from Somerville's Bow Market to a new location on Mass. Ave. between Harvard and Porter squares. The bento-to-go spot, which also has a few tables, is the second location for the concept Nagisa Ikemura launched in 2022. Rice-based bowls come with a choice of protein, including shio-koji marinated salmon, karaage fried chicken, and tempura-fried tofu, alongside sides like seaweed salad and pickled vegetables.
Cambridge Day
Danehy Park free summer concert series continues Tuesday
Cambridge Recreation and Club Passim's free Danehy Park concert series continues Tuesday, July 28, at the park's Sherman Street entrance, running through August 11.
City of Cambridge
Film critic reviews 'The Dink' and 'Motor City'
Critic Tom Meek reviewed two new films, 'The Dink' and 'Motor City,' now playing at Apple Cinemas Cambridge, finding both lackluster.
Cambridge Day
Indie rocker Alex Lahey performs at Middle East Upstairs tonight
Australian singer-songwriter Alex Lahey plays a solo show tonight, July 26, at 7 p.m. at Middle East Upstairs, with opening support from Boston-based artist allie.
The Middle East Restaurant & Nightclub
Library hosts virtual talk on 1770s slave narrative
To mark America's 250th anniversary, the O'Neill Branch hosts a virtual talk Monday, July 27, at 7 p.m. with historian Gregory E. O'Malley on his book 'The Escapes of David George.'
City of Cambridge
MIT Museum hosts 'AI: Mind the Gap' exhibit today
The interactive exhibition, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at 265 Massachusetts Ave., examines AI's promise, risks, misconceptions, and ties to MIT research.
Cambridge Office for Tourism
Echelman's climate-themed installation on view at MIT Museum today
Janet Echelman's 'Remembering the Future,' on view 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, is a large-scale lobby installation visualizing Earth's climate history and possible futures.
Cambridge Office for Tourism
Jorge Perez-Albela Trio plays jazz show at The Lilypad tonight
The Jorge Perez-Albela Trio with Kenny Werner and John Lockwood performs tonight, with 8 p.m. doors and an 8:15 p.m. start; admission is $35.
The Lilypad
Noir Bar hosts free Sunday night trivia in Harvard Square tonight
Free Sunday Night Trivia, hosted by Phrenology Trivia, runs tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Noir Bar, with teams competing for prizes.
Cambridge Office for Tourism
MIT hosts transportation science and logistics conference
The 2026 INFORMS Transportation Science and Logistics Conference is underway on the MIT campus and runs through Wednesday, July 29, with presentations, keynotes, and networking.
MIT Sloan School of Management
Bold Forbes, Cricket Blue play live folk show at Club Passim tonight
Folk storytellers Bold Forbes and indie-folk duo Cricket Blue perform tonight, July 26, at 7 p.m. at Club Passim in Harvard Square.
Club Passim
Summer Shack Cambridge hosts family-friendly Sunday Funday today
Summer Shack's 'Sunday Funday,' today from 4 to 9 p.m., features seafood, tiki cocktails, a make-your-own ice cream sundae bar, and balloon animals by Aaron Flanders.
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