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Cambridge City Council Meets Monday, Aug. 3

The City Council holds its "Midsummer" meeting Monday, Aug. 3. On the Manager's Agenda is a response to policy order AR26-35, in which the City Manager was asked to review state bills and a previously filed home rule petition and prepare a new one that would let Cambridge install and operate cameras enforcing red light, speeding, and other moving violations. Also on the agenda: the Police Review & Advisory Board's quarterly report for the second quarter of 2026 and a communication from City Manager Yi-An Huang with a federal update, including relevant court cases.

Cambridge Civic Journal

Boston Balboa Hosts Swing Dance at the Dance Complex

Swing dancers can join a Boston Balboa social dance at Central Square's Dance Complex starting at 3 p.m. today.

Dance Seekers

Cambridge Community Foundation Announces Inaugural Making Good Minigrants

The foundation awarded nine $500 minigrants to Cambridge residents for neighborhood projects focused on wellness, inclusivity, and education.

Cambridge Community Foundation

DHSP Summer Camp Session 4 Begins Monday

The city's Department of Human Service Programs starts Session 4 of its K-8 summer camps and CYP pre-teen/middle school programs Aug. 3, running through Aug. 14.

City of Cambridge

WPBL Watch Party at CanalSide Today

CanalSide Food + Drink at CambridgeSide hosts a watch party at 4 p.m. today for the Boston Hunters vs. San Francisco Firebells women's professional baseball game.

Meet Boston

Brattle Theatre Reopens with New Seats

The Harvard Square theater reopened July 31 after a weeklong renovation closure, debuting new seating for its summer movie lineup.

Cambridge Day

Cambridge Opens Applications for $1 Million Nonprofit Grant

The city is accepting applications through Aug. 21 for a competitive $1 million grant supporting nonprofits that serve low-income residents.

City of Cambridge

Indie-Pop Duo DWLLRS Plays Sonia Tonight

California duo DWLLRS performs at Sonia in Central Square tonight at 7 p.m. as part of their 'One of Those Nights' tour.

The Middle East Restaurant & Nightclub

NorthBeast Poetry Slam Finals Tonight at Central Square Theater

The 4th annual NorthBeast Regional Poetry Slam & Festival concludes tonight with finals at Central Square Theater starting at 7 p.m.

Boston Poetry Slam

Last Day for Celtic Art Exhibit at Harvard Art Museums

Today is the final day to see 'Celtic Art Across the Ages' at the Harvard Art Museums.

Harvard Art Museums

Dine Out Boston Returns Through Aug. 15

Dine Out Boston, running Aug. 1-15, offers prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus at participating restaurants across Greater Boston, including Cambridge.

Patch

Okinawan Eisa Drumming Performance at Toomey Park Today

Cambridge Plays presents an Okinawan Eisa drumming performance at Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. Park from 3:30-4:30 p.m. today, with a chance to try drums and traditional dance afterward.

City of Cambridge Community Development Department

Central Square Food and Mural Tour Steps Off at Noon Today

The Central Square Food & Mural Arts Tour walks Mass. Ave. today from noon to 2:30 p.m., stopping for murals, neighborhood history, and local food.

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