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Early Voting for Cambridge's Sept. 1 State Primary Runs Through Friday

The State Primary is Tuesday, Sept. 1, and early in-person voting continues at the Election Commission office at 689 Massachusetts Ave. through Friday, Aug. 28 at noon. The deadline to register to vote passed Saturday, Aug. 22. Residents who want a mailed ballot must submit a Vote by Mail application by Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 5 p.m.

City of Cambridge

Over 4,000 Join Cambridge Library's Summer Reading Program

More than 4,000 community members took part in Cambridge Public Library's Summer Reading Program; prize redemptions for completed bingo and blackout boards continue through August 31.

City of Cambridge

Folk Singer-Songwriter Eliza Gilkyson Performs at Club Passim Tonight

Twice Grammy-nominated folk artist Eliza Gilkyson plays an intimate set at Club Passim in Harvard Square today, accompanied by Jim Henry. Doors open at 4 p.m., show starts at 5 p.m.

Club Passim

Youth Poetry Slam Closes Sunday Family Series Today

A free Youth Poetry Slam for ages 12-18 runs today, Sunday, August 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters; competitors should arrive by 10:45 a.m.

Harvard Square Business Association

Owen Mar Plays Free Longfellow Summer Arts Concert Today

Owen Mar performs a free Berklee Summer in the City concert today, Sunday, August 23, from 3 to 4 p.m. at Longfellow House, 105 Brattle Street, playing jazz and Latin jazz as a tap dancer and musician.

Berklee College of Music

Jamey Haddad Plays Two Sets at Mad Monkfish Tonight

Percussionist Jamey Haddad brings his jazz quartet to The Mad Monkfish in Central Square today, Sunday, August 23, for 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. shows in the restaurant's concert series.

The Mad Monkfish

Joey Becker Hosts Album-Release Nigun Circle Tonight

Temple Beth Shalom of Cambridge hosts Joey Becker's album-release Nigun Circle today, Sunday, August 23, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at 8 Tremont Street, featuring participatory singing tied to his upcoming album 'Still Small Voice.'

JewishBoston

Learn Dumpling Making at Patty Chen's Dumpling School Today

Patty Chen's Dumpling School hosts its weekly Sunday dumpling-making party today, August 23, at 3 p.m. at the Historic Windsor Inn, teaching participants to roll, fold, and cook traditional dumplings.

Patty Chen's Dumpling School

Community Charter School of Cambridge opens fall sports registration

The Community Charter School of Cambridge opened registration Monday for its 2026-27 fall athletics program, including varsity and middle school soccer, volleyball, and cross country.

Community Charter School of Cambridge

Cambridge plans civic assembly to assess ShotSpotter surveillance

The City of Cambridge began planning Aug. 19 a randomly selected civic assembly of residents to evaluate the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, per a City Council mandate.

Cambridge Day

Central Square's Public Art Push, 'Your Light Is Central,' Advances

Central Square is nearing a transformative moment with the launch of Your Light Is Central, a public art initiative from the Central Square Business Improvement District's five-year strategic plan.

Central Square Business Improvement District