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Cambridge schools host Back-to-School Forms Help session

Cambridge Public Schools staff will be at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, 459 Broadway, from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday to help families finish the required annual back-to-school forms and set up or update ParentSquare accounts. The forms cover health and vaccine records, caregiver contacts and photo permissions, and must be completed for each student by the first day of school. Classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 1 for grades 1-12+ and Thursday, Sept. 3 for preschool and kindergarten.

Cambridge Public Schools

Kotoko Brass performs free Afrobeat concert in Kendall Sq.

Boston-based band Kotoko Brass performs a free outdoor concert in Termeer Square Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m., blending highlife, Afrobeat and reggae as part of The Platform Free Summer Series.

Global Arts Live

Palladino challenges Dolan for Governor's Council seat

Family court reform advocate Margie Palladino has launched a primary challenge against incumbent Mara Dolan for the District 3 seat on the Massachusetts Governor's Council.

Cambridge Day

Public Works hosts pop-up recycling event Wednesday

The Department of Public Works hosts its sixth pop-up recycling drop-off Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 4-7:30 p.m. at 80 Haskell Street, accepting batteries, electronics, fluorescent bulbs, plastic film and other items banned from the trash.

City of Cambridge

Allston Christmas Slam poetry contest at Cantab Lounge

Boston Poetry Slam hosts its "Allston Christmas Slam," a found-poem open mic and contest celebrating sidewalk treasures, Wednesday, Aug. 26, starting at 8 p.m. at the Cantab Lounge in Central Square.

The Boston Calendar

Board of Assessors holds public meeting Wednesday

The Cambridge Board of Assessors meets Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 10-11 a.m. to review city assessments and agendas.

City of Cambridge

Just A Start hosts annual Back-to-School Bash

Just A Start's Resident Services Program hosts its Back-to-School Bash Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 3-5 p.m. in the Community Room at 243 Broadway, offering free backpacks, school accessories and library books.

Just A Start

Free singer-songwriter showcase at Middle East

The Middle East Corner/Bakery stage in Central Square hosts "In Through the Locked Door," a free monthly showcase for local songwriters, Wednesday, Aug. 26, beginning at 7 p.m.

The Middle East Restaurant & Nightclub

Valente Library hosts kids' Wednesdays of Wonder crafts

The Valente Branch Library holds its "Wednesdays of Wonder" (W.O.W.!) program Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 2:30-4 p.m., with games, crafts and STEAM activities for school children in the Berkshire Street Reading Garden.

City of Cambridge

Main Library offers make-up intermediate Tai Chi class

The Cambridge Public Library holds a make-up intermediate Tai Chi Paradigm class at the Main Library Community Room Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 10-11 a.m.

City of Cambridge

Free yoga and mindfulness class set for Cambridge Common

"Cambridge Plays: Healing in the Commons" with Majestic Community Wellness offers a free trauma-informed outdoor yoga and mindfulness class Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 6-7 p.m. at Cambridge Common; no registration required.

City of Cambridge

Ariel Posen performs tonight at Sonia

Ariel Posen performs Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 7 p.m. at Sonia in Cambridge.

Sonia

Gill Aharon Trio plays The Lilypad

The Gill Aharon Trio performs Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 8:15-10 p.m. at The Lilypad, with doors at 8 p.m. for a seated show.

The Lilypad