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Everybody Gotta Eat BBQ Fills University Park
August 30, 2026
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Everybody Gotta Eat BBQ Fills University Park Today
The 7th annual Everybody Gotta Eat BBQ, a free Black-led community food festival, runs today from noon to 6 p.m. at University Park, 65 Sidney St. The afternoon includes food and retail vendors, live music, entertainment and family activities. What began as a community cookout has grown into an annual tradition built around a simple idea: everybody gotta eat.
The Boston Calendar
Cambridge Leaders Push for Release of Bodycam Footage in Fatal Shooting
City leaders and a family member of William Woodworth are calling for release of body-camera footage from the fatal Central Square police shooting, but a protective order tied to a judicial inquest currently blocks the city from releasing the video.
The Boston Globe
Cambridge Under-18 Team Wins Lou Tompkins League Title
Cambridge's under-18 summer baseball team beat Dracut 6-0 on Saturday to win the Lou Tompkins All-Star League title, finishing the season 18-1.
Cambridge Day
Perfect Pairings Collaborative Market Launches at The Foundry
The Foundry in East Cambridge hosts a collaborative food and craft market today, Aug. 30, from 1-5 p.m., pairing local culinary vendors with artists for shared displays.
The Boston Calendar
Baylis Challenges Kennedy in Governor's Council Primary Tuesday
Immigration attorney Diann Baylis is challenging longtime incumbent Terrence Kennedy for the District 6 seat on the Governor's Council in the Sept. 1 Democratic primary.
Cambridge Day
ART Stages Ionesco's 'Rhinoceros' With Matinee Today
The American Repertory Theater's production of Eugene Ionesco's 'Rhinoceros,' directed by Diane Paulus, has a matinee performance today, Aug. 30, at 2 p.m. at the Loeb Drama Center.
BroadwayWorld
Folk Singer John Gorka Plays Two Sets at Club Passim Today
Folk singer-songwriter John Gorka performs two sets at Club Passim in Harvard Square today, Aug. 30, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Club Passim
Psychedelic Soundbath Set for The Lilypad Tonight
Jesse Gallagher leads an immersive 'Psychedelic Soundbath' of experimental electronic music at The Lilypad in Inman Square tonight, Aug. 30, starting at 8 p.m.
The Lilypad
Free Citizenship Prep Classes Open for Registration
The Cambridge Public Library, with the St. Mark Community Education Program, is taking registrations for a free 10-week U.S. citizenship prep course starting Sept. 2 at the Central Square Branch.
City of Cambridge
Odissi Dancer Bijayini Satpathy Makes Boston Debut Tonight
Odissi dancer and choreographer Bijayini Satpathy performs her solo Boston debut, 'Rāgachitra,' tonight, Aug. 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Multicultural Arts Center.
Boston Dance Alliance
Harvard Art Museums Opens New Photography Exhibition
Harvard Art Museums opened 'The Way We Never Were: The American Professional Photographers Collection' on Saturday, running through May 9, 2027.
Harvard Square Business Association
Seti Tzu Headlines Freestyle Clinic at Middle East Corner Tonight
The Middle East Corner/Bakery in Central Square hosts 'The Freestyle Clinic' featuring Seti Tzu tonight, Aug. 30, starting at 8 p.m., for ages 21 and over.
The Middle East Restaurant & Nightclub
DJ Groan Man Spins at ZuZu Tonight
'Misery Loves Company,' featuring DJ Groan Man, takes place at ZuZu tonight, Aug. 30, starting at 9 p.m., for ages 21 and over.
The Middle East Restaurant & Nightclub
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