Charles River algae advisory lifted after 33 days

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Charles River Algae Advisory Lifted

State health officials have ended the cyanobacteria advisory on the Charles River after 33 days, reopening it for recreation. Follow-up samples the Massachusetts Department of Public Health collected Monday at three locations showed concentrations below department guidelines at all three. The advisory was called Aug. 21, and officials announced on Aug. 27 that the bloom had expanded.

Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Valeria Luiselli Reads from New Novel at Main Library

Author Valeria Luiselli reads from 'Beginning Middle End' in conversation with poet Eloisa Amezcua tonight, 6:00–7:30 PM, in the Main Library Lecture Hall; registration required.

Cambridge Public Library

Chicken Wire Empire Plays Live Bluegrass at Club Passim

Wisconsin progressive bluegrass band Chicken Wire Empire performs tonight at Club Passim in Harvard Square; doors at 7:00 PM, show at 8:00 PM.

Club Passim

Affordable Housing Trust Convenes for Monthly Meeting

The Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust meets tonight from 4:00–5:00 PM in the Ackermann Room at City Hall and via Zoom to review municipal housing allocations.

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Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commission Holds Public Meeting in Central Square

The Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commission holds its monthly meeting tonight from 6:00–7:30 PM in the second-floor conference room at 689 Massachusetts Avenue and online.

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Café+ by Pagu Opens in MIT's Architecture School Building

Café+ by Pagu has opened inside MIT's School of Architecture and Planning building, serving global fare including Enso's Taiwanese doughnut.

Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Playmore Invites Hands-On Building at Fulmore Park

A free hands-on play event runs today from 4–6 PM at Fulmore Park, 223 Sydney St., featuring movable parts for building.

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We Black Folk Showcase Brings Black Folk Traditions to Harvard Square

HipStory and the Cambridge KiOSK present the We Black Folk Showcase Series today from 6–8 PM at the Harvard Square kiosk.

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John Ferrara Opens for The Mushroom Cloud at Cantab

John Ferrara opens an evening of psychedelic rock, electronica and grooves at the Cantab Lounge, 738 Massachusetts Ave., tonight at 6 PM; the show is 21+.

John Ferrara Music

Josiah Reibstein & The Hubtones Play Lou's

Josiah Reibstein & The Hubtones bring New Orleans-style traditional jazz to Lou's tonight from 7–8:30 PM; seating begins at 6 PM.

Lou's

Volunteers Assemble Overdose-Prevention Kits at Main Library

Volunteers gather tonight from 6–8 PM to assemble kits with naloxone, fentanyl test strips and other resources at the Main Library's Rossi Room, 449 Broadway.

Cambridge Public Health Department

Climate Action Book Group Discusses Food and Climate

The Collins Branch Library and Cambridge Climate Leaders Initiative discuss Barbara Kingsolver's 'Animal, Vegetable, Miracle' tonight from 6–7:30 PM.

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Community Benefits Grant-Review Subcommittee Meets

The Community Benefits Advisory Committee's grant-review subcommittee meets online today from 10 AM to noon to discuss review results and funding recommendations.

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