Second man charged in Xavier Bautista murder

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Second man charged in Xavier Bautista murder

Giovani Arroyo was arrested and arraigned Thursday on first-degree murder, firearm, and conspiracy charges in the July 4 killing of Cambridge DPW employee Xavier Bautista. He pleaded not guilty and was held without bail.

City of Cambridge

Cambridge backs $500,000 response to benefit cuts

The City Council authorized $500,000 from the Federal Stabilization Fund to help residents retain SNAP and MassHealth benefits threatened by new federal requirements. The effort includes case management, translation, application assistance, and outreach.

Cambridge Day

Bettye LaVette performs at Arrow Street Arts

Soul singer Bettye LaVette performs tonight at Arrow Street Arts, 2 Arrow Street. Doors at 6:01 p.m., show at 7:01 p.m. Presented by Club Passim.

Club Passim

John Craigie and Humbird play The Sinclair

John Craigie with Humbird performs tonight at The Sinclair, 52 Church Street. Doors at 7:00 p.m., show at 8:00 p.m.

The Sinclair

George Coleman Quintet honors Miles Davis at Regattabar

The George Coleman Quintet performs “From Master to Master, honoring Miles Davis” tonight at Regattabar, 1 Bennett Street. Late show: doors at 9:00 p.m., show at 9:30 p.m.

Regattabar

Teens make felt crafts for Hispanic Heritage Month

Teens ages 12 to 18 can drop in from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. today at the Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge Street, to make felt foods, flags, and other projects celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

City of Cambridge

Free Toy Story 4 screening returns to Canal Park

Pre-show activities start at 7:00 p.m., followed by an 8:00 p.m. screening of “Toy Story 4” at Canal Park at CambridgeSide. Includes Forky craft, glow sticks, popcorn, and a school-supply collection for East End House.

Cambridge Chamber of Commerce

Young Authors’ Squad launches fall session

Writers ages 10 to 14 can share work, workshop ideas, and write together at the fall kickoff from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. today at the O’Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Avenue.

City of Cambridge

Campfire Continues brings four performers to Cambridge

Club Passim’s “Campfire Continues” presents Kara McKee, Nicolás Emden, Rose Polenzani, and Mariel Baumgarten in an in-the-round performance tonight at 7:00 p.m.

Club Passim

‘We’re not just the war’: Ukraine beyond the battlefield

A symposium and concert tonight bring Ukrainian artists, mental health professionals, and human rights advocates together at First Church in Cambridge.

Cambridge Day