Cambridge targets 3 high-crash intersections

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Cambridge targets three high-crash intersections

Cambridge’s Department of Transportation has launched a High Crash Locations program, starting with three intersections: Massachusetts Avenue at Albany Street, Massachusetts Avenue at Vassar Street, and Hampshire Street at Prospect Street. The program formalizes the city's safety review process, updated every two years, after seven traffic deaths in the last four years. It is part of Cambridge’s Vision Zero effort to eliminate fatal and serious-injury crashes.

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Celebremos Puerto Rico! celebrates arts and culture Sunday

Today, 1–4 p.m., the Harvard Museum of Natural History and Peabody Museum host a free, all-ages celebration at 26 Oxford Street and 11 Divinity Avenue, featuring music, traditional carving, crafts, bird and coquí programs, and Puerto Rican food for purchase.

Harvard Museum of Natural History

Beethoven's Tango concludes Sunday in Cambridgeport

Today at 4:30 p.m., the MIT Tango Club presents the final performance of Beethoven's Tango at 48 Massachusetts Avenue, blending Argentine tango, contemporary dance theater, and new music.

Cambridge Office for Tourism

Prince Achmed screens with live accompaniment Sunday

At 3 p.m. today, the Harvard Film Archive screens Lotte Reiniger's 1926 animated feature The Adventures of Prince Achmed at the Carpenter Center, with live accompaniment by Robert Humphreville.

Harvard Film Archive

Boston Bluegrass Union marks 50 years with Seldom Scene

From 7 to 9 p.m. today, the Boston Bluegrass Union presents The Seldom Scene at Arrow Street Arts in Harvard Square, celebrating its 50th anniversary and honoring Stan Zdonik.

Cambridge Office for Tourism

Cambridge Youth Lacrosse hosts Bring-a-Friend Day

Today, Cambridge Youth Lacrosse holds its free Bring-a-Friend Day at Danehy Park, with games, prizes, coaching, and an ice-cream social. No experience needed.

Cambridge Youth Lacrosse

Sunday soccer game scheduled at Russell Field

The Soccer Club of Cambridge holds its weekly pickup game today from 8 to 10 a.m. at Russell Field (333 Rindge Avenue). Bring a light and dark shirt.

Soccer Club of Cambridge

Hassle Flea brings art market and live music to Cambridge

From 12:30 to 5 p.m. today, Hassle Flea fills the Cambridge Community Center (5 Callender Street) with over 85 vendors selling art, jewelry, clothing, vinyl, zines, plus live music and DJs.

Boston Hassle

Fresh Pond bird walk rescheduled to Oct. 3

The Brookline Bird Club's Fresh Pond walk, originally set for today, has been moved to Saturday, October 3, due to wind and rain. Meet at 7 a.m. near the TD Bank at 235 Alewife Brook Parkway.

Brookline Bird Club