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Free gospel revue 'Traveling Shoes' debuts today
August 9, 2026
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Gospel revue 'Traveling Shoes' debuts at Multicultural Arts Center today
Christian David's musical revue "Traveling Shoes," which celebrates the legacy of 1950s and '60s gospel, makes its Cambridge debut today with a one-night workshop presentation at the Multicultural Arts Center. The free event features performers Leah Marie, Michael Bradley and Darren Paul.
broadwayworld.com
Cambridgeport residents push to redesign traffic 'vortex' near Reid Overpass
Residents petitioned state traffic planners to redesign the one-way street network near the 90-year-old Reid Overpass rotary, citing safety concerns raised at a neighborhood meeting.
Cambridge | Somerville Independent
Cambridge, Somerville launch joint Elm Street safety project
Officials from both cities highlighted the Elm-Beacon Connector and Beech Street projects, aimed at closing gaps in local bike and pedestrian safety.
Cambridge Day
Stella String Band brings free bluegrass to Satellite today
The band performs a free bluegrass show at Satellite in East Cambridge/Inman Square today from 4-6 p.m.
Remnant Brewing
MIT Club of Boston holds Summer Send-Off Party today
The club celebrates incoming students at Lobdell Dining Hall today from 2-4 p.m.
MIT Alumni Association
Boston Progressive Jazz Festival hosts Song-Smiths showcase today
The all-ages event at The Lilypad features songwriters ADVIKA, Sylvia Khouri and Tyler Donkoh-Halm today.
The Lilypad
Comedian Demetrius Fields performs at The Comedy Studio today
The stand-up comedian and social media star takes the stage at 6 p.m. today.
punchup.live
Kill Bill: The Rapper brings tour to Sonia today
The hip-hop artist's 'I Found the End' tour stops at Sonia inside The Middle East Complex starting at 7 p.m. today.
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License Commission to debate updated rules Aug. 13
The Board of License Commissioners will hold an online public meeting Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. to discuss updated citywide licensing rules.
City of Cambridge
MacKay campaign hosts door-knocking day today
Supporters of progressive candidate Evan MacKay are hosting a door-knocking day of action today starting at noon to engage Cambridge voters.
Action Network
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