359 Broadway play-space open house today

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359 Broadway play-space renovation open house set for Aug. 17

The city holds a drop-in open house today from 2 to 7 p.m. at 359 Broadway, the Old Longfellow School building, with food, festivities and a chance for residents to give feedback on the outdoor spaces there. Comments will help shape the design of play-space renovations planned for 2027. If weather forces a postponement, the rain date is Aug. 18; questions go to senior landscape architect Cortney Kirk at ckirk@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-1728.

City of Cambridge

Free coffee and donuts mark Massachusetts Day at Harvard Square KiOSK

The Cambridge Office for Tourism celebrates National Massachusetts Day today, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Harvard Square KiOSK with free Peet's coffee, Charles Hotel donuts, and local history displays.

Cambridge Office for Tourism

American Aquarium plays The Sinclair tonight

North Carolina's American Aquarium, with Joelton Mayfield, performs an all-ages show at The Sinclair in Harvard Square tonight, Aug. 17, at 8 p.m., doors at 7 p.m.

The Sinclair

Romance author Brittanée Nicole signs books in Harvard Square

Brittanée Nicole hosts a free meet-and-greet book signing for her novel 'Bonfire and Bliss Bookstore' tonight, Aug. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lovestruck Books & Cafe.

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Sacred Spaces performance workshop begins at Dance Complex

Wendy Jehlen and ANIKAYA launch a week-long, site-specific public performance workshop today, Aug. 17, at 12:30 p.m. at The Dance Complex on Massachusetts Avenue.

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Francisco Mela plays The Lilypad

Francisco Mela performs at The Lilypad, 1353 Cambridge St., tonight, Aug. 17, from 7 to 8 p.m.; admission is $15, $10 for students.

The Lilypad

Jerry Bergonzi Quartet follows at The Lilypad

The Jerry Bergonzi Quartet plays The Lilypad tonight, Aug. 17, from 8:30 to 10 p.m., doors at 8 p.m.; admission is $15, $10 for students.

The Lilypad

CRLS crew registration closes today

Today, Aug. 17, is the deadline for Cambridge Rindge and Latin School rowers to complete registration and requirements for the Fall 2026 crew season, ahead of preseason starting Aug. 24.

CRLS Rowing

Youth fencing camp begins in North Cambridge

LEO Fencing Club begins a five-day youth fencing camp for ages 7 to 12 today, Aug. 17, at 42 Concord Lane, running through Friday, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

LEO Fencing Club

Bayou Bounce swing dance hits First Church tonight

Boston Lindy Hop hosts a swamp-themed 'Bayou Bounce' swing dance tonight, Aug. 17, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at First Church in Cambridge, with live music from the Summer Street Stompers.

Boston Lindy Hop

NAMI Cambridge/Middlesex hosts family support group tonight

A free, in-person support group for family members and friends of those living with mental health conditions meets tonight, Aug. 17, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Cambridge Hospital.

NAMI Cambridge/Middlesex