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June 6, 2026
Cambridge Updates Tree Protection Ordinance to Shield Root Systems
The Cambridge City Council voted unanimously on June 5 to strengthen the Tree Protection Ordinance, extending protections to tree root systems on private property during basement excavations.
Cambridge Day
Dance for World Community Festival Takes Over Harvard Square Today
The 16th Annual Dance for World Community Festival fills Harvard Square today with free outdoor performances and classes by more than 60 local dance groups on multiple stages along Massachusetts Avenue.
Dance for World Community
Free Robotics Family Day at Brattle Plaza Today, 1–5 p.m.
Cambridge Robotics Family Day offers free hands-on STEM activities, robot demonstrations, and an appearance by Boston Dynamics' Spot robot at Brattle Plaza in Harvard Square today from 1 to 5 p.m.
Cambridge Office for Tourism
Free Steelpan Concert at Joan Lorentz Park Today at 1 p.m.
The Cambridge Public Library's Park Sounds series presents PanNeubean Steel, a steelpan ensemble, in a free outdoor concert today at 1 p.m. at Joan Lorentz Park; no registration required.
City of Cambridge — Cambridge Public Library
MIT Theater Closes 'This Place Doesn't Exist' Tonight at 7:30 p.m.
MIT Music & Theater Arts presents the final performance of 'This Place Doesn't Exist,' a play set in the Amazon valley, tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Building W97 Theater (345 Vassar Street); free and open to the public.
Eventbrite / MIT Music & Theater Arts
CRLS Baseball (19-2) Advances to MIAA D1 Quarterfinals
The Cambridge Rindge and Latin Falcons edged Natick 10-8 on June 3, with pitcher Jasen Thomas stranding the bases-loaded tying run on the final out to advance to the MIAA Division I quarterfinals.
Cambridge Day
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