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June 18, 2026
Cambridge Draft Rule Would Require 30-Minute Wait Between Drinks
A draft overhaul of Cambridge's alcohol licensing rules includes a proposed 30-minute wait between drinks, drawing pushback from Harvard Square bar owners including Lauren Friel of Dear Annie. No changes have been adopted; the city is still gathering feedback.
Boston.com
Brattle Theatre Closes July 20–30 for $100K Renovation
The Brattle Theatre will shut down for 10 days starting July 20 to replace 25-year-old seats, correct sight lines, and upgrade flooring and lighting. It reopens July 31 with a 3 p.m. screening of "West Side Story."
Cambridge Day
Harvard Book Store to Open Boston Location This Fall
Harvard Book Store is expanding to 33 Union St. in Boston this fall, adding a Lakon Paris Patisserie cafe, wine, and expanded events, while keeping its Harvard Square store as the flagship.
Cambridge Day
Small-Cell Antenna Upgrades Near Brattle Street on City Agenda Today
The Cambridge Pole and Conduit Commission is reviewing Crown Castle small-cell antenna upgrades today near 76 JFK St., 1–5 Brattle St., Peabody St., and 61 Brattle St., plus an Eversource conduit petition on Story Street.
City of Cambridge Pole and Conduit Commission
Tenille Ja'Nae Performs at Lou's Tonight
Tenille Ja'Nae performs tonight at Lou's, 13 Brattle St., at 7 p.m., with dinner seatings at 6 and 6:30 p.m.
Harvard Square Business Association
Juneteenth Walk at Mount Auburn Cemetery Tonight
Mount Auburn Cemetery hosts "What Monuments Remember — and What They Forget," a Juneteenth walking tour tonight from 6–7:30 p.m. examining memorials tied to slavery, emancipation, and civil rights.
Harvard Square Business Association
MBTA Running World Cup–Adjusted Schedules Through July 12
The MBTA is operating modified subway schedules through July 12 to handle World Cup crowds at Gillette Stadium. Red Line riders at Harvard Square and Alewife should check mbta.com for current timetables.
MBTA
Union Rallies for Higher Wages Outside Cambridge School Committee
About 60 Cambridge Education Association members rallied outside the School Committee meeting Tuesday, demanding higher wages for paraprofessionals amid ongoing contract negotiations.
Cambridge Day
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