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June 26, 2026

Cambridge Council Moves to Curb Airbnb and AI Rent-Pricing Algorithms

The Cambridge City Council advanced an ordinance cracking down on unregistered short-term rentals and initiated a policy order to ban landlords from using AI-driven pricing algorithms to set rents.

Cambridge Day

Cambridge Reaffirms Welcoming City Status After Supreme Court TPS Ruling

Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui and City Manager Yi-An Huang issued a joint statement supporting Haitian, Syrian, and other residents affected by the Supreme Court's Temporary Protected Status ruling, directing them to CIRC for assistance.

City of Cambridge

Today Is the Last Day of School for Cambridge Public Schools

Friday, June 26 marks the final day of the academic year for all Cambridge Public Schools, with students dismissed early after a four-hour day.

Cambridge Public Schools

Bonde Social Club Wine Flights on Church Street Tonight

Bonde Fine Wine Shop on Church Street hosts its Bonde Social Club tonight from 5 to 9 p.m., offering three 2-ounce pours with a snack and sommelier-led discussion.

Harvard Square Business Association

Free Summer Food Program Kickoff at Simoni Rink Today

The city's Summer Food Program kicks off today from noon to 4 p.m. at Simoni Skating Rink, with free food, games, music, face painting, giveaways, and an inflatable obstacle course.

City of Cambridge

Harvard Sailor Jacob Posner Wins Youth Match Racing World Championship

Harvard rising sophomore Jacob Posner, crewing the only American boat in the field, won the Youth Match Racing World Championship on Thursday in Middlefart, Denmark.

Harvard Athletics

Central Square Soccer Nights Wraps Up at Donnelly Field Tonight

The free Central Square Soccer Nights program holds its final session tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Donnelly Field.

Central Square Soccer Nights

APA-MA Guided Boat Tour of Boston Harbor Departs CambridgeSide This Afternoon

The American Planning Association's Massachusetts Chapter hosts a guided boat tour from 1:30 to 4 p.m. today, departing CambridgeSide to explore Boston Harbor waterfront redevelopment strategies.

Eventbrite

Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Phill Branch Reads at Harvard Book Store Tonight

Harvard Book Store hosts Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and author Phill Branch tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. for a discussion of his memoir 'The Double Dutch Fuss,' in conversation with scholar Erica Buddington.

Harvard Book Store

Brattle Theatre Premieres Ben Rivers' 'Mare's Nest' Tonight

The Brattle Theatre in Harvard Square opens the theatrical premiere run of British filmmaker Ben Rivers' 'Mare's Nest' tonight at 6 p.m.

The Brattle Theatre

Divergent Studio Finale Concert at Longy School of Music This Afternoon

Longy School of Music hosts Divergent Studio's 'Divergent Finale: Part 1' today at 1:30 p.m., featuring works by Liza Lim, Raven Chacon, Philip Glass, and others.

Harvard Square Business Association

Alex Gao Performs 'Becoming' at Regattabar Tonight

Alex Gao brings her show 'Becoming' — blending original music and reimagined covers across pop, jazz, world, and avant-garde styles — to Regattabar tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Harvard Square Business Association

Greg Mendez Plays The Sinclair Tonight

Songwriter Greg Mendez performs at The Sinclair in Harvard Square tonight at 7 p.m., drawing from his album 'Beauty Land.'

Harvard Square Business Association

Dwight + Nicole Bring Blues and Soul to Club Passim Tonight

Blues, soul, and R&B band Dwight + Nicole performs at Club Passim on Palmer Street tonight at 8 p.m.; tickets are $33–$35.

Harvard Square Business Association

Clownvis Presley Performs at Middle East Upstairs Tonight

Musical parody artist Clownvis Presley plays an early evening set of humor and rockabilly at the Middle East Upstairs in Central Square tonight at 6 p.m.

The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub

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