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Nanopress Daily — Harvard Square, MA
July 1, 2026
Cambridge Declares Heat Emergency Through July 4
Cambridge declared a heat emergency effective today through July 4, with heat index values forecast up to 110°F. City libraries and public spaces are open as cooling centers; outreach is underway for unhoused residents.
City of Cambridge
Harvard Art Museums Gallery Talk on American Art at the 250th — Today, 12:30 p.m.
Harvard Art Museums hosts a free gallery talk today from 12:30 to 1 p.m. on American works of art tied to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Cambridge Office for Tourism
Free Lunchtime Music at Urban Park Roof Garden — Today, Noon
Club Passim's free Urban Park Roof Garden summer series features Mairead Guy today from noon to 1 p.m. at 325 Main St.
The Boston Calendar
Elizabeth Margulis Discusses New Music Book at Harvard Book Store — Tonight, 7 p.m.
Elizabeth Margulis discusses 'Transported: The Everyday Magic of Musical Daydreams' tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. at Harvard Book Store, in conversation with Psyche Loui.
Harvard University Department of Music
Kadampa Meditation Center Launches 'Better Relationships' Series — Tonight, 7 p.m.
The Kadampa Meditation Center Boston kicks off a weekly July meditation series tonight at 7 p.m. focused on inner peace, mindfulness, and building stronger relationships.
Kadampa Meditation Center Boston
Charles Hotel World Cup Fan Zone Open Today in Harvard Square
The Charles Hotel's free World Cup fan zone continues today in Harvard Square, featuring foosball tables, stadium-style seating, and live match screenings.
The Boston Calendar
Virtual Neighbor Meeting on 23 Brookford St. Development — Today, 3 p.m.
Developer Mark Killoren holds a virtual neighbor notification meeting today at 3 p.m. to present plans for a residential building exceeding three stories at 23 Brookford St.
City of Cambridge
Lesley University Names Interim President as Steinmayer Departs
Janet Steinmayer's presidency at Lesley University ended June 30; Chief Operations Officer Joanne Kossuth took over as interim president effective today, July 1.
Cambridge Day
Irish Jazz-Hip-Hop Group Bricknasty Plays Middle East Upstairs Tomorrow
Dublin's Bricknasty — blending experimental jazz, hip-hop, and neo-soul — performs at the Middle East Upstairs on Thursday, July 2 at 7 p.m.
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