Senate bill would allow duplexes statewide

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State Senate bill would allow duplexes on all residential lots

Massachusetts Senate leaders have advanced an economic development bill, teed up for a vote next week, that would require municipalities to allow duplexes as-of-right on all residentially zoned lots, eliminating the need for special variances. The projects would still be subject to reasonable regulations on septic access, site plan review, and design. Backers like State Sen. Julian Cyr call it a simple reform to make smaller-scale housing more affordable, with major implications for Cambridge's single-family zoning debates.

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Lizard Lounge hosts local rock showcase on Mass Ave

Tonight at 8 p.m., The Dead Flowers, Tyler and the Names, and Summer Cult play a live rock showcase at the Lizard Lounge in Agassiz.

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Crimson Quills Tour explores Harvard Square's literary history

A walking tour today guides attendees through neighborhoods where historic writers like Anne Bradstreet, Margaret Fuller, and Harriet Jacobs once lived and wrote.

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History Cambridge hosts guided tour of monuments and memorials

Led by Beth Folsom, this guided walking tour of Cambridge Common today at 10 a.m. explores the city's public statues and whose stories are commemorated.

History Cambridge

Comedian Chris Gethard brings raw storytelling to Comedy Studio

Stand-up comedian and podcast host Chris Gethard performs two shows at The Comedy Studio in Harvard Square today at 6:15 and 8:30 p.m.

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Mercury Orchestra performs mid-century American works at Sanders

Conducted by Channing Yu with the New World Chorale, the Mercury Orchestra plays works by Perry, Schuman and Harris at Sanders Theatre tonight at 8 p.m.

Mercury Orchestra

Longfellow House hosts 'Headquarters of a Revolution' event

Tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters site hosts a free living history event with walking tours, talks and reenactors.

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Swapfest 'The Flea at MIT' returns to Albany Street garage

Tomorrow starting at 9 a.m., MIT's amateur radio society hosts its monthly outdoor Swapfest, a flea market for electronics, computers and gadgets.

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Daedalus rooftop hosts Dialogues After Dark discussion night

Tonight at 7 p.m. on the Daedalus rooftop in Harvard Square, this conversation event features low-stakes debate games and collaborative discussions.

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LEAP Lab hosts hands-on crafting with Alex Makes Art

Multimedia artist Alex Adamo leads a free, intergenerational crafting workshop today from 10 a.m. to noon at Kendall/MIT Open Space.

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Mandarin story time starts the day at Main Library

From 10 to 10:30 a.m. today, the Main Library's Rey Room hosts a Mandarin Chinese sing-along and story time for young children and caregivers.

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Beginner strength-training class set for Main Library

From 2 to 3 p.m. today, the Main Library Community Room hosts a beginner-friendly strength-training session led by Shaun Zetlin, focused on safe bodyweight exercises.

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