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Alternative Parking Arranged for Harvard Student Move-In

Harvard student move-in runs Thursday, Aug. 27 through Sunday, Aug. 30, and Harvard Parking Services is again offering accommodations to make room for families. Unreserved Cowperthwaite, Mill, Malkin and Eliot Triangle permit holders may park at the University Place Garage at 124 Mount Auburn St., taking an entry ticket and asking the attendant for a chaser ticket to exit free of charge. Permit holders who prefer another campus location can register their vehicle for access to the 52 Oxford Street Garage.

Harvard University Parking Services

Cambridge Public Schools Sets Sept. 1 Start, Shifts Start Times

Cambridge Public Schools confirms Tuesday, Sept. 1 as the first day for grades 1-12, with kindergarten and preschool starting Sept. 3; some elementary start times shift by 15 minutes this year.

Cambridge Public Schools

Meltt to Perform at The Sinclair

Vancouver-based band Meltt performs at The Sinclair Music Hall on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 8 p.m., with support from Los Eclipses.

The Sinclair

Harvard Square Kiosk Hosts 'We Black Folk Showcase Series'

HipStory and the Cambridge Public Space Lab host the 'We Black Folk Showcase Series' at the Harvard Square Kiosk Thursday, Aug. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m., celebrating Black artistic traditions.

City of Cambridge

Governor's Council District 6 Primary Nears Vote

Cambridge Day previewed the Sept. 1 Democratic primary for Governor's Council District 6, featuring challenger Diann Baylis against incumbent Terrence Kennedy, who has served on the Council since 2011.

Cambridge Day

Boston Healthcare Cloud & AI Meetup Scheduled in Cambridge

Healthcare and tech professionals gather at the Microsoft New England Research and Development Center Thursday, Aug. 27, at 5 p.m. for a community meetup led by founder Paul Swider.

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Harvard Women's Soccer to Host Fairfield University

Harvard's women's soccer team faces Fairfield University in Cambridge on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 4 p.m.

Fairfield University Athletics

Central Square Library Hosts Twilight Music and Movement

The Central Square Branch of the Cambridge Public Library holds a free drop-in sing-along and dance session for young children and caregivers Thursday, Aug. 27, from 5:30 to 6 p.m.

City of Cambridge

Boudreau Library to Hold Drop-In 3D Pen Craft Session

The Boudreau Branch of the Cambridge Public Library invites school-aged children and families to a drop-in 3D pen crafting event Thursday, Aug. 27, from 3 to 5 p.m.

City of Cambridge

Cambridge Main Library Hosts Jigsaw Puzzle Party and Social Hour

Cambridge Main Library invites residents to a drop-in 'Puzzle Party' Thursday, Aug. 27, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., with jigsaw puzzles, tea and cookies.

City of Cambridge

Central Square Exhibit Celebrating Black Cambridge Youth Closes Today

The Community Art Center's exhibition 'A Place Called Home,' showcasing archival photography by local youth, closes Thursday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m. at Street Theory Gallery & Collective.

Cambridge Office for Tourism

Open House for Affordable Condos at One Inman Square

An open house Thursday, Aug. 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. lets potential buyers tour six newly available income-restricted condominiums at One Inman Square.

Maloney Affordable Housing Opportunities

Samantha Farrell to Perform at The Plough and Stars

Singer-songwriter Samantha Farrell performs a live pop set at The Plough and Stars Thursday, Aug. 27, at 10 p.m.

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