Mayor holds office hours after police shooting

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Mayor Siddiqui Holds Office Hours After Fatal Police Shooting

Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui is holding open office hours at her City Hall office, 795 Massachusetts Ave., today from 10 a.m. to noon, in response to the fatal officer-involved shooting of a man in his 60s on Temple Street on Friday, Aug. 21. The Mayor, City Manager and Acting Police Commissioner are each hosting sessions over the course of the week so residents can ask questions or share concerns directly; the meetings are open to anyone in the community, with food and beverages available. Acting Police Commissioner Pauline Wells met with residents Thursday morning at Street Theory Collective, and City Manager Yi-An Huang is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Donut Villa, 20 Prospect St.

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Cambridge Day Publishes Guide to Competitive Sept. 1 Primary Races

Cambridge Day published a primer on competitive Cambridge and Somerville legislative races ahead of the Tuesday, Sept. 1 Democratic primary, covering candidates' positions on affordability and legislative transparency.

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Adult Road-Readiness Bike Workshop Held Near CambridgeSide

Cambridge's Transportation Department held a free Level 2 Road Readiness bike workshop for adults Friday, Aug. 28, from noon to 2 p.m. at Vellucci Fountain.

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Summer Food Program Serves Final Weekday Meals

Cambridge's Summer Food Program served its final weekday breakfast and lunch of the season Friday, Aug. 28, at four parks, including Fresh Pond Apartments Playground and Danehy Park, free for residents 18 and under.

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Bird Walk Sets Out From Collins Branch Library

Cambridge Public Library's Nature Club led a bird-watching walk from the Collins Branch to Mount Auburn Cemetery Friday, Aug. 28, from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m.; registration was required and binoculars were limited.

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The Piano Screens in New 4K Restoration at Brattle

The Brattle Theatre screened Jane Campion's "The Piano" in a new 4K restoration Friday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m.

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Dreams in Nightmares Gets Brattle Premiere Run

The Brattle Theatre showed "Dreams in Nightmares," a 2026 film directed by Shatara Michelle Ford, as part of its premiere run Friday, Aug. 28, at 8:30 p.m.

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New School of Music Presents Free Recital

New School of Music at 25 Lowell Street hosted a free recital for violin, oboe and piano Friday, Aug. 28, featuring music by Bach, Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saens and others.

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The Glitter Boys Play The Sinclair

The Glitter Boys performed at The Sinclair in Harvard Square Friday, Aug. 28, at 9:30 p.m., in a 21-and-over show with $15 tickets at the door.

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Wine School Pours Sicily and Greece Class

Commonwealth Wine School at 35 Dunster Street hosted "Island Hopping: Wines of Sicily & Greece" Friday, Aug. 28, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., led by wine educator Adam Centamore for $85.

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Jim's Big Ego Presents 'The Ego & The Oracle' at Club Passim

Boston-based band Jim's Big Ego presented "The Ego & The Oracle," an improvisational musical cabaret where audience members spin a giant song wheel, at Club Passim Friday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m.

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Luke Borchelt Performs Live Show at The Lilypad

Drummer and percussionist Luke Borchelt, featuring Eleanor Grace, played a live set Friday, Aug. 28, at 8 p.m. at Inman Square's The Lilypad.

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Cambridge Public Schools to Host Weekend Community Fair at King Open School

Cambridge Public Schools will host its first weekend Community Fair Saturday, Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to noon at King Open School on Cambridge Street, ahead of the new school year.

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Congregation Eitz Chayim Hosts Family Shabbat and Open House

Congregation Eitz Chayim on Magazine Street will hold an outdoor Family Shabbat and Open House Saturday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m., welcoming families and introducing new Director of Community Learning Marni Loffman.

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