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32nd Cambridge Carnival fills University Park
September 13, 2026
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32nd Cambridge Carnival International Celebrates Caribbean Culture
The 32nd Cambridge Carnival International runs today from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at University Park Commons, 65 Sidney St., near Central Square. Admission is free, and the celebration of African and Caribbean culture includes a steel drum band, costume parades, dance performances, and food and craft vendors. Organizers at Cambridge Carnival International Inc. say vendors, revelers, and spectators are all welcome.
The Boston Calendar
Juventas New Music Ensemble Performs at Longfellow House
The Juventas New Music Ensemble performs a free outdoor concert of contemporary chamber music today from 3 to 4 p.m. on the East Lawn of the Longfellow House, part of the Longfellow Summer Arts Festival and Harvard Square's Revival Month.
Harvard Square Business Association
The Fretless Brings Folk String Innovations to Club Passim
Canadian instrumental quartet The Fretless performs at Club Passim on Palmer Street tonight at 7 p.m., reimagining traditional fiddle tunes with layered chamber arrangements.
Harvard Square Business Association
A.R.T. Stages Sensory-Inclusive 'Rhinoceros' Performance
The American Repertory Theater presents a sensory-inclusive performance of Eugene Ionesco's 'Rhinoceros' at the Loeb Drama Center today at 2 p.m., starring Scott Stangland as Jean.
American Repertory Theater
The Brattle Theatre Screens Award-Winning 'Filipiñana'
The Brattle Theatre screens Rafael Manuel's Sundance award-winning Philippine drama 'Filipiñana' today at 2:15 p.m.
Harvard Square Business Association
Bostonet Catchball School Hosts Free Beginner Clinic for Women
Bostonet Catchball School holds a free beginner clinic and guided scrimmage for women tonight starting at 7 p.m. in the King Open School gymnasium.
The Boston Calendar
Memorial Drive Closes to Cars for Sunday Riverfront Recreation
The Massachusetts DCR closes Memorial Drive to vehicles from Western Avenue to Gerry's Landing today between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., opening Riverbend Park to cyclists and pedestrians.
The Boston Calendar
Senior Center Launches Interactive Acting Class for Older Adults
The Cambridge Senior Center hosts 'Introduction to Theatre for Older Adults' Monday, Sept. 14, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., offering script readings and scene analysis with no experience required.
City of Cambridge
Mid Cambridge Conservation District Sets Review of Decennial Report
The Cambridge Historical Commission meets Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. to review recommendations and draft findings from the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District's decennial study.
City of Cambridge
Somerville Man Arrested in 3-Month Cambridge Narcotics Probe
The Cambridge Police Department announced on September 11, 2026, that detectives arrested a 65-year-old Somerville man following a multi-agency three-month drug distribution investigation, with charges for possessing and distributing Class A, B, C, and E controlled substances.
Patch
Floor Lords Mark 45 Years with United Styles Breaking Championship
The Floor Lords crew hosts the United Styles 3-vs-3 Crew Championship today at 3 p.m. at Middle East Downstairs, featuring elite breaking battles and live hip-hop culture.
The Gig Scene
Danish Thrash Band Artillery Plays Sonia in Central Square
Danish thrash metal veterans Artillery play Sonia in Central Square tonight at 7 p.m., with support from Celestial Wizard, Ice Giant, and Aces High.
The Gig Scene
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