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Spindler Confections opens in Leavitt & Peirce
September 14, 2026
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Spindler Confections Opens Inside Leavitt & Peirce
North Cambridge's Spindler Confections opens a satellite shop today inside Leavitt & Peirce, filling the space left when New York-based Fruition Chocolate closed this summer. Owner Paul MacDonald approached Spindler, now in its 10th year, about the spot; the shop will carry its full handmade selection, including assorted bon bons and chocolate-covered caramels, plus a few tourist-oriented items such as lobster-shaped chocolates. Manager Norris Duncan said gourmet chocolates fit Leavitt & Peirce's effort to diversify beyond tobacco.
Cambridge Day
Free Medication Takeback Day at North Cambridge Senior Center
The city holds a safe medication disposal event today, Monday, Sept. 14, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 2050 Massachusetts Ave.
City of Cambridge
CPL Screens 'Recovery City' Documentary Tonight
The Cambridge Public Health Department presents a free screening of 'Recovery City' with a community discussion tonight, Monday, Sept. 14, at 5:45 p.m. at the Main Library.
City of Cambridge
Main Library's True Crime Book Group Meets Today
The Main Library's True Crime Book Group discusses true crime nonfiction today, Monday, Sept. 14, from 2 to 3 p.m.
City of Cambridge
Brattle Theatre Hosts 'Clueless' Craft-Along Tonight
The Brattle and Gather Here co-present a crafting screening of 'Clueless' tonight, Monday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m., with house lights partially on for crafters.
The Brattle
New England Jazz Collaborative Launches Monday Series at Sonia
Backed by a city NITES grant, the New England Jazz Collaborative begins a Monday night residency tonight, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. at Sonia at The Middle East.
City of Cambridge
Passim's Discovery Series Features Tara Ozalp, The Lion Sisters
Club Passim's monthly Discovery Series showcases singer-songwriter Tara Ozalp and folk-bluegrass duo The Lion Sisters tonight, Monday, Sept. 14, at 8 p.m.
Club Passim
Lovestruck Books Hosts Launch Party for 'The Fae Captain's Thief'
Author Elle Thrasher celebrates her new release in conversation with Annie of Sable Sorensen tonight, Monday, Sept. 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lovestruck Books.
Harvard Square Business Association
Aldous Harding Performs at The Sinclair Tonight
New Zealand songwriter Aldous Harding plays The Sinclair with Sam Burton tonight, Monday, Sept. 14; doors open at 7 p.m.
The Sinclair
City Holds Virtual Session on Affordable Rental Housing
The Cambridge Housing Department hosts an online info session on affordable rental programs tonight, Monday, Sept. 14, from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom.
City of Cambridge
Immigrant Rights Commission Applications Due Today
Monday, Sept. 14, is the extended deadline to apply for 11 seats on the Cambridge Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship.
City of Cambridge
Memorial Drive Good Samaritan Honored for Civilian Bravery
Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll presented the Amy Sweeney Award for Civilian Bravery to Thomas 'TJ' Swenson Jr. for protecting bystanders during a Memorial Drive shooting.
Mass.gov
Harvard Film Archive Opens Sofia Coppola Retrospective
The Harvard Film Archive's 'Marie Antoinette and Friends' series marks the film's 20th anniversary with screenings of 'Marie Antoinette,' 'The Virgin Suicides,' and 'The Bling Ring.'
Cambridge Day
O'Neill Library Hosts Toddler Songs, Stories and Play
The O'Neill Branch runs 'Songs, Stories and Play' for children ages 0 to 5 today, Monday, Sept. 14, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
City of Cambridge
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