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Free Astrophysics Open House Today, Noon to 4

September 26, 2026

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Center for Astrophysics Hosts Free 'Cambridge Explores the Universe' Open House

The Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian holds its free 'Cambridge Explores the Universe' open house today from noon to 4 p.m. at 60 Garden Street. Visitors can try solar observing, view telescope imagery, take observatory tours and talk with astronomers.

Meet Boston

No. 25 Harvard Football Beats Brown 14-10 in Ivy Opener

Quarterback Charlie Smith threw two first-half touchdowns and safety Xaden Benson tied a program record with three interceptions as Harvard beat Brown 14-10 on Sept. 25 in its Ivy League opener.

Harvard Athletics

Harriet Jacobs House Hotel Plan Returns to Zoning Board Oct. 16

Developers of a Harvard Square hotel-and-condo project that would restore the Harriet Jacobs House nearly switched to an all-condo plan at a Sept. 24 zoning hearing before agreeing to return Oct. 16.

Cambridge | Somerville Independent

Cambridge Preschool Enrollment Fair Held at King Open School

The Cambridge Preschool Program Enrollment Fair ran today from 10 a.m. to noon at the King Open School Community Complex, letting families meet providers and learn how to apply for 2027-28.

City of Cambridge

Fall Youth Basketball Leagues Begin at War Memorial Center

Cambridge Recreation's fall youth basketball leagues began today at the War Memorial Recreation Center, including a Davonte Neal instructional league running through Nov. 21.

City of Cambridge

Central Rock Gym Hosts All-Day Harvard Square Hang

Central Rock Gym's Harvard Square Hang runs today from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., with a DJ, crafts, yoga, climbing, games and a 9 p.m. Glow Climb.

Central Rock Gym

Cambridge NITES: SheRocks the Local Scene Runs 4-11 p.m.

SheRocks the Local Scene takes place today from 4 to 11 p.m. at Remnant Satellite, featuring live bands, DJ sets, drag performances and an open mic.

City of Cambridge

McCoy Tyner Legacy Band Plays Tribute Show at Regattabar

The McCoy Tyner Legacy Band performs today at 7 p.m. at Regattabar, featuring Francisco Mela, Benito Gonzalez and Santi Debriano, joined by guest George Garzone.

Harvard Square Business Association

Vision Lab's Participatory Arts Festival Fills First Parish

Vision Lab's evening festival runs today from 7 to 10 p.m. at First Parish in Cambridge, combining music, performance, poetry, ritual, art and dance.

Vision Lab

Culture Wars Performs at The Sinclair in Harvard Square

Culture Wars takes the stage today at The Sinclair, 52 Church St., with doors opening at 7 p.m.

Harvard Square Business Association

Main Library Hive Hosts Saturday Open Shop for Makers

The Cambridge Public Library's Hive Open Shop runs today from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Main Library, letting badged makers use equipment and studio space, with brief safety training for newcomers.

City of Cambridge

Digital Embroidery Workshop Offered at Main Library

A Digital Embroidery program ran today from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Cambridge Main Library, 449 Broadway.

City of Cambridge

City Lists Weekend Traffic Impacts and Street Closures

Cambridge announced weekend traffic impacts for Sept. 25-27, including a Friday street closure on Inman Place for the Meet Your Neighbor event; the Sunday Smoke This Rib Fest was canceled due to weather.

City of Cambridge

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