Super Crosswalks by Kiosk, Coop close 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Harvard Square Super Crosswalks Close Today for Paver Replacement

City contractor Newport Construction will close both Super Crosswalks between the Harvard Square Kiosk and the Harvard Coop from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday to replace the concrete pavers with asphalt, with Friday, Oct. 2, as the rain date. Detours with signage will be in place, on-street parking will be affected, and the city asks pedestrians to follow posted signs and detail officers and allow extra time. Crews will return in spring 2027 for crosswalk reconstruction.

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Council Delays Vote on Pausing Huron Avenue Bike Lanes

On Sept. 30, the City Council charter-righted Councillor Cathie Zusy's policy order to pause construction of separated bike lanes on Huron Avenue for five years. Further debate is delayed until next week.

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Jess Klein and Jenny Reynolds Perform at Club Passim Tonight

Americana and folk musicians Jess Klein and Jenny Reynolds play Club Passim, 47 Palmer St., on Thursday, Oct. 1. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the show starts at 8 p.m.

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Carpenter Center Opens 'Knowledge Is Myth' Exhibition Tonight

An opening reception for 'Knowledge Is Myth: Chimeric Continuities' runs 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts.

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Housing Committee Holds Roundtable on Central Square Culture

The City Council's Housing Committee meets at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in the Sullivan Chamber at City Hall and online. It will hold a roundtable with arts and cultural institutions on planning and cultural preservation in Central Square.

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Childcare Access Joint Task Force Meets Today

The Cambridge Childcare Access Joint Task Force meets from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in the Bayard Rustin Conference Room at the City Hall Annex. It will review childcare accessibility initiatives.

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Human Rights Commission Meets Online Tonight

The Human Rights Commission meets on Zoom from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. The agenda includes a presentation by Lawyers for Civil Rights and an update on family preparedness planning.

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Transit Advisory Committee Meets Tonight

The Transit Advisory Committee holds a public meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway. An online option is available.

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EmTech Future Continues at the MIT Media Lab

MIT Technology Review's EmTech Future conference runs 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the MIT Media Lab, 75 Amherst St. The program focuses on emerging technology.

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Hernan Diaz Discusses 'Ply' at First Parish Church Tonight

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hernan Diaz discusses his novel "Ply" at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at First Parish Church, 1446 Massachusetts Ave. Harvard Book Store hosts the event.

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danah boyd Discusses the People Behind the U.S. Census

Author and researcher danah boyd discusses "Data Are Made, Not Found" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at Harvard Book Store, 1256 Massachusetts Ave.

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Jazz Trumpeter Theo Croker Plays Regattabar Tonight

Theo Croker performs at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at Regattabar, 1 Bennett St., with music from his album "Dream Manifest."

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Main Library Offers Sewing 101 Workshop Today

Sewing 101 runs 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Main Library, 449 Broadway. It covers sewing-machine basics and a drawstring-bag project; Hive Safety Training is required.

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Workshop on Supporting Pollinators and Wildlife Through Winter

A garden habitat workshop runs 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Main Library, 449 Broadway, with a virtual option. It covers ways to support pollinators, birds and other species year-round.

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