Free outdoor dance lessons in Central Square

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Outdoor dance lessons and parties hit Central Square

The Dance Complex sets up in Jill Brown-Rhone Park tonight from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m., alternating 15-minute mini-lessons in Salsa, Bhangra and more with freestyle dance parties. No prior experience is needed, and the event is free and open to all; drop in for one session or stay for several. It is sponsored by the city's Cambridge Plays grant program, with a rain date of Thursday, Aug. 27.

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MIT hosts virtual Unix Shell and Git/GitHub workshop

The Carpentries@MIT runs a free virtual "Introduction to Unix Shell and Git/GitHub Workshop" today, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., open to MIT researchers and users looking to build data skills.

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Pole and Conduit Commission meets online this morning

The Pole and Conduit Commission meets online today, Aug. 20, from 9 to 11 a.m.; the public may attend virtually or by phone after registering.

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Fresh Pond nature walk starts at Collins Branch

Cambridge Public Library's CPL Nature Club hosts a Fresh Pond walk today, Aug. 20, from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m., meeting at the Fresh Pond Ranger Station; registration required.

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Canal District hosts free Thursday Jeopardy

Canal District Kendall hosts Thursday Jeopardy tonight, Aug. 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. at 675 West Kendall St.; teams play for prizes, no RSVP required.

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Main Library hosts Studio Recording 101 tonight

Cambridge Public Library's Hive offers Studio Recording 101 tonight, Aug. 20, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Main Library for adults interested in podcasting, audio or video production.

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MIT engineers create bacteria-based 'living transistors'

MIT researchers wired together colonies of engineered bacteria to function as switches on living circuit boards, a breakthrough in biological computing.

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MIT study finds 35% of US workers in precarious jobs

A new book highlighted by MIT News finds Professor Emeritus Paul Osterman's research shows 35% of the U.S. workforce holds marginal, contract or freelance jobs with little security or advancement.

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Cambridge Day publishes new local ice cream guide

Cambridge Day published a dining guide Aug. 18 featuring independent, hard-serve ice cream parlors across Cambridge and Somerville to help residents beat the late-summer heat.

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MIT spinout DMAT commercializes self-healing Roman concrete

MIT spinout DMAT, co-founded by Associate Professor Admir Masic, is commercializing self-healing concrete technology based on ancient Roman architectural research for more durable infrastructure.

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