MIT opens Met Warehouse as design school hub

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MIT opens renovated Met Warehouse as architecture and planning hub

MIT marked the opening of the century-old Metropolitan Storage Warehouse on Wednesday as the new home of its School of Architecture and Planning. The adaptive-reuse project, designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, turned the 500-foot-long, five-story brick landmark into double-height studios, offices, classrooms, galleries and building-long walkways on all five floors. The building also includes an auditorium and common spaces intended for public lectures, exhibitions and other programming.

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CCTV Summer Media Institute holds youth film showcase tonight

Middle and high school students from Cambridge Community Television will screen their final short films Thursday, Aug. 13, from 6-8 p.m. at the MIT Welcome Center.

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"After Dark: Gardens" evening event at MIT Museum tonight

The MIT Museum hosts an adults-only evening event Thursday, Aug. 13, starting at 6 p.m., celebrating green spaces, local agriculture, and community gardens.

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Dolly Ave plays The Lilypad tonight

Singer-songwriter Dolly Ave performs an intimate show at The Lilypad in Inman Square Thursday, Aug. 13, with doors at 7:30 p.m.

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JB Cardineau celebrates album release at Club Passim tonight

Berklee alumnus JB Cardineau performs a hometown release concert for "The Eponymous Album" Thursday, Aug. 13, at 8 p.m. at Club Passim.

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MIT List Visual Arts Center leads public art tour of West Campus tonight

A free guided walking tour of the MIT Public Art Collection runs Thursday, Aug. 13, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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Biotech executives debate China partnerships at MIT panel

Biotech leaders Jason Kelly and Peter Kolchinsky clashed over scientific collaboration and investment ties with China at a panel discussion covered Wednesday, Aug. 12.

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Julia Child history exhibit opens at The Foundry

The Cambridge Museum of History & Culture opened a youth-led exhibit on Julia Child's life and culinary legacy with a reception Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 4-6 p.m.

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Mixology class returns to The Black Sheep Lounge tonight

Bartender Alberto hosts "Mixology 101" at The Black Sheep Lounge & Bar in the Kendall Hotel Thursday, Aug. 13, from 5-6 p.m.

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License Commission meets online this morning

The Board of License Commissioners meets online Thursday, Aug. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon, with virtual attendance available.

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Youth street hockey league wraps summer schedule tonight

Cambridge's Summer Youth Street Hockey League holds its final session Thursday, Aug. 13, at John A. Ahern Field, with skills and drills at 5:30 p.m. and games from 6-8 p.m.

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Summer Food Program serves Cambridge kids today

The Cambridge Summer Food Program serves free meals Thursday, Aug. 13, with breakfast and lunch at park sites including Fresh Pond Apartments Playground and dinner at Ahern Field from 6-7:30 p.m.

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