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Monarch Release returns to Fresh Pond

The Cambridge Water Department hosts Monarch Release 2026 from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Walter J. Sullivan Water Treatment Facility, 250 Fresh Pond Pkwy., with butterfly crafts, face painting, a Jr. Ranger activity booklet, and storyteller Yumi Izuyama along the perimeter road. At 1:45 p.m., the group walks to the Kingsley Bowl Meadow for the release itself. The rain date is Monday, Aug. 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; organizers say the event will likely be rescheduled if there is at least a 10% chance of rain.

City of Cambridge

Patagonia Cambridge kicks off free community yoga series

Instructor Lucie Kasova leads a free community yoga class at Patagonia Cambridge Sunday, Aug. 23 at 9:30 a.m., the first of a weekly four-part hatha yoga and mindfulness series.

Harvard Square Business Association

Cambridge schools ready staff, students for early Sept. 1 start

Cambridge Public Schools holds staff in-service days Aug. 25-27, a Back-to-School Forms Help session Aug. 26 at CRLS, and a vaccine clinic Aug. 27 at the Teen Health Center, ahead of the Sept. 1 first day of school.

Cambridge Public Schools

Willem Dafoe stars in 'Late Fame' screenings at The Brattle

"Late Fame," starring Willem Dafoe as a rediscovered poet, screens at The Brattle Sunday, Aug. 23 at 2:15, 4:30, and 7 p.m.

The Brattle

Tap dancer Owen Mar performs free concert at Longfellow House

Tap dancer Owen Mar performs jazz and Latin jazz Sunday, Aug. 23 from 3-4 p.m. on the East Lawn, part of the Summer Arts Festival with Berklee Summer in the City.

National Park Service

Eriko Yamaki Quintet to perform matinee jazz set at The Lilypad

Pianist Eriko Yamaki leads a jazz quintet Sunday, Aug. 23 at 4 p.m. at Inman Square's Lilypad, featuring jazz arrangements of her contemporary classical works.

The Lilypad

Nara e Gabe to perform Brazilian rhythms show at The Lilypad

Boston-based Nara and New York guitarist Gabriel Maia perform samba, bossa nova, and other Brazilian rhythms Sunday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. at Inman Square's Lilypad.

The Lilypad

Michaels hosts Faber-Castell art class in Porter Square

Michaels at The Mix Porter Square hosts a hands-on drawing class with Black Edition pencils Sunday, Aug. 23 from 1-3 p.m., for ages 13 and up.

The Mix Porter Square

The Warren Commission and Space Aliens to play Reservoir Church

Alt-rock group The Warren Commission & Space Aliens! performs at Reservoir Church in North Cambridge Sunday, Aug. 23 at 4 p.m.

Reservoir Church

Lou's Harvard Square hosts traditional jazz brunch

Josiah Reibstein & The Hubtones bring New Orleans-style jazz to Lou's Harvard Square Sunday, Aug. 23 for brunch, noon to 2:30 p.m.

Harvard Square Business Association

Remnant Satellite hosts free live music with Waylon & Co.

Inman Square's Remnant Satellite features free live music from Waylon & Co. Sunday, Aug. 23 from 4-6 p.m.

Remnant Brewing

Youth Poetry Slam at Longfellow House

A free Youth Poetry Slam for ages 12-18 runs Sunday, Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Longfellow House, 105 Brattle St.; the winner will be featured at the annual Student Poetry Awards Ceremony.

Harvard Square Business Association

Formaggio Kitchen hosts Huron Avenue neighborhood BBQ

Formaggio Kitchen hosts its weekly outdoor BBQ Sunday, Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring grilled favorites outside its West Cambridge shop.

Formaggio Kitchen

Row 34 offers daily oyster and cocktail happy hour in Kendall Square

Row 34 Cambridge runs its daily happy hour Sunday, Aug. 23 from 2-5 p.m., with $1 oysters, shrimp tacos, and signature spritzes.

Boston Chefs

First Parish in Cambridge hosts Sunday service on 'Advice for the Time Being'

First Parish in Cambridge holds Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m., Aug. 23, titled "Advice for the Time Being," with a sermon by Rev. Sophia Doescher.

First Parish in Cambridge