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101st Feast of Saints Cosmas & Damian opens

September 12, 2026

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101st Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian Opens in East Cambridge

The 101st annual Italian feast opens today at 1 p.m. on Warren and Porter streets in East Cambridge. The event features carnival concessions, games, rides, a procession, and performances including pop singer Taylor Dayne.

The Saints Cosmas and Damian Society

Cambridge Holds Citywide 25th Anniversary 9/11 Ceremonies

The city held commemorative ceremonies across Cambridge on Sept. 11, including a joint tribute at the Robert W. Healy Public Safety Facility and synchronised observances at neighborhood stations.

City of Cambridge

Pan in the Park Caribbean Steel Pan Showcase at Pacific Park

Cambridge Carnival International and Tempo International Rhythm and Steel host a free outdoor steel pan showcase on Sept. 12 from noon to 4 p.m. at Pacific Street Park.

The Boston Calendar

Cambridge Open Archives Explores City's Evolving Landscapes

The Cambridge Historical Commission hosts its annual Open Archives event Sept. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Joan Lorentz Park, showcasing historic collections under the theme 'Evolving Landscapes.'

City of Cambridge

Harvard Film Archive Launches Fall Season with Monteiro Retrospective

The Harvard Film Archive resumed programming Sept. 11 with a retrospective on Portuguese filmmaker João César Monteiro and holds its annual all-night movie marathon Sept. 12.

Cambridge Day

AI Firm Anthropic Leases 24,000 Square Feet for Cambridge Expansion

Anthropic announced Sept. 10 it is expanding its Cambridge presence with a 24,000-square-foot office lease, drawing local reactions about tech growth and oversight.

Cambridge Day

The Hive Makerspace at Main Library Hosts Saturday Community Open Shop

Cambridge Public Library opens The Hive makerspace on Sept. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 to 4:30 p.m., offering access to fabrication equipment and drop-in video safety training.

City of Cambridge

Public Comments Due Today on Cambridge Land Disturbance Rules

Sept. 12 is the final day for residents and contractors to submit comments to the Cambridge Department of Public Works on proposed stormwater and land disturbance regulation amendments.

City of Cambridge

Lander Concedes State Senate Primary After District Hand Recount

Daniel Lander conceded the Suffolk and Middlesex District State Senate Democratic primary to Sen. William Brownsberger on Sept. 10 after a full hand recount.

Cambridge Day

Valente Branch Library Hosts Free CPR and AED Certification Class

The Cambridge Public Library offers a free CPR and AED training session for parents and caregivers Sept. 12 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Valente Branch.

City of Cambridge

Free Tai Chi Session Offered at Main Library

Instructor Ellen DeGenova leads a gentle Tai Chi class Sept. 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Joan Lorentz Park and the Main Library Community Room.

City of Cambridge

Memorial Drive Shooting Suspect Indicted on 43 Felony Counts

Tyler Brown pleaded not guilty Sept. 10 to 43 indictments, including six counts of armed assault to murder, stemming from a May shooting on Memorial Drive.

Cambridge Day

Free Adult Learn-to-Bike Workshop at CambridgeSide Galleria

The Cambridge Department of Transportation hosts a free Level 1 Learn to Bike workshop for adult beginners Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon near the Vellucci Fountain at CambridgeSide Galleria.

City of Cambridge

Commonwealth Wine School Hosts Whisk(e)y 101 Tasting Seminar

Commonwealth Wine School hosts a guided whisk(e)y tasting Sept. 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., exploring grain profiles, distillation, and styles of scotch, bourbon, and rye with instructor Tim Powers.

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