Daily brief · Porter Square, Cambridge, MA
Second man charged in Xavier Bautista murder
September 18, 2026
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Second man charged in murder of Xavier Bautista
Giovani Arroyo was arraigned yesterday in Cambridge District Court on murder and weapons charges in the death of Xavier Bautista. He is the second man charged in the case.
Cambridge Day
Bettye LaVette performs at Arrow Street Arts
Passim presents a concert with Bettye LaVette and pianist Etienne Stadwijk at 7 p.m.
Patch
Brandi & The Alexanders bring rock and soul to Lou's
The band performs a rock, funk and R&B set from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 13 Brattle Street.
Lou's
John Craigie and Humbird play The Sinclair
The concert begins at 8 p.m. at The Sinclair Music Hall.
The Sinclair
Young Authors' Squad launches fall season at O'Neill
Cambridge Young Authors' Squad holds its fall kickoff for writers ages 10-14 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Avenue.
City of Cambridge
Tai chi series continues at Valente Branch
Beginner Tai Chi Paradigm for older adults, 1 to 2 p.m. at Valente Branch. Lottery-selected participants only.
City of Cambridge
Zumba Gold offers low-impact fitness at Main Library
Zumba Gold for older adults and beginners, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Main Library. Registration required.
City of Cambridge
Vinyl Cutting 101 workshop at Main Library
Vinyl-cutting workshop covering stickers, signs and textile transfers, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at The Hive. Prior Hive safety training required.
City of Cambridge
“We’re not just the war”: Ukraine beyond the battlefield
A symposium and concert Friday brings Ukrainian artists, mental health professionals and human rights advocates to First Church in Cambridge.
Cambridge Day
ESOL class and storytime at Cambridge Public Library
Beginner ESOL class at Central Square Branch from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Toddler Story Time at O'Connell Branch from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Cambridge Public Library
George Coleman performs at Regattabar
Saxophonist George Coleman performs at Regattabar at 7 p.m.
Patch
PB12 participatory budgeting outreach at Main Library
Information table on Cambridge's participatory budgeting process at the Main Library front entrance, 12 to 2 p.m.
Cambridge Public Library
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