Openings, closings & business in Porter Square, Cambridge

The Mushroom Shop opens in East Cambridge

Oct 17 · Cambridge Day →

Youth-serving organizations hold hiring fair at Central Square Library

Oct 14 · City of Cambridge →

Women's entrepreneurship meetup at Vida Coffee

Oct 14 · City of Cambridge →

Good Nature celebrates its Harvard Square opening

Good Nature’s grand-opening party is today, Saturday, October 10, from noon to 6 p.m. at 31 Church St. The free event is for ages 21 and older, with music, food and activities planned.

Oct 10 · Good Nature →

Women’s Business Month opens with Cambridge networking event

A networking event at 212 Kitchen today from 5 to 7:30 p.m. will feature city resources and food from restaurant owner Grace Du.

Oct 7 · City of Cambridge →

Cambridge businesses can get license-renewal guidance today

City departments will explain annual license-renewal requirements for restaurants, bars, hotels, innholders and entertainment businesses at an online session today from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Oct 5 · City of Cambridge →

Charlie’s Kitchen sidewalk sale draws community support

The sidewalk sale raised hopes of helping the Harvard Square institution’s owners reopen. More items may be sold next weekend.

Oct 5 · Cambridge Day →

Porter Square Books' private after-hours shopping event is sold out

The private shopping event runs from 8 to 9 p.m. at the store, 1815 Massachusetts Avenue. It is sold out and limited to groups of five to 10 people.

Oct 2 · Porter Square Books →

EmTech Future continues at the MIT Media Lab

MIT Technology Review’s EmTech Future runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MIT Media Lab. The conference brings together technology researchers, builders and business leaders to discuss emerging fields and their social impact.

Oct 1 · MIT Events Calendar →

MIT Future Fest panel explores Massachusetts innovation

The opening panel, “The Future Starts Here,” is scheduled for today, September 30, from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. at Kresge Auditorium. Speakers include Governor Maura Healey, MIT President Sally Kornbluth and leaders from Flagship Pioneering and Commonwealth Fusion.

Sep 30 · MIT Events Calendar →

Kendall Plaza hosts a local makers market

On Saturday, September 19, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m., Kendall Plaza at 50 Broadway will host Summer Shops, a free pop-up market featuring local artists, small businesses, and vendors curated with Boston Women's Market.

Sep 19 · Kendall Square Association →