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Harvard Square
Business Association
January 2024 Newsletter
Events/Deals/News
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The Harvard Square Business Association welcomes you to attend Winter Carnival 2024! The temperatures may be dropping but we are gearing up for some of the most highly anticipated events of the year, including the Taste of Chocolate Festival and the “Some Like it Hot” Chili Cook-off. In addition to these signature events, there are festivities happening in our restaurants, stores and cultural institutions. More information available here. | |
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Harvard Museum of
Natural History
January 13th & 25th
Science Spotlights Event: Fantastic Flowers and Their Many Forms
January 13 | 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Meet up-and-coming scientists and learn about questions at the forefront of research today in this series of short talks. Flowers exhibit extreme variation in their shape, size, color, and even the type of parts they are made of, but how? Andrea Appleton, Harvard Kramer Lab Graduate Student, will talk about the importance of the evolution of flowers and the breadth of their diversity. Regular museum admission rates apply.
ArtsThursdays
January 25 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Join us for a free, fun night at the Harvard Museum of Natural History! Come with a date, come with friends, or make new friends while strolling through the galleries. Participate in a free chocolate tasting (supplies are limited) and purchase beverages curated for the event. Engage in art activities and enter a free raffle to win museum gifts and membership. Visit the Glass Flowers exhibition, From the Hands of the Makers, and find your sparkle in the Earth & Planetary Sciences gallery. Free and open to the public.
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Grendel's Den
January 14th
Odds Bodkin - Odin & Thor Battle The Frost Giants: Viking Adventure Myths
Join us at Grendel's Den Restaurant & Bar to kick off the 2023 Boozing and Barding events with Master Storyteller, Odds Bodkin.
Odin and Thor Battle the Frost Giants: Viking Adventure Myths, Two epic Viking myths wrapped in little-known lore (Thursday is Thor's Day; Wednesday is Wotan's Day) told by Master Storyteller and Musician, Odds Bodkin. First, a tale of magic and illusion as Thor and Loki journey to Utgard, capital city of their enemies, the Frost Giants. Then, the Mead of Poetry, the long tale of Odin's search for the blood of his best friend who's been murdered, his blood brewed into a wisdom-bestowing elixir. Told with 12-string guitar scores and Celtic harp musings, with character voices and vocal effects. Tickets are for reserved premium table-seating at 5 PM for a 5:30 PM performance. Dinner menu themed around the performance will be available for purchase, as well as Grendel's Den regular offerings
(visit www.grendelsden.com for menu).
Program length is approximately 90 minutes. Tickets available here.
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Patagonia
January 14th
Winter Yoga with Jules Nguyen
Jules Nguyen will host yoga classes on the second Sunday of every month. The classes are 45 minutes long, beginning at 8:30 AM. They are BYOM (bring your own mat).
This series will run through the winter. We hope to see you there!
For more information and to RSVP, click here.
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Cambridge Center for
Adult Education
January 17th & 26th
Storytelling Workshop *In-Person*
9 Tuesdays | Jan. 17 | 6 - 8 pm
Originally $275.00 - now $247.50
What’s your story?! Get introduced to the art of storytelling structure, and receive tips on using humor, building drama, and connecting to your audience. Each participant will have several opportunities to write and present five and ten-minute true stories, much like the stories from The Moth. All performances will be followed with in-depth comments and discussion. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to practiced storytellers. Instructor: Andrea Aptecker
As part of a cross promotion with Christine Lavin's January 26th show at Club Passim
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New School of Music
January 22nd - 27th
Join the New School of Music January 22 – 27 for a week of FREE trial classes! We have a variety of classes for all ages–from babies to adults–and for all levels from beginner to advanced. Programs for children include Musical Playdates for the very youngest musicians and their caregivers, Ukulele, Piano, plus two choruses. For adults, we have Songwriting, Flute Ensemble and a chamber music program for all instrumentalists at any level!
Check out our website and sign up for a free trial lesson today!
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Harvard Art Museums
January 23rd, 31st & February 7th
Exhibition Tour: Wolf Vostell: Dé-coll/age Is Your Life
Tuesday, January 23, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Register by clicking on the event on this form, beginning at 10am the day of the tour.
Gallery Talk: New Faces on the Wall—Conserving the Portraits of Native American Leaders by Henry Inman
Wednesday, January 31, 12:30pm – 1:00pm
Register by clicking on the event on this form, beginning at 10am the day of the talk.
Gallery Talk: The Musical Materiality of Nam June Paik’s Electronic Opera #1 Wednesday, February 7, 12:30pm – 1:00pm
Register by clicking on the event on this form, beginning at 10am the day of the talk.
Harvard Art Museums at Night
Thursdays, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Advance registration is encouraged, but walk-in visitors are always welcome.
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Bonde Fine Wine Shop
January 25th, February 1st & 8th
Bonde Fine Wine Shop is starting the New Year off right with their Dry Wine January campaign. Take a break from sweet wines for the month and come stock up on dry wines instead!
Bonde also runs weekly wine events at the shop.
Thursday January 25th 2024 Wine Bingo Night: USA Wine Regions
Come join us for Bingo Night at Bonde! On the last Thursday of the month, Bertil aka MC Corky will host a wine-themed Bingo here in the shop, with education and wine tasting thrown in, too. The set of topics picked out for the board will dictate what topics we cover that night. If you get a Bingo, you get a prize! This month's Bingo theme: USA Wine Regions. Bingo Night is one hour and costs $55, which includes sampling of wine plus light snacks. It is limited to nine participants.
Thursday February 1st 2024 - Wine Trivia Night: California
Come join us at Wine Trivia Night at Bonde! The questions will cover not just wine, but also wine in culture, too. We will form the trivia teams so you can meet someone new—embrace the “bond” in Bonde. The winning team will win a prize! This month's Trivia Night theme: California. Wine Trivia Night is 1 hour and costs $55, which includes a sampling of wine plus light snacks. It is limited to 10 participants.
Thursday February 8th 2024 - Deep Dive Series: Soil - Wine Tasting Class
In this brand new series of classes at Bonde, we’re going deep into one aspect of the wine world. To start the series off, we are going to dig deep into…soil! It’s inevitable that the more you get into the wine, the more you get into soil. It’s a major component of a grape’s expression and the terroir of a wine, but…why? And how? Does the same soil affect different varieties differently? Join internationally-renowned sommelier Bertil Jean-Chronberg to get to the root of these topics, and more, in this Deep Dive class. This class is 90 minutes and costs $75, which includes a tasting of wine with light snacks. It is limited to up to nine participants.
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Passim
January 26th
Christine Lavin
8PM - $35
Christine Lavin started her professional life as a waitress/bread baker at the Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs, NY in 1975 where she met Dave Van Ronk who encouraged her to study guitar with him in NYC. She took his advice and is now a singer/songwriter/guitarist/recording artist/author/videographer based in New York City. Her latest solo album, her 25th, ON MY WAY TO HOOTERVILLE, includes 10 new songs and one re-worked, “Ramblin’ Waltz,” a re-telling of her time in 1975 when she was an entourage driver for the first week of Bob Dylan‘s iconic “Rolling Thunder Revue” tour.
Webpage
Video
As part of a cross promotion with CCAE Storytelling Workshop
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Saint Paul's Choir School
January 28th
Saint Paul's Choir School is hosting its Winter Open House on Sunday, January 28th from noon to 2:00 pm. If you have ever had the following questions about your son's schooling, let us share the valuable answers with you! Register at our website, saintpaulschoirscool.us.
Does your son feel like Superman at school? How well does your son's teacher know him? Are you looking for more prayer in your son's life? If your son sings with the radio, why not with his friends? Does your son's day affirm learning at every step? If you want to see the world with your son, why not start now? At the end of the school day, how big is your son's smile? Are you hoping the door to someplace special will open?
Saint Paul's Choir School is a New England Schools and Colleges accredited academic school for boys in grades three through eight. It is also the only Catholic boys choir school in the United States. Students are prepared for competitive high school placement and are part of a well trained choir that celebrates Mass with the Harvard Square community on Tuesdays through Fridays and on Sundays.
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Passim
February 4th & 11th
The Folk Collective: We Black Folk Festival
The banjo, is a symbol, more frequently associated with black counterparts despite its west african origins. The words ‘Black’ and ‘Folk’ when placed next to each other are either oxymorons or in harmony. The music industry has time and time again taken from black culture, rebranded it and convinced mass amounts of people that it was never for the or theres to begin with. The story of Black Folk music is not an exception and with this festival we aim to respark the kinship between ‘Black’ and ‘Folk.’
More information available here.
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Noir
February 11th
Galentine’s Sip & Script Event at Noir
Doors open at 4pm- light bites and drinks will be available
Join us at Noir for a festive workshop of Galentine fun and pretty lettering for beginners! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, in this workshop you’ll be learning an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. We will cover all the basics and get you ready to add those special lettered details to your Galentine’s cards. The perfect crafty night out!
Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, 2 letter guides, tracing paper and straight pen holder), and all materials to write on. Everything is yours to keep at the end of the workshop!
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Through March 1st
The Harvard Square Business Association, in partnership with Intercontinental Management, is pleased to announce “fanfare of clouds”, the latest installation at the 25/8 artspace project located at 2 Linden Street in Harvard Square.
Behind VA Shadows presents the works of Cameron Boyce and multiple artists from Gateway Arts on view from December 18th to March 1st. Organized and curated by Yolanda He Yang, “fanfare of clouds”, creates a vibrant capsule packed with delightful colors, shapes, and images, reminding viewers of the universal realm of hope through paintings, sculptures, and installations.
More information available here.
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The Harvard Crimson
April 13th & 14th
The Harvard Crimson's CJS is a two-day hybrid event for high school reporters of all experience levels. Participants will engage in workshops, simulations, and seminars led by Crimson Editors and Executives across our content boards. Besides learning from experienced college journalists, students will also have the chance to interact with professional journalists—namely, notable Crimson Alumni from top publications such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and more.
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Bon Me
Free drink with the purchase of an entree for anyone who mentions the HSBA newsletter.
Valid through 1/31/24
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Charles Hotel
Long Winter Weekend Package
Escape the winter blues and indulge in a cozy Cambridge staycation. Experience the perfect blend of luxury, relaxation, and adventure with early check-in, late check-out, and a $150 F&B credit. Book by January 31st for stays through March 31st.
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Harvard University Employees Credit Union
Feeling like holiday shopping took a toll on your financial health? Now is the perfect time to consolidate your higher interest credit cards to an HUECU Platinum Rewards+ Mastercard®. Enjoy 0.00% intro APR for the first 12 months!1 To learn more, please visit https://huecu.org/credit-cards/platinum-rewards-plus/.
1. 2.00% balance transfer fee. After the 12-month promotional period ends, your APR will be 18.00% based on creditworthiness. Your variable APR will be calculated by adding some margin to the Prime Rate as published in the Wall Street Journal on the last Thursday of every month.
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Industrious
Your dream office in Harvard Square is waiting.
Thoroughly professional and thoughtfully designed, Industrious’ flexible workspaces support companies of all sizes and stages. We believe that the right workplace can move your business forward by giving your team members spaces to focus and collaborate in — spaces that make them proud to come to work.
Click here for a tour or more information.
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Off the Beaten Path
Food Tours
Fridays, Saturdays and private tours are available.
Calling all chocoholics! Join us for a delectable adventure through historic Harvard Square. You'll hear interesting stories about the Square, learn fun facts about chocolate and sample the best and most interesting chocolaty treats around. Harvard Square has a flourishing food scene with some of the best and most unique food in the city. Each tour is a fun 90 minutes and includes 4 stops with plenty of treats and less than a mile of walking. We can't wait to take you on a unique, chocolate adventure!
This tour is suitable for all ages. $40/pp. Guests must purchase tickets in advance. Use code HARVARDSQUARE and enjoy 10% off!
Harvard Square Food Tour
Haven't been to Harvard Square lately? Do you know we have a tiki bar?
Revisit Harvard Square on our new FOOD TOUR!
Booking Saturdays at 11:30am, this memorable experience is offered weekly. You'll eat a satisfying array of yummy eats, from Greek to Latin to the best pizza in the world. Tour also includes a Mai Tai or yummy mocktail.
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Bar Enza
Bar Enza is doing a special New Year's Resolution Menu.
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge
Chill Over The Charles Rooftop Igloo Bar Is Back For The 2024 Season!
Set on the 16th floor, enjoy a laid-back atmosphere while taking in stunning views of the scenic Charles River and Boston city skyline at this outdoor rooftop igloo bar. Grab your friends and enjoy a fun night under the stars in a heated igloo, ideal for up to 8 guests, with your choice of a la carte or our new family-style dining options. Locally crafted brews from Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers, including their seasonal Baltic Porters, as well as a selection of wines, and cocktails are also available.
(21+ after 8:00PM. Food & Beverage minimums required.)
Available Thursday – Saturday from 5:30pm to 10:00pm (weather permitting and hours/days subject to change), guests can visit OpenTable to reserve an igloo for two hours for a group of 4 to 8 people.
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German International School of Boston
Unlock a world of possibilities with GISB! Applications are open for the 2024-2025 school year. Submit your application by February 1, 2024, to be considered in the first round of admissions. Secure your place in the selection process early! Our admissions team is here to guide you through the process and give insight into GISB's distinctive approach to bilingual education from Preschool through Grade 12. Contact us at admissions@gisbos.org to learn more!
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Life Alive
This January, celebrate positive eating and enrich your gut health with Life Alive Cafe's 30 Plant Challenge. View the challenge details and learn how a diet rich in plant diversity can help the gut regulate blood sugar regulation, boost immunity and balance your mood at lifealive.com/30plants
To give the new year an energizing jumpstart, the chefs at Life Alive Cafe have created the Plant Power Bowl with a whopping 30 whole, diverse plants all in one dish. Delight in this Southwest BBQ-inspired bowl's smoky-chili flavors, roasted brussels and hot honey slaw, topped with salsa verde and crunchy seeds.
Learn more about the challenge here.
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Nubar
Nubar's Winter menu will debut for dinner on Friday January 12th.
For Valentine’s Day, Nubar will offer their regular dinner menu, plus a menu of elevated specials.
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Tutoring Plus
Looking to make an impact in 2024? Volunteer to be an academic mentor at Tutoring Plus! As an academic mentor you’ll dedicate one hour a week to tutoring a student at one of our five convenient locations around Cambridge. Follow the link to learn more and apply: https://linktr.ee/tutoringplus
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Union Square Donuts
Union Square Donuts
Through March 17th
Come in and enjoy our seasonal donut specials at Union Square Donuts located on 15 JFK Street in Harvard Square. In the upcoming months we look forward to sharing our donut specials for Valentine's Day, the 2024 Super Bowl, and St. Patrick's Day! For Valentine's Day enjoy our Vanilla Heart-shaped French Cruller, Valentine's Day Funfetti, Chocolate Covered Strawberry, Red Velvet Cake, Valentine's Sprinkles, Black Forest, and Dark Chocolate Raspberry-filled! For St. Patrick's Day we will be running specials such as Shamrock Sprinkles, Grasshopper Bar, Irish Cream Cinnamon Roll, and Jameson Cold Brew. As always, our donut classics and specials are available to order in-store, or ahead of time online at unionsquaredonuts.com. Starting 1/22 show us your Harvard ID for a 5% discount on your order! (Discount available for any in-person order at our 15 JFK location only).
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Volunteer at HSHS and Y2Y this Winter!
Sign up with HSHS and Y2Y here!
We are so excited to continue offering hospitality and warmth to our guests this upcoming winter. In order to operate our shelters throughout the coldest months of the year, we will need your help through January 20th.
Over Harvard's Winter Break (12/21 - 1/20), the majority of our regular student volunteers are away from the Cambridge area. As a result, HSHS and Y2Y turn to our community members to help staff our shelters. We love having both individuals and groups sign up for these shifts! If you have any questions, please reach out to Y2Y and/or HSHS with your questions.
Anyone can volunteer with us - no previous shelter experience is necessary.
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Blank Street Coffee
When we started Blank Street, we set out to reimagine what a coffee shop could be. Serving a clean, natural, and high quality menu to our customers at affordable prices.
In August 2020, we launched our first location, a 5×10 coffee cart nestled in the garden of the Wythe diner in Brooklyn. Our operation was simple and our footprint was small, which let us remove costs that didn’t benefit our customers or baristas. This allowed us to source top of the range specialty coffees from around the world, serve clean and fresh food sourced locally
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Harvard Square Business Association
Two Brattle Square, Mezzanine
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 491-3434
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