Harvard Square Business Association
June 2023 Newsletter
Deals/Events/News
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It is with profound sadness that we share that Mary-Catherine Deibel, President of the Harvard Square Business Association, Director of Development at the Cambridge Center for Adult Education and former co-owner of the legendary UpStairs on the Square, passed away last week after a struggle with liver disease.
Mary-Catherine was a much loved, respected and admired doyenne of Harvard Square. An icon in the hospitality and classical music communities, her influence extended far beyond the Square.
We extend our sincerest condolences to her husband, Reid Fleming, her former business partner, Deborah Hughes, her family, and all those who love her.
A celebration of life will be announced in the near future. Earlier this week the Boston Globe published and article on Harvard Square's "unofficial mayor". Please see here.
May she rest in peace.
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Join us for Father's Day brunch, lunch, or dinner! Delectable dinners and mouth-watering desserts await you and the men in your life. Give dad an unique experience – a yoga session, a wine tasting class or a visit to the Harvard Art Museum. How about a sports themed piece of original art? Check out these distinctive offerings and more here.
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Give your savings a major boost without tying up your money longer term!
With a Smart Rewards Savings account from HUECU, members can earn 4.00% APY on balances up to $25,000.
*Any member with a Smart Rewards Checking Account is eligible to open a Smart Rewards Savings.
*Daily balances up to and including $25,000 in your Smart Rewards Savings account earn a dividend rate of 3.93 % resulting in an APY of 4.00 % and daily balances over $25,000 earn a dividend rate of .10% on the portion of the daily balance over $25,000, resulting in a range from 4.00% to .88 APY depending on the daily balance in the Smart Rewards Savings account. When your Smart Rewards Checking account qualifications are not met, the entire daily balance in the account earns a dividend rate of .05% resulting in an annual percentage yield of .05% APY. APY = Annual Percentage Yield. APYs accurate as of 04/01/2023.
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From June 9th through June 30th Moleskine will donate 20% of sales of the Hard Rock "Love Out Loud" notebook to onePULSE Foundation.
Moleskine x Hard Rock Hotels:
Authentic storytelling is at the core of the collaboration between Hard Rock Hotels and Moleskine. The Limited-Edition “Love Out Loud” Moleskine notebook – celebrating individuality and creativity – is available for purchase in Moleskine retail locations during Pride Month. All proceeds from each notebook will be donated to the onePULSE Foundation, which was established to open minds and hearts following the Pulse Nightclub tragedy in Florida.
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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!
Haven't been to Harvard Square lately? Do you know we have a new 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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Pride Month (June 10-11)
To help you with your summer wardrobe refresh, during June 10-11, Vico Style is offering 23% clothing pieces that fall in the Rainbow/ROYGBIV color-story (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, or violet). Wear your colorful vintage outfits for Pride festivities!
June 16
We're offering 16 items at our store on Friday, June 16 for $16/each.
Store Hours
Tuesdays-Sundays: Noon-5 PM
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Through June 18th
Beat Brew Hall at 13 Brattle Street and Virtually
The Harvard Square Business Association is delighted to announce the US premiere of The Gaaga, a fantastical trial of Putin set in a bomb shelter through this site-specific phantasmagoria written and directed by celebrated Ukrainian playwright and director Sasha Denisova, taking place June 2nd – 18th at the former location of the Beat Brew Hall, 13 Brattle Street. These performances will also be available to stream virtually June 8th – 18th. The Gaaga is produced by HSBA member Arlekin Players Theatre & (zero-G) Lab.
The Gaaga is a darkly funny, haunting phantasmagoria that takes us on a journey through the consequences of war. Set in an abandoned restaurant converted into a bomb shelter, a Ukrainian girl dreams Vladimir Putin and his cronies into a trial for crimes of war. Developed through first-person interviews with refugees and officials, *THE GAAGA* *(The Hague)*, is inspired by world events.
Tickets and more information available here.
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Through August 13th
American Watercolors, 1880–1990: Into the Light on view through August 13 at the Harvard Art Museums. Discover how American watercolorists from Winslow Homer to Hannah Wilke leveraged the imaginative and experimental capacity of the medium to create marvelously diverse works over more than a century.
June 9, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Join us for the premiere of the longest-running youth film festival in the country! A panel discussion with the teen filmmakers will follow. Free admission, but seating is limited. Advance reservations are encouraged.
June 21, 12:30pm – 1:00pm
Join us for a guided look at works of art in the American Watercolors, 1880–1990 exhibition, with curator Joachim Homann.
June 29, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Celebrate the American Watercolors exhibition! Enjoy entertainment from DJ C-Zone, explore the galleries, take a tour and kick back with friends. Night Shift Brewing is the featured local vendor, along with food available to purchase. Come dresses in your best pastel attire! Free admission. Advance reservations are encouraged, but walk-in visitors are always welcome.
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Through October 29th
The Harvard Square Business Association is delighted to announce that the Harvard Square Open Market is back for its second season! On Sundays through October 29th, over 45 local artisans, makers, and vintage dealers will converge on Church Street. This is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered! From unique art pieces to handcrafted treasures, there’s something for everyone. Grab your friends, bring your shopping bags, and join us at the Harvard Square Open Market for a day of fun and support our talented local community.
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June 8th, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
CCAE’s Annual Spring Fundraiser
In The Courtyard at the Blacksmith House - 56 Brattle Street
Cambridge Center for Adult Education's much-anticipated, and mouth-watering spring fundraiser happens this tonight! This year we celebrate everyone's favorite stuffed pockets of dough with Dumplings, Of Course!
At the event we plan to remember our dear friend and CCAE's Director of Development, Mary-Catherine Deibel, and to celebrate and enjoy the last great party that she created - she wouldn't want it any other way!
At Dumplings, of Course! you will find different interpretations of dumplings from some of our favorite local restaurants. You'll be surrounded by live musicians, twinkling lights, and the convivial atmosphere for which CCAE is well known. Enjoy Chinese Dumplings from award-winning Mei Mei Dumplings Factory, Wontons from Mimi's Chuka Diner, Empanadas from our friends at Felipe's Taqueria, Mushroom Kreplach from Mamaleh's, and more from Pammy’s, Honeycomb Creamery, House of Kebab, Wusong Road, and 90+ Cellars.
Tickets are $135 per person.
Get your tickets, sponsorships, and raffle tickets here.
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June 9th, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Home Ownership Event
Become a Homeowner with Eastern Bank!
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer just starting your journey to homeownership or looking to upgrade your current situation to account for a growing family, or considering purchasing an investment property, Eastern Bank has a range of options for residential mortgages in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island to suit your individual needs.
Come join us to speak with a Mortgage Specialist and obtain an honest, accurate quote with integrity!
Harvard Square
1 Brattle Square
Please RSVP (617) 547-0382**
Refreshments will be served.
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You Are Somebody's Type:
June 9th & 16th
You don't have to open a vein to get lunch at Grendel's...but if you do, you can get it for free.
Donate blood on Friday, June 9th or 16th and receive a $10 gift card to Grendel’s Den Restaurant and Bar.
Now that blood donation is open to gay and bisexual men after 40 years, we're excited to offer a thank you gift to anyone giving blood at the American Red Cross blood drive.
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June 14th, 5:00pm
How Not To Kill Yourself
Clancy Martin is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. He is also a happily married father of five children. His latest book, How Not to Kill Yourself, is a portrait of the suicidal mind – his own – and in it he provides both a personal account of the multiple attempts he had made to end his life but also the positive strategies he has devised to safeguard his future and that of others.
Free and open to the public
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June 17th, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Longfellow Pride Picnic
Celebrate Pride by bringing your favorite picnic blanket to lay out on the Longfellow House lawn! This collaborative event will highlight the LGBTQ+ history of the site with queer history tours at 11:30, 12:30, and 2:30, lawn games, food, and music. All ages welcome! Some food and refreshments provided but we encourage you to bring your own picnic foods as well. This is a sunshine only event! (Rain date: July 8th)
Presented in partnership with the Cambridge LGBTQ Commission
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June 18th, 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Juneteenth Gathering
Gather for Juneteenth to honor those who endured slavery and seized freedom on Brattle Street, their living descendants, and the long history of Black freedom activism in Cambridge and beyond. This all-ages gathering is free and open to all.
4:00-6:30pm Outdoor Community Gathering
Gather with your loved ones, neighbors, and community members on the Longfellow House lawn for featured presentations by the Descendants of Tony and Cuba Vassall; family-friendly activities; a drum procession; music and #Pop-Up Poetry with Denise Washington and Akili Jamal Haynes, and insight from local historians. The Forgotten Souls of Tory Row art installation by Black Coral, Inc. will also be on view. Light refreshments provided.
6:30-8:45pm Indoor Film Screening: Descendant (2022)
At 6:30 PM, the award-winning documentary Descendant will be screened next door at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. The film follows descendants of the survivors of the Clotilda, the last-known slave ship to arrive in the United States, as they celebrate their heritage and take command of their legacy. Free; seating is first-come, first-served (maximum 100 attendees).
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June 21st, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
International Day of Yoga
Join Cassidy and Marlena for 108 sun salutations in honor of International Day of Yoga and the Summer Solstice. The Summer Solstice is the day with the most light. In Yoga, we celebrate this day as International Day of Yoga. The Alzheimer's Association recognizes this day as "The Longest Day." On The Longest Day, people from across the world will fight the darkness of Alzheimer's by fundraising and doing activities like yoga!
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June 21st, 5:00pm – 9pm
Free In-Person Special Event
11 Divinity Ave (Please note that Divinity Avenue will be closed to traffic during the event. Free parking available at the 52 Oxford St. Garage)
Step outdoors to enjoy lively musical and circus performances, play mini-golf, and make a flower crown. Ice cream, mocktails, and snacks will be available to purchase from food trucks and vendors. Don’t miss out on this popular event for all ages!
The Harvard Museums of Science & Culture are an 8-minute walk through historic Harvard Yard from the Harvard Square MBTA Red Line station.
Explore the Galleries
Admire Harvard’s world-renowned Blaschka Glass Flowers and discover how these handcrafted plant models were created by Czech glass artisans Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka.
Learn how scientific instruments have influenced the development of astronomy, navigation, physics, biology, medicine, electricity, and communication in Time, Life & Matter.
Explore Shehuo: Community Fire, a new bilingual photography exhibition on the rapid transformation of an ancient rural Chinese festival.
Enjoy Outdoor Activities
- Make your own summer crown with fresh flowers and greens to wear during the event. 5:00–7:00 pm or until supplies last.
- Marvel at circus performers.
- Meet farm animals.
- Purchase specialty mocktails and tasty treats from event food trucks and vendors.
- Enter the Solstice Raffle for a chance to win HMSC museum memberships and special gifts from our museum shop.
- Play Sun-sational Mini Golf!
Sponsored by the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture in collaboration with Harvard Summer School and the Harvard Graduate Commons and presented with the generous support of the Harvard FAS Community Renewal Fund.
This festival is part of HMSC’s 10-Year Anniversary Celebration.
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July 7th, 7:00pm
Join us as we continue our seven-part journey to learn about some of the greatest visionary minds of the New Church lineage. The influence of Swedenborgian ideas and spirituality has been one of enormous diversity and dynamism. This free online lecture series is offered by the Helen Keller Spiritual Life Center, an initiative of the Cambridge Society of the New Jerusalem at Swedenborg Chapel, with generous financial support from the Massachusetts New Church Union.
Immanuel Kant with Dr. Rebecca Esterson
Our final lecture will be offered by Dr. Rebecca Esterson and is titled, “Kant and Swedenborg at the Borders of Metaphysics. Immanuel Kant (1724-1804), who shaped the course of western philosophy and ethics for centuries, followed the stories about Swedenborg coming out of Sweden with great interest, and became a reader of Swedenborg’s published works during critical stages in the development of his own thought. His lectures, letters, and especially his book Dreams of a Spirit-Seer, Elucidated by Dreams of Metaphysics, reveal a sustained curiosity regarding Swedenborg’s claims of communication with spirits. Many of Kant’s own ideas about the nature of spirit, perception, and language demonstrate a Swedenborgian influence, despite efforts to distinguish his thought system from the Swede’s. As one essay puts it: “We presume that in Swedenborg Kant perceived a sort of twin brother, a counterpart, from whom he found it vitally important to distance himself.” This lecture will explore the ways Kant’s public equivocation regarding Swedenborg reveals his own journey of attraction to the kinds of worlds and ideas Swedenborg travelled in, even if he ultimately concluded they wandered too far outside the boundaries of philosophy.
Rebecca Esterson is the Dean of the Center for Swedenborgian Studies, Associate Professor of Sacred Texts and Traditions, and Dorothea Harvey Professor of Swedenborgian Studies. She serves the Core Doctoral Faculty of the Graduate Theological Union, where she is the chair of the Department of Sacred Texts and Their Interpretation. She earned her PhD from the Graduate Division of Religious Studies at Boston University and her Masters of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School. Her research interests include: the history of biblical interpretation, hermeneutics, Jewish-Christian relations, eighteenth century intellectual culture, Christian Hebraism, and comparative religious studies.
For more information on how to attend this free online lecture, please visit our Facebook page.
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July 7th & 8th
Boston JerkFest Caribbean Festival at Harvard Athletic Complex
This spectacular 2-day Caribbean-themed food and music celebration, named Best Food Festival by Boston Magazine in 2022, kicks off with a Rum & Brew Tasting on Friday July 7, 5:30 - 8:30 PM featuring 20+ New England's best breweries, distilleries, cideries, and local mead. The festivities get spicier with the Boston JerkFest Food Festival on Saturday, July 8, 11 AM - 8 PM with 12+ food vendors, our sustainable food Chef Demos, including a Seafood Throwdown featuring local seafood and a Jerk Cook-Off accompanied by local culturally connected and harvested crops from the region.
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Join us at Over the Charles Rooftop Bar for another crafted summer season 16-stories up on the roof of DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Boston - Cambridge. Reopening on June 16, take in scenic Charles River and city skyline views while enjoying a selection of local Jack's Abby Craft Lager brews, and lite bites, including a new Blue Crab, Cream Cheese & Poblano Dip, Pulled BBQ Pork Flat Bread, and a DoubleTree Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich.
Trivia will be back every Wednesday night at 8:00PM starting on June 21st. Live music on Thursdays will also be returning for another summer season.
Over the Charles is open Tuesday – Sunday from 5:30PM to 10:00PM (weather permitting and hours/days subject to change). Guests can make a reservation by visiting Opentable.
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Introducing....Everything Bagel Ice Cream! The perfect combination of a sweet and savory treat. Sweet cream ice cream, everything bagel seasoning (yes, including the garlic!), plus chunks of actual everything bagels.
We’re also serving an Everything Bagel Scone - the perfect savory breakfast treat. Come in and give them a try for a limited time!
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New at Origins. Melt away makeup naturally. NEW Checks And Balances™ Milky Oil Cleanser + Makeup Melter is 98% naturally derived. Bi-phase formula, with an Oil Phase and a Water Phase—both packed with gentle, powerful ingredients from nature. For all skin types, including sensitive.
OIL PHASE - has Rice Oil, Almond Oil and Squalene to melt away makeup—even long-wear mascara—and dissolve impurities.
WATER PHASE - has plant-derived Glycerin to leave skin silky-soft.
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Get the “dish” on three of beloved Harvard Square restaurants from the owners themselves!
Harry Moore, Chris D’Ambrosio and David Paquette are Harvard undergraduates seeking to learn and share the stories behind some of the most iconic restaurants that make Harvard Square what it is today, in hopes that listening to the conversations with students, founders, owners and chefs will enhance your dining experience and appreciation for the Square as a whole.
Harvard Eats is hosted by Harry Moore and Chris D’Ambrosio and is produced by David Paquette.
Which Harvard Square restaurant was a part of a Supreme Court Case? Which restaurant opened just as the pandemic closed everything down? What restauranteur was a contestant on the cooking show “Chopped”? Find out on the Harvard Eats podcast, featuring Steve Welch (Oggi Gourmet), Kari Kuelzer (Grendel’s Den) and Daniel Roughan (SOURCE Restaurants). Listen here.
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Playa Bowls™ is your slice of summer, anytime. Using the freshest, highest quality ingredients, we serve healthy, delicious açaí, pitaya, coconut bowls and smoothies with sustainability and community in mind.
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HAPPY PRIDE!
Love is LOVE
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Harvard Square Business Association
Two Brattle Square, Mezzanine
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 491-3434
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