|
Harvard Square Business Association
October 2023 Newsletter
Events/Deals/News
| |
|
Harvard Square's Illuminated Block Party
Two Nights!
Friday, October 20th and Saturday, October 21st
Come Celebrate the Head of the Charles Regatta Weekend with Us!
It’s one of the most internationally beloved weekends in Harvard Square and this year it’s getting even better! On Friday, October 20th and Saturday, October 21st, the Harvard Square Business Association, in partnership with the City of Cambridge, welcomes you to an Illuminated Block Party from 7pm to 10pm. From Mount Auburn to Brattle Street, JFK Street will be transformed into a pedestrian-friendly walkway where beer gardens, great food and live music welcome friends from near and far.
Have a beer and some bites at the legendary Whitneys Beer Garden. Sip cocktails, savor a delicious meal at the Russell House Tavern and watch the festivities from a charming patio overflowing with twinkle lights and flowers! Enjoy other restaurant options including Tasty Burger, Union Square Donuts, Life Alive, El Jefe's Taqueria, Las Palmas, LE'S, Chutney's, Starbucks and Subway.
This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome to join this family-friendly celebration.
More information available here.
| |
|
Moonbox Productions
October 13th - November 4th
Moonbox presents Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, a Brechtian take on a Sondheim classic.
After being wrongfully imprisoned by the corrupt justice system, Sweeney Todd returns home to London to seek his revenge and save his daughter, Johanna. Aided by his meat-pie baking neighbor Mrs. Lovett, Sweeney comes to a much darker conclusion – we all deserve to die. Witness Moonbox’s new take on the modern myth, the parable of power, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Tickets available here.
| |
|
Smoke Shop BBQ
October 13th, November 17th
and December 18th
Whiskey Dinners Hosted at The Smoke Shop BBQ Harvard Square:
10/13 - Legent American Japanese
11/17 - Pinhook
12/18 - Ugly Sweater Party with Maker’s Mark
These dinners are perfect for date night and book out super quick. We suggest signing up for our newsletter to get announcements on when we post new dinners! To see our latest events, you can visit our website events here.
| |
Saint Paul's Choir School
October 15th
Join Saint Paul's Choir School for its Open House on Sunday, October 15 from noon to 2:00 pm. Get to know our faculty, visit our school, and learn about our incredible curriculum: a full, rigorous academic education enhanced by unparalleled choral instruction. Students celebrate daily Mass by singing choral and liturgical masterpieces in their natural treble voice - a choral role that only they can perform.
| |
 | |
Longy School of Music
October 16th, 19th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 27th, 28th and 29th
Longy School of Music Presents: Changemakers, an Online Professional Development Series for Music Educators
Harmonizing Hearts and Minds: Creative Strategies for Engaging Audiences and Students in Concert Repertoire
October 25th, 8pm FREE
Join music education leader, Michael Coelho to uncover imaginative ways to teach repertoire, making it relatable and accessible to your students, while exploring the power of storytelling to emotionally connect audiences to the music being performed. This session will use examples from an American middle and high school orchestra class, however the concepts discussed are applicable to all ensemble teaching. Register HERE.
Upcoming FREE concert events:
Pedja Mužijević, piano | Basic Instincts
October 16th, 7pm
Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall
Afghanistan Freeharmonic Orchestra | Special Longy preview of Universal Love
October 19th,12pm
Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall
Leo Blanco | Latin-Asia: The Untold Cultural Link Between Asia and Latin-America
October 19th, 8pm
Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall
New Gallery Concert Series | To Remember, To Be Inspired
October 21st, 8pm
Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall
A Far Cry | Ménage à Trio
October 22nd, 3pm
Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall
Ensemble Uncaged | Andy Kozar and Rachel Elliott, co-directors
October 23rd, 8pm
Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall
Tyler Reece and Wayman Chin | Whither must I wander?
October 27th, 8pm
Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall
Donald Berman, piano | Long Distance
October 28th, 8pm
Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall
LongyLaboratory | Peter J. Evans, director
October 29th, 3pm
Recital Room N1 Rey-Waldstein Building
| |
|
Harvard Art Museums
October 18th, 26th and 29th
Bosco Sodi in Dialogue
Wednesday, October 18th, 6pm – 7:15pm. Join us for a discussion with Bosco Sodi about his sculpture installation and artistic practice.
Harvard Art Museums at Night
Thursday, October 26, 5pm – 9pm
We’re keeping our doors open late for an evening of art, fun, food, and more! Free admission.
Hip-Hop Experience Workshop: Music of the Movement
Sunday, October 29th, 1pm – 3pm
Join Jazzmyn RED, local songwriter and U.S. ambassador for hip-hop, for an interactive workshop on the evolution of this music form.
| |
|
Commonwealth Wine School
October 24th
6-8pm
Blend Your Own Wine with Catena Zapata
Join us for this very special educational and interactive seminar featuring Bodega Catena Zapata's expert educator, Ann Marie Sgroi, which will detail the history of one of Argentina's most acclaimed wineries and explore the individual components which make up their award-winning Alta Malbec.
Upon arrival, guests will be greeted with a flight of the Alta Chardonnay and Alta Cabernet along with an in-depth overview of the Catena estate and the region of Mendoza.
Afterwards, guests will each be provided with five samples, or components of the individual wines that make up the Catena Alta Malbec and Ann Marie will teach (though tasting!) us about how the different altitudes, soils, and microclimates affect each of the different components despite the fact they are all the same clone, vintage and vinified the same way. Then, we let you create your own blend and compare it to the Catena Alta Malbec!
| |
|
Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
October 26th, 5pm - 9pm
Free admission: Harvard Museums of Science & Culture Day of the Dead Celebration
Learn more about this joyful holiday, a national symbol of Mexico. Enjoy craft activities for the young and young at heart. Personalize a sugar skull (extra fee), learn about the natural history of Mexico, watch live folk dance and mariachi performances, purchase traditional pan de muerto, hot chocolate or specialty cocktails. Contribute your message of love to honor and celebrate the lives of the departed at the museum’s altars. Free event parking at the 52 Oxford Street Garage.
Space is limited; please RSVP by October 25 at 12:00 pm and check in on arrival. This event is part of ArtsThursdays a university-wide initiative supported by Harvard University Committee on the Arts (HUCA). Leer en español
| |
Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
October 28th,
10am - 2pm
Spooky Family Fun Saturday
Saturday, October 28 (rain date October 29)
105 Brattle Street
Free, drop-in
Join park rangers for fall fun! Families with kids of all ages are invited to test your costumes out early and enjoy free Halloween arts and crafts, games, and treats.
| |
|
Grafton Street
October 28th
It’s officially spooky season at Grafton Street! Join us Saturday October 28th starting at 10pm for Nightmare on Grafton Street, the scariest Halloween party in Cambridge 👻 Featuring DJ Brian Smith, Halloween inspired cocktails, and great prizes for the best costumes!
| |
|
Harvard Athletics
October 28th, 4pm
Harvard Football Fall Fest
Boston's hidden gem returns this Autumn as Harvard Football's bi-annual Fall Fest is back on Saturday, October 28th at Harvard Stadium (65 North Harvard Street).
Join the community for a family-friendly event filled with fall activities for all ages, including a postgame fireworks show! $10.00.
| |
|
Harvard Square
Open Market
Sundays Through October 29th
11am - 5pm
On Sundays through October 29th, 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.
| |
|
SEE Eyewear
Through November 14th
Swing into SEE during our Fall Trunk Show event to shop our hottest new styles of the season (in limited quantities, of course). Plus, snag a FREE GIFT while supplies last and save $150 on your two pair purchase! Ends November 14th! See store for complete details. @seeeyewear #seeeyewear
| |
|
Freepoint Hotel
20% off of our food menu when the you say "Monty sent me" to your bartender.
| |
|
Hunt's Photo
Mark your calendars, everyone!! Our Annual Fall Sales Event is happening November 3-5! Swing by our Cambridge Store to say hi, take advantage of huge savings, or get your sensor cleaned for only $19. *ALL Sales Valid in ALL 8 Hunt’s Locations*
Stay tuned for more info here or give us a call at 617-576-0969.
| |
|
J.P. Licks
J.P. Licks offers their only-available-once-a-year Pumpkin Pie! Pumpkin Custard Ice Cream in a graham cracker crust with a layer of caramel and a dusting of cinnamon makes for a great treat for all your autumnal celebrations - not just Thanksgiving! Order online for pick up in store.
| |
|
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.
Halloween October 31 chocolate tour running at 3pm. Come in costume! All ages welcome. $45/guest.
| |
|
Distressed Children International
Take Action & Change a Life!
Three years of economic disruption from first the COVID-19 pandemic and now the Ukraine war have had devastating impact on poor countries around the world.
At Distressed Children & Infants International (DCI) we’ve witnessed heart-breaking financial, emotional and physical suffering in our project areas in Bangladesh. Because of this, we need your help now more than ever!
We urge you to open your hearts and join in our charitable mission. There are several easy ways you can help us fight poverty & disease and bring hope to poor children, such as sponsoring a girl or boy, providing financial assistance to our Orphan Support Program, and giving an eye surgery to a visually impaired child. You can learn more about these and other ways to give here.
Take Action:
On behalf of all the children we support in Bangladesh, thank you for your generous support.
Urgent need of iPhone/Smartphones
DCI has an urgent need for iPhone/Smartphones. The educational and communication needs of our supported children in the rural villages and also for our office in Bangladesh.
Phones are proving to be an absolute necessity, but we simply do not have the funds to purchase them ourselves. Our preference would be a 32GB (or 64GB) iPhone 11, 10, 8 or 7, but any smartphone will serve our needs. Would you have any used phones you could donate to DCI?
Please send to the following address:
Attention: Dr. Ehsan Hoque
Distressed Children & Infants Intl. (DCI)
50 Church Street, 5th Floor,
Cambridge, MA 02138
If you would prefer to donate any amount of money to our general fund to help us purchase a smartphone. Please use this link to donate today.
| |
|
Harvard University Employees Credit Union
Skip-a-pay and get ready for the holidays with some extra cash! Skip-A-Pay allows HUECU members to skip up to two payments per eligible loan during a 12-month period for a minimal $25.00 fee.* Simply complete the online request form, sit back and relax knowing you have one less payment to make! Visit huecu.org/skip-a-pay.
*There is a $25.00 fee for the Skip-A-Payment service. The $25.00 fee will be payable at the time the payment deferment is approved and deducted from your HUECU Share Savings Account. Only 2 skipped payments will be allowed within a 12-month period. Additional terms and rates apply.
| |
|
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.
| |
|
Nubar
Nubar's patio is in full swing for October and we have heaters! Our Fall dinner menu is available.
Starting on Sunday October 15th, we are bringing back our Sunday brunch buffet. The buffet runs from 11am – 2pm, with a carving station, omelet station, and much more. The cost is $45/adults, $20 for kids 12 and under, and free for kids 5 and under – and it includes coffee, juice, or soft drinks.
Our Thanksgiving buffet will run from 12pm – 8pm (last seating at 7pm). As always, we will feature a carving station, traditional and creative sides, and a dessert station. The cost this year is $58/adults, $30 for kids 12 and under, and free for kids 5 and under – coffee, juice, and soft drinks are included. There will be no other menu available during or after the holiday buffet that day. Last call at the bar will be 9:15pm, and Nubar will close at 9:30pm.
| |
|
Playa Bowls
Special Fall menu available at Playa Bowls.
| |
|
Boston's beloved holiday tradition is back for its 53rd year in Harvard Square! Join us this December for Midwinter Revels: The Feast of Fools - A Medieval Celebration of the Solstice and experience the colorful medieval Feast of Fools, where everything is topsy-turvy by design. Rulers will be deposed by servants, wit will triumph over power, and a fool may just find himself steering the ship of state... on this shortest day of the year, what could possibly go wrong? You don't want to miss the magic, music, and mayhem of this very special Midwinter Revels!
Tickets go on sale to the general public on October 19 at 12 PM ET for all 13 live performances. Donor early access is open now - donate $125+ to Revels before tickets open to the general public and get same-day access to purchase your tickets! Learn more at revels.org/midwinter
| |
|
Sheraton Commander
Team Commander completed its 13th year at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. We have raised just under $150,000 in the years we’ve been walking.
View our team page here.
We were the 4th highest fundraisers this year raising over $14,000 as a team.
Judy Belcher, Director of Sales & Events, won the Sandra Labaree award. The award is the most honored accolade by the Society in New England, and it recognizes accomplishments in support of the society’s mission to celebrate lives, to save lives and to lead the fight for a world without cancer.
| |
|
Tutoring Plus
Be the mentor you wish you had! Tutoring Plus is looking for volunteers for the current school year. Each volunteer will make a one semester commitment to tutor a student in fourth to twelfth grade in one-on-one sessions. All programs take place in trusted community spaces across Cambridge, including schools and community rooms. All it takes is one hour, one day a week! Learn more about getting involved here.
| |
|
Y2Y
Y2Y Network is proud to complete another successful summer season at its youth homeless shelter in Harvard Square. This summer, with the support of the Cambridge community, the shelter provided beds to over 35 youth experiencing homelessness. We cannot wait to open our doors again on October 15!
| |
|
Arrow Street Arts
With the belief that art creates community and community creates belonging, Arrow Street Arts offers accessible, multi-arts spaces and production opportunities to artists and organizations who gather, engage, and connect their communities through the transformative powers of live, in-person performances.
| |
Harvard Square Business Association
Two Brattle Square, Mezzanine
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 491-3434
| |
Need a Job? We can help!
Click here for a list of hiring businesses
| | | | |
