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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T120000
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SUMMARY:The 23rd Independent Film Festival Boston
DESCRIPTION:Film festival with screenings at The Brattle\, Somerville Theatre\, and Coolidge Corner Theatre.
URL:https://csindie.com/event/the-23rd-independent-film-festival-boston/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
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SUMMARY:A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)
DESCRIPTION:In the 1970s\, Kubrick purchased the rights to Brian Aldiss’ short story “Supertoys Last All Summer Long\,” a Pinocchio-like tale about an android boy in an overpopulated future. After three decades failing to realize the project\, Kubrick offered it to Steven Spielberg\, who jumped at the opportunity and produced one of his most ambitious\, emotionally complex science-fiction films. Kubrick’s biggest obstacle was creating a convincing android boy through available special effects technology\, a problem Spielberg solved by casting Haley Joel Osment as the robot and directing him into a state of placid wonder that lands just to the side of uncanny. Working with cinematographer Janusz Kaminski to cast the film in a fairy tale glow\, Spielberg creates a future society teetering between devastating loneliness and dog-eat-dog lunacy\, where the bittersweet path in the middle is made possible only by a complicated manipulation of audience sympathies between man and machine.
URL:https://csindie.com/event/a-i-artificial-intelligence-2001/
LOCATION:Harvard Film Archive\, 24 Quincy St.\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T230000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T184214Z
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SUMMARY:WU LYF / Lauren Adder
DESCRIPTION:WHERE ONCE WU LYF EMBODIED THE RESTLESS ENERGY OF YOUTHFUL DEFIANCE\, THEY NOW CHANNEL SOMETHING MORE REFINED— AN ENDURING FLAME TEMPERED BY THE HUMBLING OF TIME. \nGot that?
URL:https://csindie.com/event/wu-lyf-lauren-adder/
LOCATION:The Sinclair\, 52 Church St.\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T184359Z
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SUMMARY:Spaceballs (1987)
DESCRIPTION:The farce is with you in this uproarious salute to science fiction that teams comedy legend Mel Brooks with an all-star cast of cutups including John Candy\, Rick Moranis\, and Bill Pullman!
URL:https://csindie.com/event/spaceballs-1987/
LOCATION:Coolidge Corner Theatre\, 290 Harvard St.\, Brookline\, MA\, 02446
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
CREATED:20260401T184519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T184519Z
UID:10000105-1777536000-1777827600@csindie.com
SUMMARY:Harvard's Arts Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:From April 30 to May 3\, Harvard’s campus transforms into a four-day celebration of the arts\, bursting with creativity from Harvard students\, staff\, alums and faculty.
URL:https://csindie.com/event/harvards-arts-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Harvard University\, Cambridge\, MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T220000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
CREATED:20260406T180454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T180454Z
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SUMMARY:The Town and the City Festival
DESCRIPTION:Lowell keeps popping up in the headlines of clickbait articles about “top places to live.” The Town and the City Festival (named after Jack Kerouac’s semiautobiographical novel about his childhood in Lowell) is on the long list of reasons why. The multiday music festival returns every year to the stages\, cafes and galleries of “Mill City\,” platforming a mix of established artists and a slew of underground acts. This year John Doe (of X) and David Lowery (of Cracker) get top billing\, teaming up for a night of ”intimate” and “story-rich” music.
URL:https://csindie.com/event/the-town-and-the-city-festival/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T230000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
CREATED:20260406T180729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T180729Z
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SUMMARY:Tunes on the Charles
DESCRIPTION:There’s a new Irish festival in town: Tunes on the Charles. Information is still trickling in. The Instagram account has only eight posts. Media inquiries have so far gone unanswered. But you know the drill. This is a traditional Irish music festival in a metro area that loves its Irish heritage. Concerts\, classes and good old-fashioned craic is on the menu at “on the nose” locations such as The Druid\, The Burren\, McCarthy’s\, An Sibin and wild card Lilypad. The new festival doesn’t have the decadeslong roots of local traditions such as the annual Boston Celtic Music Festival. But with solid institutional support from Irish cultural organizations on both sides of the Atlantic\, this newcomer should be ready to hit the ground running.
URL:https://csindie.com/event/tunes-on-the-charles/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
CREATED:20260406T180843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T180843Z
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SUMMARY:Somerville Porchfest
DESCRIPTION:The one\, the only: Somerville Porchfest. Arguably\, one of the top torchbearers of the Porchfest phenomenon nationally. Without a doubt\, the leading light of the local Porchfest scene. The Somerville version divides the city into three zones\, West\, Central and East\, and a rolling tide of music breaks across the city in that order from late morning until dinnertime. There is perennial chatter between the Yimby and Nimby crowds about how to “fix” Porchfest. Who says it’s broken? After the Guster Affair in 2024\, some streets were designated as “no shows allowed” and other streets “no cars allowed” (which local drivers dutifully ignored) in 2025. With a shakeup in leadership at the top of the Somerville Arts Council\, could further changes be in store? So far all that’s been announced is more portable toilets.
URL:https://csindie.com/event/somerville-porchfest/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
CREATED:20260505T154642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T154642Z
UID:10000127-1778436000-1778446800@csindie.com
SUMMARY:The Airwaves Belonged to the People: WBCN and The American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:The Airwaves Belonged to the People: WBCN and The American Revolution is an award-winning documentary about how a Boston rock radio station became both a participant in and a platform for the anti-war movement\, civil rights\, LGBTQ and women’s rights\, and the explosion of countercultural media in the late 1960s and early 1970s. \nNow re-released under its expanded title\, the film draws on more than 100\,000 archival audio and visual items — much of it donated by the WBCN community — weaving firsthand accounts from station staff with rare material featuring Jane Fonda\, Abbie Hoffman\, Lou Reed\, Jerry Garcia\, and Bruce Springsteen and Patti Smith in their first live radio broadcasts. \nThe film aired nationally on PBS and received coverage from major publications including the Boston Globe\, which called it a film audiences “watch with awe.” \nDirected by Peabody Award–winner Bill Lichtenstein\, who began working at WBCN at age 14 in 1970. \nFollowing the screening\, the director will be joined by former WBCN on-air staff for a live Q&A.
URL:https://csindie.com/event/the-airwaves-belonged-to-the-people-wbcn-and-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Somerville Theatre\, 55 Davis Square\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T233000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
CREATED:20260505T154448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T154448Z
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SUMMARY:Which Side?: A Protest Music Teach-Out
DESCRIPTION:Which Side?: A Protest Music Teach-Out returns with another night of music\, storytelling\, and solidarity on Tuesday\, May 19\, 2026\, at The Burren Backroom in Somerville.  Launched last July as an experiment in pairing protest songs with conversation\, the series has grown into a vital monthly forum where artists and audiences come together to listen\, reflect\, and organize through music. \nThe May gathering will feature a fresh lineup of performers\, including Joan Anderman\, The Bags\, Mark Erelli\, Najee Janey\, Brendan Murphy (Autumn Hollow)\, and Safiya\, each backed by the house band\, The Paid Protesters who will be led by Magen Tracy (keys)\, along with Paul Buckley (drums)\, Michelle Paulhus (bass)\, Mike Oram (guitar)\, Anthony Kaczynski (guitar) and Eric Salt (guitar/percussion). \n\nAdmission: Advance reservations are pay-what-you-can. All proceeds are used to pay performers and event staff. The shows are generally fully subscribed in advance\, but a limited number of tickets may be available at the door on the night of the show.\nSeating Policy: Reservations strongly suggested; tickets will be released at 7:30 p.m. if not claimed. All ages welcome. Lineup subject to change without notice.
URL:https://csindie.com/event/which-side-a-protest-music-teach-out/
LOCATION:The Burren\, 247 Elm St.\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
CREATED:20260504T181223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T181223Z
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SUMMARY:Indiefest: a CSI Launch Party & Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Save the date: Indiefest (May 21 at Bow Market)\nJoin us in Upstairs at Bow at Bow Market for a night of live entertainment in support of the Cambridge Somerville Independent\, a new people-powered newsroom\, dedicated to keeping our community informed\, connected and engaged. \n\n\nThe Independent is built on the belief that “we’re all in this together.” Strong local media is a critical component of strong communities\, but we can’t do it alone. We need your help to support journalism that amplifies our neighbor’s voices\, highlights our dynamic arts scene\, and fosters the thoughtful civil discourse that keeps our democracy alive. \nA slate of live entertainment\, including musicians\, comedians and more\, keep the ”fun” in “fundraising.” All proceeds go to supporting the vital work at the Independent. Buy a ticket\, donate\, spread the word. \nLINEUP \nMusic by Battlemode / Lavagxrl \nComedy by Dan Boulger / Gabi Hajos \nCommunity tabling by Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism / Rebecca Kopycinski / EveryDejaVu Records / CSI / More TBA
URL:https://csindie.com/event/indiefest-a-csi-launch-party-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Bow Market\, 1 Bow Market Way\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
CREATED:20260406T181059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T181059Z
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SUMMARY:Black Swan
DESCRIPTION:Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh (Gatsby at A.R.T.\, Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway) returns to the A.R.T. to bring the Academy Award-nominated psychological thriller Black Swan to the stage. Pressure builds\, boundaries blur\, and reality begins to slip as Nina strives to rise from the ballet corps to the lead role in Swan Lake. This bold new musical adaptation is a haunting exploration of ambition\, power\, and the cost of perfection.
URL:https://csindie.com/event/black-swan/
LOCATION:American Repertory Theater\, 64 Brattle St.\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T220000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
CREATED:20260406T181207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T181207Z
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SUMMARY:Tourmaline: Book Talk & Signing
DESCRIPTION:Artist\, filmmaker\, and national bestselling author Tourmaline will discuss her new book\, Marsha\, published in May 2025. The book is the definitive biography of revolutionary trans activist Marsha P. Johnson and was named a National Bestseller and selected by The New York Times for its Nonfiction Spring Book Preview. Harvard Bookstore will sell copies of the book on site\, and a signing will follow Tourmaline’s presentation.
URL:https://csindie.com/event/tourmaline-book-talk-signing/
LOCATION:The Armory\, 191 Highland Ave.\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143
CATEGORIES:Book Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T230000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
CREATED:20260406T181422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T181422Z
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SUMMARY:Someday Fest
DESCRIPTION:Someday Fest returns for a two-day stint at Sanborn Court. The celebration stretches inside and outside Warehouse XI\, lending the affair a block-party-type atmosphere. Expect a healthy dose of indie music. When a pair of local fest staples (Rock N Roll Rumble\, Nice Fest) bowed out in 2025\, there was an opportunity for fresh ideas to fill the void. Someday Fest\, an offshoot of the possibly defunct online publication Some\, threw its hat into the ring with its inaugural event last year and a slew of cultural happenings since. Go have Some fun. Free.
URL:https://csindie.com/event/someday-fest/
LOCATION:Warehouse XI\, 11 Sanborn Ct.\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
CREATED:20260406T181540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T181540Z
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SUMMARY:SomerStreets: Carnaval
DESCRIPTION:Live music\, food and family-friendly activities inspired by cultures from around the world. The outdoor festival will stretch along Broadway from McGrath Highway to Pennsylvania Avenue in East Somerville. Last year’s celebration included a bounce house\, street art\, vintage apparel and martial arts demonstrations. The rain date is the following Sunday\, June 14\, if the weather doesn’t cooperate.
URL:https://csindie.com/event/somerstreets-carnaval/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T230000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
CREATED:20260406T181643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T181643Z
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SUMMARY:Green River Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Green River Festival started as a low-key musical happening at Greenfield Community College in 1986. It’s experienced multiple upgrades and expansions over the years\, transforming into one of the premiere alternative music festivals in the region. The three-day festival hosts headliners Charlie Crockett\, Spoon and Geese\, alongside an impressive slate of talent that checks all the boxes. Rising stars\, established legends\, international\, national and local talent. The funky backdrop of pastoral Pioneer Valley only adds to the ambiance.
URL:https://csindie.com/event/green-river-festival/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T233000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
CREATED:20260406T181819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T181819Z
UID:10000116-1782475200-1782689400@csindie.com
SUMMARY:Solid Sound
DESCRIPTION:Solid Sound aka “Wilco-palooza.” Say no more\, if you’re a hardcore fan of the ’90s alt-rock band. Different iterations of Wilco headline every night\, and the band curates the rest of the bill to create a kaleidoscopic vision of the extended Wilco multiverse. Big names this year include Billy Bragg\, The Breeders and Gang of Four. There’s always a healthy contingent of rising and under-the-radar talent as well. Don’t miss Sharp Pins\, Prewn and Living Hour. The icing on the cake is that the festival takes place on the campus of Mass MoCa at the foot of Mount Greylock\, among the rolling greenery of the Berkshires. It’s paradise\, and it’s hard to find a bed in paradise\, so book early.
URL:https://csindie.com/event/solid-sound/
LOCATION:MASS MoCa\, 1040 Mass MoCA Way\, North Adams\, MA\, 01247
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
CREATED:20260406T181914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T181914Z
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SUMMARY:Cambridge Porchfest
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://csindie.com/event/cambridge-porchfest/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
CREATED:20260406T182001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T182001Z
UID:10000118-1784376000-1784394000@csindie.com
SUMMARY:ArtBeat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://csindie.com/event/artbeat/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T233000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
CREATED:20260406T182106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T182106Z
UID:10000119-1784376000-1784503800@csindie.com
SUMMARY:Levitate Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://csindie.com/event/levitate-festival/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T233000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
CREATED:20260406T182302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T182302Z
UID:10000121-1784894400-1785108600@csindie.com
SUMMARY:Newport Folk Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://csindie.com/event/newport-folk-festival/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T233000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
CREATED:20260406T182218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T182218Z
UID:10000120-1784912400-1785108600@csindie.com
SUMMARY:Nice\, A Fest
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://csindie.com/event/nice-a-fest/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T230000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
CREATED:20260406T182344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T182344Z
UID:10000122-1785499200-1785711600@csindie.com
SUMMARY:Newport Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://csindie.com/event/newport-jazz-festival/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T233000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
CREATED:20260416T192915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T192915Z
UID:10000124-1786017600-1786231800@csindie.com
SUMMARY:Somergloom
DESCRIPTION:The gloomiest heavy music festival of them all returns to form at the start of August.
URL:https://csindie.com/event/somergloom/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T233000
DTSTAMP:20260511T214306
CREATED:20260406T182429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T182429Z
UID:10000123-1788523200-1788737400@csindie.com
SUMMARY:RPM Fest
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://csindie.com/event/rpm-fest/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music
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