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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
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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
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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: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:20260505T154642Z
CREATED:20260505T154642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T154642Z
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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: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: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:20260522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T151520Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: German Expressionism and The Blue Rider
DESCRIPTION:Since the early 1930s\, the Busch-Reisinger Museum has played an important role in introducing North American audiences to German expressionism. In 1955\, the Busch-Reisinger Museum was the first museum in the United States to hold an exhibition dedicated to the Munich-based expressionist group The Blue Rider (1911–14).Recently\, the Busch-Reisinger Museum received a monumental gift of artworks by Albert Bloch\, the only American artist to exhibit with The Blue Rider. Learn about this influential group of modern artists on a walkthrough of the galleries with former curatorial fellow Peter Murphy\, who will discuss works by Franz Marc\, Wassily Kandinsky\, Gabriele Münter\, Alexei von Jawlensky\, and more. Led by: Peter Murphy\, former Stefan Engelhorn Curatorial Fellow in the Busch-Reisinger Museum (2022–26)\, Division of Modern and Contemporary Art
URL:https://csindie.com/event/gallery-talk-german-expressionism-and-the-blue-rider/
LOCATION:Harvard Art Museums\, 32 Quincy Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T233000
DTSTAMP:20260521T145248Z
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SUMMARY:campfire. festival
DESCRIPTION:Imagine getting to see dozens of your favorite acts all in one weekend. Not in a festival field hundreds of yards away\, but in an intimate\, seated space. Catch a glimpse of what it is like backstage at a big festival – artists hanging out and trading songs – on stage one minute and hanging out in the audience watching the next set right after. This is the scene at the Campfire Festival at Club Passim.
URL:https://csindie.com/event/campfire-festival/
LOCATION:Club Passim\, 47 Palmer St.\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T145420Z
CREATED:20260521T145420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T145420Z
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SUMMARY:An American in Paris
DESCRIPTION:Winner of six Oscars\, including Best Picture\, this iconic musical stars Gene Kelly as a struggling artist caught in a love triangle between an affluent American woman and a French dancer.
URL:https://csindie.com/event/an-american-in-paris/
LOCATION:The Brattle\, 40 Brattle St.\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181059Z
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:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T145540Z
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SUMMARY:Eric Jay Dolin\, author of The Wreck of the Mentor
DESCRIPTION:From the best–selling author of Black Flags\, Blue Waters comes the story of the American whaleship Mentor\, wrecked in 1832 on a remote reef in the western Pacific. With supplies dwindling\, the eleven surviving crewmen face not only the miseries of shipwreck in unfamiliar territory but also the profound uncertainty of contact with the Indigenous people of the Micronesian archipelago of Palau\, who within days approach the deserted men brandishing axes\, clubs\, and spears. In this gripping saga of cultural collision\, tribal wars\, and dashed hopes\, award–winning historian Eric Jay Dolin vividly reconstructs the Mentor’s doomed voyage\, the years of perilous captivity\, and the delicate negotiations and fraught naval rescue mission that followed.
URL:https://csindie.com/event/eric-jay-dolin-author-of-the-wreck-of-the-mentor/
LOCATION:Porter Square Books (Cambridge)\, 1815 Massachusetts Ave.\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02140
CATEGORIES:Book Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T181207Z
CREATED:20260406T181207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T181207Z
UID:3346-1779994800-1780005600@csindie.com
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:20260529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T145823Z
CREATED:20260521T145823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T145823Z
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SUMMARY:Now Is Still Here
DESCRIPTION:A global festival of short plays engaging with climate change and promoting transformative climate justice\, Climate Change Theatre Action invites audience members to imagine just futures and take action.
URL:https://csindie.com/event/now-is-still-here-2/
LOCATION:Somerville Community Growing Center\, 22 Vinal Ave.\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T150012Z
CREATED:20260521T150012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T150012Z
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SUMMARY:The X-tet: Sounds from Turkey & The Ottoman Empire
DESCRIPTION:The X-tet returns in May with a program featuring the world premiere of a commission by celebrated Turkish composer Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol. The X-tet will be joined by members of Sanlıkol’s ensemble\, DÜNYA. The program will also include works from the Ottoman period.
URL:https://csindie.com/event/the-x-tet-sounds-from-turkey-the-ottoman-empire/
LOCATION:Multicultural Arts Center\, 41 Second St.\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02141
CATEGORIES:Music
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