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Harvard Square
Business Association
May 2024 Newsletter
Events/Deals/News
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Thank you for joining us at
Harvard Square's 39th annual MayFair! | |
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Moonbox Productions
Through May 19th
Moonbox Productions presents the funny, coming-of-age play, Mermaid Hour. For Pilar and Bird, parenting a trans tween is all about guessing how to get it right when they’re not even sure what that means. In this new play by David Valdes, it’s the parents, not the teenagers, that need to learn how to change. Tickets $55 premium seating/$45 regular seating. Pay-What-You-Wish options available. Arrow Street Arts.
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Through May 31st
The Harvard Square Business Association and Gazit Horizons are pleased to announce the first installation at the (snobby) institute located at 1420 Massachusetts Avenue. The exhibit, “Happiness Fantasy” will be on display through May 31st from 8am – 11pm.
“Happiness Fantasy”, curated by Harvard Graduate School of Design students, Pin Sangkaeo and Benson Joseph, is an exploration of architecture and collective identity through the lens of moment-making. Pin + Benson commented “This exhibit delves into the interplay between architecture and sociotechnical imaginaries—visions of desirable futures crafted by shared social understandings. Designed as a hyper-designed object that aims to control and predict environments, it utilizes modern technologies for interaction and collaboration, while challenging the notions of individual and collective existence. The project examines how these nodes of concentration serve to maintain economic, cultural, and political influence, proposing that the pursuit of utopian visions inherently carries dystopian elements by reinforcing singular sociotechnical imaginaries. Through a blend of participatory and non-participatory observations, the exhibited works explore the creation of utopias and dystopias encapsulated in the metaphorical ‘temple’ and ‘garden’.” More information available here.
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Office for the Arts at Harvard
May 9th - 12th, 10:00am - 7:00pm
The Ceramics Program, Office for the Arts at Harvard will present its annual Spring Show and Sale, May 9-12. This four-day sale will feature original ceramic works by over 90 artists affiliated with the program, including instructors, staff, and students.
Visitors to the Spring Show and Sale will find a stunning array of ceramic artwork ranging from functional pottery to sculptural pieces to ceramic jewelry and home decor items. Artists in the program work in a variety of techniques and styles to create one-of-a-kind ceramic works. In addition, artists have donated unique ceramic planters that will be sold separately with 100% of funds from those items directly supporting scholarships to Ceramics Program courses. “This sale is a great opportunity for our artists to showcase and sell their work while also giving back to the program,” said Ceramics Program Director Kathy King. “The funds we raise will help ensure the next generation of ceramic artists have a chance to study and refine their skills here.” More information available here.
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Hunt's Photo & Video
May 10th - 12th
Mark your calendars, everyone!! Our Annual Spring Sales Event is happening May 10th-12th! Swing by our Cambridge Store to say hi, take advantage of huge savings, trade-in specials, Zero Interest 18-Month Financing, or get your sensor cleaned for only $19. Click here for more info.
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Henrietta's Table
May 10th - 16th
Henrietta's Bakes for Breast Cancer
Bakes for Breast Cancer, Henrietta’s Table serves their most popular dessert: Chocolate Bread pudding with Rum caramelized Bananas & Vanilla Bean Ice cream! All proceeds are donated to support breast cancer research.
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Regattabar
May 11th
Brazilian Night; Receita de Samba & Henrique Eisenmann Trio Join us for a very special edition of Brazilian Night led by Anna Borges with Receita de Samba and Henrique Eisenmann Trio. Tickets
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Harvard Museums of Science & Culture
May 16th & 30th
May 16th, 6pm-8:30pm
Manifest: Thirteen Colonies Exhibition Preview & Conversation
In conversation with William E. Williams, Audrey A. and John L. Dusseau Professor in the Humanities; Professor of Fine Arts, Haverford College
May 30th, 5pm – 9pm
FREE ArtsThursdays: Celebrate Filipino Heritage
This month, celebrate the opening of the online exhibition Balikbayan | Homecoming featuring content created by people of Filipino descent who responded to thirteen of the 8,000 items from the country in the Peabody Museum’s care. Listen to rondalla music by strolling musicians, watch folk dances, and learn a few folk dance steps, and more. Enjoy drinks, as well as Filipino food (both for sale). Free parking.
Ongoing
Glass Flowers Exhibit: The Blaschkas at the Microscope: Lessons in Botany
Step back in time to the late 19th century and marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship of Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka, renowned creators of the mesmerizing Ware Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants. Delve into their captivating educational models that meticulously illustrate the life cycles of non-flowering, spore-forming plants and fungi. After nearly a quarter century, these remarkable state-of-the-art teaching models make a triumphant return to the spotlight in the Glass Flowers Gallery of the Harvard Museum of Natural History. Behold the timeless beauty and intricate detail of these models, which continue to enchant and educate visitors just as they did over a century ago.
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Harvard Art Museums
May 17th, 21st, 24th
Friday, May 17
Art Study Center Seminar: The Earliest Coins
Join Laure Marest, associate curator of ancient coins, for a deep dive into the earliest coins ever made.
Tuesday, May 21
Imagine Me and You: A Conversation across Cultures
Join us for an afternoon lecture to kick off Imagine Me
and You: Dutch and Flemish Encounters with the Islamic World, 1450–1750.
Friday, May 24
Imagine Me and You: A Musical Encounter with the Islamic World
Listen to music inspired by our summer exhibition Imagine
Me and You, in the Calderwood Courtyard.
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Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters
National Historic Site
May 18th, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Poets in the Garden: Re/birth
Join your host, Cambridge Poetry Ambassador Toni Bee, and poets Justice Brooks, Linda Carney-Goodrich, Charles Coe, and Boston Youth Poet Laureate Parker-Vincent Alva, for an afternoon of outdoor poetry alongside the Longfellow House garden. Enjoy poetry performances, step up to the open mic, get growing with a seed giveaway, and stroll along on the garden walk! More info available here. Free and open to all!
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Cambridge Forum
May 21st, June 4th & 18th
Tuesday, May 21 at 5pm
WHY DO WE NEED ART MUSEUMS?
with Natalie Dykstra
In 2014, Jeffrey K Smith wrote “The Museum Effect” in which he put forth the case that museums, libraries and cultural institutions educate and civilize us as individuals and as societies. He suggested that visitors who spend time with their thoughts elevated, leave the institution as better people in some meaningful fashion than when they entered.
Tuesday, June 4 at 5 pm
LIVING LONGER, BETTER
with Andrew J Scott
Join us for a discussion about ageism considering the many factors that make this a global issue of importance. It is as much about how the elderly see themselves as it is about how society views them, according to Professor Andrew Scott, author of the new book, The Longevity Imperative.
Tuesday, June 18 at 5 pm
PLAYTIME VS SCREENTIME
with Michael Rich and David Toomey
Researchers are learning more and more about the detrimental effects of too much screentime on our mental health, especially for children. What we are gaining a deeper appreciation of is the importance of playtime for all animals, including humans.
Two great minds will bat around the evidence including supporting the upside of boredom for kids: Dr Michael Rich, in conversation with Professor David Toomey from the University of Massachusetts Amherst who has just written a wonderful book on why animals play.
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Passim
May 24th - 27th
campfire. festival.
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with us at the campfire. festival! Tickets are available for attending in the club, and a livestream will be available with a suggested donation. See ticket options, live stream links, and the full schedule here.
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New School of Music
June 2, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Bring your family and friends to the FREE New School of Music Family Music Fest Attendees can enjoy toe-tapping performances, lawn games, crafty creations, an "instrumental petting zoo" and more! Plus, NSM musicians and staff will perform family friendly tunes starting at 12:30pm.
Mark your calendar and get ready to have some musical fun with NSM!
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You're Invited To...
Inspiration, Of Course!
CCAE’s Annual Spring Party
Thursday, June 6th 5:30pm to 8pm
at the Blacksmith House - 56 Brattle Street
A variety of fabulous eateries across Cambridge will serve a delectable, chef-selected bite at this year's annual spring party in CCAE's courtyards. Surrounded by live music and vibrant conversation, you can look forward to sampling the flavors that are inspiring some of your favorite chefs in Harvard Square and beyond.
Delicious bites from: Felipe's Taqueria, Harvest, Honeycomb Creamery, Mamalehs Delicatessen, Mimi's Chūka Diner, Nirvana, Pammy's, and SOURCE with libations from Sam Adams Boston Brewery, Urban Pharm, and Wholefoods.
The dollars raised from Inspiration, Of Course! will help to fund our scholarship program, maintain our historical buildings, and support our expert staff and host of instructors as they carry out CCAE's distinguished programs.
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Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre
June 8th, 12-6pm
14th Annual Dance for
World Community Festival
Calling all festival participants! If you would like to be part of Greater Boston’s largest and most popular dance event, we have opportunities for your business to feature in the community and increase visibility in the heart of Harvard Square.
We are looking for: Advocacy Partners – non-profit organizations who want to spread their mission and the great work they do with the community; Arts Market Vendors – artists, artisans, and small businesses who want to sell their products/artwork street-side; Sponsors – businesses looking to put their brand in front of 20,000 festival attendees and support the local Harvard Square neighborhood.
More information on the festival and how to get involved can be found here.
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Abroad Modern
“Next Destination” sale on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-27. Everything will be at least 50% Off. HSBA newsletter recipients mention the newsletter for an extra 5% off their purchase.
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Gibson Sotheby's
International Realty
Parking Space For Sale
Located at 3 University Road space #43. It is an easily accessible, secure, 24 hour self parking lot located in Harvard Square near the Charles Hotel. It is a short distance to the Red Line and all the wonderful amenities Harvard Square offers. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for parking or to rent out. The 2024 HOA fee for the year is $1140 and the estimated real estate taxes are $922. The spaces are clearly labeled. If interested please contact Erika Pereira
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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.
We are excited to offer a NEW Harvard Square Donut Tour starting in June on Sundays from 11-12:30. This tour delves into the history of donuts, and it's fun for locals and visitors.
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The Painted Burro
Happy Hour
Half priced appetizers + $5 tacos every day from 5-6PM at the bar.
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The Shade Store
Starting May 9th, The Shade Store will be offering 20% off Roller Shades and Solar Shades.
Sale valid through May 22nd.
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Bar Enza
Your special event deserves great Northern Italian food in a beautiful setting!
Bar Enza’s is the perfect space for your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, family gatherings, or cooperate dinners. With truly customizable pre-fixed menu offerings, your party is bound to be one of a kind. Start your experience with seasonal passed assagi and imported Italian wine before being seated to enjoy handmade pasta and other classics.
Join us in the months of June-August for reduced food and beverage minimum spends and a special incentive!
To inquire regarding availability, please fill out our private event form here. Include #HSBANewsletter in your submission
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Cambridge School Volunteers
Participate in the Cambridge School Volunteers online auction for a chance to win incredible exclusive items and experiences. Your participation benefits CSV’s work providing students with free tutoring and mentoring in the public schools!
Bid on a luxury package with an overnight stay at the Charles Hotel and breakfast for two at Henrietta’s Table, a getaway in a Maine cabin, a private airplane tour of New England along the Atlantic coast, a full package of drivers’ education at Belmont Driving School, a $1,000 certificate to spend at Orthodontics of Cambridge, fine dining at Gustazo, Season to Taste, La Royale, Celeste, Barcelona, and so much more! Take a sneak peek here. Bidding begins on May 9 at 8am and closes on May 16.
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Distressed Children International
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER/INTERNSHIP POSITIONS:
Interested in human development and protecting child rights & preventing child labor, child marriage, poverty and Blindness Prevention?
Consider joining Distressed Children & Infants International (DCI) to help us manage our operational duties. We are in urgent need of motivated volunteers/interns of all ages to join our efforts and mission of helping children in need in the USA and worldwide. We strive to develop a plan for each volunteer/intern that both furthers our mission and helps them pursue their career goals. Work with us out of our Harvard Square office or remotely. If interested please visit www.distressedchildren.org and contact us by phone (857-292-9186) or email (ehsan@distressedchildren.org)
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Boston-Cambridge
Stay tuned for the return of the Summer Season at Over the Charles Rooftop Bar. Set on the 16th floor of the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Boston-Cambridge, enjoy a laid-back atmosphere while taking in stunning views of the scenic Charles River and Boston city skyline at this outdoor rooftop bar in Boston. Grab your friends and enjoy the summer nights under the stars with crafted cocktails, a selection of wines and locally-brewed Jack's Abby beers with lite bites. Follow us on social media @otcrooftop for details and dates. 21+ after 8:00PM
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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.
We are excited to share that we've simplified the way you book meeting spaces. No need to go through third party websites - book your meeting right on our website! Start booking your meeting today.
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The Charles Hotel
Harvard Square’s One Reason Garden Bar, a "come as you are" bar in the heart of Cambridge’s bustling center that features gourmet eats, specialty cocktails, live music and lawn games, is partnering with Taqueria El Barrio to launch a special spring/summer menu. Taqueria El Barrio is a beloved family run, traditional-style Taqueria by restaurateurs Servio Garcia and Alex Saenz. Their menu draws inspiration from Garcia’s home of Sonora, in Northern Mexico, an area known for its handmade flour tortillas, which are now a staple at Taqueria El Barrio. More information available here.
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The Painted Burro
Express Lunch
Offered Monday-Friday - Lunch deal where you can be in and out within 30 minutes! Perfect for lunch breaks, a quick meal in between class, or anyone who's on a time crunch!
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Are you ready to take your bow with Revels? Come audition for the Midwinter Revels Adult Chorus! Auditions are open to anyone over 18, and we are looking for performers from a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and experience levels - the only requirement to audition is a love for singing!
Auditions will be taking place at the following times and locations:
Saturday, May 18, 10 AM - 5 PM - Belmont-Watertown United Methodist Church, 80 Mt Auburn Street, Watertown
Sunday, May 19, 2 - 8 PM - St Paul's Choir School in Harvard Square, 29 Mt Auburn St
Monday, May 20, 5 - 9 PM - Belmont-Watertown United Methodist Church, 80 Mt Auburn Street
The Adult Chorus is an integral part of Midwinter Revels and will perform 15 shows in Harvard Square's historic Sanders Theatre in December 2024. Annually, Midwinter Revels is attended in person by over 10,000 patrons and streamed virtually by Revelers around the world. Learn more and sign up for your audition slot today!
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Tutoring Plus
Looking to make a positive impact next school year? Become a volunteer with Tutoring Plus! Tutoring Plus is already accepting volunteer applications for the fall, so don’t miss your chance to join our mission to advance educational equity by supporting youth in their academic, personal and social growth through free, individualized tutoring, mentoring and enrichment programs. All you need is one hour per week! Start your volunteer application today.
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PAID Administrative Assistant Training Program at The Job Connector!
The Job Connector by MIT is offering a paid Administrative Assistant Training Program for Cambridge residents ONLY. We have worked with our partners in the industry to develop a curriculum designed to give participants the skills and practice they need to strengthen their candidacy for a variety of Administrative Assistant roles.
Topics covered include professional communication and writing, event planning, graphic design, scheduling, and more. We would like your help in sharing this information across your platforms and with anyone you think would be a good fit for this opportunity.
Residents who are interested must make an appointment by filling out the Google form.
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Cambridge Veterinary Care
What do you get when you combine first-class medicine with friendly, personal attention? You get Cambridge Veterinary Care. With us, the difference is in the details. From padded tables and fuzzy blankets to tasty treats and extra snuggles, your furry family member will feel right at home. More importantly, you’ll get the peace of mind that comes with knowing your loved one will always be in excellent hands. If you’re in the market for a new vet in Cambridge, Somerville, and beyond, we invite you to give us a try. Call or stop by today.
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Harvard Square
Business Association
Two Brattle Square, Mezzanine
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 491-3434
www.harvardsquare.com
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