Interesting things to do - Cambridge Events May 2nd - May 8th, 2025
I love living near so many fun things and people. Any list of Cambridge events will have great restaurants, shops, breweries, but also professors, authors, research, and startups. I searched for a few years to find the place I belonged. I was so happy to move back and so happy to live here now.
I can’t possibly do all the things…but I like to do some of them and share them with you.
Cambridge Events This Week
Events that are not (only) this week.
May 2-11 – Boston Asian Restaurant Week
Events in Cambridge: May 2–8, 2025
Friday, May 2
Steampunk Show & Tell — Waltham Museum, 25 Lexington St, Waltham — A whimsical evening of costumes, storytelling, and community, part runway show, part celebration of steampunk culture.
Boston Asian Restaurant Week — Various locations across Greater Boston (May 2–11)
Harvard Arts Festival — Harvard Square, Cambridge — Showcasing the creativity of the Harvard arts community through performances, art exhibitions, and art-making activities.
MIT Mobility Forum: The Grand Paris Express — Virtual from MIT — An overview of Europe’s largest transit project, with insights from leaders of Société des Grands Projets.
Saturday, May 3
Spring Herb Sale — Lyman Estate Greenhouses, 185 Lyman St, Waltham — Thousands of herbs and garden gifts for sale in Waltham’s historic greenhouses, with expert advice and spring vibes.
Bird-Watching Walk at Gore Place — Gore Place, 52 Gore St, Waltham — A spring tradition: spot year-round and migratory birds on this guided walk through farm and field.
Needle Felting Workshop — Gore Place, 52 Gore St, Waltham — Learn how to sculpt wool into animals and objects in a hands-on fiber arts class.
Plant Sale and Goat Gala — Habitat Education Center, 10 Juniper Rd, Belmont — Shop for native plants and say hello to friendly goats at this family-friendly Mass Audubon celebration.
East Cambridge & The Revolution Tour — Begins near Lechmere Station, East Cambridge
VIVA CENTRAL Block Party — Central Square, Cambridge
North Cambridge Spring Stroll — Pemberton Farms, 2225 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge — Celebrate the season with neighborhood treats, raffles, and local shopping. More on the Spring Stroll →
Harvard Arts Festival — Harvard Square, Cambridge
- Somerville Open Studios
Sunday, May 4
Harvard Square MayFair — Harvard Square, Cambridge — A beloved spring tradition with live music, international food, beer gardens, family fun, and the 3rd Annual Asian Street Food & Music Fest. Over 60 artisans and 30 dance troupes will animate the streets.
Drag Bingo at The Comedy Studio — The Comedy Studio, 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville
Harvard Arts Festival — Harvard Square, Cambridge
- Somerville Open Studios
Monday, May 5
Craig Thompson at the Cambridge Public Library — Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge (Hosted by Harvard Book Store)
Japanese Swordsmanship Workshop — The Foundry, 101 Rogers St, Cambridge
Tuesday, May 6
Seeing and Understanding the Unknown — MIT Museum, 314 Main St, Cambridge
Ian Kumekawa at Harvard Book Store — Harvard Book Store, 1256 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge (More about Harvard Book Store)
Women’s Community Book Group (Online) — Hosted by First Church Cambridge (Zoom)
Wednesday, May 7
Not Here, Not Now: Speculative Thought, Impossibility, and the Design Imagination — MIT Museum, 314 Main St, Cambridge
Publishing Industry Community Event — Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge
Thursday, May 8
MIT Museum After Dark: For the Birds — MIT Museum, 314 Main St, Cambridge
Birding 101 (Drop-in Session) — MIT Museum, 314 Main St, Cambridge (More bird-friendly fun on the blog)
Ongoing Exhibits
Edvard Munch: Technically Speaking — Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy St, Cambridge (Through July 27)
Joana Choumali: Languages of West African Marketplaces — Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy St, Cambridge (Through May 11)
