Cambridge Events: July 18–24th, 2025

Friday, July 18

Monsters of the Deep: Gallery Talk – MIT Museum – Dive into deep-sea science with curators and biologists as they explore real marine specimens and eerie sea myths.

Nothing More to Land – Museum of Science, SubSpace – A genre-blurring multimedia show exploring migration, memory, and mythology.

Charles River Farmers Market (Friday) – Charles Hotel Courtyard, Cambridge – 🌱 Seasonal produce, local vendors, and fresh-cut flowers in the heart of Harvard Square.

Saturday, July 19

LEAP Lab: Wind Power! – Kendall/MIT Open Space – Hands-on demo on how wind turbines generate energy, designed for curious kids and adults.

Pet Science Fair – MIT Museum & Broad Discovery Center – Interactive animal-themed science exhibits for all ages. (Reminder: special feature post coming soon!)

Union Square Farmers Market – Somerville – 🌱 Beloved community market with peak summer produce, local cheese, and baked treats.

Charles River Farmers Market (Saturday) – Charles Hotel Courtyard, Cambridge – 🌱 Fresh produce, live music, and weekend buzz in Harvard Square.

Sunday, July 20

How Did They Fix Live? – Museum of Science, SubSpace – Explore stories of resilience and repair, from human bodies to damaged ecosystems.

Kamishibai: Japanese Paper Theater – Somerville Public Library (Central) – Magical paper-screen storytelling and hands-on craft for kids and families.

A Wife’s Heart – Harvard Film Archive – A rare screening of Naruse’s quietly devastating portrait of postwar womanhood.

Yearning – Harvard Film Archive – A masterpiece from Mikio Naruse about quiet longing and impossible choices.

Charles River Farmers Market (Sunday) – Charles Hotel Courtyard, Cambridge – 🌱 End your weekend with heirloom tomatoes and hand pies.

Monday, July 21

Reefs of Time: What Fossils Reveal about Coral Survival – Harvard Book Store – A science writer dives into coral fossil history.

Central Square Farmers Market – Cambridge – 🌱 Local produce and artisanal goods to kick off your week.

Tuesday, July 22

Summer Nights Paddling – Magazine Beach Park — Join Mass Audubon for an evening kayak tour on the Charles.

Movie Night: Flow – Kendall/MIT Open Space – Outdoor screening of “Flow,” a poetic exploration of dance and urban movement.

Wednesday, July 23

How Did They Fix That? Live! – Museum of Science – Filmmaker Mike Davidson discusses science of big machinery with engineers and reef experts.

The (Second Annual) “Cambridge Moth Ball” – Fresh Pond – Come and be dazzled by the extraordinary nighttime creatures known as Moths.

Monthly Bird Walk at Magazine Beach – Magazine Beach Nature Center – Guided walk spotting summer songbirds and river wildlife.

Arlington Farmers Market – Arlington Center – 🌱 Summer bounty from local farms plus specialty foods and music.

Davis Square Farmers Market – Somerville – 🌱 Peak fruit season and vibrant local vendors.

Thursday, July 24

Serialously with Annie Elise – Arts at the Armory, Somerville – True crime creator Annie Elise brings her investigative storytelling to a live audience.

Bookmarked LIVE! at Porter Square Books – Porter Square Books – GBH’s Callie Crossley discusses “The Phoenix Pencil Company” with Allison King.

Belmont Farmers Market – Belmont Center – 🌱 Family-friendly market with weekly themes and cooking demos.

Medford Farmers Market – Condon Shell Park, Medford – 🌱 Riverfront setting with diverse vendors and music.

Kendall Square Farmers Market – Kendall Plaza, Cambridge – 🌱 Lunchtime go-to for tech corridor locals and veggie lovers.

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