Events in Cambridge: June 6–12, 2025

Friday, June 6

• Robert Macfarlane at Harvard Book Store — Harvard Book Store, Cambridge — Acclaimed nature writer Robert Macfarlane discusses his latest work.
• Gallery Talk at MIT Museum — MIT Museum, Cambridge — A guided exploration of current exhibitions led by museum staff.
• Rory Power at Porter Square Books — Porter Square Books, Cambridge — Author Rory Power discusses her new novel Kill Creatures in conversation with C.L. Herman.
• Hike & Brew — Brewster’s Woods Wildlife Sanctuary, Concord — Evening hike followed by a hangout at Amory’s Tomb Brewing Co., geared toward young professionals.

Saturday, June 7

• Pride Festival at Magazine Beach Park — Magazine Beach, Cambridge — Celebrate Pride Month with outdoor activities, performances, and community engagement.
• Union Square Farmers Market — Somerville — Locally-grown produce, baked goods, and neighborhood energy.
• Nesting Birds at Drumlin Farm — Drumlin Farm, Lincoln — Morning walk exploring how birds court, nest, and raise their young.
• Lamplighter Beer School — Lamplighter Brewing Co., Cambridge — Guided brewery tour and curated tasting at their Broadway taproom.

Sunday, June 8

• Le Grand Prix Elmendorf du Pain — Cambridge & Eighth Streets — Croissant competition, baguette bake-off, French jazz, and a full-on Parisian-style block party.
• Belmont Farmers Market — Belmont — Community market with produce, dairy, bread, and handmade goods.

Monday, June 9

• Central Square Farmers Market — Cambridge — Fresh produce, meats, bread, and prepared food from regional farms.

Tuesday, June 10

• Beers and Gears — MassRobotics, Boston — Networking and discussions on robotics and automation.
• Mental Mapping — The Armory, Somerville — Exhibit exploring art, AI, and urban environments through personal mapping.

Wednesday, June 11

• Let’s Go Bugging: Pollinator Survey Workshop — Lusitania Field, Cambridge — Field workshop and citizen science pollinator count with Earthwise Aware.
• Arlington Farmers Market — Arlington — Midweek market with produce, meats, baked goods, and flowers.
• Davis Square Farmers Market — Somerville — Produce, proteins, baked goods, and local vendors.
• The Robotics Founder’s Path: Meet the Author — MassRobotics, Boston — Book talk and fireside chat with Oliver Mitchell, VC and author of A Startup Field Guide.
• Taste of Somerville — Boynton Yards, Somerville — Culinary and arts festival with 50+ food vendors, drinks, artisan booths, and live entertainment.

Thursday, June 12

• After Dark: Monsters — MIT Museum, Cambridge — Evening of monster-themed science, stories, and hands-on exhibits.
• Dr. Pria Anand at BioMed Realty — BioMed Realty, Cambridge — Neurologist and author Pria Anand discusses The Mind Electric.
• Kendall Square Farmers Market — Cambridge — Local vegetables, flowers, and small-batch specialties.
• Medford Farmers Market — Medford — Vendors, music, and community at the Condon Shell.