Events & things to do in Cambridge

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Next 14 days in Cambridge

• Fri, Nov 6, 9:30 a.m.: ESOL information session and placement test at Community Learning Center. The Community Learning Center at 5 Western Ave. holds an information session and placement test for free English (ESOL) classes.Town of Cambridge
• Fri, Nov 6, 9:30 a.m.: SNAP and MassHealth help at North Cambridge Senior Center. An in-person session at 2050 Massachusetts Ave. explains changes to work and immigration requirements for SNAP and MassHealth, checks eligibility and helps with next steps.Town of Cambridge
• Fri, Nov 6, 9:30 a.m.: Open Shop at the Hive, Main Library. Hive-badged patrons can reserve equipment and studio spaces or drop in to work on projects at the Main Library's Hive; new makers can take a 10-minute safety training. Runs to 2 p.m.Cambridge Public Library
• Fri, Nov 6, 10 a.m.: Flamenco dance class for older adults. Cambridge Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave., hosts a flamenco class open to all, with the option to dance seated.Town of Cambridge
• Fri, Nov 6, 10:30 a.m.: Strong and Stretched at Russell Youth Center. The Russell Youth and Community Center, 680 Huron Ave., hosts a 45-minute class popular at all three senior centers.Town of Cambridge
• Fri, Nov 6, 10:30 a.m.: Yoga for Better Balance at Cambridge Senior Center. The Cambridge Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave., offers a balance class for older adults, standing or seated, on mats or chairs.Town of Cambridge
• Fri, Nov 6, 10:30 a.m.: Free ESOL classes at Central Square library. The Central Square Branch offers beginner and high beginner ESOL classes at 10:30 a.m., beginner at 1 p.m. and high beginner at 3 p.m. No testing needed. Call 617-349-4013.Cambridge Public Library
• Fri, Nov 6, 11 a.m.: Little Groove music and movement at O'Connell Branch. A professional musician leads a 45-minute interactive show at the O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., for ages 0 to 4 with a caregiver. No registration required.Cambridge Public Library
• Fri, Nov 6, 11 a.m.: Drop-in tech help at Central Square library. Library staff offer 20-minute help sessions on computers, mobile devices, online resources and resumes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lewis Room. No registration required.Cambridge Public Library
• Fri, Nov 6, 11:30 a.m.: Zumba Gold for older adults at Main Library. Instructor Darren Hairston leads a low-impact dance fitness class in the Main Library Community Room. Registration is required and opens at 11:30 a.m. the Monday before each class.Cambridge Public Library
• Fri, Nov 6, 12 p.m.: Friday Cafe at First Church in Cambridge. First Church in Cambridge hosts its weekly Friday Cafe at noon.First Church in Cambridge
• Fri, Nov 6, 2:30 p.m.: BB&N hosts cross country, volleyball and soccer Friday. At the Nicholas Athletic Center: boys cross country ISL championships at 2:30 p.m., girls at 3:15, boys 3rd soccer vs. Belmont Hill at 3:15, MS boys soccer vs. St. Sebastian's at 3:30, varsity volleyball and boys soccer at 5.BB&N
• Fri, Nov 6, 3 p.m.: Documentary photography class for older adults. North Cambridge Senior Center, 2050 Mass Ave., holds its weekly Friday class on taking better smartphone photos.Town of Cambridge
• Fri, Nov 6, 4 p.m.: Kids' Zine Collective at O'Neill Branch. Kids ages 7 and up make, copy and swap zines at the O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave. Snacks are provided.Cambridge Public Library
• Fri, Nov 6, 5 p.m.: Whispers of the Andes storytelling at the KiOSK. The Cambridge KiOSK in Harvard Square hosts a storytelling session on the origins of the Inca Empire and the history of Machu Picchu, followed by questions and discussion.Town of Cambridge
• Fri, Nov 6, 7 p.m.: Worship Night at Central Square Church. Central Square Church holds Worship Night at 7 p.m.Central Square Church
• Fri, Nov 6, 9 p.m.: Organically Good Trio at Lizard Lounge. The Organically Good Trio plays Lizard Lounge at 9 p.m.Lizard Lounge
• Sat, Nov 7: The Platform hosts free opening day in Kendall Square. Global Arts Live's new venue throws a free Platform Opening Day Saturday, with vertical dance company Bandaloop, and stages the dance show 'Sol Invictus' in the Takeda Theater. Cambridge | Somerville Independent covered it.Cambridge | Somerville Independent
• Sat, Nov 7: The Platform performing arts space opens in Kendall Square. The new Kendall Square venue opens this weekend, with Compagnie Hervé Koubi's "Sol Invictus" among its first Takeda Theater performances. Cambridge-Somerville Independent also covered the opening.Cambridge Day
• Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Final hazardous waste collection day set for Nov. 7. The city's last Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day of 2026 runs Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 50 Mooney St., open to Cambridge residents only.City of Cambridge
• Sat, Nov 7, 8 a.m.: Men's Breakfast at First Church in Cambridge. First Church in Cambridge hosts its Men's Breakfast at 8 a.m.First Church in Cambridge
• Sat, Nov 7, 9 a.m.: Encounter service at Aletheia Church Cambridge. Aletheia Church Cambridge holds Encounter at 9 a.m.Aletheia Church Cambridge
• Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 a.m.: Household hazardous waste day set for Mooney Street. The city's final Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day of the year runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 50 Mooney Street, for Cambridge residents only.City of Cambridge
• Sat, Nov 7, 9:30 a.m.: Aging Gracefully with Yoga at Baldwin Community Center. The Maria L. Baldwin Community Center holds an Aging Gracefully with Yoga class at 9:30 a.m.Maria L. Baldwin Community Center
• Sat, Nov 7, 10:30 a.m.: 27th annual Family Literacy Fun Day on City Hall lawn. Cambridge's 27th annual Family Literacy Fun Day takes place on the City Hall lawn, 795 Massachusetts Ave., starting at 10:30 a.m.Town of Cambridge
• Sat, Nov 7, 11 a.m.: Special Olympics basketball tryout at Russell Youth Center. The first Special Olympics basketball tryout takes place at the Russell Youth and Community Center, 680 Huron Ave.Town of Cambridge
• Sun, Nov 8, 2 p.m.: LOUROVERSE: Living for Comics. The city calendar lists LOUROVERSE - Living for Comics at 2 p.m.Town of Cambridge
• Sun, Nov 8, 6:00 p.m.: KiOSK hosts Sunday busking performance. The Cambridge KiOSK hosts a busking performance at 6 p.m. Sunday.City of Cambridge
• Mon, Nov 9, 12:00 p.m.: City holds rental housing information session. The city holds a Rental Housing Information Session at noon Monday for tenants and landlords.City of Cambridge
• Fri, Nov 13, 8 p.m.: Passim presents Antje Duvekot at Arrow Street Arts. Folk singer-songwriter Antje Duvekot performs an evening of storytelling and song at Arrow Street Arts in Harvard Square, Patch's community contributor reports.Cambridge Patch
• Sun, Nov 15: Library card design contest entries due Nov. 15. Entries for the Cambridge Public Library's first library card design contest, open to anyone who lives, works or attends school in the city, are due online by 11:59 p.m. Nov. 15.Cambridge Public Library

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