City Calendar

Wednesday

July 19

• 12:00 AM

  Symbolism and Subversion: An Exhibition of Jennifer Regan's Stitched Narratives

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  On Display May 2 - July 31 Lobby & Second Floor, Main Library When author Jennifer Regan moved to Cambridge in the late 1980s, she had an artistic and feminist awakening. She had recently left behind a whirlwind life as the spouse of a prominent Buffalo politician. Newly divorced, middle aged, and in an unfamiliar city, Regan found artistic expression in poetry, painting, and most significantly quilt making or rather creating "stitched narratives," thematic stories sewn with symbolism and subversion. Reworking the traditional themes of American quilts, such as a focus on biblical stories, she created narratives negotiating femininity, marriage, motherhood, and society through a feminist lens. For some of her pieces, Cambridge became a focal point - either directly inspiring her or serving as her subject. The Renaissance, politics, and societal inequities deeply influenced her other pieces. Regan's career as an artist in Cambridge flourished and she created over 100 pieces between 1989 and 2006. Her stitched narratives can be found in the New England Quilt Museum and Burchfield Penny Art Center collections.

• 8:30 AM

  City of Cambridge and De Novo Immigration Legal Screening Virtual Clinics

  This FREE monthly clinic offers Massachusetts residents a consultation with an immigration attorney and the chance to learn more about how immigration law affects them and their families.

• 9:00 AM

  STEAM Academy: Innovators for Purpose Summer Studio

  Main Library, Community Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Studio is a teen-powered design and innovation program where teens channel their energy and creative vision to imagine and build a better world. Blending art, design, science, technology and storytelling within a social justice framework, teens engage in real-world client-sponsored projects. July 5 - August 11, weekdays from 9:15am-3:30pm at the Main Library Innovators for Purpose (iFp) is a Cambridge-based nonprofit that inspires high-potential, diverse young people to discover their passions, develop innovative mindsets and cultivate marketable skills to solve problems they care most about. Summer Studio teens are funded in part through the Mayor's Summer Youth Program. The Cambridge Public Library STEAM Academy is part Cambridge STEAM Initiative's efforts to enhance and expand students’ access to quality STEAM learning experiences. Made possible by generous support from the Eric and Jane Nord Family Fund and Verizon.

• 9:15 AM

  Gloucester Harbor Cruise SOLD OUT!

  Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

  Summer day trip for seniors on the Spirit of Boston. This trip has Sold Out.

• 10:30 AM

  Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)

  Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139

  Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at a beginner level. No testing is needed. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.

• 10:30 AM

  Story Time (Central Square)

  Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139

  Join us for a half-hour of stories in the Children's Room. If the weather is particularly fine, we might move to the plaza outside the Franklin Street side of the branch. For ages birth-5 with caregivers. ...

• 11:00 AM

  Morning Sing-Along (Main)

  Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  It's a Library dance party! All ages. This program can accommodate 130 people. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be present to receive a ticket. This program starts promptly, and any unclaimed seats will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information.

• 1:00 PM

  Safety Awareness Presentation

  Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

  This will be an opportunity for seniors to meet with the newest members of the Cambridge Police Community Outreach Team and to learn about all the ways that the Cambridge Police work.

• 3:00 PM

  Summer Reading: Comic Book Workshop with LJ Baptiste (Main)

  Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  We'll focus on the art of crafting original character-driven comics and cartoons, while also studying the work of pros in graphic novels, newspaper comics, and manga! Recommended for ages 8-13. Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Cambridge Public Library, the East Cambridge Savings Bank and Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

• 3:00 PM

  Summer Reading: Nintendo Switch in the Teen Room (Main)

  Main Library, Teen Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Come to the Teen Room and try out a bunch of different Switch games, from Animal Crossing to Mario Karto to the Legend of Zelda. Play on your own or with friends. Every other Wednesday in the Teen Room this summer from 3 to 5 p.m.

• 3:30 PM

  Story Time (Collins)

  Collins Branch, 64 Aberdeen Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138

  We invite young children, older siblings and their grown-ups to join us for half an hour of stories, songs and rhymes. This program takes place indoors or outdoors at Collins Branch Library, depending on the weather. Please call 617-349-4021 for more information.

• 5:30 PM

  Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Regular Board Meeting

  The Foundry Building, Second Floor Conference Room 101 Rogers Street Cambridge MA, 02142

  The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority is committed to implementing imaginative, creative initiatives to achieve social equity and a balanced economic ecosystem. We work in the public trust to bring a human dimension to development improving the quality of life for residents, businesses, employees, and visitors. Our goal is to balance economic vibrancy, housing, and open space to create sustainable communities through new and revitalized development. We are an independent, agile public authority bringing a unique set of redevelopment tools to work in close partnership with the City of Cambridge and other organizations.

• 5:30 PM

  The Ordinance Committee

  City Hall, 2nd Floor Sullivan Chamber, 795 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

  The Ordinance Committee

• 6:30 PM

  Glowforge 101: Creative Laser Cutting (Main)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Learn how to cut, engrave, and shape designs from a variety of materials using the Glowforge Pro laser cutter in this workshop. This two-hour workshop replaces the previous two-part Glowforge 101 offering; the content and length of this workshop and the two-part series are the same. You will start by utilizing the camera on the Glowforge to focus and scan your own custom images, properly select materials for your project, and fabricate your first design. You will create digital artwork for the Glowforge, and learn file formatting for production. Note: This is a badging course for laser cutting. You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this program. View The Hive's workshop schedule here.

• 7:00 PM

  Brewery Book Club (Lamplighter)

  You’re invited to our July brewery book club, where Lamplighter and the Cambridge Public Library team up to highlight contemporary works from marginalized voices while having a beer. This month, we’ll read How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures by Sabrina Imbler. We’ll gather in the Lamplighter back taproom to discuss the book, what we learned from it, what we found ourselves touched by, and all other thoughts. Register here.

• 7:15 PM

  Screen on the Green

  Rindge Field, 70 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge

  Join us for a family friendly movie in the park on a big screen. Tonight showing Minions Rise of Gru.