Cambridge offers many events for its residents and visitors to participate in. From museum exhibits to farmers’ markets to special children’s events, there is sure to be something in our calendar for you to do. You can click on a date in the calendar to the left to see what is happening on a specific day, or you can click on the double arrow to change the month and view what is happening over that month. Be sure to check back to see any additions or changes made to the schedule.
Glass Sculpture: Ghost Orchids - Jan 28 2012 - 9:00 AM to Mar 4 2012 - 5:00 PM
Ghost Orchids is a new glass sculpture exhibit by Scottish artist Siobhan Healy inspired by a rare British wild flower – the Ghost Orchid (Epipogium aphyllum). In this sculpture display, Healy has created a subtle and thought provoking artwork with the intention to encourage the viewer to reflect on the potential loss of this fragile species. On display through March 4, 2012.
LIFT Bike Project Refurb Night - Feb 8 2012 - 7:00 PM to Apr 27 2012 - 9:00 PM
The LIFT Bike Project, an organization dedicated to donating refurbished bicycles to homeless and low-income residents of Cambridge, Boston, and Somerville, will kick off its 2012 “refurb nights” February 1st. Every Wednesday from 7-9 PM, volunteers will gather at Quad Bikes (http://www.quadbikes.org) to help fix up bikes for a giveaway on the Green Streets Initiative’s April Walk/RIde Day, when 100 people will become the proud new owners of a great set of wheels. Refurb nights are both fun and a great way to meet a range of people with a passion for community service and biking. While no mechanic experience is required, volunteers should come prepared to learn something new. Whether you’re a refurb night veteran or hearing about this opportunity for the first time, come on down – everyone is welcome. For those who can’t make it to refurb nights, there are other ways to help. Maybe you have an old bike lying in your basement – LIFT would love for you to donate it. Please feel free to contact Ben at liftbostonbikeproject@gmail.com with any questions, or visit liftbikeproject.blogspot.com.
Mollusks: Shelled Masters of the Marine Realm - Feb 18 2012 - 9:00 AM to Dec 31 2013 - 5:00 PM
Mollusks will explore the amazing diversity and history of mollusks—snails, clams, squid and other invertebrates that comprise almost a quarter of all known marine species. Featuring the research of Professor Gonzalo Giribet, colleagues and students at Harvard University, and the Dept. of Malacology at Harvard’s Museum of Comparative Zoology, this new exhibition will engage the general public in mollusk evolution, ecology, and the many ways in which their lives intersect with ours.
A Walking Tour of Jewish Cuisine in Brookline - Feb 26 2012 - 2:00 PM to Feb 26 2012 - 5:00 PM
What is Jewish cuisine? Find out under expert guidance while tasting authentic Jewish food: matzo ball soup, latkes, falafel, kosher wines, noodle kugel ice cream, and a dozen more items from the best Brookline purveyors. Visit many of the town’s treasured Jewish food stores and restaurants, including Zaftig’s Delicatessen, Kupel’s Bakery, Rami’s, Rubin’s, and The Butcherie. Discover traditions, kosher rules, and the influence of the various cultures behind the food. $47, 18 and up
Click here to register online.
From Democratic Consensus to Cannibalistic Hordes: The Principles of Collective Behavior - Feb 28 2012 - 6:00 PM to Feb 28 2012 - 7:00 PM
Why do billions of locusts suddenly break into motion? How do ants carry heavy loads and march with orderly precision along densely packed trails? How do flocks of birds and schools of fish select their navigators? And how do we—humans—make decisions as citizens, drivers, and numerous other social situations? Iain Couzin, Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton, has made major contributions to understanding the dynamics and evolution of collective animal behavior. Free and open to the public, Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford Street. Free parking available in the 52 Oxford Street garage. Part of the Evolution Matters lecture series. Supported by a gift from Drs. Herman and Joan Suit.
Balagan presents... Highlights of the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival - Feb 28 2012 - 7:00 PM to Feb 28 2012 - 10:30 PM
One of the world’s leading festivals devoted to short films, Clermont-Ferrand in France is a vital showcase and a market for shorts, attracting over 100,000 visitors each year. Often referred to as the ‘Cannes’ of short film, it is now in the fourth decade. Originally Clermont-Ferrand screened only fiction films and only on 16mm and 35mm. But with the arrival of new technologies, a new competition called LABO (The LAB) was established in 2002. The LAB brings audiences films at the crossroads of different techniques and genres such as Fiction/Documentary, Experimental/Fiction, Animation/Documentary, etc. With the support from the Cultural Services of the French Consulate in Boston and New York, Balagan is thrilled to host the LAB’s curator Calmin Borel who, together with Balagan’s co-curator Alla Kovgan, compiled a diverse and eclectic mix of films from the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival. Music by DJ Ethan Kiermaier at 7pm, films start at 8pm. $10 regular, $8 student and senior. http://www.balaganfilms.com
Animal Artists: A six-week course (Ages 7–11) - Mar 6 2012 - 3:30 PM to Apr 10 2012 - 5:00 PM
Sketch face-to-face with a zebra, ostrich or tiger as we learn to draw animals from the museum’s collections. Students focus on new animals each week and practice using different media. By the end of this six-week course, students will have gained greater confidence in their skills as well as a new appreciation for the animal world. This popular club is taught by educator, artist and illustrator Erica Beade. Returning students are welcome and will deepen their skills each time. Fees: $120 nonmembers/$108 members
Registration: Class sizes are limited and advance registration is required. Email reservations@oeb.harvard.edu for reservations or call 617.495.2341. Cancellations: You may cancel up to two weeks before the first class and receive a refund less a $15 fee. After that time, no refund can be made. A full refund is issued if the museum cancels the program.
Didgeridoo Workshop - Mar 9 2012 - 7:00 PM to Mar 9 2012 - 8:30 PM
The Didgeridoo: Entering the Dreamtime A didgeridoo workshop for all ages & levels, instruments provided In this hands-on workshop, students will be introduced to the fundamental techniques of the didgeridoo which include producing the basic drone, manipulations of the fundamental note, and taking the first steps towards circular breathing. Plastic “starter” didgeridoos will be provided. All ages and abilities are welcome. Date: Friday, March 9, 2012 Time: 7:00-8:30pm Fee: $30; pre-registration required – online at http://newschoolofmusic.org/workshopsandlectures.html or call NSM at 617-492-8105 Contact: NSM office at 617-492-8105, info@newschoolofmusic.org, www.newschoolofmusic.org MBTA: Redline to Harvard Square; Bus 71 or 73 to the Mount Auburn Hospital stop
Folk Inspirations featuring Emil Altschuler, violin and Artem Belogurov, piano - Mar 14 2012 - 7:00 PM to Mar 14 2012 - 9:00 PM
Folk Inspirations’ is an entertaining and engaging musical program for violin and piano, that explores the music of Western classical composers such as Bartok, Ravel, Falla, and Mozart that were inspired by the indigenous folk music of their native countries. Concert takes place on Wednesday, March 14th at 7pm at the New School of Music in Cambridge. The 2nd Wednesday Concert Series is a showcase for the talents of New School’s performing artists and local guest musicians. The concert series offers the community an opportunity to experience a wide spectrum of music, including classical, jazz, pop and folk in the intimate setting of our 1883 wooden school house. We invite the community to sit back, relax and join us for this delightful concert series. A full concert schedule and additional information about the musicians and the New School of Music can be found at http://www.newschoolofmusic.org/2ndwednesdayconcerts.html. Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Time: 7:00pm Admission: $12/Adults, $6/seniors & children under 12; available online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/195507 or at the door the evening of the concert Location: New School of Music, 25 Lowell Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 MBTA: Redline to Harvard Square; Bus 71 or 73 to the Mount Auburn Hospital stop Contact: NSM office at 617-492-8105, info@newschoolofmusic.org, www.newschoolofmusic.org
