The Cambridge Science Festival offers a wide range of science and technology-related activities – lectures, debates, exhibitions, concerts, plays, workshops, etc. – at a variety of locations. Modeled on art, music, and movie festivals, the Cambridge Science Festival makes science and technology part of the wider culture by illuminating the richness of scientific inquiry and the excitement of discovery.

The Festival's collaborators reach out to K-12 students, the general public, and the science community, to excite and ignite curiosity.

2008 event dates: April 26 - May 4 | cambridgesciencefestival.org


Charles River Watershed Association, The
Who We AreOne of the country's first watershed organizations, Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) was formed in 1965 in response to public concern about the declining condition of the Charles River. Since its earliest days of advocacy, CRWA has figured prominently in major clean-up and watershed protection efforts, working with government officials and citizen groups from 35 Massachusetts watershed towns from Hopkinton to Boston. Initiatives over the last three decades have dramatically improved the quality of water in the watershed and approaches to water resource management. | charlesriver.org


Dance Month
DanceMonth is a citywide celebration of the movement arts in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Neither a festival nor a showcase, it is a way to focus on the richness of dance that is already an intrinsic part of our lives.

DanceMonth is celebrated annually in May. | dancemonth.com/


Dulcimer Festival
The Dulcimer Festival was founded in 1981 at the former Palfrey Street School in Watertown, and for years was known as the Flower Carol Dulcimer Festival. In 1991 it moved to the Cambridge Center for Adult Education.

A joyful springtime celebration of the Appalachian and Hammered Dulcimer, the festival is held each year on the first weekend in May at The Blacksmith House (56 Brattle St., Harvard Square).

2008 Festival Information: May 2-4, 2008
Please visit our website: www.jonweinberg.com/dulcifest/ | ccae.org


Go Green Month
Cambridge's GoGreen Month, occurring annually in May, is a month-long celebration of transportation options, recycling, and energy conservation. Events include Bike Week celebrations, commuter appreciation days, transportation fairs and presentation of the GoGreen Business awards for outstanding environmental efforts.

For information on events, please visit our website: ci.cambridge.ma.us/CDD/et/ggm/gg_calendar.html


Harvard University's Arts First
ARTS FIRST, Harvard's annual spring celebration of the arts. ARTS FIRST has been established as a highly anticipated annual event, putting the arts at Harvard, simply, FIRST and foremost each May.

ARTS FIRST presents over 200 music, theatre, dance, and visual arts events to the communities. The festival is sponsored by Harvard's Board of Overseers, and was instituted by former Harvard Overseer and Emmy-award winning actor John Lithgow '67.

Event Dates: May 1-4, 2008 | fas.harvard.edu/~arts/


Mayfair in Harvard Square
This annual festival celebrates the spring and the eclectic atmosphere of Harvard Square. Mayfair features over 200 Harvard Square merchants and vendors of artistic crafts, jewelry, clothing, and other gifts from around the world, along with a wide variety of ethnic cuisine and free entertainment for children and adults.

Event Date ~ May 11, 2008 | harvardsquare.com


Regattabar Jazz Festival
Come see famous jazz musicians from around the world perform on the stage at the Regattabar during this 4-month music festival.

Presented Annually~ February-May | regattabarjazz.com

Event date: July 13, 2008 | harvardsquare.com


Cambridge Carnival International
August 24, 2008

Caribbean Carnival is a colorful and festive celebration that is rooted in African traditions. Carnival secretly allowed public communication and cultural bonding for the African slave cultures from as far back as the 1600s. The rich rhythmic musicality and culture of the Caribbean can be seen as revelers masquerade through the streets in dazzling handmade costumes dancing to the beat of Carnival!

Cambridge Carnival in Massachusetts, is one of twenty-four North American Caribbean-style carnivals that combine wire-bending, costumes, masks, music, steelpan, street-parades, dancing, food and craft exhibits, to display the cultural diversity of the countries and Caribbean islands, where transplanted Africans were placed.

Since its inception in 1992, Cambridge Carnival has grown from a small street fair to one of the most spectacular events in Cambridge and the Greater Boston area. This growth led to, in 2005, a change in venue from Central Sq. to its new home in Kendall Square. | cambridgecarnival.com


Cambridge River Festival
June 14, 2008
Noon-6pm

Festival highlights include stages for music (including Jazz, Folk, Gospel, World), temporary public art, a variety of hands on art-making activities for children and vendors selling food and imported crafts from locations around the world. Activities take place along the Charles River in Cambridge including a closed-off-to-traffic Memorial Drive, between Western Avenue and JFK Streets (Harvard and Central Squares), two blocks from Harvard Square T station

Handicapped Accessible

Free! | ci.cambridge.ma.us/CAC/community_river.html


Dragon Boat Festival
Join us on June 8th, 2008 for the exciting 28th Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival of Boston.

Hong Kong dragon boats are slim, teakwood racers with a hand-painted dragon's head at the prow and a flashy tail at the stern. Decorated in brilliant Chinese colors, each boat holds a crew of 18 sitting side by side, a steersperson at the rudder and a drummer whose beat sets the pace for the crew. Dragon boat racing is unique for the speed of fast paddling.

Today, the Dragon Boat Festivals have become more popular not only in the United States, but also worldwide. Held back in 1979, the first US Dragon Boat Festival was used as a vehicle to promote Asian culture and a chance to bring together diverse communities from Boston and surrounding areas.

617-426-6500 x778 | bostondragonboat.org


Grecian Festival
Greek Food, Music and Entertainment

Event dates: June 13-15, 2008


Phillips Brooks House Association, PBHA
Consisting of 82 programs, over 1,800 student volunteers, and serving close to 10,000 people in the Cambridge-Boston area, PBHA is an organization dedicated to social service and social action.

As a student-run organization, we draw upon the creative initiative of students and community members to foster collaboration that empowers individuals and communities. Through social service and social action, PBHA endeavors to meet community needs while advocating structural change. PBHA seeks to promote social awareness and community involvement at Harvard and beyond.


Summer in the City
The Cambridge Arts Council is celebrating 10 years of Summer In the City (SIC); an exciting and multicultural array of children's puppetry, storytellers, music, and dance located throughout the city's neighborhood parks. Designed for children between the ages of 4 and 11, one dozen interactive and surprising performances are scheduled during July and August. This culturally diverse line-up, targeted to engage young audiences, can be enjoyed by children of all ages.

Presented Annually ~ July -August | ci.cambridge.ma.us/CAC/

Event Date: September 21, 2008 | charlesriverconservancy.org


Festival of Saint Lucia
The festival of Saint Lucia celebrates the patron saint of the eyes. Food, entertainment and lots of fun!

Labor Day Weekend, 2008 Dates: August 29-September 1


Head of the Charles Regatta
Come see the world's largest 2-day regatta and watch racers from all over the world compete. The race takes place along the Charles River, beginning at the Boston University Bridge and ending at the Elliot Bridge.

Event dates: October 18-19, 2008, 8:30am-4pm both days | hocr.org


Oktoberfest in Harvard Square
Oktoberfest combines the excitement of street theatre with the fun of a flea market, plus the smells and tastes of a country fair, not to mention some of the quirkiest and most colorful people watching north of Greenwich Village! Live music and entertainment, Children's activities, ethnic food and a traditional beer garden all in the heart of Harvard Square.

Event dates: October 12, 2008 | harvardsquare.com


Saints Cosmas & Damian Society
Each September on the weekend after Labor Day the streets of East Cambridge come alive for the annual Italian Festival of the Healing Saints Cosmas and Damian. Thousands from near and far descend upon our city to enjoy the festivites during the fun filled weekend.

This large and traditional celebration was founded in 1926 and it has received widespread acclaim as one of the premier cultural festivals in New England! Come and enjoy the parades, candlelight processions, ethnic food, amusement rides, live entertainment, carnival games, magnificent illuminations and a special Healing Service in honor of "I Santi Medici".

All are welcome to join in this grand and spectacular celebration and witness the money ribbons, capes, and blankets lowered from rooftops onto the Saints during the grand parade on Sunday afternoon!

Event Dates: September 6-7, 2008 | cosmas-and-damian.com