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Harvard Square
Business Association
December 2025 Newsletter
Events/Deals/News
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18th Annual “Everyone Loves Latkes” Party
December 13th
1pm – 2pm
Brattle Plaza
The Harvard Square Business Association is delighted to celebrate Hanukkah by serving complimentary latkes on Saturday, December 13th at the 18th Annual “Everyone Loves Latkes” Party! Complimentary hot and delicious potato pancakes will be sampled between 1:00pm – 2:00pm on Brattle Plaza (in front of Bluestone Lane at 27 Brattle Street).
This year’s latkes will be prepared by Executive Chef Jason Bond of Lou’s, Harvard Square’s newest restaurant. These vegetarian potato treats will include fresh apple sauce made with Empire Apples sourced from Verrill Farm in Concord, MA and sour cream made from cream from High Law Farms in the Berkshires. In keeping with tradition, fresh jelly donuts and gold chocolate coins will be provided. Joe Kessler and his Klezmer band, Klezwoods, will be on hand to entertain the crowd with traditional songs of the season.
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Unsilent Night
December 14th
5pm – 6pm
Be a part of the music where Harvard Square is our score! Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night is an original composition written specifically to be heard outdoors in the month of December. It takes the form of a street promenade in which the audience becomes the performer. Each participant gets one of four tracks of music in the form of a cassette, CD, or MP3. Together all four tracks comprise Unsilent Night. The fact that the participants play different "parts" simultaneously helps create the special sound of the piece. Participants carry boomboxes, or anything that amplifies music, and simultaneously start playing the music. Our carefully chosen route through streets of the Square will create a unique mobile sound sculpture which is different from every listener's perspective.
Please join us at 5pm outside of Longy School of Music of Bard College (27 Garden Street) as we begin our stroll through Harvard Square!
For details on how to register and what to bring, please click here.
For additional details, including the walk’s accessibility, please click here.
Unsilent Night is sponsored by The Harvard Square Business Association, Cambridge Arts Council, Longy School of Music of Bard College, Clary and Cimermantis Little Free Library and New Gallery Concert Series.
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Mount Auburn Cemetary
Through December 21st
SOLSTICE: Reflections on Winter Light is an annual event at Mount Auburn Cemetery that includes an outdoor journey with large-scale light and sound artworks created by MASARY, and an indoor experience with live music and candle lighting. Guests are invited to walk through the light-filled landscape, explore the Winter Solstice atmosphere, and to reflect on moments of change as the year ends and a new cycle begins. Connect to a landscape of exceptional beauty, consider an intention for the new year, or commemorate the memory of a loved one. Let SOLSTICE light your way as you encounter the unique spirit of Mount Auburn. Click here for tickets.
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American Repertory Theater
Through February 8th
Wonder
“We can change the way we see.” Based on R.J. Palacio’s novel and Lionsgate & Mandeville Films’ hit feature film, this uplifting new musical follows the Pullman family as they navigate change, identity, and what it means to belong. Auggie Pullman has been homeschooled his entire life, often retreating to outer space in his imagination. But when his family decides it’s time for him to start going to school, Auggie must take off the space helmet he has used to hide his facial difference. As Auggie navigates a world filled with kindness and cruelty, his parents and sister go on their own journeys of transformation and discovery. Featuring a driving, pop-inspired score, Wonder celebrates empathy, resilience, and the power of choosing kindness. More information and tickets available here.
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Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
December 12th
Longfellow Holiday Open House
This beloved annual tradition welcomes guests of all ages to enjoy the spirit of the season amid the beautifully decorated historic halls of Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy’s President’s House. Complete event details can be found here.
1:00–4:00 PM: Early bird open house at 105 Brattle Street
Skip the crowds and enjoy the Longfellow House, decorated in period style with special seasonal objects from the site's museum collection, during the afternoon hours. Last early bird entrance to the Longfellow House is at 3:45 PM.
4:15 PM: Sunset reading of “Christmas Bells” in front of 105 Brattle Street (outside)
Gather for a sunset reading of Longfellow’s beloved 1864 poem “Christmas Bells” in front of the Longfellow House (outside).
4:00–8:00 PM: Family fun and refreshments at 115 Brattle Street
Make your way to the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy’s President’s House at 115 Brattle Street—known as “the other big yellow house”—for festive family fun including holiday Victorian carolers on the porch, puppet shows at the top of each hour (4:00, 5:00, 6:00, and 7:00 PM), “take-and-make” crafts, and treats for all ages. Cookies and hot beverages will be served.
5:00–8:00 PM: Evening open house at 105 Brattle Street
Enjoy a luminaria display on the grounds and stroll the halls of the Longfellow House, decorated in period style with special seasonal objects from the site's museum collection. Live harp music will enliven the carriage house. Last entrance to the Longfellow House is at 7:45 PM.Free; no reservations required. Event concludes at 8:00 PM.
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The Comedy Studio
December 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th & 21st
December 12 & 13
Caitlin Peluffo
Originally hailing from San Francisco, CA, Caitlin Peluffo is a comedian based in NYC. After a brief six-year stint in art school studying performative video art (no, really…that’s a thing), Caitlin expanded her talents to the stage. She’s opened for comedians Maria Bamford, Fortune Feimster, Matteo Lane, and Brian Regan. She’s been featured everywhere from the world-famous Comedy Cellar in the Big Apple to clubs nationwide, talking about how she came to be such a lovable loose cannon. Tickets
December 14
Chuck Draghi
Join Boston's own Chef Chuck Draghi and friends for a night of great comedy not to be missed. This is a special night as we are filming the show for a Chuck Draghi Comedy Special. Come be a part of history as Chuck records his first, and maybe last comedy special ever. Tickets
December 15
Food For Thoughts: A Boston Food Bank Fundraiser
Join us at The Comedy Studio for a night of laughter, all for a great cause. We have a lineup of Boston's best comics ready to entertain and put you in the holiday giving spirit. Come one, come all. $20 tickets or $10 when you bring in 3 food donation items. Tickets
December 21
Holiday Party w/ Will Smalley, Andrew Mayer & Live Band Karaoke
Join us for The Comedy Studio’s annual Holiday Party Show hosted by beloved Boston comics Will Smalley and Andrew Mayer. Will and Andrew have an all-star lineup of comedians to help you get into the holiday spirit. Dress in your ugliest Christmas sweater and come on down for a holiday spectacular you’ll never forget. And be sure to stick around after for the real party. Christmas music included! HO!, HO!, HO! There is also Live Band Karaoke after the show with house band Bad at Sex. Tickets
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December 12th - 28th
Come one, come all - Midwinter Revels: A Scandinavian Story for Christmas runs for 14 joyous performances in Harvard's historic Sanders Theatre, December 12-28! This year, Revels’ joyous blend of music, storytelling, song, and dance brings to life the radiant story of Matchless, by Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked.
Set on an island so far north that it snows from September to April, a young boy finds warmth and light in the darkest days. Woven together with festive Scandinavian song and dance performed by virtuoso musicians, actors, and Revels’ intergenerational chorus, this story is Gregory Maguire’s illumination of a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale.
Tickets are available here and discounts are available for patrons under 35 and EBT/WIC cardholders. Plus don't miss Scandinavian Cultural Day, Family Day at Revels, and more! Learn more.
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Harvard Art Museums
December 13th
January 4th & 14th
December 13, 11:00 - 11:30am
Second Saturdays Story Time
Join us for Second Saturdays Story Time, where local librarians read stories in the galleries!
January 4, 12:00 - 1:00pm
Exhibition Tour: Edna Andrade: Imagination Is Never Static
Join us for a tour of our exhibition, Edna Andrade: Imagination Is Never Static, led by Mitra Abbaspour, co-curator of the exhibition.
January 14, 12:30 - 1:00pm
Gallery Talk: Catching the Tooth and Sketching a Shape
Susan Anderson will look at how artists working at the turn of the 20th century used dry media as a means towards abstraction.
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Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East
December 13th
In Person Teen Program
1:00–3:30pm
Games of the Ancient Near East: Teen Saturdays Workshop
Travel back in time and explore some of the world’s oldest board games from the ancient Near East! In this interactive workshop, you'll learn the origins of games like senet, mancala, the Royal Game of Ur, and al-qirkat. Play, win, and learn how strategy and luck have connected people for thousands of years. Whether you love history, puzzles, or friendly competition, this workshop is for you. Come ready to play, learn, and experience ancient fun that still inspires today!
Teen Saturdays Workshops are offered bilingually in Spanish and English and are designed to build community and enrich the museum experience for multicultural and Spanish-speaking teens.
The $10 fee includes free admission to all Harvard Museums of Science & Culture (HMSC) museums immediately following the workshop.
Teens receive an HMSC membership (worth $100) after attending three or more Teen Saturdays Workshops per semester; or receive a free admission pass (worth $15) for a return visit if you attend one of the four sessions. Advance registration required
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Harvard Museum of Natural History
December 13th
In-Person Presentation
2:00-2:30pm
Science Spotlights: Short of Breath? Here’s a Rock
Meet up-and-coming scientists and learn about questions at the forefront of research today in this series of short talks.
Federica Calabrese, Postdoctoral Fellow, Girguis Lab
When we think of electricity, we often picture wires, circuits and generators. But did you know that living things can also produce electricity? In fact, electricity powers many of the biological processes in living things, including us! Even more surprising is that bacteria can use electricity to “breathe rocks.” What does this mean exactly? Join Harvard scientist Federica Calabrese as she uncovers how some microbes evolved to live in oxygen-free environments and how we can harness “bioelectricity” to power our own electronic devices.
20-minute talk followed by 10-minute Q&A session.
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Regular museum admission rates apply.
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Nomad
December 13th
11am - 7pm
Nomad is celebrating our annual Holiday shopping party!
Nomad will be offering giveaways to our first 15 customers, a special raffle and holiday treats.
From 4-7pm, there will be live music from local musicians.
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Lovestruck Books
December 13th - 16th,
January 13th, 20th
December 13th - 16th
Jane Austen Birthday Celebration with The Brattle Theatre
December 16, 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth and we’re excited to celebrate! Jane is a literary icon who continues to entertain, delight, and inspire generations of readers. Join us as we toast to her timeless works, remarkable life, and enduring legacy with print, film, and in-store celebrations.
January 13th
Graceless Heart Release Panel
Celebrating the Release of two breathtaking new fantasies: Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez and The Swan's Daughter by Roshani Chokshi. Step into an evening of myth, magic, and romance as these powerhouse authors discuss immortal cities, cursed princes, and the transformative power of love and storytelling with fantasy author Rebecca Ross.
January 20th
Isabelle Engel’s Most Eligible
A reality show rom-com debut about an investigative journalist who sneaks onto the show only to fall for the wrong guy.
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Nubar
December 14th
Brunch buffet from 11am – 2pm, with Santa in the house for pictures and more.
The cost is $50/adults, $30/kids 12 and under, and free for kids 5 and under. We will also be offering our regular lunch menu during the event.
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Regattabar
December 14th, 18th, 21st & 31st
Sunday, December 14th, 4pm
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Vince Guaraldi’s timeless A Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack is brought to life in this special live performance at Regattabar. Featuring the full score (and more!) by a five-piece ensemble of acclaimed touring musicians, the quintet puts it's own spin on Guaraldi’s Christmas classics with extended improvisation and horn lines injected into the arrangements you know and love. The band is comprised of an eclectic group of internationally touring musicians who hail from jazz, prog, pop, and rock backgrounds, coming together for a show that will leave everybody in the holiday spirit.
Thursday, December 18th, 7:30pm & 9:30pm
Merry Christmas with Jose James: Combining the classic jazz-crooner elegance of Frank Sinatra and Nat “King” Cole with the earthy sophistication of soul legends Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway, “Merry Christmas from José James” raises the bar for the contemporary Christmas show.
Sunday, December 21st, 4pm
A Nat King Cole Christmas with Gordon Michaels: A magical night of holiday cheer, timeless Nat King Cole tunes, and soulful vibes with Gordon Michaels & Friends - featuring the fabulous Lori Dow!
December 31st, 8:30pm & 10:30pm
New Year's Eve at Regattbar with Catherine Russell!
Experience Catherine Russell at Regattabar for a NYE celebration like no other!
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Cambridge Forum
December 16th
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Cambridge Forum will host a conversation on December 16th at 5 PM to reflect on the significant yet often overlooked costs incurred by Native peoples in shaping this nation. Although Indigenous names, traditions, and wisdom are deeply embedded in American culture, Native voices continue to be marginalized.
This program will feature Rhonda Anderson, the Western Massachusetts Commissioner on Indian Affairs; Lawrence Baca, a retired lawyer from the U.S. Justice Department with a career focused on advocating for Native rights within the legal system; and Brad Lopes, the Education Manager for the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribal Education Department. Together, they will explore the contradictions at the heart of American identity that persist to this day. The discussion will be moderated by journalist Phillip Martin. For more information and to register, click here.
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The COOP
December 16th
December 16, 10am - 8pm and 5-6:30pm
Jane Austen's Birthday
Love In The Stacks (The Jane Austen Edition) (10am - 8pm) and afternoon tea with Cinesweets (5 - 6:30pm)
No RSVP needed
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Blue Heron
December 19th, 8pm
December 20th, 3pm & 8pm
Christmas in 16th-Century Spain
First Church in Cambridge
Blue Heron’s beloved Christmas concert returns to Spain for mystical motets by Morales, vivacious villancicos by Guerrero, and a dash of comedy—Flecha’s rollicking tale of a shipwreck on Christmas Day, La Bomba. 10% off tickets with the code FRIENDS10
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Bar Enza
December 19th - 24th
Celebrate the Season with Chef Lydia Shire’s Feast of the Seven Fishes
Join us at Bar Enza for a holiday tradition brought to life by the legendary Chef Lydia Shire. From December 19th through Christmas Eve, we’ll be offering an extraordinary Feast of the Seven Fishes, an indulgent, Italian-inspired celebration of the sea.
Savor a beautifully curated menu featuring seasonal seafood dishes, bold flavors, and Chef Shire’s signature creativity. Whether you’re gathering with friends or planning a festive night out, this is a holiday experience not to be missed. This menu requires table participation.
Reserve your table and make the season memorable at Bar Enza.
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Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church
December 20th
A monthly Harmolodic Jazz Series continues at Harvard Epworth.
Joining Dave (keyboards) this month are Neil Leonard (saxophone), John Turner (bass) and Chris Bowman (drums). For each month’s musical guests, visit dbryantmusic.com/third-thursdays/. Admission at the door: $10. Contact info: bryantequilibria@gmail.com or (617) 447-3030.
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Swedenborg Chapel
December 24th
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
During this season of Advent, we cordially invite the Cambridge community – residents and visitors alike – to join us for our annual candlelight Christmas Eve service at Swedenborg Chapel, a simple service of carols, prayers, and a Christmas message inside our historic gothic chapel at the corner of Quincy and Kirkland streets. We look forward to greeting you on December 24, at 4:30pm. All are welcome.
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Nubar
December 24th, 25th, 31st & January 1st
Christmas Eve
On Christmas Eve, we will offer our regular dinner menu. Our last seating is 7:45pm. The kitchen closes at 9pm, with last call at the bar at 9:45pm, and Nubar closes at 10pm.
Christmas Buffet
On Christmas Day, we will have our holiday buffet from 12pm – until the last seating at 4:30pm. The price is $68/adults, $30/kids (12 and under) and free for kids 5 and under. The price includes coffee, juice, or soft drinks. There will be no a la carte service on this day. Last call at the bar will be 6:45pm, and Nubar will close at 7pm.
New Year's Eve
On New Year’s Eve, we will offer our regular dinner menu, plus a menu of specials. We will be open normal Wednesday hours.
New Year's Day
On New Year’s Day, will be regular hours/menus.
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Season To Taste
December 24th & 31st
'Twas the Pub Night Before Christmas
We are usually closed on Christmas Eve so that our employees can be with their families, but as it turns out our lead bartender Tony and sous chef Riley’s families live far away. So they asked that we open on Christmas Eve so that they can be with our extended Season To Taste Family!
With this in mind we are opening for a Christmas Eve with a limited menu and bar service only. The theme is 'Twas The Pub Night Before Christmas..the menu will consist of some English classics such as fish and chips, bangers and mash, and prime rib with Yorkshire pudding. Tony and Riley would love to see you and reservations can be booked here.
New Year's Reservations Open!
Ring in 2026 with friends and neighbors at the best dinner party in Cambridge this New Year’s Eve. Join us at Season to Taste for a special 5-course tasting menu including a welcome beverage.
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Jimmy Tingle
December 26th, 27th & 28th
Humor And Hope For Humanity
The Holiday Shows
A comedic journey from street performing to theatre, television, Harvard, a run for office and up to the present 2025 moment. Very funny!
"His story is not just about laughter; it's a testament to the power of humor as a tool for change. Tingle's journey is a genuine example of how humor can be a cathartic process and a catalyst for action. He founded the organization Humor for Humanity with a mission to "raise spirits, funds, and awareness for non-profits and social causes." His humor is not just for entertainment; it's a force for good, making a real impact on social causes." Tickets!
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Harvest
December 31st
New Year’s Eve Dinner
Ring in the New Year with a special three-course prix-fixe menu crafted by Chef Nick Deutmeyer and Chef Tab Volpe—designed to make your countdown unforgettable. Enhance the evening with an optional wine pairing curated by our Beverage Director, Benjamin Chesna. Reserve your table here.
Please note: Our à la carte menu will not be available on New Year’s Eve.
$99 per person | $55 optional wine pairing
Gift Cards: Spend $100, Enjoy $15!*
Treat friends, family, or colleagues to a meal to remember this season.
*Bonus Offer Details: Enjoy a $15 bonus card for every $100 spent on digital gift cards purchased through Wednesday, 12/31/25. Bonus Cards are valid January–March 2026.
Promotion valid for digital gift cards only and does not apply to physical gift cards. Purchase your cards here
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Noir
Through December 31st
MACCABEE BAR AT NOIR
Cambridge's Hanukkah Bar is back for its 8th year and 4th run at The Charles Hotel's Noir Bar! This year's cocktails include old favorites, as well as brand new concoctions. Noshes will include special snacks from Noir's kitchen, as well as house-made jelly donuts!
All reservations for Maccabee Bar can me made here.
For parties of 8 or more, please use the contact us form on the Noir website.
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Harvard Book Store
January 13th, 26th, 27th & 29th
January 13, 12pm
Carl Radke Book Signing
Harvard Book Store welcomes Carl Radke—reality TV star of Bravo’s hit show Summer House—for a signing of his new memoir Cake Eater, a look into his unfiltered journey of recovery, resilience and transformation. The signing will take place beginning at 12:00pm on Tuesday, January 13. People who have registered should arrive between 11:45am, when doors to the signing line open, and 12:30pm to ensure their spot in line. Please read the following ticket and signing guidelines here.
January 26, 6pm
Harvey C. Mansfield at the Cambridge Public Library
Harvard Book Store and the Cambridge Public Library welcome Harvey C. Mansfield—William R. Kenan, Jr., Research Professor of Government at Harvard University and recipient of the National Humanities Medal—for a discussion of his new book, The Rise and Fall of Rational Control: The History of Modern Political Philosophy.
January 27, 7pm
Margaret Atwood at First Parish Church
Harvard Book Store welcomes Margaret Atwood―prize-winning author of more than fifty books of fiction, poetry, and critical essays, including The Handmaid’s Tale and The Testaments, and a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour for services to literature―for a discussion of her memoir, Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts.
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Hasty Pudding Theatricals
February 6th - March 8th
The Hasty Pudding Theatricals (HPT) is back for our 177th musical comedy production! Saddle up and mosey down to Farkas Hall for HPT 177: Salooney Tunes this February 6th to March 8th, 2026. It’s wild western chaos meets the Pudding—spurs, sequins, and a whole lotta satire. The Pudding is more than just a show: it’s a Harvard tradition that every generation of undergraduates inherits, reshapes, and passes forward.
Buy Your Tickets Now
HPT 177: Salooney Tunes!
To organize a group sale of 15+ for $5 per ticket, contact tickets@hastypudding.org.
The historic Woman of the Year Event is on Friday, January 30th and the Man of the Year is on Friday, February 6th. Get tickets to these exclusive events here before they sell out!
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TEDxHarvardSquare
February 26th
We’re excited to announce that TEDxHarvardSquare returns on February 21, 2026, hosted at the David Rubenstein Treehouse at Harvard University.
Our 2026 theme: THE FUTURE WE CHOOSE, invites us to explore bold ideas, challenge assumptions, and shape a world driven by possibility and impact.
Tickets are now live!
Secure your seat and be part of a day of powerful talks, transformative storytelling.
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The Charles Hotel
Celebrate New Year's Eve in style with an unforgettable evening of live music and refined indulgence. This exclusive night features Harvard's 2025 Jazz Artist in Residence, Catherine Russell, as she takes the stage at Regattabar for a soul-stirring performance. Savor a pre-show supper or New Year's day breakfast at Henrietta's Table. As you dance your way towards 2026, enjoy a champagne toast under the sparkling lights before retreating to the luxury and comfort of your elegantly appointed guestroom. Greet the New Year refreshed and renewed for a year full of possibilities.
Your NYE Package Includes:
- Two tickets to Catherine Russell's performance at Regattabar
- Overnight stay for two in a luxury guestroom
- $150 dining credit towards supper, breakfast or brunch at Henrietta's Table
- Champagne greeting and toast at the show
- Late check-out of 4pm on New Year's Day
- On-site self parking
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Dig
Dig Inn Gift Card Offer: Get $5 when you buy a $25 gift card. Valid at any local Dig Inn location until 12/31/2025 for walk-in gift card purchases only.
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Life Alive
Give the Gift of Good Energy this Holiday Season (for them and you).
Through December 31st, buy a $50 gift card in person or online at any Life Alive Organic Cafe and receive a $10 bonus card.
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Living Harmony
Do want to prepare your home for holiday guests this season? Do you know someone who wants to go from frazzled doom to a dazzling room or from shrinking productivity to inspired activity in their home or office? Well, now is your chance to get some support or help someone out by giving the gift of personal organizing during this season of light.
Reach out by December 23rd and use the key word “solstice” to receive $75 off your first organizing package for yourself or for someone to who you want to send some love and light.
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Lou’s
Give the Gift of Lou’s
Share the Lou’s experience with friends, family, and anyone who loves great food, great music, and great vibes. Use code GCGO2LOUS at checkout for 10% off any gift card purchase through December 31st 2025 - the perfect last-minute holiday gift. Purchase Today!
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Off the Beaten Path
Food Tours
Since 2016, our small business has offered three unique Harvard Square tours for locals by locals - we have taken thousands of guests through Harvard Square. Whether you're new here, have lived here for ages, or are just visiting -- we are the experience for you!
Harvard Square Chocolate Tour: Booking Fridays and Saturdays, you'll hear interesting stories about the Square, learn fun facts about chocolate and sample the best and most interesting chocolatey treats around. Each tour is a fun 90 minutes and includes 4 stops with plenty of treats and less than a mile of walking. We can't wait to take you on a unique chocolate adventure. Use code HARVARDSQUARE and enjoy 10% off!
Harvard Square Food Tour: Booking Saturdays at 11:30am, this memorable experience is offered weekly. You'll eat a satisfying array of yummy eats, from Greek to Latin to the best pizza in the world. Taste delicious eats from Charlie's Kitchen's revamped menu and explore Lou's music venue and restaurant. Use code HARVARDSQUARE and enjoy 10% off!
Harvard Square Donut Tour: Booking Sundays, this unique tour delves into the history of donuts. Its fun for locals and visitors. From an everything bagel donut to churros and Greek donuts, you'll explore the best donuts in Cambridge with us on this entertaining adventure. Use code HARVARDSQUARE and enjoy 10% off!
Please note this holiday season we are offering 25% off gift certificates $150+ using code HOLIDAY25.
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OTTO
The end of the year is just around the corner!
When celebrating the Holidays, we know how delicious pizzas for a gathering just make everything better!
Book your delivery now, and get 15% off all catering orders over $200! Mention this email to redeem the discount (offer available until 12/31/25). Let us know how we can help you celebrate!
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SEE Eyewear
50% Off Lenses Starts Now.
Pick the frame you’re obsessed with → we’ll make the lenses half off.
Your future self (and your wallet) will thank you.
Valid through January 5th, 2026. Limited time only. See stores for details.
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27 year old Anna Mae Becker is fighting Stage IV Cancer; she is a long-time Harvard Square friend, supporter and worker.
A GOFUNDME campaign has been set up for her. If you would like to help support this effort, please donate here.
Sending warm wishes for Anna Mae’s recovery and sincerest thanks for your consideration.
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Help Keep “The Fridge in the Square” Full
In Harvard Square, there’s a simple idea that works: a community fridge and pantry outside First Parish Church where anyone can take what they need—no questions asked. We call it The Fridge in the Square. It’s run with heart by the Harvard Square Business Association (HSBA) alongside partners and volunteers, and it’s become a lifeline. For more information and to donate, click here.
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City of Cambridge
12th Annual Winter Warmth Drive
Dear friends,
For the past 11 years, I have worked with First Parish Cambridge Unitarian Universalist, Harvard Square Business Association, Hilton’s Tent City, and the Central Square Business Improvement District, on the Winter Warmth Drive, a fundraising effort to purchase sleeping bags for unhoused people in Cambridge.
Today we are launching year 12! These sleeping bags are essential as the weather gets cold. Our goal is to raise $20,000. The sooner we raise these funds, the sooner we can purchase the bags. Any amount is welcome.
Please consider making a tax deductible donation today.
Thank you!
Marc McGovern
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Distressed Children & Infants International
Join us to Stop Child Labor, Child Marriage, & Preventable Blindness
Dear Friend,
During this holiday season, please join us in helping underprivileged children, their families, and communities in Bangladesh, India, and Nepal.
Please open your heart and donate now (any amount) and receive a 2025 tax benefit. You may also donate directly to the DCI via ZELLE # 203-376-6351
Take Action & Change a Life:
Contribute any amount to support a program of your choice.
Thank you very much for your kind consideration and support of our mission of fighting poverty, hunger, child labor, child marriage, preventable blindness, and natural disasters.
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Harvard Museum of Natural History
Arthropods: Creatures That Rule
Open daily 9:00 am-5:00 pm; see website for Holiday Hours
Featuring hands-on activities, dramatic specimen displays, colorful video and graphics, and even live animals, this exhibition draws on the latest scientific research to explore arthropods’ extraordinary evolutionary success and their impact on our lives. Evolving for more than 500 million years, these creatures range in size from giant king crabs to microscopic mites, represent over eighty percent of all animal species, and have colonized every corner of the planet. Now including two new smaller-scale exhibits within the gallery:
Making the Invisible Visible: Digitizing Invertebrates on Microscope Slides showcases the Museum of Comparative Zoology’s collections of glass microscope slides. The data will be made available to the public, allowing researchers across the globe to learn from Harvard’s collections.
Velvet Worms: A Fierce Hunter with a Secret Weapon is a smaller-scale exhibit in the Arthropods Gallery that shines a light on this little-known creature in a category of its own. Velvet worms are not worms—or caterpillars. They are the closest relative to arthropods, and they have remained largely unchanged for 300 million years.
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J.P. Licks
December just got sweeter at J.P. Licks. Cozy up with our award-winning Hot Chocolate, the fiery return of El Diablo Hot Chocolate, and festive Naughty & Nice Candy Cane Ice Cream. Plus, fresh-baked Banana Nut Bread (by the slice or a whole loaf to take home) and Peppermint Mocha to keep spirits bright all month long.
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Pino Bros Ink
New Year, New Ink. We'd be honored to help bring your memories, milestones, and new beginnings to life through the art of tattooing. Call 617-250-9903 from 12-8 PM every day, or fill out an inquiry form here to book.
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Rotary Club of Cambridge
Join the Cambridge Rotary!
We’re a welcoming and laid-back group that has been serving the Cambridge community since 1922. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact, build authentic relationships, and get involved in local service, we’d love to meet you! We meet on the first and third Thursday of each month in Harvard Square for a casual brown-bag lunch with inspiring guest speakers. Our club is all about connection, community, and giving back.
For membership inquiries, email us at info@cambridgerotary.org. Also, check us out at cambridgerotary.org.
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Season To Taste
Christmas Dinner For Four To Go is back at Season To Taste! We just placed our order of whole beef rib cuts with Andy Carbone, our Massachusetts grass fed beef source. The ribs will age for a week and then sous vide to a perfect 125 rare. On Christmas Day, just heat the sides and crisp up the standing roast to your preferred temp.
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WELCOME TO
HARVARD SQUARE!
“Lower priced for a reason.” This phrase encapsulates how MUJI first began in 1980. We launched products that might almost be regarded as substandard if based on traditional criteria. Focusing on our three priorities of “selection of materials,” “streamlining of processes,” and “simplification of packages,” we have grown into a brand with over 7,000 no-frills quality products.
This site introduces MUJI from various perspectives such as “Message from MUJI” “Products and Services” “Stores” and “MUJI’s Expanding Activities.”
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Harvard Square
Business Association
Two Brattle Square, Mezzanine
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 491-3434
www.harvardsquare.com
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