Please note, all events in our spaces may not be listed on this calendar. Please contact openspace@mit.edu with any questions.

POSTPONED - Midday Music: Grooversity
Jul
15

POSTPONED - Midday Music: Grooversity

Acclaimed percussionist and educator Marcus Santos leads the Grooversity ensemble of drummers in an engaging journey through the musical traditions of his native Bahia, Brazil’s first capital. The performance blends Afro-Brazilian rhythms, the powerful energy of carnival percussion, and contemporary Baile Funk, creating an experience that is both culturally rich and highly interactive.

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LEAP Lab with Alex Makes Art
Jul
18

LEAP Lab with Alex Makes Art

Join the Alex Makes Art team for an intergenerational art making experience!

Participants will construct a colorful wind chime using bells, pots, beads, and repurposed materials. All ages are welcome to attend, but this program is geared towards ages 4 and up.

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Salsa Party
Jul
23

Salsa Party

Join friends, new and old, for a lively summer evening! Kick things off with a fun, beginner-friendly salsa lesson—no experience (or partner!) needed—then show off your new moves on the outdoor dance floor. Cool down with a refreshing agua fresca (on us, while supplies last).

Hosted in collaboration with MIT’s Latino ERG and the LatinX@Broad.

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Midday Music: Angel Subero & Latin Logic
Jul
29

Midday Music: Angel Subero & Latin Logic

Venezuelan trombone virtuoso and bandleader Angel Subero has shared the stage with Aretha Franklin, Slide Hampton, Jim McNeely, Claudio Roditi, Danilo Pérez and Chris Botti. With Latin Logic, he mixes old-school salsa, Latin jazz and Afro-Caribbean rhythms, drawing on the diverse backgrounds of its members.

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Midday Music: Lumanyano Mzi Quartet
Aug
12

Midday Music: Lumanyano Mzi Quartet

Lumanyano Mzi presents Ithemba Elitsha (A New Hope), a unique sonic tapestry blending the rich heritage of South African jazz with global contemporary influences. This upbeat project transcends geographical boundaries to celebrate a shared bond of humanity and renewed hope.

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Summer Party
Jun
24

Summer Party

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Free and open to all.

Celebrate the start of summer with friends (new and old), classmates, neighbors, colleagues, and family from the Cambridge, Kendall, and MIT communities! Programming will include a performance by Continuum Dance Project, a herb planting activity led by horticulturist Grace Coburn, a drop-in art-making activity with Blue Mouse Gallery, and summery treats. Activity materials and snacks will be available while supplies last. 

Continuum Dance Project will perform at 12:30pm and 1:30pm.

  • Photos and/or videos will be taken at this event. By entering and attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that your likeness may be included in photos and videos of the event and that those photos and videos may be used by MIT in connection with communications about MIT Open Space Programming or in other MIT communications, and/or shared with third parties, including on the Internet. If you do not agree to this usage, please notify a staff member when you arrive.

     We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment on our website and in person at our events. If you would like to request a disability-related accommodation, please contact us at openspace@mit.edu as soon as possible to allow us time to respond. Requests made less than 2 weeks before the start date of your program may not be able to be met in time. 

    With any questions, email us at openspace@mit.edu.

 
 
 
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Midday Music: Sol y Canto
Jun
17

Midday Music: Sol y Canto

Spend your lunch break with Sol y Canto, an award winning award-winning Latin husband and wife duo featuring Puerto Rican/Argentine Rosi Amador’s crystalline voice and New Mexican Brian Amador’s lush Spanish guitar and inventive compositions.

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Midday Music: Jazz World Trio
Jun
10

Midday Music: Jazz World Trio

Join us for a lunchtime concert with Jazz World Trio, featuring Guillermo Nojechowicz and Ron Mahdi, incorporating original works from leader Guillermo Nojechowicz's Argentinean tango roots as well as pieces from the deep roots of jazz in Black American culture.

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Livestream: MIT’s Undergraduate Degree Ceremony
May
29

Livestream: MIT’s Undergraduate Degree Ceremony

Due to rain in the forecast, this event has been moved inside to the MIT Welcome Center.

Free and open to all.

Watch the livestream of MIT’s Undergraduate Degree Ceremony on the outdoor movie screen! Seating is available on a first come, first served basis; feel free to bring along a blanket or chair. For information about MIT’s Commencement ceremonies, please visit https://commencement.mit.edu/. 

  • We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment on our website and in person at our events. If you would like to request a disability-related accommodation, please contact us at openspace@mit.edu as soon as possible to allow us time to respond. Requests made less than 2 weeks before the start date of your program may not be able to be met in time. 

    For movies only: We have assisted listening devices! Please feel free to ask a team member if you would like one (available on a first come, first served basis).

    With any questions, email us at openspace@mit.edu.

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Livestream: OneMIT Commencement Ceremony
May
28

Livestream: OneMIT Commencement Ceremony

Free and open to all.

Watch the livestream of the OneMIT Commencement Ceremony on the outdoor movie screen! Seating is available on a first come, first served basis; feel free to bring along a blanket or chair. For information about MIT’s Commencement ceremonies, please visit https://commencement.mit.edu/. 

  • We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment on our website and in person at our events. If you would like to request a disability-related accommodation, please contact us at openspace@mit.edu as soon as possible to allow us time to respond. Requests made less than 2 weeks before the start date of your program may not be able to be met in time. 

    For movies only: We have assisted listening devices! Please feel free to ask a team member if you would like one (available on a first come, first served basis).

    With any questions, email us at openspace@mit.edu.

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SWAP: Plants & Seeds
May
19

SWAP: Plants & Seeds

Embrace springtime with a plant, seed, and planting-related supplies swap! Feel free to drop off plants, seeds, ceramic plant pots, or lightly used items like trowels or gardening gloves.

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POSTPONED - Midday Music: Jazz World Trio
May
13

POSTPONED - Midday Music: Jazz World Trio

Register

Due to cool temps in the forecast, we’re rescheduling this program. Please stay tuned for a new date.

Free and open to all.

Join us for a lunchtime concert with Jazz World Trio, featuring Guillermo Nojechowicz and Ron Mahdi, incorporating original works from leader Guillermo Nojechowicz's Argentinean tango roots as well as pieces from the deep roots of jazz in Black American culture.

  • All minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Responsible adults, please keep a close eye on your kids.

    Photos and/or videos will be taken at this event. By entering and attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that your likeness may be included in photos and videos of the event and that those photos and videos may be used by MIT in connection with communications about MIT Open Space Programming or in other MIT communications, and/or shared with third parties, including on the Internet. If you do not agree to this usage, please notify a staff member when you arrive. 

    We are committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment on our website and in person at our events. If you would like to request a disability-related accommodation, please contact us at openspace@mit.edu as soon as possible to allow us time to respond. Requests made less than 2 weeks before the start date of your program may not be able to be met in time. 

    With any questions, email us at openspace@mit.edu.

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Spring Plant and Book Sale
May
13

Spring Plant and Book Sale

Stop by the Kendall/MIT Open Space and peruse this pop-up outdoor market, featuring books (select titles in art, business, science, tech, and more) from The MIT Press Bookstore and plants (succulents, vegetables, herbs, hanging plants, and more) from the MIT Endicott House.

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