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RESCHEDULED: Outdoor Movie: The Wiz
Join us for a summer screening of The Wiz (G). This film series is curated by our friends at The Brattle, and is first come, first served regardless of registration.
Food Truck Wednesdays
Enjoy a selection of local food trucks every Wednesday in the Kendall/MIT Open Space, with plenty of outdoor seating options available!
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.
Outdoor Movie: The Wiz
Join us for a summer screening of The Wiz (G). This film series is curated by our friends at The Brattle, and is first come, first served regardless of registration.
Outdoor Movie: Encanto
Join us for a summer screening of Encanto (PG). This film is presented in collaboration with MIT Graduate Residential Life, and is first come, first served regardless of registration.
Food Truck Wednesdays
Enjoy a selection of local food trucks every Wednesday in the Kendall/MIT Open Space, with plenty of outdoor seating options available!
Midday Music & Free Bike Tune Ups!
Enjoy live hip-hop and R&B music curated by The Cambridge Hip-Hop Collective and free safety checks with a bicycle technician. Safety checks will take place on a first come, first served basis, regardless of advance registration. This is a popular event - we recommend arriving early to get a spot in line!
Outdoor Movie: Roman Holiday
Join us for a screening of the 1953 film Roman Holiday (G). This film is presented in collaboration with MIT Graduate Residential Life, and is first come, first served regardless of registration.
Voterfest
Join us for a celebration of democracy on National Voter Registration Day! Enjoy music, treats, and family-friendly activities, including face painting! Student volunteers will be on-site to help you register to vote or update your voter registration. This event is free and open to all, and is hosted in partnership with the PKG Center for Social Impact.
Community Service Fund Book Sale
Bookworms, this is your moment! Stop by the MIT Community Service Fund Used Book Sale to discover a large selection of unbelievably priced textbooks, nonfiction, novels, and more.
Food Truck Wednesdays
Enjoy a selection of local food trucks every Wednesday in the Kendall/MIT Open Space, with plenty of outdoor seating options available!
Food Truck Wednesdays
Enjoy a selection of local food trucks every Wednesday in the Kendall/MIT Open Space, with plenty of outdoor seating options available!
Food Truck Wednesdays
Enjoy a selection of local food trucks every Wednesday in the Kendall/MIT Open Space, with plenty of outdoor seating options available!
Cambridge Science Carnival
A family-friendly science extravaganza, Carnival features more than 100 activity booths, live demonstrations and musical performances, all in just four hours. Carnival is a STEAM-themed ‘adventure playground’ for inquisitive visitors of all ages – join us on Sunday October 4 at the Kendall/MIT Open Space to celebrate our diverse, creative community together.
Food Truck Wednesdays
Enjoy a selection of local food trucks every Wednesday in the Kendall/MIT Open Space, with plenty of outdoor seating options available!
Midday Music with Joseph Ntaimo
Enjoy music by Joseph Ntaimo, an MIT graduate student studying mechanical engineering with a focus in musical robotics.
Food Truck Wednesdays
Enjoy a selection of local food trucks every Wednesday in the Kendall/MIT Open Space, with plenty of outdoor seating options available!
Fall Party
Join us to celebrate the season with live music from Jazz World Trio, hands-on art activities, free popcorn and cotton candy, face painting, and more!
Food Truck Wednesdays
Enjoy a selection of local food trucks every Wednesday in the Kendall/MIT Open Space, with plenty of outdoor seating options available!
Screening of Presence
Join us for a midday screening exploring how public life has been staged, recorded, and remembered on screen.
Food Truck Wednesdays
Enjoy a selection of local food trucks every Wednesday in the Kendall/MIT Open Space, with plenty of outdoor seating options available!
Bright Spot: Hot Cocoa
Cheer up with a cup of hot cocoa (on us!) on this first work day after daylight savings time kicks in. Available while supplies last.
Midday Music & Soup: Joseph Borsellino and Friends
Join saxophonist/composer Joseph Borsellino III and bassist Tony Irons for Mkeka, their captivating new project featuring effects-laden textures and intricate grooves drawn from African diasporic music. While you listen, enjoy a delicious hot cup of soup from Souper Roll Up Cafe (on us, while supplies last!).
Stitch and Screen
Join us for a cozy screening of A League of Their Own (PG), presented in collaboration with the PKG Center for Social Impact and the MIT Women’s League.
Crafternoon with Alie Reilinger
Join artist Alie Reilinger, printer at Cambridge-based Albertine Press and owner of Yellow Leg Studios, for an afternoon of printmaking.
Bright Spot: Music & Cookies
Brighten up your winter afternoon with music, light, and delicious cookies (served from 4-5pm, while supplies last!). MIT student DJs will perform an eclectic mix of sets from 12-6pm, so stop by as your schedule allows.
Food Truck Wednesdays
Enjoy a selection of local food trucks every Wednesday in the Kendall/MIT Open Space, with plenty of outdoor seating options available!
Outdoor Movie: Ghost Cat Anzu
Join us for a summer screening of Ghost Cat Anzu. This film series is curated by our friends at The Brattle, and is first come, first served regardless of registration.
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.
Food Truck Wednesdays
Enjoy a selection of local food trucks every Wednesday in the Kendall/MIT Open Space, with plenty of outdoor seating options available!
Outdoor Movie: The Straight Story
Join us for a summer screening of The Straight Story (G). This film series is curated by our friends at The Brattle, and is first come, first served regardless of registration.
Watch the Solar Eclipse with the MIT Astrogazers!
Watch the solar eclipse with the MIT Astrogazers! Through a solar-filtered telescope, you’ll safely look for sunspots, flares, and other solar phenomena while the Moon covers up to 16% of the Sun. You can also ask them your questions about the Sun, Moon, or solar eclipses. The MIT Astrogazers love sharing the universe with you!
All minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Responsible adults, please keep a close eye on your kids.
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.
Food Truck Wednesdays
Enjoy a selection of local food trucks every Wednesday in the Kendall/MIT Open Space, with plenty of outdoor seating options available!
LEAP Lab: Creative Dance for Kids
This workshop-style event introduces young children to the art of dance using patterns, movement, words, music, and storytelling.
Outdoor Movie: Chicken Run
Join us for a summer screening of Chicken Run (G). This film series is curated by our friends at The Brattle, and is first come, first served regardless of registration.
Food Truck Wednesdays
Enjoy a selection of local food trucks every Wednesday in the Kendall/MIT Open Space, with plenty of outdoor seating options available!
Outdoor Movie: It Happened One Night
Join us for a summer screening of It Happened One Night (PG). This film series is curated by our friends at The Brattle, and is first come, first served regardless of registration.
RESCHEDULED – 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.
Food Truck Wednesdays
Enjoy a selection of local food trucks every Wednesday in the Kendall/MIT Open Space, with plenty of outdoor seating options available!
Outdoor Movie: Space Jam
Join us for a summer screening of Space Jam (PG). This film series is curated by our friends at The Brattle, and is first come, first served regardless of registration.
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.
Food Truck Wednesdays
Enjoy a selection of local food trucks every Wednesday in the Kendall/MIT Open Space, with plenty of outdoor seating options available!
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.
Outdoor Movie: The Muppet Movie
Join us for a summer screening of The Muppet Movie (G). This film series is curated by our friends at The Brattle, and is first come, first served regardless of registration.
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.
Food Truck Wednesdays
Enjoy a selection of local food trucks every Wednesday in the Kendall/MIT Open Space, with plenty of outdoor seating options available!
CANCELLED - Soccer Screening - Semifinal
Join us for an outdoor soccer screening of the semifinal match.
Outdoor Movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox
Join us for a summer screening of Fantastic Mr. Fox (PG). This film series is curated by our friends at The Brattle, and is first come, first served regardless of registration.
Food Truck Wednesdays
Enjoy a selection of local food trucks every Wednesday in the Kendall/MIT Open Space, with plenty of outdoor seating options available!
Food Truck Wednesdays
Enjoy a selection of local food trucks every Wednesday in the Kendall/MIT Open Space, with plenty of outdoor seating options available!
Summer Party
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.
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Food Truck Wednesdays
Enjoy a selection of local food trucks every Wednesday in the Kendall/MIT Open Space, with plenty of outdoor seating options available!
Soccer Screening - Ghana vs. England
Join us for an outdoor screening of the Ghana vs. England match!