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Colombian-born Edmar Castañeda has made a name for himself as the preeminent jazz harp virtuoso. Castañeda brings forth a brilliance that beautifully merges the jazz tradition with a diverse set of styles and genres while bringing unbridled attention to a somewhat unfamiliar instrument: the harp. Singlehandedly, Castañeda has cemented the harp’s place in jazz with innovative technique and heartfelt creativity from a wealth of formidable collaborations with music titans such as Wynyton Marsalis, Bela Fleck, John Scofield, Ricki Lee Jones, Hiromi, Pedrito Martinez, Marcus Miller, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Ivan Lins, The Yellowjackets, Paco De Lucia, and Paquito D’Rivera.

By the time Antonia could walk and talk, she was performing alongside her father sharing the spotlight with some of the greatest  entertainers in history at renowned venues across the globe including Radio City Music Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, the Umbria Jazz
Festival, the Newport Jazz Festival, The Greek Theatre, Royal Albert Hall, and Caesars Palace. Her upbringing exposed her to iconic figures like Rosemary Clooney, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Gene Kelly, and others who served as mentors and inspirations, setting the stage for a lifelong devotion to the craft of performance. In addition to her live performances, Antonia also had the honor of recording a duet with Tony Bennett on “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm”, featured on his 2008 holiday album ‘A Swingin’ Christmas’. Her voice has been described as "captivating," with the ability to evoke both timeless and contemporary sensibilities. Critics have compared her sound to icons such as Billie Holiday and Rickie Lee Jones, with echoes of the sultry, playful qualities of Betty Boop. 

Bill Frisell’s career as a guitarist and composer has spanned more than 45 years and many celebrated recordings, whose catalog has been cited by Downbeat as “the best recorded output of the decade” Frisell’s new album, “In My Dreams” released March ’26 by Blue Note Records to coincide with a series of concerts celebrating his 75th birthday throughout the U.S. and Europe. Produced by Lee Townsend, the album features Frisell’s long-time collaborators-Jenny Scheinman (violin), Eyvind Kang (viola), Hank Roberts (cello), Thomas Morgan (bass) and Rudy Royston (drums)-in an ensemble configuration that has never recorded together previously, performing largely original music written or newly arranged, especially for this project.  Bill’s excitement for it is palpable.  “I’ve been dreaming about this.”, he said. "A family gathering. A reunion. That’s what it feels like getting together with my closest friends. Our history goes back decades. Coming up on a half-century with Hank! I’ve spent so much time with these folks.
Traveled many miles. But that doesn’t mean we’re done. There’s still much unfinished business. We’re just getting started."

Bill Frisell’s career as a guitarist and composer has spanned more than 45 years and many celebrated recordings, whose catalog has been cited by Downbeat as “the best recorded output of the decade” Frisell’s new album, “In My Dreams” released March ’26 by Blue Note Records to coincide with a series of concerts celebrating his 75th birthday throughout the U.S. and Europe. Produced by Lee Townsend, the album features Frisell’s long-time collaborators-Jenny Scheinman (violin), Eyvind Kang (viola), Hank Roberts (cello), Thomas Morgan (bass) and Rudy Royston (drums)-in an ensemble configuration that has never recorded together previously, performing largely original music written or newly arranged, especially for this project.  Bill’s excitement for it is palpable.  “I’ve been dreaming about this.”, he said. "A family gathering. A reunion. That’s what it feels like getting together with my closest friends. Our history goes back decades. Coming up on a half-century with Hank! I’ve spent so much time with these folks.
Traveled many miles. But that doesn’t mean we’re done. There’s still much unfinished business. We’re just getting started."

Bill Frisell’s career as a guitarist and composer has spanned more than 45 years and many celebrated recordings, whose catalog has been cited by Downbeat as “the best recorded output of the decade” Frisell’s new album, “In My Dreams” released March ’26 by Blue Note Records to coincide with a series of concerts celebrating his 75th birthday throughout the U.S. and Europe. Produced by Lee Townsend, the album features Frisell’s long-time collaborators-Jenny Scheinman (violin), Eyvind Kang (viola), Hank Roberts (cello), Thomas Morgan (bass) and Rudy Royston (drums)-in an ensemble configuration that has never recorded together previously, performing largely original music written or newly arranged, especially for this project.  Bill’s excitement for it is palpable.  “I’ve been dreaming about this.”, he said. "A family gathering. A reunion. That’s what it feels like getting together with my closest friends. Our history goes back decades. Coming up on a half-century with Hank! I’ve spent so much time with these folks.
Traveled many miles. But that doesn’t mean we’re done. There’s still much unfinished business. We’re just getting started."

Stanley Sagov is a dazzling jazz pianist and composer who is skilled on a number of musical instruments as well as also skilled  with surgical instruments . . . as he has had a full-time career as a medical doctor.Though he is now retired from his career as a
primary care physician, he still amazes his colleagues in both music and in medicine.  After a very scary stage 4 cancer diagnosis in 2023, Dr. Sagov now makes a big healthy comeback with his Remembering The Future Jazz Workshop band which will include
himself on keyboards, John Lockwood on bass, Yoron Israel on drums, Tucker Antell on sax and Marcus Santos on percussion.

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with the 2026 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular.  The free public performance on the Charles River Esplanade, officially designated as the state’s MA250 Signature Event, will anchor a multi-year, statewide commemoration highlighting Massachusetts’ leadership in shaping the nation’s founding and future. The 2026 event will feature high-profile talent, expanded viewing opportunities, and an enhanced fireworks display that will illuminate the Charles River, celebrating Massachusetts’ creativity, collaboration, and community spirit.

Kinga Głyk is a bassist and composer with a unique funk-infused sound and one of the
most captivating figures of young jazz. She has released five original albums: Rejestracja,
Happy Birthday, Dream, Feelings and Real Life. Combining improvisation with a modern
electronic groove, she performs on stages across Europe, at the North Sea Jazz Festival, in
Brazil at Blue Note Rio de Janeiro, and in Japan at Expo Osaka. Her track Joy Joy has over
1.5 million YouTube

Experience the boundary-breaking sounds of the Ize Trio as they celebrate the release of their
second album, Global Prayer. Featuring Chase Morrin (piano), George Lernis (percussion), and
Naseem Alatrash (cello), the ensemble weaves a rich tapestry of Jazz and Middle Eastern
traditions. Critics have hailed them as "an inspired, unique trio" whose "revolutionary spirit
makes each movement a new adventure" (Dee Dee McNeil, Making a Scene). This special
performance marks a first-time collaboration with local saxophone luminary Gregory Groover Jr., promising an evening of deep cultural resonance and virtuosic improvisation.

Join two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning NYC-based pianist and composer Taylor Eigsti as he takes the stage at Regattabar.  Eigsti started playing the piano when he was four years old. Growing up in Menlo Park, CA, Eigsti was quickly labeled a prodigy, and has since released 9 albums as a bandleader, in addition to appearing on over 80 albums as a sideman. Eigsti has travelled internationally quite extensively over the years both as a sideman and with his trio and quartet, Eigsti has performed as a soloist with many premiere symphony orchestras, including the New York Pops, Chicago Symphony, New York Philharmonic, Naples Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Colorado Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic, and many others.  

The ten-piece Either/Orchestra returned to action last December after a six-year hiatus with sold-out shows. 

Once again, they return to the stage at Regattabar, with a special guest, Ethiopian singer Munit Mesfin. A star in Ethiopia and in the Ethiopian community around Washington DC, Munit will be singing classic songs from the catalogs of Mahmoud Ahmed, Teshome Mitiku and others.  They will also play music from their vast 40 year catalog, ranging across a wide range of jazz and Latin styles, always done their own way, along with music from their new album, Ethiopiques 32:Nalbandian the Ethiopian.

From late January to early July 2026, curator of American art Horace D. Ballard will lead a series of gallery talks to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Each talk will closely examine a work of art that speaks to the historical, social, and political contexts that continue to shape the events and ideas of the United States within the broader context of the colonial and political framework of the Americas.

Head to Central Square on June 13 to experience the city while taking in the excitement of the Haiti vs. Scotland match day!

All events are free and include food, activities, and entertainment.

Head to Brattle Street in Harvard Square on June 16 to experience the city while taking in the excitement of the Multi-Nation Match Day!  All events are free and include food, activities, and entertainment.

One of Cambridge’s most beloved summer traditions is back! On Friday, June 26, the City of Cambridge and Central Square Business Improvement District (BID) will host the 26th Annual Cambridge Dance Party in front of City Hall (795 Massachusetts Avenue).

The celebration kicks off with An inclusive, free event welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds. There will be live local DJs spinning high-energy music all night, illuminating interactive features, activities and dancing for all ages, a vibrant light show at sunset that transforms City Hall and its surrounding area into a glowing dance arena, and bike valets on both ends of the closed Mass Ave stretch for eco-friendly travel.

Two groups - one special evening.  Experience the musical legacy of The Blues Project and Ken Clark Trio as they take the stage at Regattabar.   

Vapors of Morphine returns to the stage at Regattabar for an unforgettable night of hypnotic grooves, smoky saxophone, and genre-blurring soundscapes. Opening the evening is Le Prestige, setting the tone with their distinctive style and energy.

Alex Gao is a Chinese-Canadian Artist, Singer-Songwriter and Director whose work lives at the intersection of cultures and disciplines.; she is deeply committed to pushing creative boundaries and building bridges between East and West.

Her unique sound blends pop, soul, R&B, musical theatre and world music – a personal cocktail mix that reflects her multifaceted identity and global perspective. A graduate of the Berklee College of Music, Alex earned her Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Performance on the prestigious World Tour and Sylvia M. Zunz Scholarships. With a diverse background of performances to her name, she views every stage as an opportunity to celebrate cultural convergence with authenticity and heart.

A secret society once ruled campus nights just steps from where revolutionaries whispered plans in the shadows of ancient brick. Cambridge holds treasures within its winding streets — layers of rebellion, rivalry, and intrigue resting beneath everyday scenes. Venture on this self-guided audio tour to uncover tales hidden behind ivy walls and bustling coffee shops. Track silent footsteps through storied halls and find out what truly shaped this legendary city beyond the classroom. Who risked everything on a snow-covered Harvard Square, forcing a clash that would echo across generations? What cryptic initiation rites have kept the Porcellian Club shrouded in myth for centuries? And which scandal left Leverett House in turmoil, dividing students late into the night? Move from secretive courtyards to lively meeting spots as the real Cambridge comes alive. Each stop delivers new perspective and electric drama. Begin now and unlock the city's oldest secrets — step beyond the surface and enter the legend.

The Museum of Science invites visitors of all ages to take part in the Year of Revolutionary Science, a year-long exploration of the ideas and discoveries that changed how the world is understood and continue to shape what comes next.

Get up close with cutting-edge robots as they move, dance, and navigate obstacles—then ask educators your questions about these robots and the science behind them!

Narrated by Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman, follow Grammy Award®-nominated singer and songwriter Aloe Blacc as he traces the roots of America’s music through the colorful locales and cultures where it was born. America’s Musical Journey explores the collision of cultures that gave birth to such electrifying art forms as jazz, the blues, country, rock and roll and hip-hop in iconic cities such as New Orleans, Chicago, New York City, Nashville, Memphis, Miami and more.

As audiences join Blacc on a joyful, tune-filled tour of the nation’s most iconic music cities, they’ll discover the unique collision of cultures that gave birth to such electrifying art forms as jazz, the blues, country, rock and roll and hip-hop, culminating in a unique blend of sound, culture and innovation unlike anywhere else in the world.

America’s Musical Journey is a MacGillivray Freeman film produced in association with Brand USA and presented by Expedia and Air Canada.

The Museum of Science invites visitors of all ages to take part in the Year of Revolutionary Science, a year-long exploration of the ideas and discoveries that changed how the world is understood and continue to shape what comes next.

In Search of Earth’s Secrets is a new temporary exhibit at the Museum of Science. Enjoy hands-on experiences while learning about earthquakes, volcanoes, and the dinosaur extinction. It highlights the JOIDES Resolution, a seagoing research vessel that drills core samples and collects measurements from under the ocean floor. Explore the Earth’s magnetism, extract a core sample, and play with a giant geology map puzzle!

In Search of Earth’s Secrets has been funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation.