Arts and Culture

Isabelle Halsey and Aidan Scully will explore the relationship between physical touch and ritual.

Sophia Scott will explore how historical objects embody and enforce conceptions of time, with examples from ancient Egypt to 19th-century Paris.

Drop in and learn the basics of rope tying, knotting, and lashing from local Troop 56!

Discover how Mughal painters combined European models with Indian meanings to appeal to a culturally and religiously diverse audience.

Hannah Gadway will explore how works of art have envisioned the past, present, and future of the United States.

Join us for an in-depth, hour-long tour of our special exhibition, on view through July 27, 2025.

Milen Negasi and Hanna Carney will explore the theme of glory through the works of three Black American artists.

Introduction to Theatre is an interactive class where we will read from plays, act out scenes, analyze characters and the plots. No prior theatre experience necessary.

Join us for a special matinée screening of Lilo & Stitch as part of the MA Space Week 2025 Space Film Festival!

We invite children and their caregivers to a 30-minute session of songs and stories in Mandarin Chinese with Mina (Yating) Fan, a local mother and educator.

Most sexual violence is done by people we know.

Gallery opening reception for a new exhibition in Gallery 344.

Come to the Library to create something special!

Join us at Donnelly Field (behind the Valente Library) for a joyful celebration with musician and educator Otha Day!

Come watch a film on Central Square Library's big screen and eat free popcorn!

Join us over April vacation for a family movie at the Library!

We will be screening Moana 2 - (Walt Disney, rated PG) Snacks will be provided.

 

 

Join us as we learn to make unique and creative books using paper, scissors, and a little bit of glue.

Join local artist, musician and educator Ben Cunningham for a transformative storytelling performance.

Come join Rockabye Beats for an interactive, musical program experience!

Join Madison Brown to learn more about the photographic tapestries of Ivorian artist Joana Choumali featured in our special exhibition.

Caroline Fowler of the Clark Art Institute will present this year’s Henri Zerner Lecture.

Celebrate reading with fellow new readers at the Valente Branch Library!

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Welcome to Harvard’s Arts Fest May 1-4! Produced by the Office for the Arts at Harvard, the campus event showcases the creativity and innovation of Harvard students, staff, alums and faculty. All are welcome.

Unleash your creativity at our open crafting program for adults!

Take a break from studying to watch the animated film Robot Dreams!

Sing and dance to your favorite songs! For children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required.