Featured Events in Cambridge in September 2025 (August Updated)

Harvard Book Store welcomes Robert B. Reich ―former Secretary of Labor under Bill Clinton, and author of eighteen books, including The Work of Nations, and the bestsellers The Common Good , Saving Capitalism , and Locked in the Cabinet ―for a discussion of his memoir Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America. Ticketing There are three ticket options for this event. 1. VIP Ticket: Includes admission for one and one hardcover copy of Coming Up Short , pre-signed by Robert B. Reich. Note, we only have a limited number of VIP tickets that include a signed copy of the book. 2. General Admission Book-Included Ticket: Includes admission for one and one hardcover copy of Coming Up Short . 3. Admission-Only Ticket: Includes admission for one. Note: Books bundled with tickets may only be picked up at the venue the night of the event, and cannot be picked up in-store beforehand. Ticket holders who purchased a book-included ticket and are unable to attend the event will be able to pick up their book at Harvard Book Store up to 30 days following the event. This offer expires after 30 days. Please note we cannot guarantee signed copies will be available to ticket holders who do not attend the event. About Coming Up Short From political economist, cabinet member, beloved professor, media presence, and bestselling author of Saving Capitalism and The Common Good , a deeply felt, compelling memoir of growing up in a baby-boom America that made progress in certain areas, fell short in so many important ways, and still has lots of work to do. A thought-provoking, principled, clear-eyed chronicle of the culture, politics, and economic choices that have landed us where we are today—with irresponsible economic bullies and corporations with immense wealth and lobbying power on top, demagogues on the rise, and increasing inequality fueling anger and hatred across the country.Nine months after World War II, Robert Reich was born into a united America with a bright future—which went unrealized for so many as big money took over our democracy. His encounter with school bullies on account of his height—4'11" as an adult—set him on a determined path to spend his life fighting American bullies of every sort. He recounts the death of a friend in the civil rights movement; his political coming of age witnessing the Berkeley free speech movement; working for Bobby Kennedy and Senator Eugene McCarthy; experiencing a country torn apart by the Vietnam War; meeting Hillary Rodham in college, Bill Clinton at Oxford, and Clarence Thomas at Yale Law. He details his friendship with John Kenneth Galbraith during his time teaching at Harvard, and subsequent friendships with Bernie Sanders and Ted Kennedy; and his efforts as labor secretary for Clinton and economic advisor to Barack Obama. Ultimately, Reich asks: What did his generation accomplish? Did they make America better, more inclusive, more tolerant? Did they strengthen democracy? Or did they come up short?Reich hardly abandons us to despair over a doomed democracy. With characteristic spirit and humor, he lays out how we can reclaim a sense of community and a democratic capitalism based on the American ideals we still have the power to salvage. Bio Robert B. Reich recently retired as Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He has served in three presidential administrations, Republican and Democrat, as Secretary of Labor under Bill Clinton, and has written eighteen books, including The Work of Nations (translated into twenty-two languages) and the bestsellers The Common Good , Saving Capitalism , and Locked in the Cabinet . His articles have appeared in The New Yorker , The Atlantic , The New York Times , The Washington Post , and The Wall Street Journal . He is a columnist for Newsweek and The Guardian , and writes a daily newsletter at https://robertreich.substack.com/. He is co-creator of the award-winning film Inequality for All and the Netflix original Saving Capitalism , and co-founder of Inequality Media. He lives in Berkeley. Masking Policy Masks are encouraged but not required for this event. Information Source: Harvard Book Store | eventbrite

Join Lea Ypi as she takes us on an imaginative investigation into dignity and historical injustice through the story of a family from the fall of the Ottoman Empire to the dawn of Communism in the Balkans in her new book Indignity . By turns epic and intimate, profound and gripping, Indignity explores what it means to survive in an age of extremes. Book signing to follow. Lea Ypi holds the Ralph Miliband Chair in Politics and Philosophy at the London School of Economics and is a fellow of the British Academy. Her first trade book, Free: Coming of Age at the End of History won the Ondaatje Prize and the Slightly Foxed Best First Biography Prize and was shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize and the Costa Biography Award. David Runciman is Honorary Professor of Politics at Cambridge University and the author of many globally significant books about politics, including How Democracy Ends and Confronting Leviathan: A History of Ideas . He writes regularly about politics and current affairs for a wide range of publications including the London Review of Books. In 2007 he was shortlisted for the David Watt prize for outstanding contribution to political journalism. He hosts a History of Ideas podcast Past Present Future. Information Source: Waterstones | eventbrite

During the Cold War, the Smolensk Archive held the only collection of Soviet Communist Party documents available to Western scholars, becoming the foundation for generations of scholarship on Soviet history. This seminar returns to the Smolensk Region with fresh eyes and fresh sources, reassessing the experiences of Smolensk residents in the 1930s and 1940s, a period during which the city and region passed from Stalinist rule to Nazi occupation and back. The seminar focuses on individual and collective choice and power under dueling forms of murderous totalitarianism. Event Speakers Michael David-Fox : Director, Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies, Georgetown University Serhii Plokhii : Mykhailo S. Hrushevs'kyi Professor of Ukrainian History / Director of the Ukrainian Research Institute , Harvard University Mark Kramer : Director, Cold War Studies Project, Davis Center Information Source: Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies | eventbrite

The Cambridge Kendo Club is taking new beginners for in September. Kendo is free to try out for anyone in the beginner intake period in September, for all skill levels and anyone over the age of 9. It is a perfect time for you anyone you know to try out a new activity and take part in a martial art that encourages self-improvement, confidence, and discipline with a positive, supportive, and inclusive community. Those who join during this intake period will have their September fee waived. Each trial practice will be identical so while you can sign up for multiple practices, they will be the same until the trial period is complete and the Beginners' Course begins. For other questions, please see the FAQ section below. Per date, there will be 18 total slots. Register early to secure your spot! What are some things before considering starting kendo? See this video to find out: Thinking about joining? You are greatly encouraged to watch the following videos to help understand what is going on. The videos are not required viewing but highly recommended. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Information Source: Cambridge Kendo Club | eventbrite

The House Of Praise tour with Backyard Worship Come join us at Heritage College & Seminar for an unforgettable night of worship with Backyard Worship! “The House Of Praise” tour!! These nights and this tour is centred around one word - revival. Our prayer is that through these nights we truly are wrapped up in a House of Praise where hearts are transformed by the power of Jesus, directing them towards His glory and purpose for Ontario. We’re going to spend time in heartfelt worship, in celebration, as well as in prayer over our province, that Jesus would not just move through His church in great ways, but that we would see those around us turned to Jesus. Get ready to experience powerful music, inspiring messages, and a community of believers coming together to praise the Lord. Don't miss out on this opportunity to lift your spirits and connect with others in faith. See you there! Information Source: FEB Youth a part of FEB Central | eventbrite

Come join us for Tyler Montague March's EP Release Party! Get ready to celebrate the launch of Tyler's latest EP at Farm League Brewing . Enjoy live music, great company, and of course, fantastic brews! Don't miss out on this exciting event - mark your calendars and get ready to dance the night away! Information Source: Tyler Montague March | eventbrite

Welcome to the Joint International Bioinformatics Hackathon – Cambridge! Join us at the Downing Site, University of Cambridge for an exciting in-person event where bioinformatics enthusiasts come together to collaborate, innovate, and hack away! Whether you're a seasoned coder or just starting out, this hackathon offers a unique opportunity to network, learn, and have fun. This is the third edition of our joint International Bioinformatics Hackathon – now featuring 3 venues. Join us for an exciting event that will bring together computational scientists across Belgium and the UK in the field of life sciences and technology. The Joint VIB-UAntwerp - Babraham Institute – Newcastle University Hackathon is your chance to collaborate and innovate in a vibrant stress-free space! Starting on Monday September 8th, 2025 this 3-day in-person event will take place simultaneously at University of Cambridge, UK (Downing site) Newcastle University, UK Campus Groenenborger of the University of Antwerp, Belgium Whether you're an advanced coder or a beginner, this hackathon is open to everyone! Lead on your own project or join a team, and tackle challenges that span a wide range of topics, including genomics, bioinformatics, data analysis, and more. The hackathon will run for ~8h a day, includes evening social activities and will include a special prize challenge! We will publish project summaries as hackathon proceedings in f1000. Be sure to register for the venue you will attend in person! This listing is for Cambridge, UK. More information, other venues, and also a sign-in to access projects at: https://2025.biohack.live Information Source: Babraham Bioinformatics | eventbrite

Harvard Book Store welcomes Sally Mann —acclaimed photographer and award-winning author of Hold Still: A Memoir with Photographs —for a discussion of her highly anticipated new book Art Work: On the Creative Life. Ticketing There are two ticket options for this event. 1. Book-Included Tickets : Includes admission for one and one hardcover copy of Art Work: On the Creative Life pre-signed by Sally Mann. 2. Admission-Only Tickets: Includes admission for one. Note: Books bundled with tickets may only be picked up at the venue the night of the event, and cannot be picked up in-store beforehand. Ticket holders who purchased a book-included ticket and are unable to attend the event will be able to pick up their book at Harvard Book Store up to 30 days following the event. This offer expires after 30 days. Please note we cannot guarantee signed copies will be available to ticket holders who do not attend the event. About Art Work The much-anticipated new book by artist and New York Times bestselling author Sally Mann about the challenges and transcendent pleasures of the creative process. Art Work , by acclaimed photographer and New York Times best selling author Sally Mann, offers a spellbinding mix of wild and illuminating stories, practical (and some impractical) advice, and life lessons.Written in the same direct, fearless, and occasionally outrageous tone of her bestselling memoir, Hold Still , this new book reaffirms Mann as a unique and resonant voice for our times and is destined to become a classic.Illustrated throughout with photographs, journal entries, and letters that bring immediacy and poignancy to the narrative, Art Work is full of thought-provoking insights about the hazards of early promise; the unpredictable role of luck; the value of work, work, work, and more hard work; the challenges of rejection and distraction; the importance of risk-taking; and the rewards of knowing why and when you say yes. Bio Sally Mann is a Guggenheim Fellow and three-time recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship. She was named “America’s Best Photographer” by Time in 2001. In 2021, she received the Prix Pictet and was inducted into the International Photography Hall of Fame. She has been the subject of two documentaries: Blood Ties (1994), which was nominated for an Academy Award, and What Remains (2006), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for an Emmy for Best Documentary. Mann’s Hold Still: A Memoir with Photographs (Little, Brown, 2015) received universal critical acclaim, was a finalist for the National Book Award, and won the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction. Mann is based in Lexington, Virginia. Masking Policy Masks are encouraged but not required for this event. Information Source: Harvard Book Store | eventbrite

Join Liam Shaw as he tells a spellbinding story of how we have burned through the fossil fuels of medicine in his new book Dangerous Miracle . Rich with pioneering characters, great breakthroughs and grave risks, Dangerous Miracle is a grand drama of science, history and politics. It is a revelatory account of the miraculous history and uncertain future of antibiotics from a gifted writer. Book signing to follow. Liam Shaw is a biologist researching the evolution and spread of antibiotic resistance. For the past four years he has been a Wellcome funded research fellow at the University of Oxford, and he is also currently an honorary research fellow at the University of Bristol. His writing has appeared in the London Review of Books , Morning Star , and Private Eye . Dangerous Miracle is his first book. Information Source: Waterstones | eventbrite

Register now to join us for the Essentials Biblical Couselling training course presented by Imparting Grace Services. This 15 week training course will help you in your personal growth and confidence of the sufficiency of God's word for all of life. Essentials will equip you to be able to walk along-side those who are struggling, pointing them to the help and hope found in the gospel of Jesus Christ as you develop hands-on stategies for real-life situations. Launch night is September 10 , 202 5 at 7:30 at Riverside ARP, Cambridge. There are 4 additional in-person meetings scheduled throughout the course for more learning, case studies and panel discussions. Guest speakers and biblical counsellors will share their insights on specific topics including: Anxiety and Depression, Struggles in Marriage, Addictions, Same-sex Attraction, and Sexual Abuse. These in-person sessions are planned for October 1 & 29, November 18 and December 16 . The 29 hours of additional video training can be completed independently throughout the course. COST: $150 Payment can be made by eTransfer to faitharpbanking@yahoo.com; or by cheque to Faith Presbyterian Church (earmarked as Essentials training). Information Source: Imparting Grace Services | eventbrite

Harvard Book Store welcomes Eric Foner —acclaimed historian and author of the bestseller Reconstruction: America’s Unfinished Revolution and the Pulitzer Prize winner The Fiery Trial —for a discussion of his new essay collection Our Fragile Freedoms . He will be joined in conversation by Henry Louis Gates Jr. —award-winning filmmaker, author, literary scholar, and Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and Director of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard University. Ticketing There are two ticket options for this event. 1. Book-Included Tickets : Includes admission for one and one hardcover copy of Our Fragile Freedoms pre-signed by Eric Foner.2. Admission-Only Tickets: Includes admission for one. Note: Books bundled with tickets may only be picked up at the venue the night of the event, and cannot be picked up in-store beforehand. Ticket holders who purchased a book-included ticket and are unable to attend the event will be able to pick up their book at Harvard Book Store up to 30 days following the event. This offer expires after 30 days. Please note we cannot guarantee signed copies will be available to ticket holders who do not attend the event. About Our Fragile Freedoms From one of the most acclaimed and influential historians of the United States, an insightful guide to our history and why it matters. Eric Foner has done more to shape the public and professional understanding of American history than any other scholar. The preeminent historian of the Civil War era, Foner’s keynote has been American freedom and the recurring battles over its meanings and boundaries. His award-winning works show that freedom has been a birthright for some and a struggle for others, that rights gained can also be lost, and that they must always be tended with knowledge and vigilance. The present political moment makes the importance of these themes abundantly clear. This collection of Foner’s recent reviews and commentaries demonstrates the range of his interests and expertise, running from slavery and antislavery, through the disunion and remaking of the United States in the nineteenth century, Jim Crow and the civil rights movement, and into our current politics. Each piece shows a master at work, melding historical knowledge and balanced judgment with crystalline prose. Foner takes up towering figures from Washington to Lincoln, Douglass, and Rosa Parks, pivotal events such as the Fugitive Slave Act and the Tulsa Race Massacre, and the fragility of constitutional guarantees to civil liberties, due process, and birthright citizenship, whether in times of war or peace. He also explores recent controversies over how to commemorate, and how to teach, our history. Bios Eric Foner 's indelible works include the landmark history, Reconstruction: America’s Unfinished Revolution ; a bestselling study of Lincoln and slavery, The Fiery Trial , winner of the Pulitzer, Bancroft, and Lincoln Prizes; and an influential history of the Reconstruction amendments, The Second Founding . The DeWitt Clinton Professor Emeritus of History at Columbia University, Foner continues to write frequently for The Nation and other publications. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., is the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and Director of the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard University. An award-winning filmmaker, literary scholar, and institution builder, Professor Gates has authored numerous books, including most recently Stony the Road: Reconstruction, White Supremacy, and the Rise of Jim Crow and The Black Church , and has created more than twenty documentary films, including his groundbreaking genealogy series Finding Your Roots . His six-part PBS documentary, The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross , earned an Emmy Award, a Peabody Award, and an NAACP Image Award. This series and his PBS documentary series Reconstruction: America after the Civil War were both honored with the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award. His most recent PBS documentary is Gospel. Masking Policy Masks are encouraged but not required for this event. Information Source: Harvard Book Store | eventbrite

Join us for an exciting SPA Elements Showcase featuring GRAFF and Effe at Bromley Bathroom ! This in-person event will take place at The Bromley Bathroom Company . Explore the latest in luxury spa elements for your bathroom from top brands. Don't miss this opportunity to discover innovative designs and products to elevate your relaxation space. Architects, Developers, Interior Designers and contractors are all invited to explore the fabulous world of bathroom innovation. Networking and Q&A throughout. There will be drinks and canapes. See you there! Information Source: GRAFF | eventbrite

Experience the magic of Fly By Midnight - The Fastest Time Of Our Lives: A North American Tour as they hit Dallas on September 15, 2025. The captivating performance will take place at The Cambridge Room at House Of Blues, located at 2200 N Lamar St, TX, 75202. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to witness a truly unforgettable evening filled with music and memories. Get your tickets now and be part of this exclusive event in Dallas.

DiscoMatiX XPrag 2025 Satellite EventWelcome to our first in-person DiscoMatiX event, a panel discussion with guest speakers happening the day before the start of XPrag 2025. Our 3-hour panel discussion on Discourse relations and coherence will feature two experts in the area who will each give a talk on how they have have approached the study of the topic in their own research. The talks will be followed by a guided discussion with our guests, including questions and comments from the audience. We are excited to see you all there! Please check out our webpage for more details, incuding a detailed description of the event: https://discomatix.github.io/satellite-event.html Your DiscoMatiX team, Clare, Morgan, and Vini Information Source: eventbrite

Overbury Cambridge Charity Music Night 2025 Join us for an evening of music at The Six Six Bar. This event raises significant funds annually for local charities in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Leeds. We are pleased to expand the event to Cambridge on Thursday, 18th September 2025. All ticket sales will benefit our selected local Cambridge charity, supporting Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT). Thanks to our sponsors, tickets include complimentary food and beverages. The evening will feature musicians from the property industry joining our in-house band, OHIO, to perform songs ranging from the 60s to the present day. It’s a fun night of networking, enjoying music, and contributing to a charitable cause. One not to be missed! Information Source: Overbury | eventbrite

The biennial Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium is co-hosted by The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) and the Network of Engaged International Donors (NEID Global) . The fourth Symposium will take place on September 18-19, 2025, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Under the umbrella theme of “Our Common Humanity,” the 2025 Symposium will focus on critical issues in international philanthropy. The Symposium brings together donors, foundations, companies, and investors who are actively engaged in international philanthropy and seeking to propel forward the capacity and impact of their globally-minded work. The gathering is designed to support the growth of strategic and collaborative international philanthropy by offering participants the opportunity to explore trends in philanthropy, gain practical skills and knowledge to increase the levels and impact of their giving across borders, learn from peers, and network with funders actively engaged in supporting international development efforts. Information Source: TPI & NEID Global | eventbrite

Porkchops and Comedy returns to Cambridge!!! with a BRAND NEW SHOW!! For more information, Contact Jon @ 519-498-7023. Mature adult content. English comedy show featuring Portuguese Comedians! Dinner is incuded with your ticket purchase. Information Source: Melo Out Entertainment | eventbrite

Harvard Book Store welcomes Elizabeth Gilbert —#1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous books including City of Girls , The Signature of All Things , Stern Men , Big Magic, and Eat Pray Love —for a discussion of her highly anticipated book All the Way to the River , a landmark memoir that will resonate with anyone who has ever been captive to love—or to any other passion, substance, or craving – and who yearns, at long last, for liberation. Ticketing Tickets include admission for one and one hardcover copy of All the Way to the River pre-signed by the author. Tickets go on sale Thursday, May 8th at 9am ET. Note: Books bundled with tickets may only be picked up at the venue the night of the event, and cannot be picked up in-store beforehand. Ticket holders who purchased a book-included ticket and are unable to attend the event will be able to pick up their book at Harvard Book Store up to 30 days following the event. This offer expires after 30 days. Please note we cannot guarantee signed copies will be available to ticket holders who do not attend the event. About All the Way to the River In her first nonfiction book in a decade, the #1 bestselling writer who taught millions of readers to live authentically ( Eat Pray Love ) and creatively ( Big Magic ) shows how to break free. In 2000, Elizabeth Gilbert met Rayya. They became friends, then best friends, then inseparable. When tragedy entered their lives, the truth was finally laid bare: The two were in love. They were also a pair of addicts, on a collision course toward catastrophe. What if your most beautiful love story turned into your biggest nightmare? What if the dear friend who taught you so much about your self-destructive tendencies became the unstable partner with whom you disastrously reenacted every one of them? And what if your most devastating heartbreak opened a pathway to your greatest awakening? All the Way to the River is a landmark memoir that will resonate with anyone who has ever been captive to love—or to any other passion, substance, or craving – and who yearns, at long last, for liberation. Bio Elizabeth Gilbert is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the novels City of Girls , The Signature of All Things , and Stern Men ; the story collection Pilgrims ; and the nonfiction books Big Magic , Eat Pray Lov e, Committed , and The Last American Man . A finalist for the National Book Award, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and the PEN/Hemingway Award, Gilbert began her career as a journalist. Masking Policy Masks are encouraged but not required for this event. Information Source: Harvard Book Store | eventbrite

A FESTIVAL FOR INSPIRATION AND GROWTH Why Attend? Welcome to the Rising Festival, an annual gathering that empowers women to embrace change, unlock their potential, and shape a brighter future. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn something new, gain valuable insights from our speakers, and forge meaningful connections. Exciting Announcement from Our Partner, TTP We're thrilled to announce that TTP (The Technology Partnership) is sponsoring tickets for this year's festival. TTP prioritises community and collaboration, empowering everyone to reach their full potential. Don't miss out—limited tickets available until Friday noon. Please book responsibly to ensure others can seize this opportunity, if you can't make it please share with others. Learn more about the event here: https://www.therisingnetwork.com/the-Rising-festival-2024 Use this special link to register by Friday noon: https://www.therisingnetwork.com/offers/dzmzjLCF Testimonial I am the Driver in My Life "I left feeling empowered. I will take action to be more resilient in the workplace and take ownership to recognise that I am the driver in my life. I am the youngest in my team so sometimes I feel like I am a fraud and shouldn't be there, however I left the Rising Festival feeling like yes I do deserve to be there and it's an achievement. So thank you for helping me recognise my achievements and to believe in myself." - Daleep, Festival attendee Information Source: The Rising Network | eventbrite

Registration is now available for the 2025 MD/DC Utilities Association Environmental Conference! The conference is being held at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort in Cambridge, MD from September 23rd to Thursday, September 25th! Book your hotel reservation at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort in Cambridge, MD by September 2nd, 2025 through the Fall Environmental Booking website ( https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/CHESA/G-FLE1 ). The group rate is $239/night plus resort fee taxes if reserved by September 2nd, 2025 (based on availability). You may also call the hotel at 1-410-901-1234 to make your hotel reservation but please mention the Fall Environmental Conference with Group Code G-FLE1 . Associate Member Registration Key Points: · Associate Members will be limited to 20 tables or spaces. · Each Associate Member is limited to a single table/space and may select to not use a table, but bring their own display that must fit the standard space. · Associate Member Annual Dues must be paid up with the Association in order to register. If we receive your payment and your annual dues have not been paid, your spot will not be held. Once your dues have been paid, we will then process your registration at that time. Please contact Lisa DeSantis at lisad@choptankelectric.coop for assistance paying the annual dues. · All registrations and payments are due by August 20, 2025. · Associate Member Check In and Setup will start at 4pm September 23, 2025. Exhibit removal may start immediately after the conference has ended. We ask that you not plan any exhibit removal during meals or presentations on the last day of the conference. · The tables for exhibits are 6’ wide. · Please remember that Associate Members will select their table/space on a first come first serve basis on the afternoon of Check In and Setup. Associate Members may not setup or select tables until a member of the Conference Committee opens the space. Information Source: Katie Hagin | eventbrite