The Bread & Puppet Circus will offer a free performance filled with activism and spectacle in Cambridge on September 13, 2025, featuring a variety of acts and serving sourdough bread.

Cambridge introduces the "Heat BLOOMS" art installation, part of its Shade Is Social Justice program, to raise awareness on climate change and enhance community resilience against extreme heat.

The Affordable Art Fair is coming to Boston this fall, offering contemporary art pieces starting at $100. The event features over 50 galleries and takes place from October 23-26.

The annual "Art on the Trails" exhibition at Southboro's Beals Preserve features a one-mile trail of artwork by nationwide artists, now in its thirteenth year.

A volunteer found an 1847 anti-slavery document signed by New England Baptist ministers in a Groton, Massachusetts archive, highlighting their stance against slavery before the Civil War.

Harvard University settled a legal dispute with Tamara Lanier by agreeing to hand over historical slave photos for display at a South Carolina museum, alongside a confidential monetary settlement.

Fish City Studios reopens in Gloucester to celebrate artist Jon Sarkin with thousands of his pieces on display, showcasing his unique style developed after a stroke.

Boston Duck Tours begins its 31st season, offering historical and aquatic tours of the city, with a focus on inclusivity, providing narration in ten languages.

An original tape of Bob Dylan's earliest recordings is up for auction at RR Auction in Boston, featuring six tracks from a 1961 live performance at the Gaslight Café.

An 18th-century Stradivarius violin is to be auctioned by the New England Conservatory to fund student scholarships, potentially breaking the record for the most expensive instrument sold.

Giant pink inflatable sculptures, part of Boston's Winteractive art event, aim to inject fun into the city's cold winter streets through whimsical installations.

Boston's Mayor Wu, in collaboration with MOAC, announces a call for artist proposals for temporary monuments to foster discussion on historical narratives, with grants up to $100,000, funded by the Mellon Foundation.

The Cambridge Program for Individuals with Special Needs' annual play, directed by David Tynes, features 40 members showcasing the lives of those with intellectual disabilities.