Featured Events in Cambridge in May, 2025 (June Updated)

CARRIE the musical Music by Michael Gore Lyrics by Dean Pitchford Book by Lawrence D. Cohen Based on the novel by Stephen King The ultimate outsider, Carrie White discovers that her emotions have more power than she ever could have suspected, with devastating consequences for everyone around her. An examination of the effects of bullying and othering, this adaptation of Brian De Palma’s 1976 film is a topical piece for our time, with a brilliant score and some incredible theatrical magic, performed by our wonderful third-year Musical Theatre cohort, this show promises to be a ‘bloody’ great experience for our audience! This amateur production of CARRIE THE MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk Please note this performance will contain strobe lighting, fake blood and themes of bullying, religion and death. This performance is only suitable for those ages 12 and up. Please find other show times and performances on the Mumford Theatre's event page. Information Source: Mumford Theatre | eventbrite

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Friday Night Worship is a monthly worship gathering held at Little Haven Farm, just outside Cambridge, Ontario. We come together from different churches and backgrounds with one purpose: to lift the Name of Jesus high. Information Source: Friday Night Worship KWC | eventbrite

The Arabian Gulf Conference at Harvard 2025, organized by Harvard Arabian Gulf Student Association (HAGSA), will take place from May 1-3, 2025 on the Harvard University campus. Designed to spark meaningful conversations, drive innovation, and encourage collaboration among professionals, students, subject matter experts and industry leaders from the region and beyond. With the theme “Honoring Heritage, Inspiring Innovation,” the conference celebrates the region’s cultural and historical while tackling modern challenges in Entrepreneurship & Investment, Non-Profit & Public Policy, Science & Technology, Law, Energy, Healthcare, Sports and Arts & Culture. The conference aims to establish itself as a leading annual forum to delve into conversations around the Arabian Gulf at Harvard, attracting top-tier speakers and stakeholders committed to shaping the region’s future. Beyond the event, HAGSA seeks to build stronger ties between Harvard and the region and create a sustained intellectual and professional network. Another key objective is to reshape global perceptions of the Arabian Gulf, showcasing its contributions to innovation, economic development, and cultural diplomacy. Panels: Sports Segment Transforming Sports in the Arabian Gulf: From Regional Leagues to Global Recognition Championing Change: Female Athletes in the Gulf Arts & Culture Segment The Landscape of Cultural Production in the Gulf: Institutions and Intangible Heritage Contemporary Gulf Art: Music, Theatre, and Film Mental Health: Challenging Stigma and Improving Care Entrepreneurship & Inestment Segment GCC Visions: Driving Business Innovation in the Region Gulf 2050: Economic Transformation and Policy Reform Achieving Self-sufficiency: Geoeconomics in the GCC States Family business: Firm strategy and multigenerational wealth management Non Profit & Public Policy Segment Empowering Youth: Social Policy in the Gulf States The Gulf in a Multipolar World: Evolving Leadership and Geopolitical Dynamics Attracting and Retaining Talent: Investing in Human Capital and Solving the Brain Drain Innovating Social Impact: Nonprofit Strategies Education Policy in the Gulf: Opportunities and Outcomes Healthcare Segment Al in Healthcare: Revolutionizing Diagnosis and Treatment in the GCC Powering healthcare: Access, efficacy and inclusion The Future of Healthcare at Home: Redefining Patient Care in the GCC Targetted Cures: Genetic research and Personalized medicine in GCC Science & Technology Segment Research Across Borders: Collaboration between GCC and International Partners Powering the Future: Al and Data Centers in Energy Transition Law Segment Digitized Justice: E-Governance and Legal Systems in the GCC Legal Ecosystems for Innovation and Growth: Challenges and Opportunities Information Source: Harvard Arabian Gulf Student Association | eventbrite

Welcome to the Kingdom Drag King Showcase! The legacy of the Kingdom lives on as class #10 makes their stage debuts! Whether you're new to drag kings or beloved family, be prepared to be wowed with sexiness and utter creativity. Alongside these 10 new drag kings, the cast will also joined by Slick O'Connell, Cyrus K. Stratton, Flash Flood (a Class 6 graduate), and Daddy Jamison. 18+ show Information Source: Jayden Jamison | eventbrite

Explore Cambridge United v Birmingham City sporting information for 3rd May, as well as links for Football tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. Cambridge United Football Club, also known as the U's, is a professional football team based in the historic city of Cambridge, England. Founded in 1912, the team currently competes in the English Football League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system. The U's have a rich history and have won multiple competitions, including the Football League Fourth Division title and the Conference Premier title. The team has also had some notable players, such as Dion Dublin and Luke Chadwick, who have gone on to play in the Premier League. Their home ground is the Abbey Stadium, which has a capacity of over 8,000 spectators and has been the home of the U's since its opening in 1932. With a loyal and passionate fan base, Cambridge United continues to strive for success in the world of football. Birmingham City Football Club, commonly known as Birmingham City or simply Birmingham City0, is a professional football team based in Birmingham, England. Established in 1875, the club has a rich history and has competed in numerous competitions throughout the years, including the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the Football League Cup. They have won the Football League Cup twice, in 1963 and 2011, and were runners-up in the FA Cup in 1956. The team's home ground is St. Andrew's, which has a capacity of over 29,000 and is known for its electric atmosphere during matches. Some notable players who have worn the Birmingham City0 jersey include Trevor Francis, Joe Hart, and current club captain Harlee Dean. With a loyal fan base and a strong team dynamic, Birmingham City remains a top contender in English football. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Following on from their hugely successful, sold-out 2024 show, Pride and Prejudice in Words and Music, Leora Cohen and Paul Wingfield, along with distinguished actor Harry Meacher, present Einstein's Violin, a musical drama for narrator, violin and piano. This one-hour costumed show, written by Paul Wingfield, will be performed in the historic setting of Newnham College's Old Labs. Einstein famously remarked that, had he not pursued science, he would have been a musician. Einstein's Violin transports the audience to the parallel universe of the great man’s alternative career as a violinist. On Monday 11 April 1955, Einstein is in his study at his Princeton home writing a radio address for the NBC. His violin, ‘Lina’, is, as always, by his side in her battered old case. Einstein becomes distracted, opens the case and tells his life story as a musician, from his first violin lessons at the age of 5, through his music-making in Zürich, Prague and Berlin, to his involvement in the USA in benefit concerts to raise money for refugees from the War in Europe. Along the way, he recounts his interactions with a panoply of leading cultural figures and performing musicians of the first half of the twentieth century. On a deeper level, he describes his voyage of discovery of his identity as a European Jew, shaped above all by his experiences in pre-War Berlin and the Holocaust, and he grapples with the fundamental questions of the morality of war and the existence of God. The narrative is underscored by music for violin and piano that essentially forms the soundtrack to his life, incorporating, in addition to original music, reimagined versions of works played at his funeral and his memorial service, and of other pieces that profoundly influenced him. The heart of the show is a complete performance of Einstein’s favourite work, Mozart’s Violin Sonata in E minor (1778), which he performed memorably in Princeton in January 1941. A vibrant and innovative fusion of one-person play, melodrama and instrumental recital, Einstein’s Violin presents a unique insight into the inner life of the twentieth-century’s most celebrated scientist. Information Source: Cohen-Wingfield Duo | eventbrite

Get ready for a sizzling celebration with Tinx! Celebrate the author’s fiction debut, Hotter in The Hamptons on Wednesday, May 7th and bring home a signed copy! Tinx's latest novel follows NYC it-girl Lola King as she escapes to the Hamptons to lay low after a scandal—only to find herself living next door to her rival, Aly Ray Carter, the culture critic who tore her down in a brutal exposé. As the summer blazes on, Lola is drawn to the woman who ruined her life, realizing that some chaos can’t be outrun. Hotter in The Hamptons is everything you love about Tinx—bold, unapologetic, and filled with complex, real women. This novel is spicy, raunchy, and absolutely captivating. EVENT DETAILS Your ticket will include a pre-signed copy of Tinx’s latest novel, Hotter in The Hamptons ! You’ll also get a chance to snap a photo with the author. You’ll receive a QR code to easily download your picture after the event. Tickets are assigned to specific time slots. To help minimize wait times for everyone, please arrive at your designated time. Late arrivals will be directed to the end of the line to ensure fairness to those who arrived on time. Please be respectful of others waiting and help keep the line moving when it’s your turn to meet Tinx and pick up your book. During your time slot, ex: 6PM - 6:30 PM, you will get in line to meet Tinx and get your photo taken. Then you will move on to picking up your book. During your 30 minute time slot, you will have roughly 30 minutes to shop the store. Once your time slot is over, we will make an annoucement on the PA asking that time slot to exit the store, so the next time slot can enter. Please be respectful and honor your time slot. The bar will be open- first come, first serve. Please note that there won’t be any personalizations at this event. Tinx will only be pre-signing Hotter in The Hamptons , so we kindly ask that you don’t bring any other books from home. Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon! If the event sells out, you can join the waitlist. Should any spots open up, you’ll have 24 hours to register before we offer them to the next person. PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION There is metered street parking. You can also park at The Charles Hotel, or take the Red Line to Harvard Sq. ABOUT TINX Christina Najjar, popularly known as Tinx, is a digital creator, advice expert, podcast host and New York Times best-selling author. Tinx’s wit and candor have established her as a resounding voice for women, with her uniquely engaging and empathetic approach to content resonating with millions. From her satirical “Rich Mom” content and takes on pop culture, to her theories on sex, dating and relationships, and her honest reviews and recommendations of everything from food and restaurants to beauty, fashion and lifestyle products, Tinx possesses an effortless ability to capture the cultural zeitgeist. Tinx has developed a devoted fanbase of those who come for her expert advice, often given with her famous mini mic in hand, and to have a great laugh at the same time. In 2022, Tinx launched her podcast and live call-in radio show with SiriusXM, It’s Me Tinx , sharing everything her followers have come to know and love about her content while offering an intimate glimpse into her life. In May 2023, Tinx published her New York Times best-selling book, The Shift : Change Your Perspective, Not Yourself , a guide to a new way of thinking about life, love, happiness, and friendships. Tinx’s undeniable impact on social media earned her the distinction as one of Forbes’ Top Creators in 2022 and again in 2023. @Tinx | TikTok | Instagram ABOUT HOTTER IN THE HAMPTONS As New York City’s fashion it-girl, Lola has been living her dream. But when her career comes to a screeching halt after a very public snafu, everything Lola has worked for – her loyal following, her designer closet, her perfect boyfriend – starts to go up in flames. And when notorious culture critic Aly Ray Carter lights the final match by writing a scathing exposé, it feels as if Lola has lost it all.  When Lola flees to the Hamptons to escape her mistakes, she expects to spend her summer drinking Minuty by the pool while carefully rebuilding both her confidence and her brand. Instead, she looks over the trimmed hedges to see none other than her rival and newest neighbor: Aly Ray Carter. As summer blazes on, Lola is swept into an intoxicating situation with the woman who ruined her life, marred by chaos and confusion as she tries to pinpoint why Aly has her so captivated. She thought the Hamptons would be the perfect place to outrun her mess, but quickly realizes there’s no place to run. Lovestruck Books is a Romance Bookstore in Cambridge, MA. Visit our website to sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about opening events and other news. PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO Your presence at the Lovestruck Books event acknowledges that you have been informed of the potential to be documented as part of a video or photo release, and that you grant permission for your likeness to be included in publication of any footage. Information Source: Lovestruck Books | eventbrite

ProductCamp Boston returns for 2025! Join us for an entire day filled with exciting sessions, networking opportunities, and discussions centered around product management. This in-person event will be held at Hult International Business School , bringing together the grassroots vibe that we always had. Industry professionals, thought leaders, and enthusiasts to share their knowledge and insights. Whether you're a seasoned product manager or just starting out in the field, ProductCamp Boston offers something for everyone. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn, connect, and grow in the world of product management. ProductCamp is lead by you, the community. You propose sessions, you vote on them, you lead them and you attend them. Session proposals are now open. You can propose a session here . Information Source: ProductCamp Boston | eventbrite

Robert Lloyd Parry returns to the Leper Chpale with more tales of madness, monsters and the living dead FRESH CONTENT GUARANTEED... In late 2019 Robert Lloyd Parry inherited the contents of a flat belonging to a dead man that he’d never met. The property was full boxes, which were themselves stuffed with the most chilling documents: letters, diaries, newspaper cuttings, notebooks, postcards. Filed in disarray, they all told impossible tales of terror. He’d like to share some of these with you now, in this gripping new storytelling show. Come, hear what lies within the archive of dread… Robert Lloyd Parry of Nunkie Theatre is a performance storyteller specializing in supernatural literature and science fiction. He is best known for his shows based on the ghost stories of M R James. “Wonderful, magical storytelling. A pleasing reminder that the spoken word can be as spine-chilling as anything in the cinema.”                      — The Daily Mail  “Lloyd Parry [is] one of the country’s most idisyncratic and underrated performers…” — Times Literary Supplement Information Source: Robert Lloyd Parry | eventbrite

Yes sir, you can boogie! Calling all Disco Kings and Queens, Soul Brothers and Sisters and Funk Aficionados! Welcome to Boogie Days Daytime Disco! Get ready to strut your funky stuff on Sat 10th May2025 at Vinyl nightclub, Cambridge. Join us from 3:00 til 7.00 PM for feel-good music, cool vibes, amazing cocktails and plenty of boogieing. Exclusively for Disco Kings and Queens over 40. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join the soul train with friends and fellow Disco Divas. See you on the dance floor! Information Source: Boogie Days Disco | eventbrite

In all of our 25 years of bringing new music and new visual art to our audiences, connection has always been a priority. Looking to the LGBTQ+ community as a beacon of hope and inspiration, tonight’s program invites us to reflect upon our humanity, rekindle our commitment to our values, and reconnect with our deepest, truest selves. Our musicians, equally committed to shining a light on the sights and sounds of our vibrant often unsung community, include the IZARRA STRING QUARTET with a composition by INTI FIGGIS-VIZUETA, MICHELLE TUCKER and band, saxophonist NICK MAY of the “I Exist Project,” pianist SARAH BOB, a NewGal-commissioned world premiere by ANNE QIAN WANG, and more! www.newgalleryconcertseries.org Information Source: New Gallery Concert Series | eventbrite

When Harold Hill, a traveling con man, arrives in River City, he convinces the locals to start a band by purchasing the uniforms and instruments from him. His intention is to flee as soon as he receives the money. Librarian Marian Paroo suspects Harold is a fraud but holds her tongue since her moody brother, Winthrop, is excited about the band. As Harold begins to develop feelings for Marian, he faces a difficult decision about skipping town. Meredith Willson's six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation. Family entertainment at its best. THE MUSIC MAN On stage May 2nd-10th 2025 at The Cambridge Arts Theatre Book, Music and Lyrics by MEREDITH WILLSON Story by MEREDITH WILLSON and FRANKLIN LACEY Directed by Scott Mountain Musical Direction by Andrew Scott Choreographed by Emily Jane Mew THE MUSIC MAN is presented by special arrangement with Musical Theatre International. www.mtishows.com Sensory Warning: This show contains the use of fog, flashing lights, & explosive sound effects. Please note: Obstructed View Seats may have difficulty seeing some areas of the stage. Information Source: Community On Stage | eventbrite

When Harold Hill, a traveling con man, arrives in River City, he convinces the locals to start a band by purchasing the uniforms and instruments from him. His intention is to flee as soon as he receives the money. Librarian Marian Paroo suspects Harold is a fraud but holds her tongue since her moody brother, Winthrop, is excited about the band. As Harold begins to develop feelings for Marian, he faces a difficult decision about skipping town. Meredith Willson's six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation. Family entertainment at its best. THE MUSIC MAN On stage May 2nd-10th 2025 at The Cambridge Arts Theatre Book, Music and Lyrics by MEREDITH WILLSON Story by MEREDITH WILLSON and FRANKLIN LACEY Directed by Scott Mountain Musical Direction by Andrew Scott Choreographed by Emily Jane Mew THE MUSIC MAN is presented by special arrangement with Musical Theatre International. www.mtishows.com Sensory Warning: This show contains the use of fog, flashing lights, & explosive sound effects. Please note: Obstructed View Seats may have difficulty seeing some areas of the stage. Information Source: Community On Stage | eventbrite

Harvard Book Store and the Cambridge Public Library welcome Kenneth Rogoff —Maurits C. Boas Professor at Harvard University and former chief economist at the IMF, long ranked among the top ten most cited economists—for a discussion of his new book Our Dollar, Your Problem: An Insider's View of Seven Turbulent Decades of Global Finance, and the Road Ahead . He will be joined in conversation by Gish Jen —acclaimed author of Thank You, Mr. Nixon . Ticketing RSVP for free to this event or choose the "Book-Included" ticket to reserve a hardcover copy of Our Dollar, Your Problem and pick it up at the event. Kenneth Rogoff will sign copies of his new book after the presentation. About Our Dollar, Your Problem A leading economist explores the global rise of the U.S. dollar and shows why its future stability is far from assured. Our Dollar, Your Problem argues that America’s currency might not have reached today’s lofty pinnacle without a certain amount of good luck. Drawing in part on his own experiences, including with policymakers and world leaders, Kenneth Rogoff animates the remarkable postwar run of the dollar—how it beat out the Japanese yen, the Soviet ruble, and the euro—and the challenges it faces today from crypto and the Chinese yuan, the end of reliably low inflation and interest rates, political instability, and the fracturing of the dollar bloc. Americans cannot take for granted that the Pax Dollar era will last indefinitely, not only because many countries are deeply frustrated with the system, but also because overconfidence and arrogance can lead to unforced errors. Rogoff shows how America’s outsized power and exorbitant privilege can spur financial instability—not just abroad but also at home. Bios Kenneth Rogoff is Maurits C. Boas Professor at Harvard University, and former chief economist at the IMF. His influential 2009 book with Carmen Reinhart, This Time Is Different: Eight Centuries of Financial Folly , shows the remarkable quantitative similarities across time and countries in the roots and aftermath of debt and financial crises. Rogoff is also known for his pioneering work on central bank independence, and on exchange rates. His monthly syndicated column on global economic issues is published in over 50 countries. Rogoff is an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He has long ranked among the top ten most cited economists, and is an international grandmaster of chess. Gish Jen 's short stories have been included in The Best American Short Stories five times, including i n The Best American Short Stories of the Century , edited by John Updike. A fellow of both the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, she has been the recipient of a Lannan Literary Award as well as a five-year Mildred and Harold Strauss Living Award. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times , and many anthologies and textbooks. Her most recent book is a collection of stories spanning the 50 years since the opening of China to the West, entitled Thank You, Mr. Nixon , and has an autobiographical novel coming out this October, entitled Bad Bad Girl (Knopf). Masking Policy Masks are encouraged but not required for this event. Information Source: Harvard Book Store | eventbrite

The Black Sea is being recreated by war and oil. The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam caught the world’s attention, but a continual barrage of attacks on industrial sites has wreaked havoc on stretches of coastline. Militarization has destroyed marshlands and seaweed forests. Naval mines threaten improvised shipping corridors. Oil spills and toxic runoff endanger marine ecosystems from the Danube to the Don. War has displaced over ten million people, with unfathomable consequences on the local economies, infrastructure, and social fabric. What does it take to understand a region in which the relentless upheaval is both terrestrial and maritime? Which strategies promise insight in these conditions? Do our perspectives and analyses shift when we anchor our understanding of the region in the sea itself? Join us for an afternoon of conversations hosted by the Black Sea Lab. Student research reports, expert roundtables, and a micro-exhibit will generate new questions and identify new possibilities for studying the Black Sea and in the geopolitical and environmental context of the 21st century. Program 1:00 pm - Welcome and Introductions 1:15 pm - Roundtable on Contingency, the Black Sea, and Eurasian Studies 2:15 pm - Student Research Reports 3:00pm - Reflections on the Black Sea Frames 3:15 pm - Coffee Break 3:30 pm - Roundtable on the Black Sea through the Lens of Area Studies 4:30 pm - The Incremental Sea: Map Project Launch 4:45 pm - Reception Event Speakers: Kelly O’Neill : Director, Imperiia Project, Davis Center Natia Chankvetadze : Director, Program on Georgian Studies, Davis Center Nargis Kassenova : Director, Program on Central Asia, Davis Center Mark Kramer : Director, Cold War Studies Project, Davis Center Irina Busygina : Lead Researcher, Post-Soviet Reforms Initiative Paul Vădan : Coordinator, Imperiia Project, Davis Center Allison Hart : Coordinator, Program on Georgian Studies, Davis Center Nadia Boyadjieva : Visiting Scholar, Center Associate, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Markus Vaher : Graduate Student Associate, REECA Anastasiia Pereverten : Graduate Student Associate, REECA Olive Coles : Innovation Fellow, Davis Center Julian Gonzales-Poirier : Innovation Fellow, Davis Center Jesse Howell , Associate Director of Research Initiatives Natia Gamkrelidze , Postdoctoral Fellow, International Security Program, The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs Albana Shehaj , Program Manager & Seminar Chair at the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies Information Source: Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies | eventbrite

Join us for an evening with Simon Armitage on the 13th of May at the Palmerston Room, St John's College to discuss his new collection, 'Dwell'. Poet Laureate Simon Armitage was inspired to write these poems by the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall, an ambitious restoration project where history and mystery combine. He uses elements of riddle and folklore to animate a series of dwellings: the ‘twig-and-leaf crow’s-nest squat’ of a squirrel’s drey, a beaver lodge’s ‘spillikin stave church’ and a hive’s ‘reactor core’. Distinctions between human and animal, natural and cultivated, are blurred, emphasising commonality and creating a vibrant account of ‘non-stop stop-motion life’. Dwell warns of the fragility of these spaces and their dwellers, exposed to relentless and sadly familiar environmental threats. Just as a garden provides refuge for wildlife, so do these intricate poems offer lasting homes to those who dwell within their lines. Information Source: Heffers Bookshop | eventbrite

Harvard Book Store and the Cambridge Public Library welcome John Cassidy —staff writer at The New Yorker and author of the books Dot.con: The Greatest Story Ever Sold and How Markets Fail , which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Nonfiction—for a discussion of his new book Capitalism and Its Critics: A History: From the Industrial Revolution to AI . He will be joined in conversation by Simon Johnson —Ronald A. Kurtz Professor of Entrepreneurship at the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he is head of the Global Economics and Management group. Ticketing RSVP for free to this event or choose the "Book-Included" ticket to reserve a hardcover copy of Capitalism and Its Critics and pick it up at the event. John Cassidy will sign copies of his new book after the presentation. About Capitalism and Its Critics A sweeping, dramatic history of capitalism as seen through the eyes of its fiercest critics. At a time when artificial intelligence, climate change, and inequality are raising fundamental questions about the economic system, Capitalism and Its Critics provides a kaleidoscopic history of global capitalism, from the East India Company and Industrial Revolution to the digital revolution. But here John Cassidy, a staff writer at The New Yorker and a Pulitzer Prize finalist, adopts a bold new approach: he tells the story through the eyes of the system’s critics. From the English Luddites who rebelled against early factory automation to communists in Germany and Russia in the early twentieth century, to the Latin American dependistas , the international Wages for Housework campaign of the 1970s, and the modern degrowth movement, the absorbing narrative traverses the globe. It visits with familiar names―Smith, Marx, Luxemburg, Keynes, Polanyi―but also focuses on many less familiar figures, including William Thompson, the Irish proto-socialist whose work influenced Marx; Flora Tristan, the French proponent of a universal labor union; John Hobson, the original theorist of imperialism; J. C. Kumarappa, the Indian exponent of Ghandian economics; Eric Williams, the Trinidadian author of a famous thesis on slavery and capitalism; Joan Robinson, the Cambridge economist and critic of the Cold War; and Nicholas Georgescu-Roegen, the founding father of degrowth. Blending rich biography, panoramic history, and lively exploration of economic theories, Capitalism and Its Critics is true big history that illuminates the deep roots of many of the most urgent issues of our time. Bios John Cassidy is a staff writer at The New Yorker and the author of Dot.con: The Greatest Story Ever Sold and How Markets Fail , which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Nonfiction. He lives in New York City. Simon Johnson is the Ronald A. Kurtz Professor of Entrepreneurship at the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he is head of the Global Economics and Management group. At MIT, he is also co-director of the Shaping the Future of Work Initiative and a Research Affiliate at Blueprint Labs. In 2024, Johnson received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. Johnson’s most recent book Power and Progress: Our 1000-Year Struggle Over Technology and Prosperity , co-written with Daron Acemoğlu, was published in 2023. Masking Policy Masks are encouraged but not required for this event. Information Source: Harvard Book Store | eventbrite

I will guide you step by step through the wax carving process over a 3 hour workshop. You are welcome to bring ideas and references or to just see where the materials and process take you. With my skills as a jewellery designer I will support you to create a personal design that reflects your style and develops your technical ability. No previous experience necessary and all levels welcome but please note this is for people 18+ only. This is a great opportunity to create a unique piece for yourself or as a gift for someone specia! I only have 10 spaces available per workshop so book your spot now! I am also available to give private workshops at your home for a minimum of 6 people, as well as 1:1 classes, please email me directly for enquiries lhartshorn.design@outlook.com The technical details…. If you would like to make a ring for someone else, please find out their ring size in UK measurements or consider an adjustable design. There are different pricing options to make this workshop more accessible. Please choose the metal option you would like at the checkout: The SILVER option allows for a piece up to 40 mm and 16 g in eco silver (100% recycled) The BRASS option allows for a piece unto 40 mm and 30 g in brass Both options are enough for a solid ring or pendant. If you would like to go bigger, anything above this will be calculated and charged extra at the workshop. This will all be made very clear during the workshop and there will be opportunity to adjust carving sizes in line with your budget. I will arrange for professional vacuum casting resulting in a high standard piece of cast jewellery*, hand polished by myself. This is included in the price with additional casting fees for larger pieces. The piece will be ready for collection or postage (at additional cost) within 3-4 weeks. *Please be aware that the casters cannot guarantee casts (due to any technical difficulties) - in the unlikely case that your piece does not cast properly you will be invited back to another workshop free of charge. There is an option to add a donation to Delia Arts when buying your ticket. 100% of your donation will go to supporting their artist's shelter in Rafah, to find out more or donate directly click this text. DISCLAIMER: This workshop can only happen when a minimum amount of tickets have sold. In the event that it is postponed/cancelled you will be notified and fully refunded. Information Source: Lydia | eventbrite

TRINITY GLOBAL HUMANITIES LECTURE SERIES 2025 Our Unborn World: Global Political Thought in the Twentieth Century These lecture series will offer reflections on the enterprise of global political thought. Do the different frameworks we bring to thinking about global political theory – national, comparative, interconnected, decolonial – adequately describe the nature of our predicament? In engaging with this question, the lecture hopes to shed light on the nature of the legitimation crisis that different parts of the world are experiencing. ~ Pratab Bhanu Mehta ~ LECTURE 1: “The Shape of Global Political Thought in 20th Century: Methods and Narratives” Join us on Wed May 14, 2025 at 17:30 in the Winstanley Lecture Theatre - Trinity College for an engaging discussion on the political ideologies that shaped our world in the past century. Explore the diverse perspectives and ideas that have influenced global politics and society. Don't miss out on this insightful event! Our Speaker Pratap Bhanu Mehta is the Laurence S. Rockefeller Visiting Professor for Distinguished Teaching at Princeton University. He was previously Vice-Chancellor of Ashoka University, and President, Centre for Policy Research, Delhi. He has previously taught at Harvard, Ashoka University, Jawaharlal Nehru University and has been Global Faculty at NYU Law School. He has published widely in political theory, history of ideas, Indian constitutional law and politics in India. He is the author of The Burden of Democracy (Penguin 2003) and has produced several edited volumes. He is (most recently) co-editor with Madhav Khosla and Sujit Choudhary of The Oxford Handbook to the Indian Constitution. His forthcoming work looks at philosophical ideas about religion in 20th-century India. He is also a Fellow of the British Academy and SSRC Fellow for 2020. His policy experience includes being Convenor of the Prime Minister of India's Knowledge Commission (2005-2007) and member of India’s National Security Advisory Board. He is also an editorial consultant to the Indian Express. He is a prolific contributor to public debates. He has also published in the Financial Times, Foreign Affairs, and numerous other dailies. He is a winner of the Infosys Prize 2011. His citation for the Infosys Prize, written by a Jury Chaired by Amartya Sen read, "Dr. Pratap Bhanu Mehta has established himself as one of India’s finest scholars and public minds, who has inspired a new generation of intellectual enquiry. He has contributed not only to political philosophy and social theory in general but has also addressed urgent issues of Indian politics and public policy. Mehta has shown an exemplary willingness to broaden the sphere of public reason and to challenge reigning orthodoxies, while remaining committed to institution building." Mehta studied PPE at Oxford and has a Ph.D in Politics from Princeton. He was the first cohort of graduate student fellows at the Center for Human Values. Information Source: 'Global Humanities Initiative' | eventbrite

Sandra Moussempès will give a short talk about her work and background before performing some of her poetry in French and English. About Sandra Moussempès: Sandra Moussempès is a French poet whose work draws upon upon ancient figures, like Lilith and Cassandra, and contemporary film and art, like the works of Cindy Sherman and David Lynch, in order to conjure spectral voices and feminine doubles. Through these ancient and contemporary resonances and echoes, her work plays with memory, voices, and telepathic atmospheres in a highly original poetic voice. She has published thirteen books, including Sauvons l’ennemie (Poésie/Flammarion, 2025), Fréquence Mulholland (Éditions MF, 2023), Cassandre à bout portant (Poésie/Flammarion, 2021), Cinéma de l’affect, Boucles de voix off pour film fantôme (Éditions de l’Attente, 2020), and Sunny Girls (Poésie/Flammarion, 2015). In addition to her writing, she is also a singer and performer. She has composed several albums of sound creations that integrate her singing voice with her poetry. Spaces are limited - if you cannot attend please let us know/cancel via eventbrite so that we can reallocate your ticket. Please email Dr Andrew Sackin-Poll: ajs314@cam.ac.uk with any queries. This event is supported by the Society for French Studies. Information Source: Andrew Sackin-Poll | eventbrite

Kintsugi Pottery Workshop Join us for a hands-on Kintsugi Pottery Workshop at 91 Hampshire St, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Discover the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. Get your creative juices flowing as you learn this beautiful technique that transforms flaws into beautiful features. Whether you're a pottery enthusiast or just looking for a unique experience, this workshop is perfect for you. Come and explore the art of KINTSUGI with us! Just bring your creativity and curiosity and ready to have fun. This is an one hour event. You will bring home a piece of Kintsugi pottery with you. Pottery and all materials will be provided. Disclaimer: this is intended to be an event for adults. Any children at 7 or older are welcome when attending with an adult (both need to purchase the tickets and bring your own children's gloves ). Adults are solely responsible for the safety of their children. While we do not accept cancellations and refunds, we offer an one-time reschedulling for the future events. About us: Carol, the founder of Nirvana Healing Arts, is a certified Himalayan singing bowl sound healing therapist, a Reiki master, a RYT 500 yoga teacher, a breathwork instructor, and truth seeker. She learned and started practice Kintsugi since 2015 and she has developed new ways of Kintsugi art to allow people to explore their creativity. She currently teaches yoga at CorePower Yoga and Healthworks. Since her self-discovery and spiritual awakening journey started in 2019, she has travelled the world to learn different healing modalities from world renowned masters in addition to her own research on psychology and energy healing. She was also a meetup organizer for 6 years for two groups with over 1000 members she founded prior to the pandemic. Nirvana healing Arts offers small group sound bath meditation, one on one personalized sound healing therapy, and corporate wellness event. “Healing as a spirtual journey to meet the SELF ”-Carol Sun, Founder of Nirvana Healing Arts. Follow us on Instagram: Nirvana_Healing_Arts Information Source: Nirvana Healing Arts | eventbrite

Let It Be Us proudly hosts the Adoption Symposium: The Future of Adoption as a Form of Permanency in Illinois , bringing together adoption professionals, policymakers, child welfare leaders, and advocates to discuss innovative the need for securing permanent, loving homes for children in foster care. The event provides a platform for dynamic discussions on the current landscape of adoption in Illinois and the evolving role of adoption in ensuring stability and permanency for waiting children and teens. Let It Be Us now manages the Adoption Listing Service of Illinois as well as the Heart Gallery of Illinois, both of which are engines designed to provide permanency outcomes within Illinois child welfare. Keynote Speakers & Panel Discussions The Let It Be Us Adoption Symposium features the following speakers from Illinois child welfare: Heidi Mueller , Director of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Dr. Margaret Scotellaro , Medical Director of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), and foster/adoptive parent Dr. Susan McConnell , Founder & Executive Director of Let It Be Us, and foster/adoptive parent Panel discussion, Q&A, and a buffet lunch to follow. For questions, contact Susan McConnell at susanmcconnell@letitbeus.org. Information Source: Let It Be Us | eventbrite

In this concert, Clare Hall is happy to present one of the brightest young talents emerging on the international scene. Peihan Francesca He, 12 years old, is currently studying under Dr Robin Wilson. Francesca started learning violin at age 8 and was admitted to the Royal Academy of Music at age 9. In 2022, Francesca won First Prize at the Danubia Talents International Music Competition and the American Protégé Music Talent Competition, earning an invitation to perform at Carnegie Hall. She also achieved First Prize and the Exceptional Young Talent Special Prize at both the Paris and London Grand Prize Virtuoso Competitions, leading to performances at the Cité de la Musique-Philharmonie de Paris and the Royal Albert Hall. Additionally, she won First Prize at the Fiorito International Music Competition. In 2023, Francesca performed with the Vienna Opera Ball Orchestra under Alastair Willis at the Vienna Konzerthaus. This performance was broadcasted on PBS TV. Francesca plays a 1775 ‘ex Franz Ries’ Anselmo Bellosio violin. Tickets £20 General Admission, £15 Clare Hall members, £5 students. Useful information Please note that tickets for Clare Hall's concerts are non-refundable within 7 days of the event. For any queries, please email music@clarehall.cam.ac.uk Information Source: Clare Hall, University of Cambridge | eventbrite

The speaker: Mark Blyth is a Scottish-American political economist. He is currently the William R. Rhodes Professor of International Ecnomics and Professor of International and Public Affairs at Brown University. At Brown, Blyth additionally directs the William R. Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs . He will be speaking on the topic of " Burning Down the House: Carbon Politics, American Power, and the Almighty Dollar ". More on this lecture: The US has 330 million citizens, which is less than 5% of the world’s population. Yet its GDP footprint is around 25% of global GDP. How is that possible? While leading-edge technological innovation and a giant military undoubtedly help, what’s really been the secret sauce for the past 30 plus years is the global role of the dollar. The rest of the world needs a savings asset and the US provides it through massive debt issuance and the global role of the dollar in international trade. This has enabled the US to import vast quantities of TVs, Cars, Computers, and everything else you can think of, while paying for it all with digital IOU'S that bear 2% called Treasury bills. The problem with this model is that if you import everything you stop making your own things and you hollow out your industrial base. Both Biden and Trump saw this. Biden sought green re-industrialization through the IRA. Trump seeks re-industrialization through doubling down on the carbon-economy behind massive protective tariffs, which constitutes the growth model of GOP states in the US. If a Trump administration doubles down on carbon, the short term boost to growth through lower input prices plus deregulation will be huge. Possibly enough to propel a two-term administration. Climate denial can be profitable. But the rest of the world, China, Europe and East and South Asia, will continue to develop the green technologies needed to survive in the 21st century. The US will fall behind in this critical area as the countries involved in the green transition trade more intensely with each other. The lock on effect is that the global role of the dollar shrinks. First, because the issuer doesn’t like the side effects. Second, because in a post carbon world, who needs a currency that denominates and is back by carbon assets that no one else uses any more? In short, our addiction to carbon and the politics that it produces risks burning down the house. Information Source: Department of Politics and International Studies, Cambridge University | eventbrite

Conference: India and Visions of World Order Convenors: Professor Shruti Kapila & Tarika Khattar This is an in-person event only. Registration is required. Please bring a valid photo ID. Opening Ro undtable: Multipolarity and (the End of) the Liberal World Order Participants: C. Raja Mohan (CSDR/NUS) Tanvi Madan (Brookings, USA) Gideon Rachman ( Financial Times ) Suhasini Haidar ( The Hindu ) Shruti Kapila (Cambridge, Chair) Join us for a timely discussion on how multipolarity is reshaping international relations and what it means for India's position on the world stage. Information Source: Indian Democracy Project - University of Cambridge | eventbrite

Join us every month for our beer garden pop UPs with Lamplighter Brewing! Each $5 donation made via Eventbrite is worth 1 beer token, with all proceeds going towards a local charity. Beverages can only be purchased with tokens and tokens can only be purchased online via Eventbrite. There are no cash or card sales at the door. - - Upon arrival, check in with our onsite staff to redeem your tokens and get your ID checked. You cannot be served without tokens and an ID check. - - Must be 21+ to purchase, proof of valid 21+ I.D. required to exchange tokens for alcoholic beverages. Urban Park roof garden is a public park atop the Kendall Center Green Garage in Cambridge. The roof garden can be access via either stairs or elevator inside the garage, or via the stairwell on Main Street next to the MBTA outbound station. There is a pedestrian entrance on the Broadway side of the Green Garage. If you're walking from Main Street, you can take the stairwell or enter through the public lobby between 355 and 325 Main to access the Pioneer Way Green Garage entrance with stairs or elevators to the roof garden. Nearby p ublic transit stops: Redline--Kendall/MIT Bus-- 1, 64, CT2, EZRide Information Source: Urban Park Roof Garden | eventbrite

Conference: India and Visions of World Order Convenors : Professor Shruti Kapila & Tarika Khattar This is an in-person event only . Registration is required. Please bring a valid photo ID. Conference Programme: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Panel 1 – Conflict: Past and Future Participants: Professor Pratap Bhanu Mehta (Princeton), Professor Faisal Devji (Oxford), Dr Rohan Mukherjee (LSE), Dr Nicolas Blarel (Leiden) Chair and Discussant: Professor Jeremy Adelman (Princeton/Cambridge) Location: New Combination Room, Corpus Christi 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM Panel 2 – From Empire to Cold War Participants: Dr Martin Bayly (LSE), Dr Paul McGarr (KCL), Dr Swapna Kona Nayudu (Yale-NUS) Chair and Discussant: Professor Saul Dubow (Cambridge) Location: New Combination Room, Corpus Christi 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM : Break for lunch 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM Panel 3 – India and the Neighbourhood Participants: Dr Farzana Shaikh (Chatham House), Dr Tripurdaman Singh (Geneva Graduate Institute), Suhasini Haidar ( The Hindu ) Chair and Discussant: Professor Sujit Sivasundaram (Cambridge) Location: New Combination Room, Corpus Christi 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Panel 4 – India and China Participants: Dr Tanvi Madan (Brookings, USA), Professor C. Raja Mohan (CSDR/NUS), Dr Chietigj Bajpaee (Chatham House), Chair and Discussant: Sonia Singh ( NDTV ) Location: New Combination Room, Corpus Christi Information Source: Indian Democracy Project - University of Cambridge | eventbrite

This is part of a series of pre-school sessions offered in Cambourne over the warmer months. They can be enjoyed as a programme, or individually as stand-alone sessions. Join Wildlife Adventurer Becca Badger for an adventurous stroll around Cambourne Nature Reserve. We'll stop for a story and do some simple outdoor activities for toddlers along the way. These are sociable, fun, relaxed sessions, where we might jump in puddles, climb trees, or make a den. These small-group, pre-school session, work best for families with children from 2 to 4 years old, although we are flexible. In order to keep group sizes small, each adult may only bring 2 toddlers (younger siblings are welcome) Additional information Please refer to our event terms and conditions webpage for details on refunds and cancellations, as well as general information about how we run our events The benefits of joining the Wildlife Trust BCN include a reduced rate for events. Family membership is from £5 a month. This is a family event so children need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. The activities are designed for everyone to enjoy. There are no toilet facilities available for this session. The closest public toilets are at Morrison’s nearby. Adults and siblings under 18 months who are accompanying a paid-for child are free We aim to make our sessions as accessible as possible and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure as many people as possible can enjoy them. Please contact us to discuss your accessibility needs. You will need long sleeves and long trousers to avoid bites, stings and scratches, and sensible shoes you don’t mind getting muddy. Be prepared for mud and weather! Paths around Cambourne Nature Reserve are mostly flat and suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. We may stray slightly from the path into more muddy and uneven areas. The meeting point is Cambourne Nature Reserve car park, off School Lane, between Fenbridge and Quidditch Lane. This is a public carpark, it is not usually busy but spaces cannot be guaranteed. Alternative carpark is at Morrisons nearby Image: by Jon Hawkins, Surrey Hill Photography Information Source: Rebecca Neal - Wildlife Trust BCN | eventbrite

Murder on the Home Front Murder Mystery Come join us for a thrilling evening at The Lodge, Duxford as we transport you back in time to solve a mysterious murder! Put on your detective hat and gather clues to uncover the truth. Enjoy an interactive experience filled with suspense, drama, and of course, a touch of humor. Get ready to test your sleuthing skills in this exciting in-person event! Hosted by Blackwatch Entertainment including an arrival drink and 3 course dinner in our heated tipi Information Source: The Lodge, Duxford | eventbrite