

# Events & Things To Do In Cambridge, Massachusetts on 1st May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Cambridge, Massachusetts on 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Cambridge, Massachusetts on 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Cambridge

- **Event Name**: CSBBN Black Business Spring Marketplace
  - **Description**: 🌸 Celebrate spring by supporting local Black-owned businesses! Discover unique, handcrafted goods like soaps, sauces, jewelry, clothing, and more. This free event is more than shopping—it’s about connecting with passionate entrepreneurs and uplifting o
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 – Sun May 03 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/csbbn-black-business-spring-marketplace-tickets/80003321587502
  - **Venue**: One Brattle Square
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Business
- **Event Name**: The Hold Steady in Cambridge
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate The Hold Steady Experience LIVE at The Sinclair—This Friday, May 1, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, The Hold Steady is hitting The Sinc
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/the-hold-steady-in-cambridge/3300029651482437
  - **Venue**: The Sinclair
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=The+Hold+Steady+in+Cambridge&date=Fri+May+01+2026+at+08%3A00+pm&bg=3
  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, art, live-music
- **Event Name**: 2026 Boston Cuban Dance Festival
  - **Description**: We are excited to announce the 2026 Boston Cuban Dance Festival details! Don't miss your opportunity to spend your weekend in Boston, the birthplace of the American Revolution on this 250th anniversary year of the signing of the Declaration of Independenc
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 295
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/2026-boston-cuban-dance-festival/200029585408426
  - **Venue**: Lesley University - Washburn Hall
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  - **Categories**: festivals, parties, workshops, entertainment
- **Event Name**: ManRay's 3rd Annual Fetish Ball
  - **Description**: Step into a night of dark allure, artistry, and electrifying energy.

ManRay's 3rd Annual Fetish Ball where music, performance, and visual indulgence collide. 

Hosted by the captivating Ashley Bad, the evening invites you into a world of bold self-expres
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/manrays-3rd-annual-fetish-ball/200029872340336
  - **Venue**: 40 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA
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  - **Categories**: Parties, Art, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Hold Steady
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to The Hold Steady, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at The Sinclair Music Hall in the heart of Cambridge, MA for an event that defies expectati
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/the-hold-steady/2300029709144514
  - **Venue**: The Sinclair Music Hall
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Final Gasp, Blood Vulture, Prayer Position, Phantom Rider, Still Life Sounds, The Blind
  - **Description**: InformationAll Ages -- Valid I.D. Required To Drink Grayskull Booking Presents: Final Gasp - New Day Symptoms Record Release, Blood Vulture, Prayer Position, Phantom Rider, Still Life Sounds, The Blind, All Ages, $20, 7pmNO VAPING OR SM
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/final-gasp-blood-vulture-prayer-position-phantom-rider-still-life-sounds-the-blind/210002324001114
  - **Venue**: Middle East - Upstairs
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  - **Price**: USD 27
- **Event Name**: Fine Line 40th Anniversary MIT DKE Benefit
  - **Description**: Join us in person to celebrate Fine Line’s 40th with the MIT DKE crew and support a great cause!About this EventFine Line 40th Anniversary MIT DKE Benefit at The Lilypad in Cambridge, MA
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/fine-line-40th-anniversary-mit-dke-benefit/100001980437064572
  - **Venue**: The Lillypad
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  - **Price**: USD 55
  - **Categories**: nonprofit
- **Event Name**: KiKi at the Corner
  - **Description**: Information21+ w/Valid I.D. NO I.D.=NO ADMISSIONThe Middle East presents: KiKi at the Corner: DJ DONUTS, GingerSpizen, The Painted Pickle - 21+, NO COVER , 10:00 pm doors NO VAPING OR SMOKING IN THE BUILDINGNote:
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/kiki-at-the-corner/210001981437653
  - **Venue**: Middle East - Corner/Bakery
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- **Event Name**: FEM&M, Astrid, Milky Possum, Charloux
  - **Description**: InformationAll Ages -- Valid I.D. Required To DrinkThe Middle East presents: FEM&amp;M &amp; Astrid, Milky Possum, Charloux - All Ages, $20 adv / $25 dos Day Of Show, 7:30 PM Doors NO VAPING OR SMOKING IN THE BUILDING*** DINE and SKIP t
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/femandm-astrid-milky-possum-charloux/210008036791801
  - **Venue**: Sonia
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  - **Price**: USD 27
- **Event Name**: Hellbender
  - **Description**: InformationJared Sims - sax/pedals/electronicsAndrew Stern - guitarJeffrey Lockhart - guitarJames Rohr - keyboardJesse Williams - bassRandy Wooten - drums---Seats are assigned by date of purchase. Tickets purchased the night of the show
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/hellbender/210001543122335
  - **Venue**: Regattabar
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  - **Price**: USD 30 to 42
- **Event Name**: MIT Chamber Chorus
  - **Description**: Join us for an enchanting evening with the MIT Chamber Chorus, where music meets magic!About this EventRepertoire:TBD
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/mit-chamber-chorus/100001602852487939
  - **Venue**: Thomas Tull Concert Hall
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=MIT+Chamber+Chorus&date=Fri+May+01+2026+at+08%3A00+pm&bg=5
  - **Price**: USD 17
- **Event Name**: T/HITHER / Christina Davis
  - **Description**: T/HITHER is an invitation to explore the literary history of West Cambridge and the presence of a plurality of times.About this EventT/HITHERT/HITHER is an invitation to explore th
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/t-hither-christina-davis/100001984752611489
  - **Venue**: Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, meetups, contests, workshops
- **Event Name**: Tanya Donelly + Chris Brokaw at First Church, Cambridge MA
  - **Description**: Tanya + Chris perform medieval music from their new 12" on Fire Records + more tunes beyond. Advance tickets here: https://my.globalartslive.org/1585
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 70
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/tanya-donelly-chris-brokaw-at-first-church-cambridge-ma/200029523623129
  - **Venue**: First Church in Cambridge
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- **Event Name**: Cambridge LOVE Scavenger Hunt for Couples Date Night!!
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_c﻿CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLE
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/cambridge-love-scavenger-hunt-for-couples-date-night-tickets/100001893320164579
  - **Venue**: Cabot Science Library - Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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  - **Price**: USD 10
  - **Categories**: contests, nonprofit, health-wellness

## Trending Events in Cambridge

- **Event Name**: Cambridge LOVE Scavenger Hunt for Couples Date Night!!
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_c﻿CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLE
  - **Venue**: Cabot Science Library - Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Harvard College China Forum
  - **Description**: The Harvard College China Forum is North America’s leading student-run conference on China.About this EventHarvard College China Forum 2026 | April 11th -12th, Harvard University2026 The
  - **Venue**: Harvard University
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- **Event Name**: Blood for Blood, Skinhead, COA, Neolithic
  - **Description**: InformationAll Ages -- Valid I.D. Required To Drink The Middle East &amp; Friends Family Forever presents: Blood For Blood, Skinhead, COA, Neolithic - All Ages, $30, 7:00 PM DoorsSOLD OUTEvery ticket has been sold. There will be no tick
  - **Venue**: Middle East - Downstairs
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- **Event Name**: DCPS Cruisin' Into Careers
  - **Description**: We have firmed up our plans for a fantastic “county wide” high school career festival this spring (Thursday, April 23 – Rain Date-Friday, April 24), which will be hosted by The Dorchester Career &amp; Technology Center in a huge, outdoor event for all thr
  - **Venue**: 2465 Cambridge Beltway, Cambridge, MD, United States, Maryland 21613
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- **Event Name**: Bill Frisell
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Regattabar
🏠 Address: 1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
🌆 City: Cambridge
📍 Location: 42.3723, -71.1229🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Bill Frisell, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop
  - **Venue**: Regattabar
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- **Event Name**: Thai Market Songkran Festival 2026
  - **Description**: 💦🎉 Thai Market Songkran Festival 2026
Celebrate Thai New Year with us in the heart of Harvard Square!

Enjoy a full Thai market experience with:
✨ Authentic Thai street food
✨ Local vendors &amp; crafts
✨ Live cultural performances
✨ Water Play Zone
✨ Son
  - **Venue**: Harvard Square
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- **Event Name**: Elizabeth Strout at The Brattle Theatre
  - **Description**: presenting The Things We Never Say: A NovelAbout this EventHarvard Book Store welcomes Elizabeth Strout— #1 New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize–winning
  - **Venue**: The Brattle Theatre
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Fifth Annual Blockchain & Fintech Conference at Harvard
  - **Description**: Hear from leading entrepreneurs,  legal practitioners, and policymakers shaping blockchain &amp; digital assets. April 17–18, Cambridge, MA.About this EventVisit our for t
  - **Venue**: Harvard Law School
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/db1225ea36c763f2a0e61e4b47c6bb221f7d9341b6eb46962e45bcc81fe3f1fd-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2f0101-gmir.jpg?v=1771004777
- **Event Name**: Cambridge Taste 2026
  - **Description**: Cambridge's Largest Outdoor Food EventAbout this EventThe CAMBRIDGE TASTE celebrates its 21st year returning to University Park Commons.Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
  - **Venue**: University Park
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Cambridge?
  - **A:** CSBBN Black Business Spring Marketplace (Fri May 01 2026 at One Brattle Square), The Hold Steady in Cambridge (Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Sinclair), 2026 Boston Cuban Dance Festival (Fri May 01 2026 at 12:00 pm at Lesley University - Washburn Hall), ManRay's 3rd Annual Fetish Ball (Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm at 40 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA), The Hold Steady (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Sinclair Music Hall).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Cambridge?
  - **A:** CSBBN Black Business Spring Marketplace (Fri May 01 2026 at One Brattle Square), T/HITHER / Christina Davis (Fri May 01 2026 at Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Cambridge?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Cambridge on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Cambridge?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Cambridge?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Cambridge include One Brattle Square, The Sinclair, Lesley University - Washburn Hall.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Cambridge?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Cambridge range from USD 10 to USD 55. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Cambridge?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Cambridge include Nicola Williams, Beat Curator, Boston Cuban Dance Festival.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Cambridge?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Cambridge.

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