Down in the Valley

Fri · Nov 6·11 AM – 11:45 AM·O'Connell Branch · Cambridge

Live acoustic guitar music and rhythm instrument play engage kids with scarves, original songs and familiar favorites in a 45‑minute interactive show, for ages 0–4 with a caregiver.

Fri · Nov 6·6 PM – 9 PM·Toad, 1920 Massaachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, 02140

Ryan Caulkins performs live at Toad, offering after‑work music, cold drinks, and good vibes from 6‑9 PM.

Fri · Nov 6·7 PM – 8:30 PM·Edward M Pickman Hall, 27 Garden St, Cambridge

Castle of our Skins at Edward M Pickman Hall presents performance, conversation, and artist salon featuring musicians, writers, and thinkers celebrating radical Black expression.

Fri · Nov 6·7 PM·Regattabar, 1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, 1 Bennett Street, Cambridge

Afro-Cuban jazz quartet Zahili Zamora performs with pianist Gerson Lazo Quiroga, bassist Zack OFarrill, and guest saxophonist Yosvany Terry at Regattabar.

Fri · Nov 6·7:30 PM – 11:30 PM·The Sinclair · Cambridge

ADULT. & A Place To Bury Strangers perform at The Sinclair, Cambridge, all ages.

Fri · Nov 6·7:30 PM – 9:30 PM·The Lilypad, 1353 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139

Lafayette Gilchrist with Cecil Brooks of the Sun Ra Arkestra performs seated at The Lilypad, tickets $25 door, $20 advance, $15 students and seniors.

Fri · Nov 6·7 PM·Middle East - Upstairs, Cambridge, MA

Jesse Gold performs at the Middle East – Upstairs, Cambridge, MA, all ages.

Tue · Oct 27·3 PM – 4:30 PM·Off The Beaten Path Food Tours · Cambridge

Harvard Square Chocolate Tour (Off The Beaten Path Food Tours) — explores historic Harvard Square, shares chocolate facts, and samples treats from hidden city gems, with surprises.

Tue · Oct 27·6 PM – 10:30 PM·The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA

Karina Longworth in person hosts a double feature of 1947 surrealist film Dreams That Money Can Buy and 1944 noir Laura, with a discussion between screenings.