Spend the first weekend of August exploring Cambridge with our top five must-see and do events.
EAT
Char & Bar Wars | August 1
There’s something about burgers in the summertime. Summer wouldn’t be complete without eating a burger hot off the grill and a cold cocktail in your hands. That’s where the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce comes in. They’re hosting an event that features all the best of summer.
You don’t want to miss out on the 2nd Annual Char & Bar Wars on August 1st at University Park in Central Square. Your favorite restaurants from all over Cambridge will gather together to battle it out to see who has the best burger and cocktail in town. Taste slider size burgers and sip on cocktails and after you’ve tried them all… vote for your favorite.
See it: 5-8p
FILM
Harvard Square Movie Night | August 3
Head over to Harvard Square on Friday night for a movie night under the stars! Grab your favorite movie-watching blanket and your go-to snack and get ready for the perfect Friday evening.
Although we can’t quite divulge the movie, we can give you a hint.
Enjoy a timeless animated classic that depicts the most successful band in history as they try to save Pepperland from the music-hating group of Blue Meanies! All you need is LOVE!
See it: 8p
EAT
Dine Out Boston (in Cambridge) | August 5
The first week of Dine Out Boston begins this Sunday and we are ready to eat! Dine Out Boston (in Cambridge!) is the perfect opportunity to try that new restaurant you’ve been dying to go to or flock to your favorite restaurant to treat yourself to lunch or dinner.
Guests will enjoy special prix fixe lunch and dinner menus from restaurants all around the city, along with extra special prices.
Need a little help deciding on a restaurant — or two? We’ve got you covered: click here.
Did we mention that #DineOutBoston has a fun contest this year? Simply snap a picture of your meal, tag #DineOutBoston and the restaurant and you could win a $100 gift card to a participating Dine Out Boston (or Cambridge!!) restaurant. The picture with the most likes each day will win. Happy Snapping!
Enjoy: Lunch and dinner at participating restaurants
FAMILY FUN
Run and Ride at CambridgeSide | August 5
Calling all kid athletes! Compete in the 9th annual, kid’s only FREE (yes, free!) duathlon with biking and running around CambridgeSide in East Cambridge.
Bring your kids ages 5-13 for a fun day of outdoor activities, entertainment, race t-shirts and tons of giveaways. Big kids, ages 10-13 will love the kayak race, while your little run and ride.
The winner in each race category receives an iPad! If the lure of an iPad isn’t motivating, we’re not sure what is.
Run & Ride it: Registrations begins at 8:30a
MUSIC
Emily Gelineau Concert at the Longfellow House | August 5
Music can be heard all throughout Cambridge during the weekend. This Sunday, head over to the Longfellow House in Harvard Square to hear a free performance by Emily Gelineau on Sunday, August 5th.
Emily Gelineau may only be 18, but you’d never know by looking at her resume. An accomplished violinist in classical, jazz and contemporary idioms, Emily is currently studying at the Berklee College of Music. She’s played with the Australian World Orchestra and alongside Shreya Ghoshal, Tigran Hamasyan, and Toninho Horta.
Hear it : 3-4:30p
