Student Events in Boston

Harvard University Sailing vs Friis Trophy Team Race

2026-03-21T00:00:00

Cambridge

sports

Collegiate sailing showdown between Harvard University and the Friis Trophy contenders in Cambridge, MA. Watch high-speed tacks, strategic mark-roundings, and tight fleet racing as top college sailors compete for the Friis Trophy in this classic university regatta.

7th Annual Bow Market Book Fair

2026-03-21T09:30:00

Bow Market

literature

Join the 7th Annual Bow Market Book Fair at Bow Market in Boston for live readings, author signings, and curated book stalls. A celebration of local writing with accessible discussions in a lively indoor marketplace setting.

Beyond The Spectrum Teens 12

2026-03-21T10:30:00

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

workshop

An inclusive teen-focused workshop at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston titled Beyond the Spectrum, inviting 12-year-olds to explore art through interactive activities and guided gallery sessions. The program emphasizes accessibility and hands-on learning in a welcoming museum setting.

Sailing vs. Duplin Women's Team Race

2026-03-21T11:00:00

sports

Watch the Sailing vs. Duplin Women's Team Race, a collegiate regatta pitting MIT's women’s team against Duplin in outdoor Boston-area waters. The fast-paced fleet racing showcases tactical maneuvers, mark roundings, and teamwork characteristic of college sailing.

Popup Bookfair

2026-03-21T12:00:00

Short Path Distillery

literature

ICS Popup Bookfair brings Boston readers to Short Path Distillery for a daytime literary pop-up featuring books, signings, and conversations with local authors. Discover indie presses, browse stalls, and enjoy a casual, bookish atmosphere in an unconventional venue.

OpenClaw Boston

2026-03-21T13:00:00

Microsoft New England Research and Development Center, 1 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA

tech

OpenClaw Boston is a robotics-focused meetup at the Microsoft New England Research and Development Center in Cambridge. Expect hands-on demos, light talks, and networking as engineers, students, and enthusiasts share hardware hacks and open-source claw projects beginning at 1 PM.

You Are What You Collect: Cyanotype Portraits

2026-03-21T13:00:00

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

art

Polly Thayer Starr Visiting Studio Artist Ally Schmaling invites you to explore cyanotypes at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. In this hands-on portrait workshop, learn the vintage cyanotype process and create small, story-driven images from your collections, discovering how objects tell personal narratives.

Men's Lacrosse vs Skidmore College

2026-03-21T14:00:00

MIT Campus

sports

MIT hosts a men's lacrosse showdown against Skidmore College in Cambridge. A fast-paced college-sports clash on Mar 21, 2026, listed in MIT's calendar. Enjoy collegiate competition outdoors on campus with enthusiastic student energy.

Virtual Descriptive Tour for Visually Impaired

2026-03-21T15:00:00

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

art

Join a virtual descriptive tour at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston on March 21, 2026 at 15:00 UTC, designed for visitors who are blind or have low vision. Trained describers provide rich verbal descriptions of color, texture, and composition, letting you experience select artworks from home with accessibility-focused narration and Q&A.

Gamelan Showdown: A Balinese Battle of the Bands

2026-03-21T15:30:00

Building W18, Thomas Tull Concert Hall

music

MIT hosts a Balinese gamelan showcase as Gamelan Galak Tika teams with Queens College's Gamelan Yowana Sari for a Balinese mebarung, a melodic battle featuring new works by Evan Ziporyn, Kyle Miller, and Théo Mérigeau. The concert at Thomas Tull Concert Hall invites listeners for a post-performance light reception and the release party for Yowana Sari's new album.

Harvard University Women's Basketball vs Eastern Kentucky University

2026-03-22T00:00:00

Cambridge, Mass.

sports

Harvard women's basketball hosts Eastern Kentucky University in a mid-season NCAA clash at Harvard's Cambridge campus. Expect fast guard play, tough defense, and a spirited atmosphere in a historic college-arena setting near Boston. A showcase of high-level women's basketball and college rivalry.

Finding the Beast in You: Sculpture Demo

2026-03-22T10:00:00

Ceramics Studio, Gallery 224

workshop

Join Ceramics Program instructor Steve Murphy for a one-day workshop in Boston's Ceramics Studio as he builds a mythical-beast incense burner in clay. Drawing on Japanese and Mayan sculpture, zoo-inspired textures, and multi-part construction, the demo explores texture, form, and creature design.

Bansari Mitra: Ghosts from the Past (Gothic & Postcolonial Novels)

2026-03-22T13:00:00

Lovestruck Books & Café

literature

Join Bansari Mitra at Lovestruck Books in Boston as she discusses Gothic and postcolonial themes in 19th- and 20th-century novels. The talk blends literary analysis with accessible readings, uncovering how ghosts from the past illuminate history, identity, and narrative across eras.

March Harvard Square Book Circle with Michael Patrick MacDonald

2026-03-22T18:00:00

Harvard Book Store

literature

Join the March meeting of the Harvard Square Book Circle at Harvard Book Store for a discussion of All Souls: A Family Story from Southie by Michael Patrick MacDonald. The author will participate, offering insights and sparking a lively conversation about family, community, and Boston.

Grad Showcase - Prison Spring Break

2026-03-22T19:00:00

Improv Asylum

comedy

Grad Showcase at Improv Asylum brings fresh student-driven improv to Boston. Expect fast-paced scenes, clever character work, and audience participation around the 'Prison Spring Break' theme in a lively, intimate comedy club.

Spring Session 2 (Half Term) Classes Start.

2026-03-23T00:00:00

workshop

Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences in Boston kicks off Spring Session 2 for half-term courses on Mar 23, 2026. This start marks the enrollment window for half-term classes; students can filter the course search by session to see eligible offerings.

Community and Campus Life Forum: Leading with Community

2026-03-23T00:00:00

conference

Join Harvard's Community and Campus Life Forum March 23–25 for three days of dialogue, learning, and collaboration on leading with community across differences. Sessions highlight initiatives from across Harvard Schools and Units, offering practical tools to foster mutual respect and inclusive participation in campus life.

Ink, Stone, and Silver Light: Aleppo Heritage

2026-03-23T10:00:00

Building 14, Maihaugen Gallery 14N-130

art

An archival-driven exhibition tracing a century of cultural heritage preservation in Aleppo, drawing on AKDC materials and Kamil al-Ghazzi’s historic chronicle. Housed at Maihaugen Gallery in Boston, the show invites visitors to explore Syria’s urban memory and ongoing conservation practice.

The People's Plate

2026-03-23T10:00:00

Science Center Plaza

art

Nine-foot interpretive seder plate sculpture by Michael Mittelman, created with Harvard Hillel, sits in Science Center Plaza to spark conversation about Jewish life, identity and culture. Drawn from student, faculty and alumni stories, the piece invites public reflection on Passover and community on campus.

DeCo: Decentralized Coding Workshop

2026-03-23T10:30:00

Cambridge

tech

A hands-on technical workshop exploring decentralized coding concepts and peer-to-peer architectures. Attendees work through practical exercises in distributed systems, privacy, and scalable software design, with live demos and collaborative coding.

Fall 2026 Round II Inter-House Transfer Opens

2026-03-23T12:00:00

community

Fall '26 Round II Inter-House Transfer applications open on the Harvard residential StarRez portal for eligible undergraduates. Visit the residential portal to apply for on-campus housing transfers in Fall 2026, with deadlines and eligibility details provided on the site.

Intergenerational Mobility: Conversation with Chetty & Boustan

2026-03-23T13:30:00

Sanders Theatre

lecture

Two leading researchers, Raj Chetty and Leah Boustan, discuss recent findings on immigrant mobility and its policy implications in a Harvard-affiliated talk at Sanders Theatre. Registration is required; the event is free for Harvard students and affiliates with valid IDs.

March Monday Accountability Hour

2026-03-23T15:00:00

1414 Massachusetts Avenue, Floor 3R, Room 389

community

A weekly in-person study accountability hour at the ARC (1414 Massachusetts Ave, Floor 3R, Room 389) for Harvard students. Attendees share a goal at the start and work on a pset, exam prep, or reading a research article, with peers offering focus and accountability.

BTU Homework Help at Boston Public Library

2026-03-23T15:00:00

Boston Public Library

community

Drop-in homework-help sessions at the Boston Public Library led by a Boston Teachers Union teacher. No registration is required. The program welcomes students and families seeking quick, friendly support after school, with accessibility accommodations offered upon request.

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