Lecture: Ken Gillingham (Yale) on Climate Economics
Economist Ken Gillingham of Yale University delivers a public lecture on climate economics and energy policy at Boston College. The talk examines economic challenges and policy options for decarbonization, offering insights for researchers, policymakers, and students.
Stroke: Why Acting Fast Can Make All the Difference
Public library lecture by Laura Jones, CNP, on recognizing stroke signs, what to do if you suspect a stroke, and prevention. Emphasizes why acting fast can make all the difference and provides practical guidance for bystanders and patients.
Members-Only Tour: Asian Export Art
Join a members-only guided tour at the Peabody Essex Museum to explore Asian export art. Discover how trade shaped these objects, hear curator insights, and enjoy an intimate, curator-led look at a distinguished collection in a historic museum setting.
Lecture: Professor Xiang Li (Hong Kong University)
A scholarly lecture at Boston College's Merkert Chemistry Center featuring Professor Xiang Li of Hong Kong University. The talk presents a concise overview of current chemical research topics and their potential academic and industrial impact, ideal for students and professionals.
Science Friday Live with Ira Flatow
Experience a live Science Friday broadcast hosted by Ira Flatow at WBUR CitySpace in Boston. The evening features current science news, guest interviews, and audience Q&A in an engaging, accessible format.
Term Examinations (no exams on Sunday)
Spring term examinations at Boston College on May 5, 2026. A campus-wide assessment day with the rule that no exams are held on Sundays, reflecting the university's structured term schedule and focus on student assessment across academic departments.
BC 101: University Advancement
Join Beth Thompson, VP for Development, for BC 101: University Advancement. This session explains the division’s mission, including the Boston College Alumni Association and fundraising units, and explores how alumni engagement intersects with students, faculty, and staff across the university.
LGBTQIA+ Foster Parent Information Session
A free information session hosted by the Department of Child and Family Services and the City of Somerville for prospective foster parents. Learn how to support LGBTQIA+ youth in care, with light refreshments and swag.
Disability Community Forum
The City of Boston hosts a Disability Community Forum to hear residents' experiences, discuss accessibility needs, and explore inclusive services. This free public meeting at 120 Tremont Street invites people with disabilities, caregivers, and allies to share input with city officials.
The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis
An intimate jazz performance at City Winery Boston where The Messthetics join saxophonist James Brandon Lewis on the Main Stage. Expect improvisational fusion with bold melodies and adventurous solos in a refined club setting.
Music and Meaning in the Works of David Bowie
Berklee students in Music and Meaning perform David Bowie selections at the Berklee Performance Center, exploring themes of mortality, fate vs free will, and the supernatural in a free evening concert.
Black Dandies and the Birth of American Minstrelsy
Hybrid seminar at the Massachusetts Historical Society exploring how Edward Williams Clay’s satirical prints helped forge the Black dandy and shape early American minstrelsy. The event is free with an in-person reception at 4:30 PM, and attendees may register to attend in person or online.
UMich Medical School Postdoc Preview 2026
An information session for prospective postdocs highlighting medical-school research tracks, postdoc opportunities, and career pathways. Hosted at Boston University as part of the UMich Medical School Postdoc Preview 2026, featuring program overviews and a Q&A with faculty.
School Committee Budget Hearing
Public budget hearing of the Somerville School Committee. Residents and stakeholders review the proposed education budget, ask questions, and offer public comment in a formal city-government setting.
Human-Centered AI in Engineering, Health & Education
Boston College hosts a technology-forward lecture on human-centered AI across engineering, health, and education. Explore how AI supports ultrasound imaging and clinical decision making, and hear about ethical considerations and education design that align AI with real-world needs.
Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone Exhibition Catalogue
Join a free evening at the Peabody Essex Museum in Boston for Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone—an exhibition catalogue launch and gallery overview. The program highlights Lewis's stone sculpture and the new publication accompanying the show, with curator insights and gallery highlights.
Boston in 12 Massacres Part II
A dark, multi-part theatre piece staged at The Rockwell in Somerville, Part II of Boston in 12 Massacres continues a four-part series that probes weighty themes through intimate storytelling and stark visuals. Expect tense drama, provocative imagery, and a room that heightens the experience of the performance.
Spring Experience 2026
Boston Ballet presents Spring Experience 2026 at the Citizens Bank Opera House, a program of contemporary and classical ballet. This formal, artsy evening delivers precise technique and expressive storytelling with high-energy choreography in a historic Boston venue.
Land Use Committee Meeting
Public land-use committee meeting in Somerville to review zoning and development proposals. The session, posted on the city's Legistar portal, brings together planning staff, council members, and residents to discuss current projects and their community impacts.
Planning Board Meeting
Somerville's Planning Board convenes remotely to review local planning matters under Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025. The public is invited to participate online, with the meeting starting at 9:00 AM on May 7, 2026. The session showcases municipal governance in action as residents and professionals discuss development and policy.
Macroeconomics and Financial Economics Seminar: Christoph Grosse Steffen, Banque de France
Boston College hosts the Macroeconomics and Financial Economics Seminar featuring Christoph Grosse Steffen (Banque de France) on 'Global Sectoral Supply Shocks, Inflation, and Monetary Policy.' The talk, in Maloney Hall Room 313, explores how sector shocks shape inflation and policy across economies.
Elizabeth Strout: The Things We Never Say
Elizabeth Strout discusses her novel The Things We Never Say at the Brattle Theatre, in a reading presented by Harvard Book Store. The evening blends a live reading with insights into Strout's latest work, followed by a Q&A that invites audiences to dive into contemporary literary fiction in a Cambridge setting.
The Motherhood Exchange
Join artist Jamie Diamond for an intimate, universal conversation at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum as they explore what motherhood means. An interactive discussion inviting diverse perspectives to unravel a universal question in a museum setting.
Berklee City Music High School Academy Completion Concert
An all-ages, free concert at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston, featuring standout performances by Berklee City Music High School Academy ensembles. A showcase of young musicians from Berklee City Music in a premier campus venue.
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