We're excited to kick off the 2022 Kendall Square Challenge at 1 p.m. in Tech Square this Thursday! We hope everyone brings their competitive spirit to what will be a fun-filled day of activities and community-building.
This week in Kendall, we're celebrating Pride Month, the start of summer, Cambridge's new City Manager, and more.
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The Big Story
Join Us in Celebrating the LGBTQ+ Community This Month
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Happy Pride! Here in Kendall Square, we’ve been part of a number of milestones on the road toward LGBTQ+ affirmation, dignity, equality and visibility. In 1969, MIT became one of America’s first higher ed institutions to create an LGBTQ+ student support group. In 1992, the City of Cambridge welcomed America’s first openly gay Black American mayor.
Today, Pride Month serves as a celebration and a reminder that there’s still so much we can do to expand on Kendall’s spirit for diversity and inclusion. Here are some ideas for celebrating Pride in Kendall:
1. OUTbio, biotech’s largest LGBTQ+ professionals group, is hosting a public outdoor event at MIT University Park this Thursday, June 16, from 5 - 8:00 pm.
Attendees will enjoy catering by Blueprint Medicines, as well as an interactive presentation on transgender health issues by a special speaker from Fenway Health. Register today to make new LGBTQ+ connections!
"After two years without OUTbio's signature biotech Pride events, we've had non-stop inquiries in recent months about what to expect," says Ramsey Johnson, OUTbio's founder and president. "This year's gathering, in partnership with Blueprint Medicines, promises to be a fantastic event and the premier biotech event for Pride. Whether you want to reconnect with the community in-person, make new contacts, engage with the expert presenter, or just let your hair down among friends and colleagues, this is going to be the evening for you."
2. Local brewery Lamplighter will be hosting a Pride Trivia this Thursday, June 16, from 7:30 - 9:30 pm.
Don’t miss out on the chance to win a four pack of Lamplighter’s special Pride Month beer, as well as tickets to their long-awaited Taproom Drag Race! Assemble your team and make sure to register ahead of time (one ticket = one team of two to six players).
3. Consider setting some time aside to learn about Cambridge’s LGBTQ+ history.
A good place to start: The History Project, a Boston-based non-profit committed to documenting and preserving primary accounts of local LGBTQ+ activists. Founded in 1980, the History Project now maintains one of the largest LGBTQ+ archives in the country—with more than 150 collections encompassing over 1 million artifacts and documents in total. Learn more about their ongoing projects and exhibitions here!
Photo via The Boston Globe
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Explore Kendall
Summer Sips and Snacks
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Prep the Perfect Picnic
Step out of your comfort zone with a glass of Formaggio Kitchen’s sparkling sake and a bite of Boerenkaas Gouda! Add some fresh fruit and salami and you have yourself a delectable picnic.
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A Cocktail You Can Wake Up To
Try a sweet, caffeinated twist on the classic martini from Glass House: Kahlúa and Irish cream round off the bold flavors of espresso vodka and iced coffee for you to enjoy at brunch—or at any time of day!
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Enjoy a Splash of Citrus
If you’re craving a cold, fruity beverage on a hot summer day, Fuji's new Spicy Citrus Fizz is just the ticket. This seasonal cocktail is flavored with jalapeño-infused tequila and lemon-lime soda designed for a refreshing night out!
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Cambridge City Council Selects First Asian American City Manager
Congratulations to Yi-An Huang on his appointment to Cambridge City Manager! A Cambridge resident of over 15 years and a parent to three children in the Cambridge Public School system, Mr. Huang says he’s committed to making a real difference for people in his local community. His top priorities, reported the Boston Globe, include addressing climate change and providing more affordable housing and sustainable public transportation, as well as creating opportunities for more open communication between the city government and its residents.
Photo via The Harvard Crimson |
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Happenings
ARTS + CULTURE, COMMUNITY
Discover Wine
Wednesday, June 15, 4:00 pm
Wednesday, June 29, 4:00 pm
Host: BioMed Realty
FITNESS, OUTDOORS
CX Fit
Wednesday, June 15, 6:00 pm
Host: Cambridge Crossing
ARTS + CULTURE
Berklee Performances at the Osborn Triangle
Wednesdays, June - August, 11:30 am - 1 pm
Host: Bulfinch, BioMed
COMMUNITY
Inspire Awards: Celebrating Cambridge Women in Business
Thursday, June 16, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Host: Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
KSA PROGRAMMING
Kendall Square Challenge
Thursday, June 16, 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Host: Kendall Square Association
BIOTECH
20th Annual Cancer Research Symposium: Ten Years at the Koch Institute
Friday, June 17, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Host: Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT
ARTS + CULTURE, OUTDOORS
Public Art Tour
Friday, June 17, 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm
Wednesday, June 22, 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
Host: MIT List Visual Arts Center
FITNESS, CULTURE
¡BORDES! BORDERS! ¡BORDES!
Friday, June 17, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday, June 18, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Host: BioMed Realty
ARTS + CULTURE, OUTDOORS
Cold Chocolate: Lunchtime Concert Series
Tuesday, June 21, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Host: BioMed Realty
KSA PROGRAMMING
Future of (how we) Work Task Force
Tuesday, June 21, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Host: Kendall Square Association
TECHNOLOGY
Prioritizing Cybersecurity: Perspectives on Advancement and Adoption
Tuesday, June 21, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Host: CIC
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In the News
— Boston Globe
— Fierce Pharma
— BostInno
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Sanofi Begins Move into Cambridge Crossing
On Tuesday, June 7, Sanofi officially opened its Cambridge Crossing campus in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with MA Governor Charlie Baker and Cambridge Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui. The facilities at 450 and 350 Water Street will offer space for 2,500 Sanofi employees.
"Cambridge has been our home for many years," said Bill Sibold, Sanofi's Executive Vice President and Global Head of Specialty Care, at the event. "Opening our new facility in Cambridge Crossing is allowing us to bring together our employees across Massachusetts under one roof, which is an important step in facilitating the kind of collaboration needed to fulfill our purpose of chasing the miracles of science to improve people's lives."
Photo via The Boston Herald.
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