40th Annual Mayfair in Harvard Square
When:
Sunday, May 04, 2025 11:00a -
6:00p
Sunday, May 04, 2025 11:00a -
6:00p
Where:
Harvard Square
Two Brattle Square
Cambridge, MA
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Art, Date Idea, Festivals & Fairs, Food, Good for Groups, Outside, Seasonal
Event website:
https://www.harvardsquare.com/40th-annual-harvard-square-mayfair/
The 40th Annual Mayfair hits the streets of Harvard Square on Sunday, May 4 (rain date: May 18). Experience food inspired by cultures from all over the world, unique-one-of-a-kind gifts and crafts, al fresco beer gardens, music, entertainment and dance! Mayfair is the region's premiere family-friendly celebration of spring. Harvard Square is the place to experience some of the best musicians, dancers, and artists in New England.
This year, be transported back to the 70s with modern twists on classic rock, the timeless hits of Fleetwood Mac and the music highlighting the ever popular yacht rock! Dance the day away to R&B and pop tunes!
Experience the best of Asian arts at the 3rd Annual Asian Street Food and Music Festival! The legendary venue Passim will be showcasing artists from the Folk Collective on the Rachael Solem Memorial Stage! Dance lovers are not to miss over 30 troupes on the Deborah Mason Dance Stage!
Main Stage
at the Super Crosswalk
11am
The Presidential Suites – R&B artists, The Presidential Suites, honed their craft, gaining a loyal following and earning recognition for their electrifying live performances.
12pm
Annie Scherer – Straight from Nashville! Drawing comparisons between Lana Del Rey and The Beatles, Annie Scherer is known for her evocative lyrics and hauntingly beautiful melodies.
1pm
Little Lies – Little Lies is an internationally touring 8 person tribute from Boston that captures the youthful essence and classic sound of Fleetwood Mac.
2pm
The Love Dogs – Based out of Boston, his hard swinging septet just celebrated its 21st year wowing audiences and critics alike with their combination of great musicianship and pure fun.
3pm
Other Brother Darryl – Harvard Square favorites, Other Brother Darryl, the 2024 Boston Music Award Country Artist of the Year, are an eight piece, Boston-based alt-country supergroup. The band of brothers includes a list of veteran singer-songwriters and local luminaries.
4pm
Corduroy – Corduroy will take you back to a simpler time, when lush, smooth sounds filled the airwaves. With a repertoire loosely based in the “Yacht Rock” genre, Corduroy covers a wide range of artists from the 60’s through today with the main focus on the 70’s.
5pm
Dred Buffalo – Dred Buffalo’s music blends retro groove and grit with modern rock sensibilities and a touch of psychedelia, aiming to usher in a new rock movement for music fans across the lands.
Rachael Solem Memorial Stage
Presented by Passim
Intersection of Brattle and Church Streets
This year’s Passim showcase will feature artists from the Folk Collective. The Folk Collective at Passim empowers, amplifies, and celebrates artists and voices who have historically shaped folk music and will continue to inspire its future. Through a two-year cohort model, the program provides artist development, mentorship, performance opportunities, and collaborative space—creating pathways to uphold folk music as vibrant, open to all, and reflecting the rich tapestry of its voices, traditions, and communities.
Deborah Mason Dance Stage
Intersection of Mt. Auburn and Eliot Streets
Eliot Street Stage
Intersection of Mt. Auburn and Eliot Streets
4pm
Forever’s Virtue – Forever’s Virtue is a Rock/Jazz/Electronic project made up of teenage multi-instrumentalists, songwriters and producers in the Boston area. They bring together a variety of influences from many styles of music into a unique and expressive live performance.
3rd Annual Asian Street Food and Music Festival
Church Street Parking Lot
11:00 am - Festival Starts. Welcome Introduction from HSPAA and HSBA
11:30 am - Cultural Performers, and Artists begin
1:00 pm - Karaoke Contest
2:00 pm - Performance by Chinese American Association of Cambridge (CAAC)
3:00 pm - Asian Cultural Fashion Show
4:00 pm - Live Bands take the stage
5:00 pm - Line dancing with DJ Phou
6:00pm - Festival Concludes
Mount Auburn Street Stage
By Winthrop Park at the corner of
Mt. Auburn and JFK Streets
11am
Barre & Soul Pilates Class
Join Tasha for a 45 minute Mat Pilates class in Winthrop Park.
12pm
Pure Barre
Join Pure Barre Harvard Square for a FREE outdoor pop-up class! We’re pulsing into the heart of Harvard Square with a full-body, low-impact barre workout that’s perfect for all fitness levels. Whether you’re new to Pure Barre or a seasoned client, this 45-minute class in Winthrop Park at 12:00 PM will leave you feeling strong, energized, and ready to enjoy the rest of the festival. Just bring a mat, water, and good vibes!
1pm
Morris Dancing – traditional Morris Dancers featuring Muddy River Morris, a historically women’s morris team founded in 1975, Pinewoods Morris Men, by all accounts, the oldest morris team in North America, and Great Meadows Morris & Sword, a group of high school-age students from the Greater Boston area who perform traditional English morris and rapper sword dances.
3pm
School of Rock – School of Rock is a performance-based music school for kids aged 8-18, located in Watertown. The School of Rock House Band, representing the best of our students, plays throughout the city at numerous street festivals, block parties, and charity events, and provides tour support for national and regional acts at local rock venues.
4pm
Chica Fuego & The Gringos will enchant you with their signature blend of American & Latin music, crossing genres and borders with captivating flair en inglés y español!
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