Your Weekend Soundtrack: Cambridge Porchfest is About to Drop! (July 19-20)

Get ready to ditch the earbuds and dive into a live music experience unlike any other. This weekend, Cambridge’s Inaugural Porchfest is hitting the streets of Cambridgeport and Central Square, turning neighborhoods into a massive, free, and totally walkable music festival. If you're in your 20s or 30s and constantly on the hunt for your next favorite band, a chill vibe, and a genuine community connection, you're going to want to mark your calendar for July 19th and 20th.

Forget the pricey tickets and crowded venues for a moment. Porchfest is all about that grassroots energy. It's a "DIY" celebration where local musicians take over porches, patios, and stoops, bringing their sound directly to you. It's the perfect opportunity to stumble upon a new artist, hang with friends, and soak in the summer atmosphere.

Where the Magic Happens: Two Days, Two Vibes

Saturday, July 19th: Cambridgeport Takes the Stage
Kicking off at 12 PM, Cambridgeport's tree-lined streets and green spaces will transform into a sprawling soundscape. Over twenty addresses in this vibrant neighborhood are throwing open their doors (or at least their porches!) to host live performances. Imagine strolling through a beautiful area, with different genres drifting from every block – it's the ultimate urban treasure hunt for your ears.

Sunday, July 20th: Central Square Heats Up
The party moves to the heart of Cambridge on Sunday, from 12 PM to 6 PM, as Central Square comes alive with music. Known as the city's cultural district, Central Square's sidewalks, patios, and even its iconic venues will be buzzing.

"Central Square is the cultural district of the City of Cambridge, and our bars, restaurants, and venues pour sound onto the streets of Mass Ave seven days a week," says Michael Monestime, President of the Central Square Business Improvement District. "Porchfest is a natural extension of what makes this place so alive. We’re proud to bring this energy outdoors and into the community in such a free, powerful, celebratory way."

Your Sunday Playlist in Central Square (Just a Taste!):

The lineup is stacked with diverse sounds, ensuring there's something for every taste. Here are just a few highlights to get you hyped for Sunday in Central Square:

• 12:00 PM: Get your head nodding with Bridgeside Cypher bringing Hip Hop to Kwench, or feel the rhythm with HONK (Brass and Percussion) at Lafayette Square.
• 1:00 PM: Chill out with The Massavenaires (Folk) at Phoenix Landing, or groove to Neph Rock Allstars (Soul, R&B) on City Hall Lawn. Don't miss Kabir Sen for some Hip-hop/Soul at Althea.
• 2:00 PM: Rock out with Alreckque at the Middle East, or get jazzy with the Fred Woodard Trio at The Popp Boutique. For some classic vibes, catch Chicken Slacks (Classic Soul & Funk) at Cantab.
• 3:00 PM: Dance to Musiquito y su agrupacion tipica (Merengue) at La Fábrica, or dive into some Punk/Alt with Girly and the Pops at Si Cara.
• 4:00 PM: Feel the bass with Dub Apocalypse (Dub Reggae) at Viale, or enjoy Americana Blues from Wayside Sound at Naco Taco.
• 5:00 PM: Wind down with the Yoko Miwa Trio feat. Mikayla Shirley (Jazz) at Monkfish, or get down at the DJ Nomadic Silent Disco at Lafayette Square – yes, a silent disco in the park!
• 7:00 PM: Cap off the weekend with Barely Dead, a Dead Tribute Band, at Althea.

Don't Miss Out!

This is your chance to experience Cambridge's vibrant music scene up close and personal. Grab your friends, explore the neighborhoods, and discover your new favorite local act.
For the complete schedule, including all the bands, times, and locations for both Cambridgeport on July 19th and Central Square on July 20th, hit up: https://www.cambridgema.gov/ar...

Get ready for a weekend of good tunes, good vibes, and good company!