News and Events
Watch a past Ed Portal Event
You can watch some of the Ed Portal's past events on Harvard's YouTube Channel:
- Faculty Speaker Series presentation "Brain Science and Society: Thinking about the Future”
with Steven Hyman, MD, Professor of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School and Provost of Harvard University - Faculty Speaker Series presentation "Sijo: Discover the New Haiku" with Professor David McCann
- Special robotics event "Bots that Mimic Bugs" with Ben Finio from Harvard Microrobotics Laboratory.
Events on Harvard’s Campus
On any day there are a number of events and activities taking place on Harvard’s campus that are free and open to the public.
The Harvard Gazette’s online calendar has a listing of events with more information. Events can be sorted by date, free events, or various topics.
Harvard Public Affairs and Communications also has a listing of community events available at Harvard. Events can be sorted by date, communities, or various topics.
Events
Allston-Brighton residents, Harvard students, faculty, and staff, and the general public meet at the Ed Portal for a variety of events throughout the year. Activities range from an afternoon “Science Adventure” with youth and mentors conducting fun experiments, to Harvard professors presenting their latest research, to movie nights.
Become a member of the Ed Portal or sign up for the Ed Portal's email list to receive email notifications about events and programs taking place at the Ed Portal, on Harvard's campus, and in the Allston-Brighton neighborhood.
Upcoming Events
- Ballroom Dance Workshops
"Salsa 101"- Wednesday, May 15th from 6-7:30 p.m & 8-9:30 p.m.
Ed Portal, 175 North Harvard St., Allston
"The Basics of Swing"- Tuesday, May 21st from 6-7:30 p.m.
Ed Portal, 175 North Harvard St., Allston
No more spaces available. Sign up for the waitlist here.
"Introduction to Tango"- Tuesday, May 28th from 6-7:30 p.m.
Ed Portal, 175 North Harvard St., Allston
No more spaces available. Sign up for the waitlist here.
The Harvard Allston Education Portal is offering four free ballroom dance workshops in partnership with the Harvard Ballroom Dance Team—a Harvard student-run group. The two “Salsa 101” workshops will take place on Wednesday, May 15th from 6-7:30 p.m. and from 8-9:30 p.m. “The Basics of Swing” will occur on Tuesday, May 21st from 6-7:30 p.m., and "Introduction to Tango" on Tuesday, May 28th from 6-7:30 p.m.
Join Marco Perez-Moreno, competitive ballroom dancer and Latin and Rhythm instructor of the Harvard Ballroom Dance Team, for these free and interactive workshops that will get you dancing in no time. These workshops are geared towards having fun and meeting new people, while learning the basics of social ballroom dancing. No partner or experience is necessary for these workshops. Absolute beginners—ages 16 and up—are welcome and encouraged to attend. There is a limited enrollment of 20 participants.
The Harvard Ballroom Dance Team’s mission is to promote the art of ballroom dancing to the Harvard community and surrounding neighborhoods.
For more information, please call 617-496-5022. - CommonWheels "Fix-a-Flat" Workshop
Thursday, May 23rd from 5:30-7 p.m.
Ed Portal, 175 North Harvard St., Allston
RSVP here
Representatives from Allston’s CommonWheels Bicycle Co-op will focus on fixing a flat tire and will also have materials available to do a basic checkup of your bike. The workshop will cover the basics of how to remove your wheels, take off and put on your tire and tube, find the appropriate air pressure, and locate any holes and punctures to repair. They’ll also have the materials on hand to check your air and send you on your way with a bike ready to ride. RSVP here.
For more information, please call 617-496-5022. - Family Game Night at the Ed Portal
Friday, May 31st from 5-6:30 p.m.
Ed Portal, 175 North Harvard St., Allston
RSVP here
We invite families to join us for a pizza dinner and an evening of fun family games! We will have some familiar board games to play, as well as some new games to try. Come play together and discover some new family favorites!
We will host a free raffle for game baskets and be giving away tickets for your family to visit the Harvard Museum of Natural History this summer!
Join with other neighbors, meet new friends, and enjoy a fun evening out of the house with your family. Free event parking is available in the Education Portal’s parking lot, located adjacent to the Education Portal at 219 Western Avenue in Allston. RSVP here.
For more information, please call 617-496-5022. - Unbound Visual Arts Gallery Opening
Ed Portal, 175 North Harvard St., Allston
The Ed Portal is hosting an art gallery exhibition, featuring artworks by artists from Unbound Visual Arts (UVA). From May 9th through June 30th, the Ed Portal will be presenting two exhibitions. Gallery I "Unlimited", curated by John Quatrale, includes sculptural artworks by artists of the Boston Sculptural Gallery. These artworks interpret, explore, and present concepts related to "unlimited" lives. Gallery II "UVA Members Exhibit" features fine art in all media from over 20 Unbound members.
For more information, please call 617-496-5022.
Faculty Speaker Series
Click here for more information on the Ed Portal's Faculty Speaker Series and the schedule of upcoming presentations.
Community Days at Harvard Athletics
Click here for the upcoming schedule of community days at the fall 2012 and winter 2013 Harvard Athletics events.
