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What’s happening in Cambridge this weekend

It's the first weekend of May and there's plenty of activities to take part in around the city
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People wade through the flood waters in Galt trying to help a man on his bike during the 1974 Cambridge flood. The 50th anniversary will be commemorated with activities, displays and presentations on Saturday.

Check out the full list of things to see and do from May 3 to 5.

Friday, May 3

Undergrowth - Mere Phantoms

Preston Idea Exchange - 435 King St. E, all day

The latest art exhibition curated by Karly Boileau will be on display until June 22.

The Unseen Photos of the Great Flood of '74 - Photo Exhibit

Old Post Office Idea Exchange - 12 Water St S, 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Stop by to see photos from the 1974 Cambridge flood courtesy of the City of Cambridge Archives. Available all weekend.

Connections 50+ Queen's Square - Art with Nicole

Queen Square Idea Exchange - 1 North Square, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

This group provides older adults with the opportunity to gather and enjoy concerts, crafting and chats.

Art Cart - Fan Week

Queen's Square Idea Exchange - 1 North Square, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Participants can drop in to create a craft.

Live Music at the Foundry Tavern

64 Grand Ave S, 8 p.m.

Have a drink and listen to music featuring Jack Pender.

Karaoke Fridays at Gator's Tail

970 Franklin Blvd, 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Show off your singing skills at the local Sports Shack and Grill.

Saturday, May 4

Cambridge Farmers’ Market

40 Dickson St, 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

A central community food hub, the market features 26 year round vendors and 30 seasonal vendors.

The Great Flood of ’74, Cambridge’s watershed moment

Civic Square - 50 Dickson St., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

A full day of activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1974 Cambridge flood. Displays, presentations and Jane Walks are all on the schedule.

Beavertails Food Truck

Wave Maker Brewery - 639 Laurel St., 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Have a beer and a beavertail.

Cambridge Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Cambridge Centre mall - 355 Hespeler Rd, 1 p.m.

Watch the latest class of Cambridge athletes, coaches and builders be inducted into the local hall of fame.

Creative Cards

Queen's Square Idea Exchange - 1 North Square 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Create your own card.

Fan Week Music

Queen's Square Idea Exchange - 1 North Square, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Listen to a piano concert in the foyer presented by Morphy Music.

Pokémon Allegiance

Clemens Mill Idea Exchange - 50 Saginaw Pwky, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Gather with fellow fans of the series for trading, gaming and crafting.

Queer Craft Circle: Cartooning

Queen's Square Idea Exchange - 1 North Square, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

LGBTQ2S+ identifying individuals can explore their creative side. Registration is required and can be done here.

Bring Your Own Vinyl Night

Wave Maker Brewery - 639 Laurel St., 7 p.m.

Just as it sounds, bring a vinyl for the DJ Fletch to play.

Cambridge Community Players dance and gala

47 Water St. S, 7 p.m.

Celebrate the theatre's 90th anniversary with a DJ, 50/50, raffles and food.

Live Music at the Foundry Tavern

64 Grand Ave S, 8 p.m.

A second night of music, this time with a performance from Jesse Webber

Sunday, May 5

Book Launch: Letters from the Club

Old Post Office Idea Exchange - 12 Water St. S, 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

A week before Mother's Day, hear from those who contributed to the book Letters from the Club: Wisdom from Mothers who Grieve.