Cambridge, MA news on Tuesday, October 13, 2026

In Cambridge, MA on Tuesday, October 13, 2026: Honk Fest, Oktoberfest and Alex Edelman on this week's calendar. Also: Cambridge City Council approved new protections for sex workers; A Cambridge man was arrested after reportedly assaulting two Boston police officers. Weather: Expect clear skies, temperatures from 59 to 71°F, light wind up to 12 mph and a trace of rain.

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Cambridge City Council approved new protections for sex workers.Patch

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Events & going out

Events this week in Cambridge and Somerville include Honk Fest, tobacco education and millennial speed-dating.Cambridge Day
Cambridge & Foxborough Oktoberfest and Yarmouth Seaside Festival are on this weekend.Boston 25 News
Alex Edelman performs in Cambridge tonight, according to Vanyaland's listing.Vanyaland
The City of Cambridge and Transition House hold their annual domestic violence vigil October 20.the City of Cambridge (.gov)
Independent Film Festival Boston is back, according to Cambridge Day.Cambridge Day
The Multicultural Arts Center hosts a BIPOC Play Festival in Cambridge.The Daily Free Press
'The India Experience – Season 2' screens in Cambridge, MA and Warwick, RI.INDIA New England News
Boston Book Festival returns this weekend.Patch

Business & new openings

A major retailer will open two stores in Massachusetts.Patch

Housing & real estate

Massachusetts housing market shows a surprising shift in buyer behavior.Patch

Notices, lost & found

Somerville's 2026 election voter guide covers candidates, ballot questions and where to vote.Patch

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