Foundry Festival is a week of free Arts and STEM programming for the community!

Programs will be added to the agenda as they are finalized.

The festival is drop-in style, but some programs require registration. These programs will be identified in the agenda as the festival approaches.

The weeklong festival, hosted by The Foundry Consortium, will offer free programming to explore how art and design can drive social change and inspire community engagement. The festival intends to bridge generational gaps and foster connections between communities. All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate in as many activities as you are excited about.

All programming will be free to the public and be promoted by the Massachusetts Cultural Council's Card to Culture program, which connects arts and culture programming. over 780k Massachusetts residents using EBT, WIC, and the Massachusetts Health Connector to free and low-cost

Schedule of Events

February 17, 2024

10:00 am to 4:00 pm: Vendor Fair

Various local artists
Ages 16 and up
Location: STEAM Set - Performance Space

11:00 am to 12:00 pm - Ecotones: Arts at Biological Field Stations & Marine Labs

Nancy Lowe
Ages 18 and up

Ecotones is a network of opportunities for artists to work at biological field stations, marine laboratories, and long-term ecological research sites. As transition zones between two different environments, ecotones are rich environments. Organisms from each habitat wander into the edge, and others specialize in the edge habitat itself. We invite you to wander into this rich ecotone where art and science mix. Ecotones coordinator Nancy Lowe will present some sample work at the intersection of art, science, and environment, and share how artists can participate in residencies at field stations and marine labs. See here for more info.

Location: The Point - Conference Room & Gallery

11:00 am to 3:00 pm - The Robo Hub: Matt Segil & Noah Fisher

Ages 6-13

Get ready to dive into the world of LEGO robotics! Choose from three exciting options and unleash your inner inventor:
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1. Maze Masters: Program your LEGO robot to navigate through a challenging maze! Learn coding basics as you guide your robot through twists and turns. Team up with friends and see whose robot conquers the maze the fastest!
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2. Engineering Champions: Design and engineer awe-inspiring structures like bridges and towers using LEGO bricks. Put your engineering skills to the test as you build structures that can withstand increasing weights. Discover the principles of physics and mechanics in a fun and hands-on way.
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3. Art Bots: Take your creativity to the next level with Art Bots! Program a pre-built LEGO robot to draw stunning designs and shapes. Explore the intersection of technology and art as you bring your artistic vision to life!

The Robo Hub – a community STEAM center by Cambridge's Danehy Park – is a socially-oriented learning environment where kids explore and collaborate on exciting projects, from LEGO robotics to 3D printing. No prior experience is needed, just a curious mind and a love of discovery!

Location: Shop 7 - Design Lab

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Laughing Through the Pain: A Dark Comedy & "Traumedy" Workshop

Emily Goldstein

Ages 12-19

This workshop for teens will provide an overview of dark comedy and "traumedy." I will be covering the basics of joke writing and will set a goal for everyone to write at least one joke. The main question posed is: how can we take our pain/discomfort and transmute that creatively?

Location: The Point - Conference Room & Gallery

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Circus Performance at Community Hall

Information to follow!

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Foundry Festival Screenprinting - Flynn Anderson

Open to all ages

Screenprint with The Foundry throughout the Festival week! Feel free to bring old T-shirts for up-cycling as you participate in the festival events, or use one of our provided shirts! (we will be providing limited numbers of t-shirts) We will be printing on the first day, Saturday, 2/17, as well as throughout the week!

Location: Shop 6 - Red Multi

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Visible Mending: Beginner's Workshop on Patching Holes - Emily Wang

Ages 14 and up

Bring a clothing item in need of repair and learn to expressively fix holes and rips yourself with visible mending methods. Beginners encouraged! Materials provided, but if you have a specific thread color or fabric for the patch you want to use, please bring it.

Location: Shop 8 - Fiber Arts Workshop

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Laughing Through the Pain: A Dark Comedy/"Traumedy" Show - Emily Goldstein

Ages 12 and up

Location: STEAM Set - Performance Space

February 18, 2024

11:00 am to 1:00 pm: Self Determination. ALoveStory: Trinette McDowell

Open to all ages

A one-day, art-based program that aims to help people identify and connect with their emotions and thoughts. Participants will discuss one or more aspects of their identity and how these concepts can tie into society/community. Participants will be able to choose a recycled canvas and other materials that they will use to transpose their ideas/feelings using collage, paint, and/or poetry.

Location: Shop 6 - Red Multi

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Yiddish Dance Workshop - Rachel Linsky

Open to all ages

Join hands and learn some Yiddish Folk Dance with Rachel Linsky! Throughout the workshop, you will learn various pieces of Yiddish dance repertoire including Freylekhs, Bulgars, and Zhoks. This workshop is designed for all ages and abilities. No previous experience is required, just come with enthusiasm and an openness to move and learn!
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What is Yiddish dance?
‍Yiddish dance describes the traditional folk dances done to Klezmer music (the folk music developed among Ashkenazi Jews in Eastern Europe). Klezmer today reflects centuries of cultural exchange. Stemming from roots in Ashkenazi Jewish musical modes and expressive sensibilities, Klezmer adapted influences from Eastern European, Balkan, and Ottoman music. In recent history, it has even incorporated elements of Jazz and other styles here in America. Klezmer and Yiddish dance hold many stories and rich cultural information that depict just one branch of the Jewish Diaspora, and so beautifully demonstrate moments throughout our history when people of different communities have come together through celebration, music, and dance — so let's do just that as part of the Foundry Festival!

Location: Shop 11 - Dance Studio

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: Printmaking Workshop - Lilla Szekely

Ages 6 and up

Lilla Szekely, Print faculty at Lesley University along with the Boston Printmakers will be demonstrating how to create an easy relief print on paper and fold it into a paper boat.

Location: The Point - Conference Room & Gallery

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Let's Build Cambridge's Coolest Playground - Amy Chiu

Ages 7-12

Title says it all :) how can we build more play into our city? How can we better connect our people? Join us in brainstorming, ideating & designing the most epic playground ever - all out of cardboard & recycled materials, in our very own Cambridge. Add to the party by bringing your own recycled materials!

Hosted by a UC Berkeley x Harvard ed school alum & creative workshop facilitator.

Location: Shop 6 - Red Multi

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm: Sleep Like A Baby: A Open-Eyed Audiovisual Meditation and Discussion - Colors In Motion

Open to all ages

Colors In Motion invites you to experience art in motion and take yourself to a place of inner calm. Using our breath and an opening image, we will come into group resonance and coherence with a brief guided meditation, then participate in an open-eyed audiovisual meditation using a 20 minute art in motion video by Colors In Motion. Coming together afterwards in community, we share what we experienced in an open and safe forum. You are invited to participate by sharing your experience with the group or sitting quietly and witnessing.

Location: STEAM Set - Performance Space

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: In Other Eyes: Open Mic - Wen-hao Tien

Open to all

Join us for an open mic where you bring forward songs, poems, or other pieces of your background or culture to share with others. This open mic will celebrate the art project, In Other Eyes, and use its presence at The Foundry to inspire more cross-collaboration amongst writers and artists. You can read more about the project below.
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Children must be accompanied by an adult!
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In Other Eyes, Wen-hao Tien

Location: Shop 6 - Red Multi

February 19, 2024

9:00 am to 12:00 pm: Drum, Sing, Dance, Freedom! - Toussaint the Liberator and Nora Stephens

Ages 9-13

A 5-day Drum, Movement, and Singing workshop for young students and families. This week-long mini-camp is a foray into the music of the African diaspora as it relates to struggles of liberation. Students will be introduced to music and dance from South Africa, Haiti, and Here in the Americas. The week-long workshop will culminate in an informal participatory performance for families on Saturday. Mon-Fri 9am-12pm; Saturday performance time TBD.

Location: STEAM Set - Performance Space

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: February Vacation: Cooking with STEAM - Cambridge Camping

Ages 9-13

STEAM in the kitchen and beyond! Cambridge Camping provides middle school children ( ages 9-13) with an in-person STEAM-centered cooking program through the February school vacation week (Feb 19- Feb 23). Participants will explore the science, technology, engineering, art, and math of cooking. Ingredients and supplies are provided.

Participants will experiment with the properties of baking ingredients to figure out how cookies are made, scientifically produce the perfect soft-boiled egg, and use natural fermentation to make bread and churn butter. These are just some of the experiences middle schoolers will enjoy in this fun-filled (and tasty) week.

This program runs Monday through Friday, including President's Day on Feb 19.

Location: Shop 6 - Red Multi

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: Stitching Change: Empowerment through Mending and Embroidery - Alyssa Alexander

Ages 12-14

Join Alyssa, a local graduate student and part-time clothing designer, in our workshop, 'Stitching Change: Empowerment through Mending and Embroidery. ' Learn how to up your sustainability by fixing your clothes with simple stitches and adding inspiring words like 'I am BRAVE.'

Bring one of your clothes to mend and decorate (jeans, canvas, and other heavy materials are best!) – we'll provide everything else. Leave feeling inspired, knowing that by dressing in clothes that make you feel good, you're better equipped to be the best version of you for yourself and your community.

Location: Shop 8 - Fiber Arts Workshop

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm: The Power of Printmaking - Stephanie Irigoyen

Ages 12-16

Learn how to carve your own stamps and make art with meaning. Printmaking and protest have gone hand in hand for almost as long as art has existed- join us for hands-on experience that will help you use your voice.

Location: Shop 7 - Design Lab

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Intro to Street Art Workshop - Charles River Conservancy, Rixy Fernandez

Ages 12 and up

Join local artist Rixy and the Charles River Conservancy to learn about Graffiti, Street Art, & Murals in Boston and Cambridge, the process of creating the art, and its impact on the community. Experiment with making stylized statements and artwork using the techniques & symbolism of these art forms.

Location: Shop 6 - Red Multi

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Nature Constellations: Exploring new ways to deepen your relationship with the natural world - Alissa Fleet

Ages 18 and up

If the earth and natural world could speak, what would they say?
In this workshop, we will introduce the practice of nature constellations and how it helps us improve our connection with the natural world.

All will have the opportunity to do an experiential exercise to expand the felt sense of belonging with nature.

Location: The Point - Conference Room & Gallery

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm: Denim Upcycling - Turning scrap fabric into engraved patches for jean repair! - Flynn Anderson

Ages 8-12

This class will take you through the science of textile engraving, as well as ways to circularly and sustainably up-cycle denim into engraved patches for textile repair and customization! We will cover how to engrave designs on denim and how to either hand-sew or bond the patches to jeans!
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Please be prepared and bring 1-4 designs/photographs you want engraved and jeans or other apparel you would like to up-cycle! Fabric will be provided for engraving, as well as materials for repair. Come engaged and ready to learn!

Location: Shop 7 - Design Lab

February 20, 2024

9:00 am to 12:00 pm: Drum, Sing, Dance, Freedom! - Toussaint the Liberator and Nora Stephens

Ages 9-13

A 5-day Drum, Movement, and Singing workshop for young students and families. This week-long mini-camp is a foray into the music of the African diaspora as it relates to struggles of liberation. Students will be introduced to music and dance from South Africa, Haiti, and Here in the Americas. The week-long workshop will culminate in an informal participatory performance for families on Saturday. Mon-Fri 9am-12pm; Saturday performance time TBD.

Location: STEAM Set - Performance Space

10:00 am to 11:00 am: Creative Dance for Kids - Jean Appolon Expressions

Ages 2-12 (but open to all)

Creative Dance for Kids introduces young children to the art of dance using patterns, movement words, music and storytelling. Haitian Folkloric rhythms and movements are woven into the class in a child-friendly fashion. During class, the students explore various social-emotional and social justice themes through age-appropriate literature, conversation, and movement. Past and future themes include kindness, acceptance, noticing and appreciating differences, identity, standing up against injustice, and love.

Location: Shop 11 - Dance Studio

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: February Vacation: Cooking with STEAM - Cambridge Camping

Ages 9-13

STEAM in the kitchen and beyond! Cambridge Camping provides middle school children ( ages 9-13) with an in-person STEAM-centered cooking program through the February school vacation week (Feb 19- Feb 23). Participants will explore the science, technology, engineering, art, and math of cooking. Ingredients and supplies are provided.

Participants will experiment with the properties of baking ingredients to figure out how cookies are made, scientifically produce the perfect soft-boiled egg, and use natural fermentation to make bread and churn butter. These are just some of the experiences middle schoolers will enjoy in this fun-filled (and tasty) week.

This program runs Monday through Friday, including President's Day on Feb 19.

Location: Shop 6 - Red Multi

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Agile Mind Intuitive Drawing Workshop - Wen-hao Tien

Ages 13 and up

In this workshop for students of all ages and levels, we use pencils, charcoal, crayon, scissors, and more to tap into our agile mind. Guided by words, phrases, poems, and prose drawn from multicultural sources, this class unfolds in a series of short prompted drawing sessions that encourage intuitive and improvisational mark making.
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Wen-hao Tien, MPH, MFA
Wen-hao Tien is an artist and educator living in Cambridge, MA. Her studio practice is rooted in language and cross-cultural observations. She notices what many do not see, and her multi- disciplinary work, as well as her collaborative work brings out narratives of our changing societies, and life-in-flux.

Location: The Point - Conference Room & Gallery

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm: Work in Progress Screening - Cambridge Community Television (CCTV)

Ages 20 and up

We will be screening people's films, either finished or still in progress, and then give feedback and discuss the work.

Location: Shop 6 - Red Multi

February 21, 2024

9:00 am to 12:00 pm: Drum, Sing, Dance, Freedom! - Toussaint the Liberator and Nora Stephens

Ages 9-13

A 5-day Drum, Movement, and Singing workshop for young students and families. This week-long mini-camp is a foray into the music of the African diaspora as it relates to struggles of liberation. Students will be introduced to music and dance from South Africa, Haiti, and Here in the Americas. The week-long workshop will culminate in an informal participatory performance for families on Saturday. Mon-Fri 9am-12pm; Saturday performance time TBD.

Location: STEAM Set - Performance Space

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: February Vacation: Cooking with STEAM - Cambridge Camping

Ages 9-13

STEAM in the kitchen and beyond! Cambridge Camping provides middle school children ( ages 9-13) with an in-person STEAM-centered cooking program through the February school vacation week (Feb 19- Feb 23). Participants will explore the science, technology, engineering, art, and math of cooking. Ingredients and supplies are provided.

Participants will experiment with the properties of baking ingredients to figure out how cookies are made, scientifically produce the perfect soft-boiled egg, and use natural fermentation to make bread and churn butter. These are just some of the experiences middle schoolers will enjoy in this fun-filled (and tasty) week.

This program runs Monday through Friday, including President's Day on Feb 19.

Location: Shop 6 - Red Multi

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: Choose Your Own Adventure: Wild Card v.s. Fergamurgadurgaland - Amy Chiu

Ages 7-12

What kinds of wild cards can I expect? Are you the wild card? Who in the world is Fergamurgadurgaland? Or better yet, where in the world is Fergamurgadurgaland?

Sign up to find out our secret topic...hint: we're choosing our own adventures (as a team). We'll be ideating, brainstorming, prototying & creating using cardboard & recycled materials. Get ready to get messy, jam out - and build cool stuff!

P.S. Add to the party by bringing your own recycled materials :)

Hosted by a UC Berkeley x Harvard ed school alum & creative workshop facilitator.

Location: The Point - Conference Room & Gallery

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm: It's Not Just Fun and Games - Angelina Benitez + The Click

Open to all ages (families/individuals)

"It's Not Just Fun and Games" is a family-friendly, all-ages creative movement class. We'll warm-up, do a "story dance" and play movement-based games (balloon play, freeze dance, etc) that function not only as "fun" but as a way of bonding and tapping into your inner child and imagination, no matter your age.

Location: STEAM Set - Performance Space

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm: Celebrate the Year of Dragon with Papercutting - Zhonghe (Elena) Li

Open to all ages

The Year of Dragon is here! Join us to celebrate the year with Zhonghe (Elena) Li. She will demonstrate the art form of Chinese papercutting and storytelling with a pair of scissor. You will learn the basic skills with her and create a piece of beautiful work with your own hands.

Location: Community Hall

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm: Introduction to Parkour (Kids / Teens / Adults) - Parkour Generations Boston

Ages 6 and up

A fun, safe, and dynamic look into the world of parkour- where we see the urban landscape as a giant playground open to exploration. Join our experienced instructors as we introduce you to some of the basic movements and techniques of our discipline, and then learn to apply your own "parkour vision" to find your own challenges and opportunities.

Location: STEAM Set - Performance Space

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Explore the Art of Bookmaking - Lend A Hand Designs

Adults (older teens are welcome)

In this pop-up bookmaking workshop, we'll delve into the world of creativity by exploring simple yet captivating books. We will explore 2-3 different handmade books and discuss how to work with any material you may have readily available in your home. Students will come away with a couple of books of their own creation and the knowledge to make more on their own. This workshop is best suited for older teens and adults.

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Moving in Community - CJ Donohoe

Open to all ages

Delve into a writing and movement meditation. During this collaborative class, we will engage in an exciting exchange of ideas, words, and movement phrases. As the class progresses, we'll combine our shared ideas and movement phrases to develop an improvisational/movement score. This score will serve as a loose structure for our explorations while leaving room for spontaneity and individual expression. Together, we'll immerse ourselves in the joy of moving in community, feeding off each other's energy and ideas. Class will end with an integrative meditation and sound bath, leaving room for restoration and embodiment.

Location: Shop 11 - Dance Studio

February 22, 2024

9:00 am to 12:00 pm: Drum, Sing, Dance, Freedom! - Toussaint the Liberator and Nora Stephens

Ages 9-13

A 5-day Drum, Movement, and Singing workshop for young students and families. This week-long mini-camp is a foray into the music of the African diaspora as it relates to struggles of liberation. Students will be introduced to music and dance from South Africa, Haiti, and Here in the Americas. The week-long workshop will culminate in an informal participatory performance for families on Saturday. Mon-Fri 9am-12pm; Saturday performance time TBD.

Location: STEAM Set - Performance Space

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm: Garden Bed Making - Green Cambridge

Ages 13 and up

Join our workshop to learn how to make your very own garden bed! We'll build and decorate raised beds (that you can take home!) and chat about urban growing spaces - what they are, what we do with them, and how important they are for our Cambridge community.

Location: Shop 6 - Red Multi

11:00 am to 2:00 pm: Lunch and Learn: Mexican Cooking - Estela Calzada and Zaira Meneses

Open to all ages
Learn how to cook a delicious Mexican dish!
Class at 11am
Discussion at 12pm

Location: Shop 2 - Food Lab & Community Hall

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: February Vacation: Cooking with STEAM - Cambridge Camping

Ages 9-13

STEAM in the kitchen and beyond! Cambridge Camping provides middle school children ( ages 9-13) with an in-person STEAM-centered cooking program through the February school vacation week (Feb 19- Feb 23). Participants will explore the science, technology, engineering, art, and math of cooking. Ingredients and supplies are provided.

Participants will experiment with the properties of baking ingredients to figure out how cookies are made, scientifically produce the perfect soft-boiled egg, and use natural fermentation to make bread and churn butter. These are just some of the experiences middle schoolers will enjoy in this fun-filled (and tasty) week.

This program runs Monday through Friday, including President's Day on Feb 19.

Location: Shop 6 - Red Multi

February 23, 2024

9:00 am to 12:00 pm: Drum, Sing, Dance, Freedom! - Toussaint the Liberator and Nora Stephens

Ages 9-13

A 5-day Drum, Movement, and Singing workshop for young students and families. This week-long mini-camp is a foray into the music of the African diaspora as it relates to struggles of liberation. Students will be introduced to music and dance from South Africa, Haiti, and Here in the Americas. The week-long workshop will culminate in an informal participatory performance for families on Saturday. Mon-Fri 9am-12pm; Saturday performance time TBD.

Location: STEAM Set - Performance Space

10:00 am to 12:00 pm: Suminagashi: Easy Japanese Water Marbling Art - Japan Society of Boston

Ages 6-18

Join the Japan Society of Boston to learn an easy way to try suminagashi, a traditional artform using sumi ink and water to create beautiful designs on paper.

Location: The Point - Conference Room & Gallery

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: February Vacation: Cooking with STEAM - Cambridge Camping

Ages 9-13

STEAM in the kitchen and beyond! Cambridge Camping provides middle school children ( ages 9-13) with an in-person STEAM-centered cooking program through the February school vacation week (Feb 19- Feb 23). Participants will explore the science, technology, engineering, art, and math of cooking. Ingredients and supplies are provided.

Participants will experiment with the properties of baking ingredients to figure out how cookies are made, scientifically produce the perfect soft-boiled egg, and use natural fermentation to make bread and churn butter. These are just some of the experiences middle schoolers will enjoy in this fun-filled (and tasty) week.

This program runs Monday through Friday, including President's Day on Feb 19.

Location: Shop 6 - Red Multi

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm: Creative Colorful Creations (CCC) - Phyllis Wadlington

Open to all ages

Families or individuals are invited to this class where imagination knows no bounds. Explore the diverse possibilities of what can be painted on fabric. You will be able to draw, paint, and embellish your art piece. Use your imagination to design a one-of-a-kind fun piece you can take with you. Make somebody happy today.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Location: The Point - Conference Room & Gallery

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm: Talking Solutions x M.I.N.D World Changers - Education, Entrepreneurship, Land Access, and Civic Engagement

Ages 10-18

The program will consist of a panel discussion about what the future of education should look like, how to take ownership of civic engagement and potential pathways to land ownership. We will also be discussing how to take what you're passionate about and turn it into an entrepreneurial pursuit. The goal will be to engage the audience in the discussion so that they can see how they can shape the world around them.

Location: STEAM Set - Performance Space

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Boston Rueda Cuban Dance

Ages 18 and up

Welcome to Boston Rueda and come join our community! We dance Rueda de Casino (a form of Cuban Salsa) in Cambridge, Somerville and Boston. Rueda is a group dance involving the changing of partners while dancing to Cuban and other salsa music. We have created and grown a diverse and inclusive community which aims to welcome everyone to join us in dance.

Location: Shop 11 - Dance Studio

February 24, 2024

10:00 am to 12:00 pm - A\V Comedy Club: Analog Edition!

Ages 7-12

A\V Comedy Club is a kids-friendly stand-up comedy event where participants will be encouraged to draw "slides" and make up stories and jokes about them.

Location: The Point - Conference Room & Gallery

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: Farrington Nature Linc

Ages 5-11 (but open to all)

Farrington Nature Linc will offer a Maple Sugaring workshop that is open to all ages, and designed primarily for children ages 5-11 and their parents/caregivers. The workshop will include an introduction to the basic science behind maple trees and maple tapping; opportunities to interact with and learn about the natural materials and equipment used in the process; a demonstration of sap boiling; taste-testing; a take-home craft activity; and an option to visit a nearby park (next to The Foundry) to learn about trees in context.

Location: Shop 6 - Red Multi

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Storybooks & Storytelling - Wiggles Press Publishing

Ages 10 and up

Sharing how storybook writers draft ideas, create a storyboard, and work with illustrators to visualize a children's picture book.

Location: Community Hall

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Fact or Fiction: Can you spot the difference? Joint Family

Ages 18-30 and 55+ (but open to all)

Join us for a unique, multigenerational session exploring the impact and implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence. We will discuss innovative, real-world AI applications and how to safeguard against the risks posed by deep fakes and misinformation. Engage with our team to create your own synthetic content, then test your ability to discern fact from fiction in interactive games with prizes!

This workshop is led by Joint Family, a social initiative committed to bridging meaningful connections across generations through arts, science, and tech. We look forward to having you play a part in our efforts to build an informed, inclusive and integrated community.

Location: The Point - Conference Room & Gallery

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Green Team: Biking Division - Groundwork Somerville

Ages 14-18

The Green Team Biking Division is a team of 5 high school students who are paid to learn all about bike repair and fix bikes to give back to community members. At the Foundry Festival, the Green Team Biking Division will run a stall to teach youth and adults how to fix and maintain their bikes. Bring your flat tires and squeaky brakes, the Green Team Biking Division can help!

Location: Shop 6 - Red Multi

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Bridgeside Cypher - The Cambridge Hip-Hop Collective

Ages 13 and up

Come join us for the Bridgeside Cypher, a unique concert that includes a full live band with Hip-Hop and R&B performances and an open mic portion. The Cambridge Hip-Hop Collective is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build bridges between people of all different backgrounds in our community through hip-hop. The Bridgeside Cypher is a recurring community hip-hop event that has been operating since 2017 at different public locations around Cambridge. The event is intended to be enjoyed by all folks, even those who are not primary fans of hip-hop. While the performances may include curses, we impose rules to remove misogynistic, homophobic, and excessively violent or negative lyrics. We will be starting the event with a documentary created by Honesty Hour about the Bridgeside Cypher and the background story of the organizers, followed by a brief panel discussion, which will then lead to the concert.

Location: STEAM Set - Performance Space

Date: February 17-24, 2024

Cost: Free

Location:
The Foundry,
101 Rogers Street,
Cambridge, MA 02142.

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