The weather has been eight shades of stubborn, but spring is slowly starting to make its presence felt around the region. A sure sign that warmer times are ahead is the return of MayFair, the annual Cambridge music and arts festival that fills Harvard Square with good vibes across multiple stages and roadways. The Harvard Square Business Association has revealed the lineup for MayFair’s 38th edition, set for Sunday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and it’s another stellar and eclectic collection of bands, artists, and performers.
Leading the way at the Main Stage at the “Super Crosswalk” are Zola Simone (pictured), Jake Swamp and the Pine, Other Brother Darryl, Koliba, Albino Mbie, Vibe Check, and Rumboat Chili. Drummer and percussionist extraordinaire Jonathan Ulman will be joining Simone and Swamp for their sets, as well.
Over on the Irving House Passim Stage at the intersection of Brattle and Church streets are Sweet Petunia, The Talking Hearts, Andrew Sue Wing, Almira Ara, Maurizio Fiore Salas & Sofia Chiarandini, Mark Erelli, and Roman Barten-Sherman.
The nearby Dance Stage welcomes Fourth Dimension, Rebecca McGowan, Rising Step, Neena Gulati, and more than a dozen others. There’s a lot more on the overall program, including participating restaurants and food vendors, more than 30 artisan booths, and a new entry for this year, the the Asian Street Food and Music Festival, organized by the Harvard Square Philippine American Alliance. Hit the link for all the details.
HARVARD SQUARE MAYFAIR :: Sunday, May 7 around Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA :: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., all ages, free admission :: Event info
