Season 5 begins on Wednesday, May 29, 2024! Bookmark this page for all upcoming events during Starlight’s final season on Lot 5.
TICKETING
Tickets to events at Starlight Square are always free; pre-registration is recommended to manage capacity. If an event is sold out online, please know there is standing room available for walk-up guests at the door. Please also note, in the event of weather, ticket holders will be notified through Eventbrite of any updates.
To help maintain a safe and respectful venue, we ask that all guests review and agree to Starlight’s Social Contract before visiting. We also ask all guests to be mindful of neighbors.
GETTING HERE
We recommend getting to Starlight on foot, bike, or by public transit (#1 Bus or Central Square T Stop on the Red Line.) If you choose to drive, there are nearby garages at:
Green Street Garage located at 260 Green Street
University Park Garage located at 55 Franklin Street
Pilgrim Street Garage located at 30 Pilgrim Street
Pacific Street Garage located at 70 Pacific Street
Landsdowne Street Garage located at 80 Landsdowne Street
Dance the night away with Rumba y Timbal instructor Lili Jimenez and friends! Practice your salsa and bachata under the stars during this community dance party.
Free tickets here; walk-ins always welcome.
Cambridge Carnival is a decades-long Central Square tradition, celebrating the Caribbean influence and stories in Cambridge. Get a taste of their bigger event at this mini showcase at Starlight of music, dance, and vendors.
REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE;
Bring your own skates for this Starlight favorite, a night of rollerskating and dancing under the stars.
REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE; WAIVERS REQUIRED FOR ALL SKATERS DAY-OF.
Sound of Boston and S203 team up again for a night of local music. Stay tuned for line-up details!
REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE; WALK-UPS ALWAYS WELCOME.
The Mayor’s Office is back at Starlight to host the fan-favorite Bollywood Night at Starlight. Enjoy a performance of Bollywood-inspired dance and then join in for a community class.
REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE; WALK-UPS ALWAYS WELCOME.
Soca Fusion, a Cambridge-based fitness community, leads two hours of dance and fitness with live DJs.
REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE; WALK-UPS ALWAYS WELCOME.
Subdrift Boston brings their talent to the Starlight stage for a a night of cultural programming celebration the South Asian diaspora.
REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE; WALK-UPS ALWAYS WELCOME.
Nomadik and friends spin a night of music under the stars during this silent dance party, one of last year’s most popular events. All guests who will be given a set of headphones that let you choose and groove to different styles of music.
REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE; WALK-UPS ALWAYS WELCOME.
Come learn the basics of Salsa and Bachata with Liliana Jimenez of Rumba y Timbal Dance Studio! We will learn some footwork, and then apply all what we learn to partnering! After the class we will have a practice social to get you ready for any dance event! Comfortable attire encouraged, grippy shoes are NOT encouraged!
REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE; WALK-UPS ALWAYS WELCOME.
Join the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School’s Habesha Club for a showcase and celebration of the many cultures that make up the Cambridge community. CRLS scholars will take the stage to perform cultural dances in traditional garments, and much more.
REGISTER FOR FREE TICKETS HERE; WALK-UPS ALWAYS WELCOME.
Join us for a FREE and fun introduction to Salsa Dancing! Learn the basics and enjoy a new great way to exercise! (No partner-work will be taught; just solo dancing).
teXtmoVes--a collaborative of poets, dancers, and musicians--dances poems. Come for an entertaining, interdisciplinary adventure. Experience a spectrum of dance, poetry, and musical styles.
Ten Tiny Dances® has become a favorite of Dance Complex audiences, challenging daring feats in a small amount of space - a four foot by four foot platform! - and a limited time - five minutes or under! Ten choreographers take to the table top sized stage in an hour long program that invites choreographers and performers to use constrictions of space and time as a means to expand choreographic structures and movement invention, and ultimately how and what they communicate to their audiences. Within the casually intimate environment of Starlight Square, the show offers a great intro to multiple dance styles - this year including flamenco, Bharatanatyam, fusions of Odori and Butoh and circus feats!! - in bite sized portions!
Ten Tiny Dances® has become a favorite of Dance Complex audiences, challenging daring feats in a small amount of space - a four foot by four foot platform! - and a limited time - five minutes or under! Ten choreographers take to the table top sized stage in an hour long program that invites choreographers and performers to use constrictions of space and time as a means to expand choreographic structures and movement invention, and ultimately how and what they communicate to their audiences. Within the casually intimate environment of Starlight Square, the show offers a great intro to multiple dance styles - this year including flamenco, Bharatanatyam, fusions of Odori and Butoh and circus feats!! - in bite sized portions!
The Dance Complex celebrates our diverse and eclectic Boston Dance Community with the eighth annual Festival of Us, You, We & Them; inviting the community at large to sample new movement styles, engage in conversation, and witness and interact with performances- each participant taking a deeper step into their journey as a moving body and into our community.
The Dance Complex celebrates our diverse and eclectic Boston Dance Community with the eighth annual Festival of Us, You, We & Them; inviting the community at large to sample new movement styles, engage in conversation, and witness and interact with performances- each participant taking a deeper step into their journey as a moving body and into our community.
The Dance Complex celebrates our diverse and eclectic Boston Dance Community with the eighth annual Festival of Us, You, We & Them; inviting the community at large to sample new movement styles, engage in conversation, and witness and interact with performances- each participant taking a deeper step into their journey as a moving body and into our community.
The Dance Complex celebrates our diverse and eclectic Boston Dance Community with the eighth annual Festival of Us, You, We & Them; inviting the community at large to sample new movement styles, engage in conversation, and witness and interact with performances- each participant taking a deeper step into their journey as a moving body and into our community.
The Dance Complex celebrates our diverse and eclectic Boston Dance Community with the eighth annual Festival of Us, You, We & Them; inviting the community at large to sample new movement styles, engage in conversation, and witness and interact with performances- each participant taking a deeper step into their journey as a moving body and into our community.
THIS IS HOW WE ROLL 2! Roller Skate Party...Join Swerve and Laraland Roller Disco Friday July 23 from 6-9pm for a magical evening of skating under the stars at Starlight. Come down and experience the unity and love of our local skate community while roll bouncing to the city’s hottest DJs Mo, Nomadik, and Manny Reese! Feel the vibes and energy that has everyone lacing up their skates for some FUN! ***SKATE AT YOUR OWN RISK and bring your own skates-SORRY NO RENTALS… FEEL FREE TO JUST COME AND DANCE!
Bollywood Night at Starlight Square is a family friendly event for all ages! The community is invited to come enjoy a choreography lesson followed by 3 performances by Boston Bollywood. The office of Mayor Siddiqui and Boston Bollywood are excited to share their love of South Asian culture with the city of Cambridge. Attendees will also enjoy henna tattoo designs, music and food!
Boston Bollywood is conducting a private video shoot of their work (from 1-7 PM) followed by an informal dance recital from 7-8 PM which will be available for the public to watch.
The Dance Complex celebrates our diverse and eclectic Boston Dance Community with the eighth annual Festival of Us, You, We & Them. On July 24, Classes and Showings will feature: 1-2 PM- TBD 2-3 PM- Paul Kafka Gibbons and Jim Banta; Emily Bloomenthal Paul Kafka Gibbons and Jim Banta will appear in Neck, a series of dances developed at The Dance Complex over the last few months. The work premiered at the Thang festival at the Armory in Somerville. Emily Bloomenthal will perform a solo dance to the David Brubeck Quartet's song "Take Five." Bloomenthal is a longtime dancer and first-time solo artist. 3-4 PM- Flamenco w/ Yuling Flamenco Yuling Flamenco will host an open class for all participants.
Live Flamenco Show at Starlight with Laura Sánchez Flamenco Co. First live show since Covid-19 to bring Cambridge flamenco students and professional dancers back together! An opportunity to enjoy a Live Performance with special guest dancers and musicians. Food and drinks available after the show.
Join us for a FREE and fun introduction to Salsa Dancing! Learn the basics and enjoy a new great way to exercise! (No partner-work will be taught; just solo dancing).
A private event featuring dance performance by students of Deborah Mason Performing Arts Center and The Cambridge Youth Dance Company.
Students will feature dance styles in Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop and Jazz and Musical Theater
CRLS DanceWorks Senior Spotlight
A private event featuring evening of dance created by advanced students and guest artists. Celebrating graduating dancers and choreographers.
This all levels class begins with a complete warm-up that blends modern technique with Afro-Haitian styles of dance. Accompanied by live drummers, the dancers will learn movements and rhythms of Haiti including but not limited to Yanvalou, Ibo, Kongo, Nago, and Petwo. The movements are intricate and technical – yet loose and expressive at the same time.
Cost: $20
Partner Organization: The Dance Complex
Drawing inspiration from West African Dance, Pasy Afro Dance Training was created by Papa Sy to help get people in shape through a combination of unique dance moves. Pasy Afro Dance Training helps increase flexibility, endurance, and cardiovascular stamina all while giving you a burst of energy!
Cost: $16
Partner Organization: The Dance Complex