Arts & Culture

Explore Harvard’s vibrant arts scene—from campus exhibitions and theater to cultural analysis and literary reviews. Discover how creativity shapes the Harvard experience.

As Union Protests Continue, Stephen Colbert and Yo-Yo Ma Event at Harvard Cut Short

A conversation between the comedian and the celebrated cellist was interrupted by a fire alarm in Sanders Theatre.

by Schuyler Velasco

Winter in Provincetown

Just enough art, culture, terrific food, and lively conversation....

by Nell Porter-Brown

The A.R.T.’s “Gloria: A Life“

“Gloria: A Life,” at the American Repertory Theater

by Nell Porter-Brown

Why we eat what we do

“Resetting the Table,” a new exhibit at the Peabody Museum, examines American food traditions. 

by Jacob Sweet

The Harvard Band: a celebratory centennial history in brief

The Harvard Band celebrates a century.

by Sol Hurwitz

In Somerville, Bow Market’s unique vibe

Somerville’s Bow Market makes its mark.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard Art Museums exhibit displays the ubiquity of cross-border movement

The ubiquity of movement across man-made borders

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

A.O. Scott on the Value of Movie Reviews

The longtime New York Times film critic navigates the changing world of moviemaking—and moviegoing.

by Craig Lambert

Profile of comedian-magician Harrison Greenbaum

For Harrison Greenbaum, it began with “Pick a card….”

by Lydialyle Gibson

Ali Sethi finds his voice in classical Pakistani music

Singer Ali Sethi finds his voice in classical Pakistani music.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Recent books with Harvard connections

Recent books with Harvard connections