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Monday 10am - 7pm Tuesday 10am - 7pm Wednesday 10am - 7pm Thursday 10am - 7pm Friday 10am - 5pm

Harvard Ed Portal

Name: Harvard Ed Portal
Address: 224 Western Avenue, Allston, MA, 02134, US
Telephone: (617) 496-5022
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The Harvard Ed Portal is a vibrant space that fosters learning and exploration for Allston-Brighton

Located at the crossroads of the North Allston-Brighton neighborhood and Harvard’s campus, the Ed Portal serves as a physical place for members of the Allston-Brighton and Harvard communities to come together to share ideas and learn from one another. The Ed Portal fosters innovative ways of learning and provides programming in creative and performing arts; science and technology; wellness and recreation; and economic, workforce, and professional development for learners of all ages.

08/26/2026

Next month, Project Teach returns to Harvard's campus, giving local 7th grade students the chance to explore college life, connect with undergraduate mentors at the Crimson Key Society, and discover new academic interests through engaging experiences throughout the day with Harvard faculty.

By introducing students to higher education early, Project Teach helps spark curiosity, build confidence, and encourage young people to envision themselves on a college campus.

Stay tuned for behind-the-scenes looks as the program gets underway!

08/20/2026

***We're pausing registrations so we don't sell out too fast! More tickets will be made available as of September 8th.***

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Let's dive into the world of Boston's footwear, apparel, and performing arts scene.

This September, the Harvard Ed Portal and Osamase Ekhator, Founder of Best: A Creative Agency, is bringing you Kicks and Culture, a one-day conference dedicated to spotlighting the many career pathways into these creative industries, and to challenge conventional career narratives and demonstrate that creative pursuits can lead to meaningful professional opportunities.

Osamase Ekhator is a Boston based poet, author, and spoken word artist. He has also worked with Citizens Bank Financial Group, US Soccer Federation, Nike, and now, New Balance as a Concept Manager in Innovation. In 2026, Osamase was named as one of “25 Rising Stars Building The Future of Sports” by Corey Bernstine, Adjunct Professor at SFU.

Ekhator's own career path took him from English major to banker to poet to New Balance, proving that his lifelong love for sneakers, design, and the arts could become a creative career possibility. At Kicks and Culture, you'll hear his story and others through fireside chats, performances, and networking, and learn what it takes to start yours.

Follow us along for more details about our guest speakers and performers. Learn more about Kicks and Culture happening Friday, September 25 at hrvd.me/creative-careers !

08/18/2026

✏️ 🔮 ❣️ For artists, Ansis Purins and Blipblipbeep, their mural "All This, All at Once" began with tiny doodles of quirky creatures and critters.

At their most recent workshop, they had us getting really creative, doodling! We had the chance to hear about their process and then enjoyed time to free sketch vintage toys and characters, and even gave blindfold drawing a try. Thanks to all who joined us at the Harvard Ed Portal for this event!

08/13/2026

☀️ Hey Allston-Brighton neighbors, the Harvard Ed Portal will be closed the week of August 17. Regular hours resume Monday, August 24,10am-5pm.

If you need to contact us, staff will be available via email and phone.

08/06/2026

📖 ✏️ 🎒 This fall, we’re excited to offer free Youth Mentoring for Allston-Brighton and Gardner Pilot Academy students in grades 1–8.

Each child is paired with a Harvard undergraduate mentor and activities are built around their individual interests—from hands-on clubs to weekly mentoring and homework support.

Apply by September 8. Visit hrvd.me/ypm-826 for more details!

08/04/2026

📜 Looking for a reason to wander through Harvard this summer? Head across the bridge and explore 16 Revolutionary Era sites around campus. Step back in time and discover the stories that helped shape a revolution and a nation.

Whether you're visiting Cambridge for the first time, playing tourist in your own city, or simply love uncovering local history, you'll see all familiar places from a whole new perspective.

Download the free, self-guided tour on the Visit Harvard mobile app available on iOS and Android. Check out the link in our bio for more information.

07/30/2026

As we wrap up another series of yoga with Taryn Burns at the Ed Portal, we're reminded that wellness is for every body. For some, yoga is a chance to build strength and improve mobility. For others, it's an hour to slow down, reset, and leave feeling lighter than when they walked in. ☺️

🙏🏼 Thank you, Taryn, for guiding us in these wonderful sessions and thanks to all who joined us!

07/21/2026

💻 🌷 This summer, we're welcoming another cohort of local high school students! They'll gain hands-on experience across Harvard through the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), working alongside professionals in a variety of offices and labs while exploring future career pathways.

Throughout the summer, participants will also build valuable professional skills through workshops and career development sessions at the Harvard Ed Portal, helping them prepare for what's next—whether that's college, a first job, or a future career. We're excited to welcome this year's cohort!

07/16/2026

Public art does more than decorate a neighborhood, it also builds community.

Our ongoing arts programming includes free outdoor exhibitions and hands-on workshops that turn passersby into participants.

That's the spirit behind the mural "All This, All at Once" by Ansis Purins and Blipblipbeep that depicts everyday city life, making the daily commute feel feel bright and alive.

Access to the artists go beyond just "looking," it should include making! Meet the artists behind the work, learn their process, and try it yourselves at our free upcoming cartooning workshop, Sugar-Bright: Vintage Doodle & Draw on July 29, no experience needed.

07/13/2026

🎶🍓 Next up in our Concerts in the Common series lineup are Los Mambiseros and West End House Music Clubhouse! ➡️

Los Mambiseros, led by Christopher Carlos Montejo, brings traditional Cuban music fused with jazz and salsa.

West End House Music Clubhouse are young musicians from the Allston community, their finding their voices through original music. This is youth arts empowerment in action.

Allston-Brighton is packed with incredible artists and our community deserves to hear them! Join us every 3rd Wednesday, June-October for free concerts, two acts each night, all ages are welcome, and no registration is required.

Presented in partnership with the Brighton Farmers Market and the Allston Brighton Health Collaborative.

Address

224 Western Avenue
Allston, MA
02134

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 7pm
Tuesday	10am - 7pm
Wednesday	10am - 7pm
Thursday	10am - 7pm
Friday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

(617) 496-5022

Website

http://edportal.harvard.edu/

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