Kendall Square Series

Lunchtime Concerts

Club Passim brings FREE live music to the Urban Park Roof Garden weekly on Wednesdays from June 10th to August 26th from 12pm – 1pm.

All concerts are FREE and open to the public. The Garden can be accessed by taking the stairs from main street or by using the Green Garage elevator.

Music Schedule

Passim Presents
Kayla BlackburnKayla Blackburn is an audio engineer and indie-folk singer-songwriter. As a songwriter, Kayla draws inspiration from artists like Patty Griffin and Tracy Chapman, with her captivating folk songs that pull you in and remind you of the profound, yet painful human experience. With her songs about hope and justice, she strives to promote radical change through art. She is currently working on her debut studio album, set for release in Fall 2026.
WednesdayJun 17
Show12PM
Free
Passim Presents
Rosa Joe JacobsRosa Joe Jacobs is a Brooklyn-bred, Boston-based folk songwriter who sees music as an act of true love and connection. Her original music draws inspiration from folk traditions, the vibrant and great outdoors, connection, and community. She is preparing to release her debut album in 2026, and is constantly writing and creating new works.
WednesdayJun 24
Show12PM
Free
Passim Presents
Mairead GuyMairead Guy is a Boston-based vocalist, banjoist, guitarist and songwriter. Their life in music began in their hometown of Richmond, VA where they grew up in a family of musicians. Their environment nurtured a deep connection to both the Old Time and Irish American pub scenes. In 2017, they moved to Boston where they earned their degree in Songwriting and Performance at Berklee College of Music and formed the alt folk duo Sweet Petunia with fellow Berklee alumna, Maddy Simpson. Eight years later, Sweet Petunia is still a vibrant, creative force at the heart of the Boston music scene. Mairead brings the same philosophy to teaching that they do to performance: that everyone on earth can be called to make a joyful noise. Through their work, they aim to foster community and empower their students to build connections with others through music.
WednesdayJul 1
Show12PM
Free
Passim Presents
Noble Dust“Sweeping instrumentals and profound lyrics” - WBUR / NPR Noble Dust creates dynamic, lyrically-driven folk pop, blending ethereal vocal harmonies with intricate horn and string melodies. They released their second LP ‘A Picture for a Frame’ recorded at Dimension Sound Studios with producer Dan Cardinal (Darlingside, The Ballroom Thieves) in August 2023 to critical acclaim from NPR and Bandcamp among others. The group is a 2023 & 2024 New England Music Award Nominee for Americana Band of the Year, 2023 Falcon Ridge Grassy Hill Emerging Artist and received Club Passim's inaugural Gecko Award for creative narrative works in 2023. The group's latest project 'Both Sides Now' engineered & produced by Devon Dawson (Big Thief, Local Natives) was released on Bridge & Key in September 2025.
WednesdayJul 8
Show12PM
Free
Passim Presents
a day without loveA Day Without Love is the moniker of Brian Walker, a native to Philadelphia and resident of the Greater Boston community. Having toured across all 50 states, Canada, UK and EU , Walker's music can be seen as a solo act or full band. The core value of A Day Without Love is to rise above the struggles and darkness of everyday life and to unite with each other through community. Come see A Day Without Love today and engage in a sing along today at Kendall Square.
WednesdayJul 15
Show12PM
Free
Passim Presents
Seth HansonSeth Hanson lives in Boston and performs traditional and original folk music. His songs get right to the point. His newest album, in the in-between run to the river and beg to be clean, is out this summer on July 4th.
WednesdayJul 22
Show12PM
Free
Passim Presents
Ella McDonald
WednesdayJul 29
Show12PM
Free
Passim Presents
Ivy Boy
WednesdayAug 5
Show12PM
Free
Passim Presents
Mozz
WednesdayAug 12
Show12PM
Free
Passim Presents
Jarsch
WednesdayAug 19
Show12PM
Free
Passim Presents
TBA
WednesdayAug 26
Show12PM
Free

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