Cambridge Crossing • June 26, July 17 & August 21, 2025
Free neighborhood events with live music, food trucks, lawn games, & more.
Summer means the return of CX Summer Nights!
Join us for this free outdoor event series featuring live music accompanied by a fresh lineup of local brews, food trucks, lawn games, and opportunities to support the Cambridge non-profit community.
THU
6/26
5:30pm - 8:30pm
*The backup date for this event is Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Jill McCracken + Copilot
About Jill McCracken: Jill McCracken (they/she) is a queer singer/songwriter making emotionally raw retro soul music. Heartfelt passion and vocal power remain front and center whether it’s a boisterous full band performance or an intimate solo set. McCracken’s influence has resonated with their home city of Boston, earning consistent Boston Music Award nominations over the past five years (Singer/Songwriter, Vocalist of the Year), clinching a New England Music Award (Soul/R&B act of the year), and being regarded as “a force to reckon with in the Boston Music Community” (Allston Pudding).
About Copilot: Copilot is a dynamically fun Rock-Pop band from Boston, MA that was formed in 2018. Maggie Hall, Ry McDonald, Jake Machell, Dylan Allwine, Austin Beveridge, and Jack Snow met between high school/college in Massachusetts and Vermont, often crossing paths while performing in their own musical projects. After coming together for an unplanned house party performance, the group decided to team up and ride together.
The powerful triage of singers drive the band’s sound. Maggie, Ry, & Jake’s unique voices create a blend of harmonies with depth & character that propels an electric live performance. The always oscillating 3 lead singers allow Copilot to travel all over the emotional spectrum, creating a myriad of musical ideas. The group’s sound is centered by the rhythm section of Bev (bass), Dylan (drums) and lead guitarist, Jack. The backing trioprovides Copilot with an upbeat bounce & steady groove that locks in the band’s signature retro rock-pop style.
JILL MCCRACKEN
COPILOT
THURS
7/17
*The rain date for this event is Wednesday, July 23, 2025
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Zola Simone + Rijah
About Zola: Now based in New York, Zola Simone grew up in Boston, and has been writing and releasing music for almost a decade. Zola coined “androgynous pop” for her music that draws sonic influence from the 80’s and queer-pop contemporaries. Her catalog includes 40+ songs, five EPs and two albums, Now You See Me and Kaleidoscope. Zola’s recognized in Boston where, at the Boston Music Awards, she was named Artist of the Year and her song, “Easy” won Song of The Year. “Easy” was also featured in the series finale of the Netflix original series, Atypical. On the live side, Zola has played venues from TD Garden and Boston Calling, to Boston’s Paradise Rock Club and New York’s Mercury Lounge.Zola’s Sophomore album, Kaleidoscope, was released on February 21st, 2025, and received support from Spotify, landing on the All New Pop and Lazy Afternoon playlists. Kaleidoscope was rolled out in the form of three EPs, Red, Green and Blue.
About Rijah: Singer-songwriter and producer Rijah, fuses the soul of her hometown, Jersey City, with the jazz of Manhattan, sculpting a vivid self portrait that reflects themes of perseverance, growth, and human nature. Through the exploration of herself and the world around her, Rijah’s latest project, “MotionPictures,” emerged, and is now available for streaming. She has been featured on NPR Top Shelf in 2023 and 2024, recently shared the same stage with Norah Jones and Noah Kahan at the 2024 Soundside Music Festival in Bridgeport, Connecticut, played at the 2025 NAMM Convention in California, the 2025 South By Southwest Festival in Texas. Her recent performances also include shows abroad in Spain, the UK, and India.
ZOLA SIMONE
RIJAH
THURS
8/21
5:30pm - 8:30pm
*The rain date for this event is Wednesday, August 27, 2025
About Hill House: Hill House is a high-energy funk-pop band from Boston, Massachusetts. Featuring a funky horn section, tight rhythm section, and soaring vocals, Hill House performs both original music and covers with their own funky twist. Hill House aspires to create music influenced by each of their members unique musical backgrounds — a sound that resonates with all who listen and encourages them to get on their feet and be themselves.
Since their formation in 2022, Hill House has played shows at venues such as the Middle East’s Club Sonia, the Cantab Underground, the Rockwell, the Radio Bean, Cambridge CX Summer Nights, and most recently, kicking off Boston’s First Night City Plaza Main Stage performances. Hill House was also nominated for the New England Music Award’s “Rising Star - Massachusetts” in 2024.
About ToriTori: ToriTori is a Boston-born singer, songwriter, and loop artist whose sound moves like water — bending R&B, Soul, and Indie into something entirely her own. There’s a tenderness in her delivery, a rawness in her storytelling, and a freedom in her melodies that invite you to feel, remember, and return to yourself.
A deep listener and bold improviser, ToriTori builds each performance like a sacred space — no moment the same, each one alive. She’s graced stages from Boston Calling to BAMSFest, TD Garden, and opened for Madison McFerrin, carrying presence and power wherever she sings.
In 2023, she was named R&B Artist of the Year by the Boston Music Awards and Act of the Year by the New England Music Awards —a reflection of the resonance she creates, not just through sound, but through spirit.
Hill House + Tori Tori
HILL HOUSE
TORI TORI
FAQs
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No! CX Summer Nights is not ticketed and is FREE to attend. If you wish to receive updates or reminders, you may register on Eventbrite.
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CX Summer Nights takes place in The Common at CX, located at 320 Morgan Avenue, Cambridge, MA.
Taking MBTA? The event is a 2-minute walk from Lechmere Station (Green Line, as well as the 69, 80, 87, and 88 bus lines) and a 5-minute walk from Community College Station (Orange Line).
Biking? We'll have free bike valet + there are several Bluebikes stations nearby.
Driving? There is no public event parking on-site. There are three garages within an 8-minute walk, the First Street Municipal Garage (Cash Only), CambridgeSide Garage, and Museum of Science Garage.
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Yes! These events are dog friendly.
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Yes! We strive to provide something for everyone at CX Summer Nights, including our youngest neighbors!
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You are not required to show ID to enter the event. However, adults 21 years of age and older who wish to purchase and consume alcohol at the event must present a valid Government-issued ID at the entrance and be given a wristband. Bartenders may only serve patrons wearing an official CX Summer Nights wristband.
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Yes. By entering this event, attendees consent to appear in photos and/or video recordings that may be used by DivcoWest, its partners and affiliates for commercial or other purposes.
