Harvard Square UniversityCambridge , Massachusetts, United States

MAKE WAY FOR MUGGLES AND WIZARDS as the BEST HARRY POTTER PARTY EVER transforms Harvard Square into HOGWARTS SQUARE for the most grand CELEBRATION OF LITERATURE in Harvard History, presented by the Harvard Square Business Association and the Harvard Summer School.

Harvard Square and Harvard Yard, historically known as T-H-E P-L-A-C-E for hallowed halls filled with books will traverse diagonal universes transporting one and all to "Diagon Alley" the most happening shopping, dining and cultural center in all of "Hogwarts Square." Join us for a night of magic and music and books under the Whomping Willows of Hogwarts Yard to the bustling streets of Diagon Alley where wizards line-up to see the latest Nimbus products, MagicWands, and Butter Beer Flavored Treats in anticipation of the long awaited release of the largest book printing in the world!


This mid-summers eve in Hogwarts Square begins at 5:00 pm and ends when the NEED TO READ sends everyone on their merry way. The 7th and Final Harry Potter installment in the series is available for sale at 12:01am on July 21st at our local book stores The Harvard Coop, The Harvard Bookstore and Curious George.

All of our Harvard Square stores and restaurants plan to stay open until Midnight with Special Harry Potter themed menus, windows, events and surprises.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

The MAGICAL MYSTICAL WIZARD ROCK CONCERT in HOGWARTS YARD 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm.

This once in a lifetime MUSICAL CELEBRATION of LITERATURE features world renowned wizard rock bands: Harry & the Potters, Draco and the Malfoys, and the Hungarian Horntails and other special guests. Bring a blanket and friends and family to Hogwarts Yard and enjoy the music under the Whomping Willows in the Shade of the Hallowed Halls! The concert area will feature a display Museum Area of Harry Potter Artifacts from the Harvard Museum of Natural History and other "Storied" surprises!



HIGHLIGHTS OF SQUARE WIDE EVENTS!

Harvard Museum of Natural History invites all "Muggles" to explore the 17 exhibition galleries at the Harvard Museum of Natural History in a HARRY POTTER SCAVENGER HUNT to find owls, bats, and an extraordinary red stone called crocoite, with sparkling crystals. Look closely in the Blaschka 'Glass Flowers' gallery to find carnivorous plants. Find an owl's egg in the new exhibition Nests & Eggs. You'll need more than the finest Hogwarts spell to find a parking place, so take the T. The museum is just a 6 minute walk from Harvard Square. 26 Oxford Street, etc.

The Harvard Coop will be distributing wristbands for RESERVED ORDERS starting at 5PM on July 20. Muggles who have placed a reservation for Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows with us will be able to be first in line. Wristbands must be picked up in person and are not available until 5 PM, July 20th. Anyone in line must have a wristband. Line will form after the concert (you'll get details when you pick your wristband up).

The first 500 people with a reserved order will receive a FREE Harry Potter gift bag when they pick their wristband. 8 lucky muggles will receive an extra prize in their gift bag (FREE Harry Potter DVD; Deluxe edition of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows; Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on CD; 2 movie passes to see Harry Potter and the Order of The Phoenix). More details will be following regarding a costume contest, trivia contests, and candid photos while in line, free treats & lots more - including a "fan fiction" contest. Harvard Coop wristbands will also entitle you to discounts or free beverages at several Harvard Square casual restaurant locations. We can't wait for this party to start....As Harry and The Potters would say: "For Lovers of Books....For Lovers of Music"
http://store.thecoop.com/coopstore/estore_home.jsp

All Things (To Eat & Drink!) Harry Potter at UpStairs on the Square
Friday evening, July 20- - 5 pm to 1 am

All night long the evening of July 20th, as we await the thrilling release of the final Harry Potter adventure at midnight, UpStairs on the Square will feature a special Harry Potter menu, featuring a great kids and family friendly menu inspired by all things Harry Potter--with alcoholic and non-alcoholic butter beer and Pollyjuice flowing!

The cost for this special menu will be $25, half price for kids under 12 (main course and dessert). The full a la carte menu will be available throughout the evening as well. The first 30 reservations will have the opportunity to get a 20% discounted book at midnight (for $30), thanks to our partnership with Harvard Book Store.

UpStairs on the Square, 91 Winthrop Street www.upstairsonthesquare.com 617-864-1933

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