I'm a horrendous dancer. After a 1-hour lesson with Josh and Amanda, I felt like I could hold my…read moreown at blues dancing. For 5 bucks, I received a huge ego boost and a greater understanding of why Boston loves to dance! A word to dates: if you come here with a special someone, expect that you and your partner will dance with other people. Don't worry: it's nothing personal! After the lesson, the studio turned into an open dance featuring live music from Chelsea Reed and the Fairweather Five, an amazing swing band from Philadelphia! The floor was jumping and everyone was having a blast cutting a rug. I personally asked to dance with several people and was surprised to find how gracious and encouraging they were in accepting and subsequently dancing with my square self. The dancers here are very courteous and interested in the improvement of everyone in the club. The snacks and water were provided in copious amounts. The community is strong in this one. I'll be back, Blues Union, and I'll be bringing more people who are interested!

There are many venues to dance at in Boston; Blues Union is the only one I make sure never to miss…read more In the end, it's the community of people that makes Blues Union special. DJs, instructors, people who can bake, and dancers of all skill levels come together to have fun in each others' company for an evening. If you don't know how to dance, or come from out of town and don't know anyone, people will go out their way to dance with you and get to know you. If you're already an experienced dancer, people will recognize that and be happy to explore a shared passion with you.

Super friendly crowd, very nice and welcoming to newbies. Great instructors (a number of members…read moreteach). Leading and partnering are not gendered, so you need to decide what you want to do which is nice. Very non-binary friendly. I haven't been since last year (I moved out of Boston) but I hope to eventually go back.

Friendly and welcoming group of people. Everyone is welcome, and they are really encouraging of…read morebeginners!

I'm only leaving a review because it's disheartening to read all the glowing reviews from 10+ years…read moreago and realize this venue no longer seems to live up to them. I've been part of the goth community for over a decade, and one thing I've always believed is that appearance alone shouldn't determine whether someone is "alternative enough." The whole point is to exist outside of rigid social norms, not create new ones. My group arrived fully aware of the dress code: all black or clearly on theme. I was dressed head-to-toe as a man-eating spider clown, and my friend who is a baby bat wore black cargo pants, a black lace top, and some of the best black-and-white clown makeup I've ever done. Yet we were turned away because they were wearing brown Converse. We accepted the decision without argument, but were met with a snarky attitude that made us feel as though we were stupid and should have known better. Maybe it simply wasn't the bouncer's best night, but decency and respect should be at the forefront of the job, especially when interacting with people who are already complying and leaving without issue. What made the experience so disappointing is that spaces like this are supposed to be for the outcasts, the weirdos, and the people who don't fit neatly into a box. Instead, we were made to feel unwelcome and not good enough. That's the exact opposite of what a community like this should stand for.

Love and miss Manray but Xmortis @ T.T.'s has done very well in keeping the spirit of Manray dark…read moreand deadly. The music is always a pleaser and you can hear everything from old school Cure to VNV Nation and everything in between. You must love the color black though because its the minimum (I LOVE black so I am not very objective) you can get in with (though I have seen some exceptions lately) but really just go buy something black (you will feel better about it in the morning)!! Terri is the best bartender and will fix you up with just about anything you can ask for (my fav is her homemade Smirnoff Vampire, yum yum!) -just remember to bring cash because for some goofy reason after being at T.T.'s for almost two years they haven't given her a working credit card machine!? In any case you can dance your ass off, get a nice buzz going, and have a great time listening to great music!! The only con I have is I wish it was a weekly event!!!

For 10+ years, Kristen Porter's Dyke Night Productions has been presenting an ever-evolving,…read moreever-awesome assortment of recurring club nights that create a safe and fun space for women (+ allies). From Toast Fridays (RIP) back in the day to the current line-up that includes Second Saturdays at Machine, Fourth Fridays at the Milky Way, and the brand-new "Venus Room" (every Friday night at Felt), Dyke Night has become the heart and soul of the Boston-area lesbian & friends community, at least when it comes to nightlife. Dyke Night also regularly teams up with LGBT community groups to host fundraisers, while also giving back to the community in other ways such as through the donation of 25% of its profits to LGBT causes.

I agree with A B., Machine seems to only play a techno-style music genre. Every song, gets spun…read moreinto the same techno-beat. There are other types of music out there! The influx of people from all different backgrounds and cultures should be a sign to also add variety to the music being played. How about some hip hop, R&B, Reggae, Reggaeton, Salsa, top 40 hits, etc!!! The DJ at Milkyway spins some really good music. Everyone seems to be having fun and enjoying the music :)

Hahaha someone put in the wrong address! Don't show up to the "Club Q" in Brighton at this address,…read moreyou'll be rockin up buzzed and ready to party at someone's surprised apartment.

located above henessey's - i'm not such a fan of the faneuil hall bar/club scene but this place…read moreisn't too bad. small dance floor in front and pool room in back with bar and tables in the middle. i feel like the scene here is mostly college students and people who come into the city just for the night. its kind of hit or miss though depending on the particular night.

We came here for the piano and vibes and got EMILY!! She's fantastic and one of the best bartenders…read morewe have had! We are visiting from LA so obvs the bar is high and we love our piano bars. This place is so fun and inviting! We got here early on a Friday night around 9pm, it's about two hours later, and we have had a blast! The pianist was great! At the earlier hours she let people sing with her but I put in a request twice to sing with her but maybe it was busy because the pianist sang the songs herself lol it's ok! Emily took great care of us at the bar top and kept the vibes and lemon drops flowing! This was our first time in Boston and we wanted to find some fun! Whenever we come back to Boston we will come back to this place because it was great!

First time coming to this club and it happened to be Sunday night Comedy night! What a surprise…read more Heard yesterday it was piano night so I thought it would be the same but nope it was a different kind of entertainment. I really do like comedy so tonight's lineup was fun. A lot of good upcoming comedians and I really enjoyed the ambiance. The crowd was a bit stiff but the front row had this ongoing banter that was fun. I would say that the staff that brought out the drinks and food were quite slow. I had to ask several times to get the menu and place my order. Took a long time but since it was a comedy show on a Sunday night and I was on vacation I didn't mind. I really liked my old fashioned drink and my hubby margarita was quite tasty as well and strong. Nice! I did like how this place had a separate pool game area as well as bowling area. Lots to do for a club in Mass Boston. Will definitely be back here again soon next time I visit!

Great song selection, friendly staff, and strong drinks. Had a blast! Highly recommend.read more

I've been to this location a couple of times throughout my life and overall have had good…read moreexperiences. They are relatively cheaper than other karaoke locations and have a good amount of rooms. The only con I would mention is that the last time I went to their website it seems it was hacked by some ad company so I could not book a room online. I called instead and booked over the phone which was easy enough.

Came here for a birthday and had an amazing time. The best bang for your buck is definitely the…read moremargarita tower. We got a private room and they have a choice between an English system as well as Chinese, we used the English. They had all the songs we wanted and it was easy to use. And you can just stay in the main stage area if you don't want to get a private room, you just queue up your song and wait your turn

We needed a place to be loud without fear of being kicked out. After walking around Allston, we…read morestumbled upon this karaoke spot. They had a promotion going on where the rates were $45/hour until 8pm. Even after the promo rate was over, the rate was only $75/hour. Between like 8 people, that's very cheap. The ladies who checked our IDs vibed with us very well. We got a room as soon as we got in. Our male server, I wish I got his name, explained the different systems they had for karaoke, how to call for service, etc. We're a group of girls and gays, so we're always down for a good laugh and a good play along. He did very much that. We felt very welcomed by him and will be coming back for every celebration. They didn't have Midori Sour on their drink menu, but our host was very nice to ask the bartender anyway. Lucky for me, they still made it, and might I add, very deliciously as well? Dare I say the best Midori Sour I've ever had! My sister didn't know what to drink, so she asked our host to surprise her and he most definitely did because whatever he got her tasted really good. Our friend ordered a plate of fried chicken wings and it was seriously good. Not too salty, crispy on the outside, and juicy as hell on the inside. If I wasn't as full, I'd eat more. We had an amazing time to end our birthday fiasco here and definitely recommend others to come - as long as you're all over 21!