A renovated church tucked into a sleepy street in the South End, this cultural center/performance…read morespace has retained some serious spirit, and has hosted a myriad of cool, underground community events. Because of the sheer openness and shape of the space are acoustics are solid. The pulpit was converted into a sizeable stage with a broad audience area where the pews once were. There's also excellent views from the expansive two tiered balcony. When I first visited for Soul Revival in 2001 (a now defunct deep house party) the ceiling was painted midnight blue with stars, and people came together once a month to relive the reverence of its foundation through movement and sound. It was consistently one of the most beautiful experiences of my lifetime. Keepin' Jeebus proud, folks. I only wish they kept the organ.

I think this is an old church, which is now converted to a…read morerental space. ATMOSPHERE: Simply stunning space... the SPIRAL STAIRCASE that curves you from the top to the bottom floor makes for perfect photos! The STAINED GLASS windows are striking as well. THE DEAL: This is a hidden gem in Boston's South End. You can rent this superior space reasonably for the area.

It was our first time going to a ballet - the Swan Lake at the Opera house was such a magical…read moreproduction. The costumes, the set, the dancers, the orchestra - just everything, was so impressive. The Opera house was a perfect setting as well. I'm now definitely a fan of the ballet now :)

What a show!! You…read morecan always count on The Nutcracker to put you in the holiday spirit. The lobby alone will do that for ya. I mean look at this lobby! Christmas trees, chandeliers, nutcrackers, lights, balconies, ugh I just love the elegance and quintessential Christmas energy. Talk about TALENT. This show is no joke. This is ballet at its truest and finest form. These artists make ballet look easy (and it is far from it) so I applaud every single person in this show. Boston Ballet performers are absolutely phenomenal. What's so amazing, aside from the show, is watching people file in and noticing the crowd ranges anywhere from 7 year olds to 70 year olds. Anyone can come, watch, and enjoy. Truly a perfect outing for you and your whole family, with friends, or solo! Highly recommend catching The Nutcracker!

Cool place, I love the wood structuring! The bathrooms are the reason this did not get 5 stars. The…read moreevent quality and service care doesn't seem to match how shabby the bathrooms are. They are clean yes, but chilly and industrial-looking.

Have been to many functions in this building... Its a cool building and soo funny to see how it has…read morebeen set up in soo many different forums... Good location if you dont mind public transportation, but for someone who drives parking isnt the best... But its doable!

I came to Jacques last night for my birthday with me and my group of friends. I'm no stranger to…read moredrag shows so I had high expectations. The show was not only fun but also interactive too. The Queen's brought audience members on stage for talking portions part of their routines and overall just made the night so much fun. I will say the music is very very loud but I think that is my only downside next time I would bring earplugs lol. The drinks are strong as other reviews have mentioned overall my group had so much fun and it was such a fun way to spend a birthday. I would definitely come back and recommend it to any group that is looking for something fun to do. It is cash only so keep that in mind but they have ATM

Terrible. We arrived for the 10:00 show and it never happened. Five people in the bar. Bar tender…read moreunfriendly and served us a gin and soda when we ordered a gin and tonic. My partner and I did not feel comfortable. Don't bother. The Instagram account is not accurate.

We had an absolutely wonderful experience working with the Boston Circus Guild for our event! From…read moreour initial contact and coordination to the day of the event, everything was seamless and professional. Their performers brought nonstop energy, fun, and excitement to our event, and they were fantastic at engaging with children and families of all ages. We also had two of their caricature artists, who were phenomenal - there was a constant line of guests waiting for their next portrait! The entire team was talented, friendly, professional, and such a joy to work with. They helped make our event truly special, and we would absolutely hire the Boston Circus Guild again. Highly recommend!

I had the pleasure of attending Boston Circus Guild's "Reign of Revelry" for my birthday, and I was…read moreawestruck by the creativity, soul, and talent among these performers. Boston Circus Guild is not your usual circus; they offer up a whimsical story of mirth laced with mischief as they weave together scenes from our humdrum lives, but then give their own twist when housewives, bored businessmen, and even a shy girl in love transform into engaging, silly, and mesmerizing performers. "Honey I'm Home" brought us housewives in the midst of daily chores, brought to life by a mischievous clown and turned into bellydancers. "Writer's Block" followed a frustrated writer through her thought process, which took her into the air with gorgeous aerial acrobatics. "Passing Time at the Office" went from death-by-paperwork to crazy juggling antics and one very surprised boss. Of course, laced throughout the show was a brouhaha of Revelers, all lending their own manic joy to some of the acts (and helping with the seamless transition through the journey). Live music performed by Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching band brings the performances to life, and sets the tone of the circus perfectly. Spot-on timing brought another dimension to the performances. ENSMB is something to behold in their crazy, eclectic genius! "Reign of Revelry" is at the Somerville Armory next weekend as well, with shows on Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11 at 7:30 PM, with a family-friendly matinee on Saturday at 2 PM. Information is at www.bostoncircusguild.com. After enjoying such a cool show, I look forward to seeing more of Boston Circus Guild!

I had the opportunity to check out Shakespeare on the Common w/a friend this past weekend, and it…read morewas wonderful! Lots of space/options to choose where to sit and view the play. Coincidentally, I was fortunate to see this year's show, Much Ado About Nothing, at Central Park's Delacorte Theater a few years ago and--it was a treat to see Boston's rendition this year. It was a perfect Boston summer evening (aka not totally roasting w/100% humidity, haha) & one of those nights when you think to yourself--I love this city. Moving forward, I'll be sure to try and check out the summer show each year--it's spectacular.

After a stint of lazy three years, finally I got to witness the beautiful Shakespeare play -…read moreCymbeline. It's a great thing to offer the play for free. I will definitely watch them again next year. Amazing actors!!

STOP........You all need to see this Bombastic Production of :…read more"MOULIN ROUGE" The Musical! From the moment we sat down and the Music was playing you will experience the VERY BEST IN MUSICAL PRODUCTION! I have seen countless Broadway Productions all around from New York to Atlanta to Chicago and more BUT THIS MOULIN ROUGE, Truly and Honestly the Very Best I have ever sat through Ever!!! It Dazzled all of us ! The Songs, The Costumes, The Stage, The Choreography, The Synchronized Dancing, The Characters, The Enthusiasm was The Best in every which way! I can tell you that each Character played their part perfectly! I focused on how the voices which were strong and powerful. The pace of this amazing Production truly kept your attention and grabbed it through out the show! You could not blink for you might miss its stunning visual performance! I can tell you I LOVED IT AND CRAVED FOR MORE AND MORE WHEN IT ENDED! The Audience went wild with claps and shouting praise! It was a wonderful spectacle to witness! The Cast Gabriela Carrillo/ Satine was Brilliant and Powerful Actress and her Voice truly a gift for all to hear! Luke Monday/Christian Commanded your attention by his incredible voice! I have never experienced such range and perfection he demonstrated, Robert Petkoff/ Harold Zidler a character of great talent and style, Alex Nicholson/ Toulouse-Lautrec a beloved character and style with amazing talent, Aaron C. Finley/ The Duke of Monroth played his character so well that I believed in his bad behavior but brilliantly played! So many actors and singers to mention but they all performed the best on any stage. 35 talented cast for sure! Thank you for sharing your talent with the audience! I know I will not forget you all! this Production shows the real Spirit of the Moulin Rouge The Stage is set in 1899 inside the Moulin Rouge and parts of Paris! this theatrical imagination will transport us all back October 6, 1889 when the Moulin Rouge opens in Paris ! The Moulin Rouge in Paris is so Famous all around the World and is Celebrating its 135 Anniversary! I was lucky to be in Paris and experience this Landmark of the World!

Wow is the only word I can think of as well. It doesn't even matter which show you choose, this…read morevenue is stunning! And I've been to a lot of theaters in Chicago, NYC and LA. It's also very big, so if you're choosing seats, keep that in mind. We were mezzanine but already felt so far away from the stage.

I'm totally biased because 1) I write queer theater, 2) The Theater Offensive produced my queer…read moretheater, and 3) The Theater Offensive practically raised me, short of actually changing my diapers. With that said, I'm not embarrassed to admit that I'm biased, because the Theater Offensive actually really really REALLY kicks ass. Anyone will attest to that. From their annual "Out on the Edge" festival in the fall filled with a variety of hilarious, powerful, and eclectic works, to their spring season, when they produce plays on a larger scale, there's always something fun that you will enjoy if you are a queer artist or ally. They are also all about doing work for the community as well. Their True Colors Out Youth Theater Troupe is comprised of at-risk youth who come together to share their experiences being a young queer teen, and create pieces that they take to schools to educate other youth about their lives and struggles. A Street Theater Named Desire, their guerrilla safe-sex theater troupe, teams up with Fenway Community Health to bring theater, free condoms, and free testing in the Fens - a popular gay sex cruising spot. They also have an annual PlayLab which is a development program for young queer playwrights. They are always enthusiastic and encouraging towards women and artists of color, which is definitely a breath of fresh air compared to other theater companies, and just theater in general, which traditionally has been a very white artform. The Theater Offensive, though small, does great work for our Boston community, and there's no other theater like it in the country.

Theatre, like art and music in Boston, is largely conservative. The Theatre…read more Offensive is one of the few groups to bring edgy, experimental, modern, and queer theatre to this vibrant city. Don't miss their Out on the Edge festival every October; it includes both productions and readings of works-in-progress. It also provides an opportunity to learn about their outreach programs, namely the "True Colors" youth theatre group, and their safer-sex education improve troupe, a "Street Theatre Named Desire," which ambushes cruising men at 3am in parks throughout the city. One of the most worthwhile artistic causes in the city, don't miss these guys.