We saw Rory Block here; first time in for both of us. Great sight lines. Friendly and helpful…read morestaff. Comfortable seating. This is a more intimate space than you might be used to (if you're seeing artists and bands perform in large venues.) Ample free parking directly outside the entrance. These performances are recorded and live-streamed: Cameras are unobtrusive and present content on several displays (also unobstrusive.) This video content includes closeups on artists (so you can clearly see fingerpicking, etc.) I should have been frequenting this venue, already! I will be back.

Just saw Los TexManiacs w Willie J Laws Jr and it was amazing. Love this music venue. Great…read moreatmosphere and acoustics, not a bad seat in the house and very good beer selection. The only reason I don't give five stars- on the performance stage they have two screens up that run random visuals and I'm not a fan. It's distracting and not necessary. Before Covid they didn't have these screens, it was the performer on stage with a nice plain but cool backdrop.

Midway cafe is exactly what Jamaica Plain needs -- an edgier, queer-friendly dive bar. From drag…read moreshows to karaoke to live music, Midway really does have everything. The space is pretty intimate which makes shows special. The bartenders are nice and the drinks aren't expensive. I don't think they serve food. Definitely stop by and support this neighborhood bar!

I can't stress enough how fucking awesome this place is. It is a safe place for young people to…read morehang out in a queer environment. The staff are experienced and have been looking out for the clientele for decades. And that music is off the hook! It gets mad hot though wear a T-shirt.

Just a fun place for a weekend to sing some karaoke!!! Can't recommend enough! Great drinks, great…read morevibes, great songs.

The Lizard Lounge has always been my favorite music venue in town. Many years ago I used to book…read morerock shows, and the Lizard Lounge would always give me nights to book, and the manager at the time told me my nights always were organized and fun. The food is pretty good too.

Glad we stumbled upon this spot while looking for live music in Boston on a Sunday. Down an…read moreunassuming alley in Somerville, The Jungle opens up into a cavernous black-painted space with a stage at the end. It's full of funky art pieces and a random assortment of tables. There's a small bar at one end serving beer, cocktails and food. While we were there the line up was a couple local indie bands. A great place to check out the local music scene. Minus one star because there was a strange smoky oily smell which may have been coming from another business but was unpleasant.

Went here for the first time last night…read more Had a blast rocking out to Squints with my buddies. We also caught some of Sand Machine before Squints took the stage. The place was sold out. Good energy, good sound, and a good time all around. The Jungle is a really cool live band venue tucked away in Somerville with food stands and restaurants surrounding it. Super friendly staff running the place. I love that it's mainly a live band space with a nice sized bar in the back. Support live music people. Super fun night at The Jungle! Looking forward to more shows!

Big fan of Wally's! There aren't many places like this in Boston... I wish there were more. It's a…read morerelatively small venue, so I'd recommend getting there on the earlier side, especially if you want a seat. I've been there before when they've literally had one guy running the whole show - bouncer and bartender all in one. I'm not sure if they even serve food, definitely more of a drinks place. I just sipped on a cider and enjoyed the music. Happily would come back again!

Great place with amazing jazz music. The servers are friendly and the vibes are high. The drinks…read moreare on the pricier side but it's worth it to experience the music. Wallys is VERY small with limited table and bar seating. If you get there at a popular time you will most likely be standing for a while.

Great Food, Servers were attentive, Beer was cold. They have the pub open on Thursdays now. Many…read moredifferent things going on there for all ages.

First time visiting and absolutely plan to return. The members and guests we met were so welcoming,…read moreinteresting and friendly! Loved the venue, viewing pictures and learning about the start of the Center, the music and food but most definitely the people! We'll be back! Franny, Stoneham, MA

Our hotel was right across the street from this bar so we had to give it a go our first night…read more Now this was a beer and Jack slinging bar. The jams were jamming and the crowd was ever so changing. We sat at the bar for about two hours and saw 3 separate crowds come through. Nice little cozy bar for anyone who wants to pop in to catch the game and have a cold one.

Classic dive bar and I love it! We really wanted to explore and see what we could find for some…read moredrinks after dinner and a local bartender at another bar said we should go here and it reminded me so much of other dive bars we have at home. Though they did not have too much variety in terms of drinks and the place itself was really small it was still a good spot to end the evening at!

RockOn Concert Cruises are a fantastic way to spend a beautiful summer night! Last summer I…read morechecked out the Deer Tick/Aunt Martha concert cruise on an evening where the weather couldn't have been more perfect. The crowd was crazy into the Deer Tick set, but I fell in love with Aunt Martha that evening - a great lineup choice by the outdoor boat venue, giving voice to a talented, much lesser-known New England act. The sound quality wasn't bad for being pitched around in the wind, there was ample space to move even though it was a sold out show, and while you still spent too much money on plastic cup drinks, good music on a boat sailing around the Boston Harbor made it worth it. I'll definitely be scouring the lineup again this year for good shows - if you can't get on board with a summer concert cruise I'm pretty sure you're a freedom-hating terrorist, and you and I should not be friends. See ya'll on the mother effing boat!

My favorite way to spend a summer Friday night! I've been on a bunch of these cruises over the…read morelast couple of summers. Lower cost than other "booze cruise" options in Boston and with great live music. The cruise itself is worth the price -- the views of Boston are spectacular from the boat. Add live music and a couple hundred happy people singing along with you. It's a perfect way to shake off a long work-week and a real bargain. They always book a great mix of bands, so take a look at the schedule and you are sure to find something that appeals to you. Highly recommend!!!

This place has been here forever.... It's a nice small venue to see a concert. Very cozy…read more Personally I like the couches on the second floor. Very comfy.... The cocktails are outrageously priced. I paid $18 for a jack and coke! Good grief...

A friend and I went to a concert at Paradise Rock Club and we loved it! We did find one of the…read morebouncers to be rather rude. He was rushing us through ID check and was very snappy at the people in line. Everyone else was awesome. As a whole this club gives old school CBGB vibes and has fantastic acoustics. I will definitely be back soon!

Went to see Jeffrey Osborne at the Cantab last night - the show was phenomenal. The venue was great…read more- I hadn't been in years. The bartenders were great. It was packed, but everyone was cool. Everything about the experience was awesome! Two thumbs up - highly recommend. Can't wait to go back!

What a fun spot to stop in for a couple and hear a band. The bartender and security staff were…read moredutifully attentive, seemed to be having a fun time, while making sure ids were checked and glasses were full. Easy access by foot if local and the T of central. We scored a parking spot directly across the street. Staff was cool With us grabbing a pizza next door and bringing it in. Live music upstairs and a poetry slam downstairs. Visit if you're new to the area or revisit if you haven't been in a while. It will not disappoint. Except maybe the old school bar bathrooms!