Dine on fried catfish or a jerk-seasoned turkey burger while jamming to the night’s music of choice — the family-owned venue’s hosted blues, jazz, rock, and folk musicians in its more than 40-year history.
With an eclectic mix of nightly music, a rotating list of tap beers, and cheap ’n’ tasty bar food, it’s no wonder the small club’s been named Best of Boston year after year.
The neighborhoody cafe and jazz venue may give off the starving artist vibe, but snacky favorites like whipped hummus and lobster cocktails in picnic baskets guarantee that no one will go hungry.
Now home to the Comedy Connection and thus booked by nationally known comedians, the historic theater also hosts the occasional indie rock band.
Hip JP hangout moves to shinier digs in The Brewery Complex. Dine on honey balsamic chicken at Bella Luna Restaurant before heading to Milky Way’s U-shaped quartz bar for a strawberry lemon mojito and tunes spun by some of Beantown’s best DJs.
Nonprofit arts org includes the Wang Theatre and the Shubert Theatre. Partnerships with the Boston Lyric Opera and Alvin Ailey mean programming variety.
Take in three stories of art surrounding a gorgeous courtyard garden (and get in for free if you’re named Isabella), or attend one of the museum’s many concerts. Every third Thursday evening is an after-hours dance party.