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Worcester, MA
Opened in 1855, Mechanics Hall is a premier event venue and concert hall in downtown Worcester, MA, combining 19th-century elegance with modern amenities. Comedians, theater artists, acoustic musicians and classical performers are all at home on the Mechanics Hall stages. The gorgeous Great Hall on the third floor seats 1,300 and is considered an acoustic masterpiece. The 300-capacity Washburn Hall on the second level has a small stage and a full-service bar. Additional spaces at Mechanics Hall include the Boyden Salon, the Board Room, and the Dickens Room.
The Brown Bag Concert Series, presented by Mechanics Hall and 90.5 FM WICN, has been running since 1983. Acclaimed regional and national acts perform in the Great Hall on select Wednesdays from noon to 1pm. ...
Cambridge, MA
Club Passim is a historic listening room in Cambridge, MA, presenting both new and established performers in a huge variety of genres ranging from folk to Celtic to jazz. Passim, a nonprofit arts organization, consists of Club Passim and the Passim School of Music which offers a variety of classes and workshops for adults and allows students the opportunity to take classes with Club artists and perform on the Club stage. ...
Medfield, MA
Located at a former state hospital built in 1896, Bellforge Arts Center is a multi-arts complex and outdoor recreation destination in Medfield, MA. Bellforge currently offers outdoor concerts, festivals, and community events, along with over 200 miles of nature trails and outdoor space. The center also offers visual and performing arts studios, arts education, a 300-seat performance venue, and more. ...
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Cohasset, MA
One of only two continuously-operated tent theaters in-the-round in the United States, the Music Circus features state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems with a circular, rotating stage. Music Circus is owned and operated by the South Shore Playhouse Associates, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging and supporting the arts, cultural, and educational organizations throughout the communities of the South Shore and Cape Cod. ...
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Beverly, MA
Opened in 1920, The Cabot Theatre is a historic venue in downtown Beverly, MA, with nationally recognized live performers, current and classic movies, and community events. The 850-seat theater features state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. The facility also includes three bars: one in the front lobby, one in the Balcony Lobby, and one in the Streetside Bar. ...
Natick, MA
Located in Natick’s historic Central Firehouse facility, The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) is an intimate listening room featuring a 270-seat performance space with a raised stage, professional audio system, and theatrical lighting. A concession stand is located in the lobby, serving an assortment of snacks and soft drinks at most performances. TCAN offers beer and wine service at all feature performances to patrons with acceptable ID. ...
Lenox, MA
Koussevitzky Music Shed is an open-air concert hall at the Tanglewood Music Center in Lenox, MA. The venue has rows of wooden seating including accessible seats located throughout the Shed.
The Tanglewood property, comprising more than 400 acres of landscaped grounds, formal gardens, and rolling meadows includes the Main House which is still in use today. Tanglewood has been the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1937. It is also the home of the Tanglewood Music Center, Tanglewood Learning Institute, as well as the Boston Pops. ...
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New Bedford, MA
Located in downtown New Bedford, MA, The Zeiterion is a non-profit performing arts center that entertains, educates, and inspires the community by presenting a diverse array of high quality performing artists and providing engaging learning opportunities that contribute to the cultural, social, and economic vitality of the Southcoast. The Zeiterion is a storied, historic theater filled with charm and varied seating for over 1000 patrons. ...
Sheffield, MA
Established in 1887, the historic Dewey Memorial Hall is a large space with a soaring beamed ceiling, raised stage, and kitchen. The hall is used for lectures, art shows, committee meetings, concerts, private parties and weddings, as well as contra dances and the Dewey Hall Folk Series. ...
Fall River, MA
The Narrows Center for the Arts is a non-profit performing and visual arts center on the Fall River waterfront in the Battleship Cove area of Fall River, MA. The Narrows is comprised of two visual art galleries, a performance theater, and visual artist studios. The space with its elegant architectural design, high ceilings and spectacular views, is the ideal acoustic and visual backdrop for what is a regional destination for the visual and performing arts. ...
Amherst, MA
The Drake is a world class performing arts venue located on the second floor of the Amherst Bank Building in downtown Amherst, MA. Bringing in local, national and global artists from dance to comedy, spoken word to stage, open mic nights to local story-telling, The Drake is the region’s premier gathering place for the cross-cultural exchange of the arts. The intimate venue features a full-service bar serving cocktails, beer and wine. Flexible seating allows a standing capacity of 240 with theater seating for up to 170. The Drake is run by the nonprofit Downtown Amherst Foundation. ...
Framingham, MA
ātac: downtown arts + music, located in downtown Framingham’s historic firehouse, is a performance space and art gallery in downtown Framingham, MA, a four minute walk from the Framingham MBTA Station. The 135 seat theater features live music, comedy, and performance art while the curated galleries highlight some of the best visual artists of the region. ātac also hosts artists’ markets, open mics, jams and art classes. Snack and refreshments available at the concession stand. Free Parking is available on-site. ...
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