By day, Luthier’s Co-Op & Backstage Bar in Easthampton, MA, is a full-service, stringed instrument repair shop and store. At night, the space is a bar and entertainment venue presenting a variety of talent with open mic, karaoke, a monthly Comedy Showcase, spoken word events, and multiple acts a night. Performances are open to all ages and are free to the public Tuesday through Saturday. The Backstage Bar opens at noon and closes shortly after the music stops at 11pm. ...

The Burren Irish Pub & Restaurant serves up a truly authentic Irish experience in the heart of Davis Square in Somerville, MA. In addition to a great menu and wide selection of drinks, The Burren is the hottest live music venue with nightly shows featuring local, national, and international acts. Shows include all genres from Irish Traditional, folk, Americana, bluegrass and jazz, to rock, pop, indie and everything in between. ...

Lizard Lounge Cambridge is an intimate and inviting live music club located just north of Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA. Lizard Lounge features live performances ranging from the area’s hottest local bands to touring national acts. In addition to rock and roots, you might also find opera, classical music, or Balkan folk music dotting the calendar. Every Sunday night, The Jeff Robinson Trio hosts the legendary Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam. Lizard Lounge has a full bar, cocktail list, and 30 brews on tap. ...

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. ...

Theodore’s Blues, Booze, and BBQ is a blues club in the heart of downtown Springfield’s Entertainment District. Theodores’ BBQ serves up The Valley’s best barbecue and their stage features the best in national, regional, and local music Fridays and Saturdays. ...

Medusa Brewing Company is a brewery and taproom with a warm, inviting space to gather. Live music every weekend, growlers and cans to-go. In-house taqueria serving Mexican street food. Vast, rotating selection of handcrafted ales and lagers. ...

Bishop’s Lounge is a bar in Northampton, MA, with a relaxed atmosphere and great entertainment up to six nights a week including live music, DJs, comedy, karaoke, drag, open mic and more. Bishop’s also features a robust local selection of craft beers and microbrews, along with a cocktail and drink menu. ...

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. ...

Located right in the heart of Berklee School of Music, The Bebop Boston is a music venue and restaurant and a premier destination for musicians and fans alike. The Bebop has live music seven days a week including every Saturday and Sunday brunch. There is also a wide selection of draft beers and cocktails. ...

The Egremont Barn is a performance venue and restaurant at The Egremont Village Inn in The Berkshires. Built in the 1820s, the barn has been meticulously restored and is now the premier intimate live music venue in the area. On any given night, you can enjoy up-and-coming singer-songwriters and bands from around the country. Dinner is available from Wednesday to Sunday in addition to a full bar featuring craft beer and cocktails. The Egremont Barn serves pub fare, seasonal specials, and has indoor and outdoor seating available. ...

The Jungle Community Music Club is a local music venue in Somerville, MA, featuring live performances every night. Established 2019 in an old police car garage, The Jungle is an independent owner-operated venue by and for local artists, fans, and musicians. Community activities include open mic and karaoke every Wednesday plus live music by local musicians every night. ...

Located on Millbury Street in a former midcentury department store, Electric Haze is Worcester’s 21 and over entertainment space featuring the best live music and art in a hookah lounge setting. ...