Central Square Theater is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Cambridge.

1. Central Square Theater

7.7
450 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Performing Arts Venue · 6 tips and reviews

Aaron B.Aaron Barrera: Great play! Will def return

BU TodayBU Today: Established in 2008, Central Square Theater is a collaboration between two nonprofits: Nora Theatre Company and Underground Railroad Theatre. Read more.

Al C.Al Chase: Home to two different theater companies- Nora and Underground Railway.

Loeb Drama Center (A.R.T) is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Cambridge.

2. Loeb Drama Center (A.R.T)

8.6
64 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA
Theater · Harvard Square · 32 tips and reviews

Spyros K.Spyros Katsoulas: Fantastic theatre, great productions, seating view superb all around.

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: The shows that have come through this often unconventional space represent a wide range of styles and tastes. Come expand the boundaries of theater at the A.R.T. Read more.

BU TodayBU Today: Founded in 1980, A.R.T. has staged dozens of American and world premieres, and earned a Pulitzer and a Tony Award for best regional theater, among others. The A.R.T. boasts a resident company as well. Read more.

Multicultural Arts Center is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Cambridge.

3. Multicultural Arts Center

8.6
41 2nd St (at Thorndike St.), Cambridge, MA
Art Gallery · East Cambridge · 6 tips and reviews

Jennifer C.Jennifer C: One of the best hidden gems in the city to get married at :)

Bridesign Wedding FlowersBridesign Wedding Flowers: Are you an engaged couple getting married here? We deliver pre-arranged wedding flowers directly from the flower fields: you receive fresher flowers at a lower price right at this venue! Bridesign.com

LauraLaura: Saw School For Scandal here; while it is a small venue, it was well set up and comfortable for the duration of the play

@ZuZuBar & Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Cambridge.

4. @ZuZuBar & Restaurant

7.1
474 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Gay Bar · 36 tips and reviews

Charlotte L.Charlotte L: The brunch is pretty good and much quieter than some other places nearby. Also good value. Eat a hangover sandwich!

Sean F.Sean Fitzroy: order the garlic dip if you're already in a long-term relationship.

David D.David Day: If you can't get laid at Soul-Le-Lu-Jah I got nothing for ya.

Sanders Theatre is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Cambridge.

5. Sanders Theatre

9.3
45 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA
Theater · Mid-Cambridge · 12 tips and reviews

Michael B.Michael Baskin: absolutley gorgeous space, rich wood and always great performances (except of course the economics 10 lectures...but they shouldn't count)

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Although it housed its last Commencement in 1922, this 1,166 seat theater with a 180 degree design is a popular venue for lectures, ceremonies, & performances.

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: We shall not cease from explorationAnd the end of all our exploringWill be to arrive where we startedAnd know the place for the first timeT.S. Eliot A.B'09 A.M'11 Litt.D'47 from Four Quartets

The Sinclair is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Cambridge.

6. The Sinclair

8.8
52 Church St (at Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Rock Club · Harvard Square · 79 tips and reviews

Ronald T.Ronald Thompson: Great new venue for anal shows, and a small but exclusive collection of whiskies and bourbon in the main bar. I'd go back again for sure!

Boston.comBoston.com: Drink a Kentucky Luau: bourbon with hints of cinnamon, pineapple, and best of all, a floral scent that will leave you craving for more. Try it on the new roof deck. Read more.

ThrillistThrillist: After taking down some heavenly deviled eggs with crispy bacon bits and a trio of pastrami'd pork belly sliders, you'll want to take matters into your own hands with the Sinclair Burger. Read more.

State Park is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Cambridge.

7. State Park

8.3
One Kendall Sq. Bld. 300 (Hampshire St. & Cardinal Medeiros Ave.), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: The BBQ Spaghetti is fantastic; huge hunks of brisket with a bit of a kick. The amazing garlic bread is the icing on this savory cake.

EaterEater: State Park features amusements like tabletop shuffleboard, a small menu of reasonably priced Southern snacks and light bites, and a beverage program that includes pitchers of cocktails.

Phoenix 💥💥💥Phoenix 💥💥💥: Cocktails by the pitcher. Nuf said!

Club Passim is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Cambridge.

8. Club Passim

8.4
47 Palmer St (Brattle St), Cambridge, MA
Music Venue · Harvard Square · 22 tips and reviews

Christian R.Christian Rodriguez: Great small, intimate music venue. Catch some local high quality, moderately priced shows with good food to boot.

The FeastThe Feast: Legendary folk joint. A slightly older crowd holds court here most nights, but also expect to see plenty of music-nerds.

Secret B.Secret Boston: Coolest music vibe in town, man. 60s

The Plough and Stars is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Cambridge.

9. The Plough and Stars

8.0
912 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Pub · 60 tips and reviews

Helen H.Helen Huppuch: I always wind up getting Your Basic Breakfast and it never fails to be awesome. The Poached Eggs look amazing and one of these times I'll get 'em... Best brunch in the area and best Bloody Marys.

Chris G.Chris Gauvain: Get an Old Fashioned! You'll feel like Don Draper, and enjoy it more than getting one anywhere else.

Joshua G.Joshua Green: the weekend brunch here is great, probably the best in Cambridge

Beat Brasserie is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Cambridge.

10. Beat Brasserie

8.1
13 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Harvard Square · 91 tips and reviews

Mixmaster M.Mixmaster Mully: Amazing sound system, really accentuates the love music..so far everything we've eaten over a few visits has been stellar..we are big fans

emma t.emma tangoren: from the owners of the beehive in the south end, described as a "subterranean restaurant-bar-nightclub"

Jake S.Jake Smith: If you're planning on eating, arrive early or plan on waiting a while for a table (or eating at the crowded bar). Try one of the ingeniously developed cocktails, like the Purple Door.

MIT Kresge Auditorium (Building W16) is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Cambridge.

11. MIT Kresge Auditorium (Building W16)

8.1
48 Massachusetts Ave Rear, Cambridge, MA
Concert Hall · MIT · 9 tips and reviews

David H.David Holtz: Cool student events here every now and then. The acoustics are pretty terrible for amplified performance (e.g., standup comedy).

MITMIT: Big events take place here, including Obama's visit to campus in 2009. Community events (with free food!) often take place at the Oval in the spring.

Enrique Y.Enrique Yamuni: #startupbootcamp

Oberon is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Cambridge.

12. Oberon

7.9
2 Arrow St (at Massachusetts Ave), Cambridge, MA
Night Club · 29 tips and reviews

Aaron C.Aaron Cohen: Lots of great burlesque and unusual variety shows. If you have an open mind and want to see something fun and different, Oberon is the place.

Amnesty InternationalAmnesty International: Through April 2, the A.R.T.'s production of Prometheus Bound combines art with Human Rights and supports Amnesty in our efforts to free prisoners of conscience. Read more.

Emily D.Emily Dean: The Donkey Show is one of the best possible ways to dance the night away. Read more.

The Democracy Center is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Cambridge.

13. The Democracy Center

7.5
45 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA
Music Venue · Harvard Square · 5 tips and reviews

Dee A.Dee Auburn: We're definitely a music venue, but we've got plenty of other events, too! Check out our calendar for more info. And thanks for all the photos and reviews--keep 'em comin'!

Ajayi H.Ajayi Harris: Bluesy Tuesday. On Tuesdays.

Matt S.Matt Stockburger: Go see a show here. It's a great intimate hall.