10 Best Bowling Alleys in Massachusetts!

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Acton Bowladrome & Arcade, Acton, MA

Featuring 16 synthetic Candlepin lanes, Acton Bowladrome & Arcade touts their business as a “complete family entertainment center. You can even reserve your lane online.

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The 12 Best Rainy Day Activities to Do in Massachusetts!

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Nashoba Valley Olympia Skating Rink, Boxborough, MA

Lace up your ice skates—or rent a pair at the rink—and take a spin on the ice at Nashoba Valley Olympia Skating Rink. Check out the figure skating and hockey shops on site, and enjoy a… Read More

The 8 Best Karaoke Bars in Massachusetts!

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Chip Shots Grill and Sports Pub, Littleton, MA

For karaoke, indoor golf and great food and drinks, visit Chip Shots Grill & Sports Pub. The pizza and ribs are to die for, after which you can sing to your heart’s desire or play a round of… Read More

The Best Jazz Clubs in Massachusetts!

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Sculler’s Jazz Club, Boston, MA

Featuring jazz greats including Tony Bennett and Winton Marsalis, Sculler’s Jazz Club is likely the best in all of Massachusetts. Check out the club’s monthly calendar to see who’s… Read More

6 Best Escape Rooms in Massachusetts!

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Amaze Escape, Arlington, MA

Escape from Death Row or experience the Art of the Heist at Amaze Escape. The first is designed for 3-6 players, with the second accommodating up to 10. Each option allows a maximum of 60 minutes for… Read More

10 Best Museums in Massachusetts

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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA

The Museum of Fine Arts is an incredible tribute to the arts of all types. This Boston museum is among the 20 largest art museums in the world and has over 450,000 works of art to enjoy.

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10 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Massachusetts!

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World's Tiniest Museum, Somerville, MA

Located in Somerville, the World's Tiniest Museum measures just 16 inches in length and is eight inches deep. It's next door to a Subway sandwich shop if checking out the exhibit causes you to work… Read More

8 Best Dance Clubs and Venues in Massachusetts!

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Phoenix Landing, Cambridge, MA

A live DJ seven nights a week means Phoenix Landing in Cambridge is an exciting place for those who love dancing to be. Featuring many different music styles, there is something for everyone at this… Read More

The 8 Best Booze Cruises in Massachusetts!

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Boston Harbor City Cruises, Boston, MA

Enjoy a booze cruise at Boston Harbor City Cruises, and take in a panoramic view of Boston as you sail away. Enjoy beer, wine, and delicious food. The interior decks are climate controlled. Some… Read More

The 9 Best Sightseeing Tours in Massachusetts!

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Helicopter Tour Boston, Norwood, MA

See all the best Boston sights, as well as those in the surrounding area, when you gosightseeing in a helicopter. Helicopter Tour Boston features champagne tours, sunset tours, and custom tours.… Read More

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Climable Welcomes: Energy Nerds and Old Friends to Central Square

Friday, Jan 30, 2026 at 5:00pm

Middle East - Corner/Bakery

Cambridge, MA

Climable Welcomes: Energy Nerds and Old Friends to Central Square

Stanaj

Friday, Jan 30, 2026 at 7:00pm

Brighton Music Hall presented by Citizens

Boston, MA

Fox Stevenson

Friday, Jan 30, 2026 at 7:00pm

Middle East - Downstairs

Cambridge, MA

PHIL WILSON BIG BAND CELEBRATION feat CHRISTINE FAWSON

Friday, Jan 30, 2026 at 7:00pm

Scullers Jazz Club

Boston, MA

PHIL WILSON BIG BAND CELEBRATION feat CHRISTINE FAWSON

Kingwale, Smil3zz

Friday, Jan 30, 2026 at 7:00pm

Sonia

Cambridge, MA

Liza Treyger

Friday, Jan 30, 2026 at 7:30pm

Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre

Somerville, MA

Edgar Meyer, Mike Marshall and more

Friday, Jan 30, 2026 at 8:00pm

Groton Hill Music Center

Groton, MA

DUUNES, Fo Daniels, Today Junior

Friday, Jan 30, 2026 at 8:00pm

Middle East- Upstairs

Cambridge, MA

Excavations

Friday, Jan 30, 2026 at 9:30pm

Middle East - Zuzu

Cambridge, MA

DJ APPARITION, ReVaz3

Friday, Jan 30, 2026 at 9:30pm

Middle East - Corner/Bakery

Cambridge, MA

Gabbys Dollhouse Live! - (All children regardless of age require a ticket for admission)

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 at 1:00pm

Lowell Memorial Auditorium

Lowell, MA

Gabbys Dollhouse Live! - (All children regardless of age require a ticket for admission)

Fusion Dance Collective presents EMBER - Matinee

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 at 2:00pm

Somerville Theatre

Somerville, MA

Fusion Dance Collective presents EMBER - Matinee

School of Rock Watertown

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 at 3:00pm

Sonia

Cambridge, MA

Eliot Thompson band

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 at 5:00pm

Middle East - Corner/Bakery

Cambridge, MA

Congress, Benny G

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 at 6:00pm

Middle East - Downstairs

Cambridge, MA

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