Venues We Recommend
The Crystal Ballroom & Somerville Theatre
55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144
617-625-5700
Located steps away from the Davis Square T Station! Somerville Theatre has been in business since 1914. It has a large main room for events/ productions that seat up to 900 Patrons. You can expect the updated yet tastefully vintage lobby to provide you with fun snacks and a small bar that serves beer and wine. This main stage room is the home of the iconic yearly burlesque Christmas production The Slutcracker- and was also home to the campy horror production Slaughterhouse Movie Club - where, you guessed it, the theater would project classic horror movies with a pre-show Draglesque revue!
Crystal Ballroom is attached, owned and operated by its sister below, and was newly gutted and renovated during the shutdown of 2020. With its state of the art sound system, lighting, full backstage, two full bars, and custom seating options; it houses music events, club nights, Draglesque entertainment and private events. It's home to some of the hottest queer events in the area by Magic Dyke, Hole Show, LGBTQ Nightlife, and many others!
55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144
617-625-5700
Located steps away from the Davis Square T Station! Somerville Theatre has been in business since 1914. It has a large main room for events/ productions that seat up to 900 Patrons. You can expect the updated yet tastefully vintage lobby to provide you with fun snacks and a small bar that serves beer and wine. This main stage room is the home of the iconic yearly burlesque Christmas production The Slutcracker- and was also home to the campy horror production Slaughterhouse Movie Club - where, you guessed it, the theater would project classic horror movies with a pre-show Draglesque revue!
Crystal Ballroom is attached, owned and operated by its sister below, and was newly gutted and renovated during the shutdown of 2020. With its state of the art sound system, lighting, full backstage, two full bars, and custom seating options; it houses music events, club nights, Draglesque entertainment and private events. It's home to some of the hottest queer events in the area by Magic Dyke, Hole Show, LGBTQ Nightlife, and many others!
The Rockwell Theater
255 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 684-5335
Located just steps away from The Davis Square T station, it is one stop from the red line’s Alewife terminus. Formerly the Davis Square Theatre and Jimmy Tingle’s Off Broadway, the basement-level theater resembles a black box theater and features a full bar and shows ranges from children’s to burlesque. Accommodating up to 200 people, it is an intimate space that plays host to over 300 performances annually.
Right in the heart of Davis Square, this exclusive-feeling, speakeasy-esque downstairs immersive theater is full of secrets and intrigue. Be warned, because it is connected to a bar this venue is only 21+. Additionally, it has a small front entrance and is easily overlooked by newcomers! Walk down the stairs and veer right, then down the hall to walk into a world of enchantment and stripping.
255 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 684-5335
Located just steps away from The Davis Square T station, it is one stop from the red line’s Alewife terminus. Formerly the Davis Square Theatre and Jimmy Tingle’s Off Broadway, the basement-level theater resembles a black box theater and features a full bar and shows ranges from children’s to burlesque. Accommodating up to 200 people, it is an intimate space that plays host to over 300 performances annually.
Right in the heart of Davis Square, this exclusive-feeling, speakeasy-esque downstairs immersive theater is full of secrets and intrigue. Be warned, because it is connected to a bar this venue is only 21+. Additionally, it has a small front entrance and is easily overlooked by newcomers! Walk down the stairs and veer right, then down the hall to walk into a world of enchantment and stripping.
The Midway Cafe (aka The Midway)
3496 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617-524-9038
The Midway has presented the best acts, and the best VARIETY of acts, in Boston since 1987. Often compared to New York's Knitting Factory for its eclectic mix of styles and crowds, the Midway books everything! Even special events, benefits, movie screenings, and our famous Queeraoke every Thursday. Private party booking also available.
Special Notes: The Midway is full of character and a perfect place to try something new and niche. It is the home of Punk Rockin’ and Pastie Poppin’ and has housed “WTF Queerlesque,” Sticky Sweet, "Nude Metal," "Danzig in the Moonlight," and many more!
How to get here: Just a hop off the 42 bus, a short walk from the 39 bus, and a stroll from the MBTA Orange Line Green Street station. Ample street parking
3496 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617-524-9038
The Midway has presented the best acts, and the best VARIETY of acts, in Boston since 1987. Often compared to New York's Knitting Factory for its eclectic mix of styles and crowds, the Midway books everything! Even special events, benefits, movie screenings, and our famous Queeraoke every Thursday. Private party booking also available.
Special Notes: The Midway is full of character and a perfect place to try something new and niche. It is the home of Punk Rockin’ and Pastie Poppin’ and has housed “WTF Queerlesque,” Sticky Sweet, "Nude Metal," "Danzig in the Moonlight," and many more!
How to get here: Just a hop off the 42 bus, a short walk from the 39 bus, and a stroll from the MBTA Orange Line Green Street station. Ample street parking
Jacques Cabaret
79 Broadway St, Boston, MA 02116
Jacques is one of the oldest continuously operating gay bars in the city of Boston with weekly Drag and Cabaret shows! This venue is home to Drag Stroll.
How to get there: Just a couple blocks from the Tufts orange line stop!
Club Cafe
209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116
617-536-0966
“Dine. Drink. Dance.” Club Café a leader in Boston Nightlife Entertainment for nearly three decades has an all new look, sound and feel. This Boston Landmark boasts a top rated restaurant, cabaret & dance club. Open 7 nights per week.
Special Notes: A beautiful and intimate space, Club Cafe offers all the glitz and glam of a red velvet curtain right in downtown Boston. Home of Lucky 13 Amateur Burlesque Competition!
How to get here: A short walk from the MBTA Green Line Copley train station, or the Orange Line Back Bay train station.
Legacy Boston
79 Warrenton St, Boston, MA
Legacy is an LGBTQ+ rebrand of the former Guilt nightclub located in the Royale Complex on the opposite site of Candibar. Legacy hosts Boston's monthly LGBTQ+ kink and fetish night, Fascination, as well as the Boston Drag Gauntlet and Serve Thursdays!
How to get there: Just a couple blocks from the Tufts orange line stop!
79 Broadway St, Boston, MA 02116
Jacques is one of the oldest continuously operating gay bars in the city of Boston with weekly Drag and Cabaret shows! This venue is home to Drag Stroll.
How to get there: Just a couple blocks from the Tufts orange line stop!
Club Cafe
209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116
617-536-0966
“Dine. Drink. Dance.” Club Café a leader in Boston Nightlife Entertainment for nearly three decades has an all new look, sound and feel. This Boston Landmark boasts a top rated restaurant, cabaret & dance club. Open 7 nights per week.
Special Notes: A beautiful and intimate space, Club Cafe offers all the glitz and glam of a red velvet curtain right in downtown Boston. Home of Lucky 13 Amateur Burlesque Competition!
How to get here: A short walk from the MBTA Green Line Copley train station, or the Orange Line Back Bay train station.
Legacy Boston
79 Warrenton St, Boston, MA
Legacy is an LGBTQ+ rebrand of the former Guilt nightclub located in the Royale Complex on the opposite site of Candibar. Legacy hosts Boston's monthly LGBTQ+ kink and fetish night, Fascination, as well as the Boston Drag Gauntlet and Serve Thursdays!
How to get there: Just a couple blocks from the Tufts orange line stop!