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Separated from the rest of Boston by the Charles River, Cambridge and Somerville have a reputation for aloofness or even snobbery compared with the rest of the city’s blue-collar ethic, due in no small part to the presence of two elite universities, Harvard and MIT.

While not as edgy as Jamaica Plain or as upscale as Back Bay, both Cambridge and Somerville boast a flourishing art scene as well as a deep connection to Boston’s colonial history; after all, Cambridge, which was founded in 1630, was the spot where George Washington took command of the revolutionary army.

Today, both areas are built around a series of squares running from Kendall Square in the south to Davis Square in the north, all easily linked by the T’s Red Line. A yearly influx of students helps the area maintain a fresh and youthful attitude, an energy that is apparent especially around busy Harvard Square, where students and professors alike subscribe to a work-hard-play-hard philosophy in which days spent studying in cafés and libraries are rewarded by boozy nights at the area’s pubs, beer gardens, and restaurants.

And to keep its academic population happy, both Cambridge and Somerville are awash in cheap drinking dens that keep the hordes of bleary-eyed students coming back for more.

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The Burren

Irish Pub / Irish Restaurant

Party Earth Review Named for a rocky stretch of land in Ireland, The Burren is an authentic old-world pub featuring music from the homeland, hearty eats, and lively dancing. A worn wood bar and display ... more

247 Elm Street
Somerville, MA 02144

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Cuchi Cuchi

Cocktail Bar / Restaurant

Party Earth Review A spirited and ultra-feminine mélange of classic French and Jazz Age styles, Cuchi Cuchi, named for Charo’s trademark expression, is a charming and slightly kooky cocktail bar popular ... more

795 Main Street
Cambridge, MA 02139

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The Friendly Toast

Restaurant / Diner

Reviewed by Elaina D.

"The décor of the funky restaurant is offbeat and different, which is what you may think of the menu at first glance. Brie, mashed chipotle sweet potat ..." more

1 Hampshire Street
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Lord Hobo

Bar / Gastropub / Restaurant

Party Earth Review After much heralding, Lord Hobo and his motley crew of daily-changing ales and microbrews have set up court in Cambridge. Just beyond the heavy red curtains, patrons will find a single ... more

92 Hampshire Street
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Grendel's Den

Bar / Restaurant

Party Earth Review Named after the brutish monster from the medieval classic Beowulf, Grendel’s Den is a fun and atmospheric underground tavern that stays charmingly true to its theme. Laid-back Cambridge ... more

89 Winthrop Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

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Middlesex Lounge

Club / Lounge / Restaurant

Party Earth Review If variety is the spice of life, then Middlesex Lounge and its impressive selection of international DJs are adding some serious flavor to the Cambridge area. Patrons shouldn’t be fooled ... more

315 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Miracle of Science Bar & Grill

Bar / Restaurant

Party Earth Review Techies, nerds, and geniuses from all over Boston flock to Miracle of Science Bar & Grill, a geek-chic, open-floored venue that attracts throngs of students and staff from MIT, Tufts ... more

321 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Grafton Street Pub and Grill

Bar / Irish Pub / Restaurant

Party Earth Review A Harvard Square institution for more than a decade, the popular Grafton Street Pub and Grill – named for Dublin’s famed cobblestone shopping district – is a buzzing neighborhood hotspot ... more

1230 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138

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The Phoenix Landing

Club / Irish Pub / Restaurant

Party Earth Review An Irish pub, soccer hub, and dance club all united under the enormous wooden phoenix perched out front, The Phoenix Landing pulls a seamless Jekyll and Hyde act as it transforms into ... more

512 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Upstairs on the Square

Bar / Restaurant

Party Earth Review Although Upstairs on the Square is only a few steps above Winthrop Square, its cupcake pink walls, gold chandeliers, and endless fresh flowers transport patrons far from the college ... more

91 Winthrop Street
Boston, MA 02138

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Meadhall

Bar / Restaurant

Party Earth Review Beer bars are a dime a dozen in Beantown, but Kendall Square’s Meadhall may be the top of the taps, with more than a hundred different brewskies to make it pretty much anyone’s cup ... more

4 Cambridge Center
Cambridge, MA 02142

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Noir

Cocktail Bar / Hotel Bar

Party Earth Review Stylish and sexy, Noir is a vibrant nightspot that exudes a smoky 1940s atmosphere befitting its evocative name. Once past the red beaded curtains, the clientele of swanky fashionistas ... more

Charles Hotel
1 Bennett Street
Boston, MA 02138

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May 2013

May 31 Fri

Cambridge Riverfest - Festival | Outdoor Event in Boston.

Cambridge Riverfest 2013

Festival / Outdoor Event / Free

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June 2013

Jun 3 Mon	Redbones 17th Annual Bike Party & Benefit Party 5:00pm Redbones BBQ	Add to Calendar
Jun 6 Thu	David Ford Concert / Pop / Rock 8:00pm Club Passim David Ford	Add to Calendar
Jun 7 Fri	Mobb Deep Concert / Hip-Hop 8:00pm The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Mobb Deep	Add to Calendar