Central Square's iconic Middle East complex hosts nightly live music across 5 rooms — from up-and-coming indie bands in the Upstairs to national touring acts in the Downstairs. The venue helped launch The Pixies, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and countless other acts. Multiple genres every night of the week.

The legendary Club Passim — where Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and Joni Mitchell once played — hosts weekly open mic nights and folk sessions. Aspiring and established singer-songwriters perform in this intimate 100-seat basement venue that has been the heart of the Cambridge folk scene since 1958.

Year-round weekly farmers market in Central Square featuring 20+ local farms, bakeries, and food producers. Shop for seasonal produce, artisan cheeses, fresh bread, local honey, and prepared foods. Live acoustic music every week. One of the best ways to experience Cambridge's food culture.