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A music lover’s music club called Altar may finally have found its home in Cambridge’s Central Square (corrected)

by Marc Levy May 6, 2026

Central Square could be within a few weeks of knowing the address of Altar, its next nightclub. But founder John Kearney doesn’t want to get ahead of himself.

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Central Square’s nightlife options, from the venerable Middle East to the transforming Smoot

by Nelson Everts May 6, 2026

Even without the music-focused, minimalist Altar yet on the nightclub scene there are plenty of places to go around Central Square for a drink and dance.

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Jonny Tex: ‘Mustard Seeds’

by Ryan DiLello April 30, 2026

Hear First discovers a more 'intentional' sound on the Cambridge musician's latest single.

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What’s up with Down in Davis?

by Michael Gutierrez April 29, 2026

A new Friday concert series debuts to give the community a fun, family-friendly place to gather.

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The Indie Somerville Porchfest Preview

by Michael Gutierrez April 28, 2026

Your guide to all the noise you want and none you don't at the biggest Porchfest around.

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MOZZ: ‘Breadt’

by Ryan DiLello April 28, 2026

Hear First spotlights the yin and yang of Mozz's latest EP 'Breadt.'

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‘Taking it easy’ at the Wilbur Theater with a night of song

by Michael Gutierrez April 27, 2026

Charismatic Canadian songwriter Alan Doyle brings the NYC-based folk trio Bandits On The Run along for the ride.

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Applications open May 4 as Cambridge cautiously expands for its second year of Porchfest

by Marc Levy April 22, 2026

Cambridge is preparing to take applications for its second Porchfest, set for July 11-12 primarily in the Cambridgeport, The Port and Riverside neighborhoods.

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Vinyl Heads, Rejoice

by Michael Gutierrez April 16, 2026

A roundup of our favorite records stores to visit on Record Store Day this April 18.

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Prewn’s Izzy Hagerup delivers serious star power in a visit from Northampton

by Michael Gutierrez April 11, 2026

Izzy Hagerup, at the head of a four-musician Prewn, effortlessly commanded the attention of the room at Deep Cuts.