A MUST SEE!! I walked in a little skeptical, but within minutes, I was laughing so hard I kept…read moremissing jokes because I was still stuck on the last one. Go see it, its for everyone, bring your whole family!!

This year's 'The Hasty Pudding Theatricals' Man and Woman of the Year Awards went to Bob Odenkirk…read moreand Jennifer Coolidge. This was truly her year as she had also won a Golden Globe for her work in The White Lotus. This year's show - Cosmic Relief! - runs 2/5/2023 - 3/5/2023 locally at Farkas Hall before heading on the road for a two night run in NYC, followed by 3 nights in Bermuda. But you probably aren't about to book a flight just to see the show. Tickets are $35 ($37 online) weeknights and $45 ($47 online) on weekends (Friday - Sunday). Several Thursdays are already sold out. Discounted parking coupons are available at https://www.harvardsquareparking.com/coupons for parking at the Charles Square Garage. Harvard Square otherwise is generally metered parking, enforced till 8pm (except Sundays, when meters are free). It is always a good time for a laugh and a lift to the spirits. Especially when negative news abounds in the world, in your life, the lives of friends and loved ones. Take a breather - it'll be there waiting for you, but taking a moment to recoup will hopefully build up your strength to be there 100% again. *** HPT 174: Cosmic Relief! Sunday, February 5, 2023 - Sunday, March 5, 2023 Farkas Hall 12 Holyoke , Cambridge , MA 02138 Hasty Pudding Theatricals - HPT 174: Cosmic Relief! Houston, we have a problem: FBI agent LAUREN ORDER has tanked the Apollo Mission again! Since Lauren turned her communist mother in to the FBI as a child, the Bureau has been her home -- but after losing all of her animal test-astronauts to the cosmos and sending America's space race chances hurtling, she's been demoted to the place of a government agent's nightmares: Hollywood. On her way to bust failed director WORSE N. WELLES's production of a sci-fi movie with communist undertones, Lauren has a realization: if she can't make a real moon landing happen, why not fake one instead? With the help of resident diva SHIRLEY UVERDOVME, lovable but dim leading man THEODORE MEE, spacey hippie AUNTY ESTABLISHMENT, method actress ESTHER TERRESTRIAL, and professional extra JUSTIN D'BACKCROWNED, will this production studio successfully feign one giant leap for mankind? Will tap-dancing child actor MANNIE! VENTUALLYWILLFALL finally find someone to adopt him? Will Lauren's lost canine astronaut LUNA ROVER find her way back home? And, for Neptune's sake, will ousted NASA scientist NOAH CREDITED, Ph.D. finally find a use for his squeak ray? Take one small step into Farkas Hall this spring to find out as HPT proudly presents its 174th production: COSMIC RELIEF!

Caught Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentleman here and was a great show. The GA tickets is standing…read moreonly and there is a large area for everyone. There is a balcony area if you wish to pay extra for your ticket as well, but it is a bit farther from the stage so if you want up close and personal, go GA and get there early. Limited street parking, but ample garages very close that charge $20 for event parking. Departing was quicker than a lot of venues I have been to from garage just up the street. Security and staff are quick to process and get you in. May want to pregame as drinks are a bit spendy here. Restrooms set off from the floor with dedicated entrance and exit to make the traffic flow good. Good smaller venue to get up close and personal for a show.

First time at Roadrunner for the LANY concert! The venue is nice capacity around 3500. Has a…read moregeneral admission on the ground level which is where we were, and also a balcony level - tickets are a bit more expensive for that level. It's all standing room. The high ceilings make it seem huge. The stage is large and spacious too. They had this red billowing curtain covering for the opening acts before the main band. Sound was great. Also the lighting effects for the different songs was good. We were quite close to the stage so had a great view. Great show! Restrooms are in the back and even though at the end of the show the women's had a long line but it moved fast. There are 17 stalls so that definitely helps move the line. There is a merch counter and a bar. The bar closed at the end of the show, so if you're looking for drinks or water make sure to get them during the show. Overall we had a great time!

I was able to see Shear Madness with Yelp and wow what a treat!…read more The show is a murder mystery, and just absolutely phenomenal. The second half involves audience participation, but it's not mandatory if you're more on the shy side. The actors were incredible and very funny. They brought some modern twists and definitely some Boston jokes which I enjoyed. You will laugh a lot and have a great time trying to figure everything out. Overall, I think this would be a great show to see for locals and tourists alike. Perfect for a rainy day as well if you're in the area!

Shear Madness was frankly one of the shows that really surprised me in terms of quality and fun…read morethat the crew was able to bring out from their audiences. With around 80-100 seats, the show was pretty intimate and fun. I love how their performers were able to adjust to and roll with each audience's feedback...and many times, returned with even funnier responses. It does take a talented crew to be able to work together and do a bit of improv to keep the audiences highly engaged and I definitely thought the team of performers I saw did such a fantastic job that night. I honestly went in without much expectations but definitely came out really happy that I got to see thus show. Many audiences felt the same as well. P.S. restrooms are underground and behind the stage...so you may not be able to get in there until they start letting the audiences in. Also, they have a bar downstairs so you can enjoy your show with your fav drinks, too.

We had a theater like this when I was growing up -- back in the day. They have two screens, a…read moreconcessions stand, and lounges (what restrooms were once called). When we were there, the theatre was showing "Jane Austen Wrecked My Life," a film in French with subtitles, and Lilly, based on the life of Lilly Ledbetter. The coming attractions were artful films as well. While not stadium seating, the seats were comfortable and the pitch of the theater offered good viewing. The staff are courteous and kind. Parking is easy on the street or in the nearby parking lots.

Came here for a special showing of The Polar Express. This theater is definitely very old school…read moreand the lobby is cute and welcoming. There is a small little snack area and they provided us with some complimentary popcorn as part of the screening. The popcorn was very tasty and was fresh. The employee working there was also friendly. The seats themselves were definitely on the older side and weren't nearly as plushy as the ones at more modern theaters, but were still fairly comfortable regardless. The screen itself was easy to see and the picture quality and sound quality were great. Parking was very easy in the free lot across the street.

This is an EXCELLENT venue for a kids birthday party. The popcorn and ice cream are included. There…read moreare two nearby pizza places (we picked Olympic) that are used to delivering here. Overall it was a very fun experience. They setup tables in the front for food. We were able to comfortable fit 20 kids plus parents and everyone enjoyed the party.

I feel incredibly lucky to live in a community with so many great businesses. This is one of my…read morefavorites. Love walking here on a weekend afternoon to see a matinee (at a reasonable ticket price too!). My five year old has also been to a birthday party here where they include ice cream with so many toppings. When this 5 year old was an infant, we went to the baby matinee where they show movies to tired parents who want to feel human. I can remember walking her up and down the aisle while other parents were feeding their babies.

Great OG theater experience with classic and new feature films. Serves beer, wine, and soda. We…read morewent to see Everyone is lying to you for money. The director was in attendance. Fantastic explanation of how the richest people are profiting from lying to the masses about crypto.

Another great movie experience here with a Studio Ghibli favorite- My friend Totoro!!…read more This was in theater 1 on the ground level- very beautiful theater with the red stage drapes and the design on the ceiling. This is a large theater too. It's open seating so you have to get there a bit early so you can choose your seats. The visual and sound all were great! We enjoyed the film! This time we Ubered there but have driven there too and managed to find street parking nearby - both times on Sunday afternoon. Will be back to watch other classics!

When I think of the Wang, I generally think of theatrical productions, so I was surprised to hear…read moremy one of my favorite bands was performing at the Wang. Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit could perform in a bathroom and it would be stellar, but both of their shows this past Friday and Saturday night were phenomenal! The Wang turned out to be a great venue. It is a beautiful historic theatre, but entry (including security) was easy and stress free. The band sounded amazing! We expected a "seated" audience, but as soon as the band took the stage, the entire audience remained on their feet swaying and enjoying the music and vibes. While I enjoyed this environment, I can see that elderly attendees, shorter patrons, or those with difficulty standing for 2+ hours might have been disappointed. No awful parking issues like Gillette or the Xfinity Center, better views than TD Garden...I'd love to see more rock concerts at the Wang!

Art deco details everywhere, lavish designs across the two level atrium and into the theater where…read morethey have shows. I think this would be a lovely architecture tour if we didn't have the event lights and noise of a DJ at the site. We visited an event here (not the theater part) where they had a Music America exhibit downstairs, and servers and music up in the main lobby. Very loud space and could use some more seating for the event, but was a fun gathering for ISDA hosted by LSEG. Cool venue, contains both the Wang and Shubert Theatres. An extraordinary gift in 1983 from Dr. An Wang, founder of Wang Laboratories, ushered in the era of The Wang Center for the Performing Arts and lead to a total of around $10mm in donations to help restore the theater in the 1980s.

We have gone to the Dina Martina Christmas show at the ACT theater in downtown Seattle twice now…read more In 2022 and 2024. Both times it was a real treat! She is simply fabulous! It's such silly fun, with her funny takes on stories, new lyrics to known songs, and her extra special way of pronouncing certain words... It's just a wonderful time during a very stressful season. Dina and her pianist (so sorry, but I can't remember his name) are very polished at what they do, and the audience responds accordingly. It's simply great fun and I can't recommend it enough!

Funniest show I've seen in a while, Dina is truly a performer definitely recommend seeing her in…read moreptown!

I'm an AMC Lister, and this is my home base. I see at least a movie here a week. The staff is…read moregreat, the food is exactly what you'd expect, and they take good care of the theaters themselves. That all having been said, I have to wonder what is going on with the plumbing? The bathrooms are always filthy with several stalls being out of order, generally marked with paper towel signs and black trash bags. The ones that aren't out of order are blown out, and the whole downstairs area smells like toilet. It's not a problem when you're in the theater but it's an absolute war zone once you get out these days.

When your favorite Studio Ghibli movie is playing you must go! That's Kiki's Delivery Service for…read moreme! Love that film - watched it during the pandemic at home. So was thrilled they were showing it on IMAX for very limited showings! Got in just in time! Parked at the garage round the corner through SpotHeroabout $20. Screen was nice good picture and sound quality. Seats were comfortable not reclining but still nice. Felt cozy. Great movie!

I always have a special time at events here. Beautiful grounds, spectacular vehicles, and an…read moreoverall happy mood and attitude from folks visiting. Car porn! This visit was for a cars and coffee lawn event.

Socialite Isabel Weld Perkins and her husband Larz Anderson purchased their first motorcar in 1899…read moreand continued to purchase a new motorcar almost every year through Isabel's passing in 1948. As their collection grew, most of their retired vehicles were stored in the Carriage House on their estate in Brookline. In 1927, the Anderson family opened their collection for tours and, upon Isabel's death in 1948, she bequeathed her estate and automobiles to the town of Brookline with the stipulation that both be entrusted to a non-profit organization for the public. Today, the Larz Anderson Auto Museum features rotating exhibits on the ground floor and select vehicles from the museum's permanent collection on the lower level. It's a small collection, with only about 10-12 vehicles on loan from others on display in the rotating exhibits and 16 vehicles (4 of which still run and drive) from permanent collection on display at any given time. At the time of this review in September 2024, the current rotating exhibit features several post-World War II vehicles from the US and Europe, along with a small display of print and television advertising campaigns. Given the size of the museum, you can easily view the collection without rushing in about an hour. The museum hosts events on its vast lawn during the spring, summer and fall, including Cars & Coffee Boston gatherings that are open to all makes and models and other themed events that cater to specific genres of automobiles and motorcycles, including European, American, custom, Japanese tuner, alternative fuels, trucks, hot rods, and motorcycles. The museum also hosts occasional track days at Palmer Motorsports Park. Check the museum's website (https://www.larzanderson.org/) for more information. PRO TIP: The museum and its lawn are also available for rent to host private events, such as weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, birthday parties, and corporate team building events with indoor capacity of 150 for a standing cocktail style reception or up to 100 for a formal seated dinner.