Rothko murals are amazing. A testament to the riches of Harvard.
Architecture buffs will be very satisfied with a Renzo Piano building right next to a Corbusier. Throw in the fantastic art collection here, one is in for a treat!
Beautiful art! Amazing architecture! And you don't have to pay admission to enjoy the tranquil courtyard and cafe!
Don't forget to check your bag, and don't touch the art!
The List is the contemporary art museum at MIT, presenting 6-9 exhibitions of emerging and contemporary artists yearly.
Classic and contemporary visual arts on display in rotating exhibitions.
Dante is a tastey treat and art bar wont give you a hard time if you are just stopping by for a drink or two.
Get yourself to ArtBar for a winning combo of world-class art and riverside dining.
Need a drink? Art Bar is a highly recommended drink spot during the nicer months: This bar offers patio seating along the Charles River and an unparalleled view of the Boston skyline. Read more.
Get excited for Paradise Lost, next up at the ART!
The ART puts on some of the most exciting productions in town. Also the venue for the Harvard-Radcliffe drama club.
Fantastic theatre, great productions, seating view superb all around.
Feels like home. Hang out in the arts section, particularly photography. Avoid the stinky man in the philosophy section.
Great science and coffee-table art books in remainders, many under $5. My #2 fav spot for tech books after MIT Press at Kendall.
Meet Carl Rollyson on Friday, February 15, 2013 at 7:00 PM as he reads from his new book American Isis: The Life and Art of Sylvia Plath. Read more.
Funny, educational and surprisingly, especially the 'art works'.
"Hidden Heroes: The Genius of Everyday Things" explores the art and innovation behind common objects. The exhibit runs through September 27. Read more.
Art, artifacts, drawings, photographs, and instruments documenting MIT's role in 19th- and 20th- century science and technology
An artist's haven, this store offers a vast selection of art supplies, some that are sold nowhere else in the USA. A custom framing station is in the back. Read more.
worthwhile visit for any artist. go down the technicolor steps to a well-stocked basement. check out the discount paintbrushes -- most are still in pretty good condition and mad cheap!
Very Cambridge. A lot more personality and fun than Blick. Some decent prices, eclectic selection, friendly staff.
Great collection of art from all eras & an impressive number of pieces by masters
Worth a trip if you are in Cambridge. Eclectic collection. Nice cafe.
You need to read the little curation blurbs, not just vaguely wander around. Not that there isn’t eye candy all around, but the details are the best.
Discover MIT's creativity and research in the humanities, arts, and social sciences during the open house on April 30 (this will be one the school's central locations)
Cool student events here every now and then. The acoustics are pretty terrible for amplified performance (e.g., standup comedy).
Big events take place here, including Obama's visit to campus in 2009. Community events (with free food!) often take place at the Oval in the spring.
Be sure to check out Passim any night of the week for great live music. They’ve been hosting live music, poetry and art shows 7 days a week for fifty years, so they know about quality entertainment. Read more.
Great small, intimate music venue. Catch some local high quality, moderately priced shows with good food to boot.
Legendary folk joint. A slightly older crowd holds court here most nights, but also expect to see plenty of music-nerds.
The community board is located in the rear of the store. Check it out!
There is always some fun brick-a-brack for sale here, near the front.
Fun place to see old movies on the big screen. Concessions are reasonably priced, too. Don't skip the popcorn with real butter :)
Now serving beer
Through April 2, the A.R.T.'s production of Prometheus Bound combines art with Human Rights and supports Amnesty in our efforts to free prisoners of conscience. Read more.
Lots of great burlesque and unusual variety shows. If you have an open mind and want to see something fun and different, Oberon is the place.
The Donkey Show is one of the best possible ways to dance the night away. Read more.
absolutley gorgeous space, rich wood and always great performances (except of course the economics 10 lectures...but they shouldn't count)
Although it housed its last Commencement in 1922, this 1,166 seat theater with a 180 degree design is a popular venue for lectures, ceremonies, & performances.
We shall not cease from explorationAnd the end of all our exploringWill be to arrive where we startedAnd know the place for the first timeT.S. Eliot A.B'09 A.M'11 Litt.D'47 from Four Quartets
best selection of vintage posters / art anywhere.
Great used book selection!
The best bookshop ever!
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