Editing Boston (section)

=== Under 21 ===

As an under-21 year old in Boston, you'll find it very frustrating at how few options there are for nightlife. Read "[[#A_warning_to_minors|a warning to minors]]" to understand the situation. We feel bad about this and want to make sure you have some ideas for things to do as an "underage" visitor in Boston! Some of the rock shows are "all ages" (under 18 is okay) - be sure to read the event listings carefully ahead of time. A general tip is that many "rock" (indie) shows are 18+, but nightclubs or bars with dance/djs are 21+.

*[http://www.facebook.com/glowbostonlive Glow Boston] Think Tank in Kendall Square hosts an 18+ dance night on Thursday nights called Glow Boston Live.
*[http://www.facebook.com/#!/throwedboston Throwed] BPM regularly hosts 18+ electronic dance nights around Boston at a variety of venues.
*[http://www.cluboberon.com/ Oberon] Oberon tends to hold LGBT/Burlesque/Alt lifestyle shows and events. Check for specific nights, for example, [http://www.cluboberon.com/events/junk Junk] is an 18+ gay night.
*[[#Boston_Couchsurfing_Events|Boston Couchsurfing Events]] Check the Boston CS events - we try to pick venues that allow 18+.
*[http://phoenixlandingbar.com/ Phoenix Landing] - Drum n Bass and other electronic music nights are often 19+ (but never on Friday or Saturday, for sure!). Central Square, Cambridge, Red Line.
*[http://www.yelp.com/biz/bills-bar-and-lounge-boston Bill's Bar] - Bill's Bar hosts several 18+ rock music and dance nights. Kenmore Square, Green Line. Check their schedule to be sure.
*[http://www.jilliansboston.com/ Jillian's Boston] - Billards, Bowling and Sports Bar. Huge venue. Sunday-Thursday before 8pm is all ages, after 8pm, 18+. Friday & Saturdays before 8pm is all ages, after 8pm, 21+. If you enter before 8pm, they are unlikely to tell you to leave after 8pm. Kenmore Square, Green Line.
*[http://www.mideastclub.com Middle East Rock Club] - Many of the indie rock shows at the Middle East are 18+. Central Square, Cambridge, Red Line.
*[http://www.thedise.com Paradise Rock Club] - Paradise and Paradise Lounge often have rock shows or dance nights that are 18+. Many shows sell out, so you may need to purchase tickets ahead of time to ensure entrance. Pleasant or Babcock Street station, Green B Line.
*[http://www.greatscottboston.com/ Great Scott] - Some of the live rock shows here are 18+. Harvard Ave Station, Green B Line.
*[http://www.cambridgebrewingcompany.com Cambridge Brewing Company] - This is the bar/restaurant that Boston CS often has meetups. Under 21+ are allowed to enter, but may not purchase alcohol from the bar. Don't bother to come here if it is not a CS meetup, though. Kendall Square Station, Red Line.
*[http://www.riseclub.us Rise Night Club] - Because RISE is only open after hours, they do not serve alcohol, and therefore welcome 18+ people into their club. Note that you need to be on their guestlist or go as a guest of a member to enter. Getting on the guest list for a particular event isn't usually hard, as they allow you to do so from facebook.com, however expect to pay more money to enter (nearly $20) as a non-member. Plan ahead of time, as you cannot just "show up" at the door. Arlington Station, Back Bay, Green Line.