A posh jazz lounge, Scullers caters to the serious fan with an intimate setting that allows them to experience the legends up-close. Some of the best names in jazz have performed here, including Wynton Marsalis and Abbey Lincoln. Food (appetizers $5-11) and drinks ($5-8) are available at the club, and the Boathouse Grille next door offers a more indulgent dinner/show package (usually about $50-70). Cover $15-40 depending on the performer. Show times Tu-Th 8pm and 10pm, F and Sa 8pm and 10:30pm, unless otherwise stated. All ages. Wheelchair-accessible. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. Past and present performers include Harry Connick Jr., Jane Monheit, David Sanborn, Arturo Sandoval, Wynton Marsalis and Lou Rawls. The adjacent Grille and Lounge is a dark, pretty room that makes the most of a view of Storrow and Memorial Drives and the sunset-drenched Charles River. Service is excellent and attentive.

The name Deep Ellum refers to an area of Dallas known for its fabulous music, incomparable food and enticing nightlife since the early 1900’s. The area has produced some of the most influential names in blues and jazz. The biggest draw of this Allston hotspot: well done comfort food, in a bar. You know, the type of place you can get buttermilk pancakes and a Bloody Mary. Great beer selection not to mention cocktails. The best part about this place is the is the service. They are very knowledgeable about the alcohol they serve and are great at helping you out. Congenial atmosphere of mid-to-late 20-year olds, non-meathead crowd, but not overwhelmingly pretentious, either. They are in Reel Bar's old space, which is ever rotating bars, but I will be VERY sad if this place doesn't catch on and have a long life here.

Always a buzz as this neighborhood sports bar transforms into a party hangout on the weekends with resident DJ's spinning your choice. Along with the $1.00 drafts and 20 cents wings how can you go wrong.

Indulge in the sights, sounds and flavor of the East at this hookah bar on Cambridge Street in Allston. Boasting an array of tobacco flavors--ranging from rainbow sherbert to jasmine to vanilla--Sheesha Lounge is open Mon.-Thu. from 6 p.m. to midnight and Fri.-Sunday 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.

A nightclub that beats with the heart of Allston itself, Harper's Ferry is a high-energy arena for the excellent music of local and national bands alike. Live shows happen seven nights a week at this club, which is small enough for an up-close and intense experience, but large enough for dancing (or for gathering in groups and nodding your heads). The decor is Spartan and the vibe is cool; there's even an old school photo booth in the back for shooting photos of you and your friends. Located in the center of Allston's action, Harper's Ferry is convenient to other bars and restaurants, including Redneck's which is open after the bars close. Host of the local Battle of the Blues annual competition, Harper's Ferry always gets the best blues acts in Boston (Heavy Metal Horns, Luther “Guitar Junior” Johnson, The Movers). National acts often stop by, including Bo Diddly and B.B. King, who (according to the owners) hails Harper's as his favorite blues venue in the area. With 3 bars, 4 pool tables, 3 dart boards, and 1 cozy stage, the interior is spacious, but the sound is good and loud throughout. The menu features standard greasy bar food ($3-9) and a healthy supply of beers on tap. Friday and Saturday bring the big bands and a slightly older crowd, while on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday the bar is a major player in the vibrant BC and BU college bar scene. Cover starting at 8pm, $5-12. Neat casual (no tank tops). Shows begin at 9:30 pm, doors at 8pm. For the most up-to-date schedule of events, check their website or call the concert line number.
This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Boston Casting, Inc. offers an extensive array of acting classes for adults, kids and teens through their Media Performance Institute. They specialize in casting feature films, commercials, reality TV shows, industrials, real people casting, voice-overs, theater, and print. Children and teens who find interest and enjoyment in performing can become registered in Boston Casting's talent files and be called to audition for professional work.

Charles River Canoe & Kayak is group of dedicated paddlers who love being on the water. Whether you are interested in purchasing a canoe or kayak, learning to paddle, exploring the Massachusetts coast, or renting a boat by the hour. Enjoy an outing on one of the most scenic sections of urban river in the country. In a small boat, paddlers get exceptional views of Frederick Law Olmstead's "Emerald Necklace" (including the Esplanade — a great picnic spot!), plus local colleges (Harvard, MIT, and Boston University) and the unforgettable Boston skyline. Hourly canoe, kayak, and rowboat rentals open this great resource to you at an affordable cost. Now, from our location in Artesani Park in Allston/Brighton, you can get out on the river, whether for a picnic lunch or relaxation after a week of work. This nine-mile stretch of river has no current, allowing painless round trips. Charles River Canoe & Kayak offers several camp programs to accommodate kids of different ages and experience levels. their goal is to generate enthusiasm for canoes and kayaks and to help campers become proficient, confident paddlers. Open May to mid-Oct. Weekends and holisays 10am-7pm Fridays 1pm-7pm Thursdays 4pm-7pm Mon - Wed closed

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