Puritan-style laws have long been the bane of Boston’s nightlife scene – especially since the last T subway trains leave the station at 1 a.m. on weekends. Happily, that’s all about to change. Come spring, all T routes and select bus routes will extend their late night service to 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays during a one-year pilot program. In anticipation, we rustled up five fun ideas for what to do in Boston after the clock strikes 12…
1. Get classy with jazz. Tucked in a boiler room in the Boston Center for the Arts complex, The Beehive is a self-proclaimed “boho” bar and art space that draws inspiration from the old haunts of great artists like Chagall. Jazz, soul, and R&B drift up from the basement through the two floors, without overpowering conversation, until 2 a.m. every night except for Sunday. The drinks aren’t cheap for Boston – wine starts from $9 and cocktails $12 – but there’s no cover. Closest T stop: Back Bay
2. Catch a flick. The Saturday After Midnite series at Coolidge Corner Theater transforms the Art Deco venue into a gathering place for alternative hankerings. Regular 11:59 p.m. screenings feature films that are “horrifying, weird, cult, avant-garde, tripped out, and just plain good.” Films on the February roster include “Trouble Every Day,” “My Bloody Valentine,” and “The Room.” Tickets are a reasonable $10.25 and can be pre-purchased online. Closest T stop: Coolidge Corner
Authored By Christine Wei – See the Full Story at Sherman’s Travel
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