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Sexy Chinese Nightlife Restaurant: Mr. H

Sexy Chinese Nightlife Restaurant: Mr. H

Every day at 5pm

Mr. H · D Street / West Broadway • $$$

Step into a moody, modern Shanghai lounge where the cocktails pour until 1 AM and every dish is built for sharing. The fried rice will steal your heart when you least expect it.

$1 Oysters

$1 Oysters

November 9 at 5pm +25

The Bosworth Restaurant + Bar · Downtown • $$

Bivalves on a budget: every Thursday, The Bosworth at Hotel AKA Boston Common shucks oysters for a buck apiece. Pair them with a Melon Theory cocktail or truffle fries at this sleek downtown spot.

Skip the Small Talk Night at Castle Island Brewing

Skip the Small Talk Night at Castle Island Brewing

November 11 at 7pm

Castle Island Brewing - South Boston · D Street / West Broadway

Ditch the "so what do you do?" loop. A host pairs you with fellow strangers, question cards spark the good stuff, and Castle Island's craft beers keep things flowing.

Beacon Tiki Boats

Beacon Tiki Boats

East Cambridge

Sail past the Boston skyline on a floating tiki bar, cold drink in hand and your own snacks in the cooler. The crew keeps the vibe easy, the photos iconic, and the golden hour light doing all the work.

Castle Island Brewing - South Boston

Castle Island Brewing - South Boston

D Street / West Broadway

Castle Island Brewing pours a wide range of very good beers in a spacious, airy taproom that feels relaxed but modern. Bardo's pizza keeps things interesting, from pickle-topped pies to late-night slices.

The Grove at the Lawn on D

The Grove at the Lawn on D

D Street / West Broadway • $$

The Grove is a laid-back outdoor playground where food trucks, bars, and live music set the tone for easy summer hangs. Grab a burger, find a seat, and let the evening stretch out.

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Tue, Nov 3 · 9:00 PM

Karaoke at Bell in Hand Tavern

Bell in Hand · Downtown

$$

Tue, Nov 3 · 11:00 PM

Drop The Mic Karaoke

An Sibin (Shebeen) · Inman Square

Free

Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM

McCarthys Cambridge Irish Session

McCarthy's & Toad · North Cambridge

$$

Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM

Startup Networking: Founders, Investors & Talent Mixer

Bar Moxy · Downtown

$24.79

Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM

D's Keys Dueling Pianos & Sing Along Bar

D's Keys Dueling Pianos & Sing Along Bar · D Street / West Broadway

$$

Tue, Nov 3 · 9:00 PM

KAREEM @ EMPIRE SATURDAYSFREE ENTRY FRST FGXzotix

Empire · D Street / West Broadway

Free

Tue, Nov 3 · 8:00 PM

Trivia Night at Olde Magoun's Saloon

Olde Magoun's Saloon · Magoun Square

$$

Tue, Nov 3 · 8:00 PM

Hong Kong Karaoke

The Hong Kong · Downtown

$

Tue, Nov 3 · 11:30 PM

Live Music at Bostonia Public House

Bostonia Public House · Downtown

Free

Wed, Nov 4 · 5:00 PM

Blind Duck Speakeasy at the Raffles Hotel

BLIND DUCK · Prudential / St. Botolph

$$$

Wed, Nov 4 · 5:00 PM

$1 Oysters at Vera's!

Vera's · Prospect Hill

$$

Wed, Nov 4 · 4:00 PM

HUE: Bar, Supper Club & Speakeasy

Hue Boston · Prudential / St. Botolph

$$

Wed, Nov 4 · 3:00 PM

Brick & Mortar: Hidden Cocktail Bar

Brick & Mortar · Central Square

$$

Wed, Nov 4 · 11:00 AM

The Anchor Boston in Charlestown Navy Yard

The Anchor · Charlestown

$$

Wed, Nov 4 · 6:30 PM

Live Music at Rosa y Marigold

Rosa y Marigold · Fenway–Kenmore

$$

Wed, Nov 4 · 8:00 AM

Margeaux Supper Parlor: New England and New Orleans fusion cuisine

Margeaux Supper Parlor · North Cambridge

$$$

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM

Stump! Trivia

The Bebop · Fenway–Kenmore

$$

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM

Trivia Nights

Bleacher Bar · West Fens

$$

Wed, Nov 4 · 6:30 PM

Live Music

Rosa y Marigold · Fenway–Kenmore

$$

Wed, Nov 4 · 11:00 AM

Live Music at The Bebop

The Bebop · Fenway–Kenmore

Free

Wed, Nov 4 · 8:00 PM

Trivia Wednesdays at Cityside Tavern

Cityside Tavern · Brighton

$$

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM

Trivia Nights at Bleacher Bar

Bleacher Bar · West Fens

$$

Wed, Nov 4 · 8:00 PM

Trivia Wednesdays

Cityside Tavern · Brighton

$$

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM

Extreme Music Bingo

Broken Records · Brighton

Free

Wed, Nov 4 · 4:00 PM

Lord Hobo Boston Taproom, Restaurant & Beer Garden | Seaport

Lord Hobo Boston · D Street / West Broadway

$$

Wed, Nov 4 · 5:00 PM

Dani's Queer Bar Grand Opening

Dani’s Queer Bar · Back Bay West

$

Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 PM

The People's Karaoke

Highland Kitchen · Spring Hill

$$

Wed, Nov 4 · 5:00 PM

Bubble Bath: Champagne & Wine Bar Rooftop at Lyrik

Bubble Bath Back Bay · Back Bay West

$$$

Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM

Wednesday Trivia

PKL Boston · South Boston

Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM

$2 Oysters at Charlie's Kitchen

Charlie's Kitchen · Harvard Square

$$

Wed, Nov 4 · 3:00 PM

Brewery and Taproom

Long Live Roxbury · Roxbury

Wed, Nov 4 · 5:00 PM

The Longfellow Bar

The Longfellow Bar · Harvard Square

$$

Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM

Live Music at Capo

Capo Restaurant & Supper Club · South Boston

Free

Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM

Thursday Jazz Dinners at Capo

Capo Restaurant & Supper Club · South Boston

Free

Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM

Thursday Night Trivia

Winter Hill Brewing Company · Winter Hill

$$

Thu, Nov 5 · 5:00 PM

Caveau: Elevated After Work & Nightlife Experience

Caveau · Downtown

$$$$

Thu, Nov 5 · 8:00 PM

KARAOKE THURSDAY-SATURDAY

SideBar · Downtown

$

Thu, Nov 5 · 11:30 AM

1/2 OFF APPS

The Chester Tavern · Dorchester

$$

Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM

90s Karaoke at Lily's

Lily's Bar - Pizza - Patio · Downtown

$$

Fri, Nov 6 · 11:30 AM

Dorchester Brewing Beer Garden 2025

Dorchester Brewing Company · Dorchester

Free

Fri, Nov 6 · 10:00 PM

Karaoke at Shore Leave

Shore Leave · South End

Free

Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM

Bottomless Bubbles, Bites & Flights Brunch

Flight Club Boston · D Street / West Broadway

$25

Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM

Beer Garden Season at Remnant Brewing

Remnant Brewing - Taproom, Cafe, and Smiles. · Prospect Hill

Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM

Bottomless Bubbles, Bites & Flights Brunch at Flight Club

Flight Club Boston · D Street / West Broadway

$25

Sun, Nov 8 · 8:00 PM

Karaoke at The Alley Bar

The Alley Bar · Downtown

$$

Sun, Nov 8 · 12:00 PM

$1 Oysters

Yellow Door Taqueria · South End

$$

Mon, Nov 9 · 11:00 AM

$1 Oysters

Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar · D Street / West Broadway

$$

Mon, Nov 9 · 5:00 PM

$7 Martinis at Rebel's Guild

Rebel's Guild · Bay Village

$$

Mon, Nov 9 · 5:00 PM

$10 Martinis at Petula's

Petula's · South Boston

$$

Mon, Nov 9 · 8:00 PM

Trivia Night

The Burren · Davis Square

$$

Mon, Nov 9 · 11:00 AM

$1 Oysters at Publico Street Bistro & Garden

Publico Street Bistro · City Point

$$

Mon, Nov 9 · 11:00 AM

$1 Oysters at Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar

Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar · D Street / West Broadway

$$

Tue, Nov 10 · 10:00 AM

$1 Oysters

Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant · South Boston

$$

Wed, Dec 2 · 4:00 PM

Nikki Glaser Concert Pre-Party

Club Café · Back Bay

Free

Wed, Feb 10 · 8:00 PM

Karaoke Wednesdays

Club Café · Back Bay

Free

World Cup Matchday Viewing

The Phoenix Landing · Cambridgeport

$$

DJs spinning sets at Marcelino’s

Marcelino’s Seaport · D Street / West Broadway

$$$$

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