Cabarets This Week in Boston worth going out for.

Half of what's interesting is across the river, and I've never understood treating that as a separate city.

I keep track of cabarets in Boston and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Richard Skipper Celebrates! Life Lessons from Legends

Richard Skipper Celebrates! Life Lessons from Legends One-time only

Tue, Sep 22 · 6:30 PM

Back Bay • $$

Interactive cabaret night

Brian Patton – Broadway Hump Day

Brian Patton – Broadway Hump Day One-time only

Wed, Sep 23 · 7:30 PM

Back Bay • $$

Open mic showtunes

Andy Lantz & Frankie Campofelice – Lush Life

Andy Lantz & Frankie Campofelice – Lush Life One-time only

Thu, Sep 24 · 7:00 PM

Back Bay • $$

Jazz standards over dinner

Niki Luparelli

Niki Luparelli One-time only

Fri, Sep 25 · 7:00 PM

Back Bay • $$

Cabaret comedy night

The Ladies Who Brunch

The Ladies Who Brunch One-time only

Sat, Sep 26 · 11:30 AM

Back Bay • $$

Cabaret brunch show

Cabaret Spotlight with Katie Connor

Cabaret Spotlight with Katie Connor One-time only

Sat, Sep 26 · 7:00 PM

Back Bay • $$

Intimate live cabaret

Rod Ferguson: CULT CLASSIC

Rod Ferguson: CULT CLASSIC One-time only

Sun, Sep 27 · 6:00 PM

Back Bay • $$

Cabaret & storytelling

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Fresh Goofs: Standup Comedy Show and $4 Drinks

Fresh Goofs: Standup Comedy Show and $4 Drinks Up & Coming Artist

Wed, Sep 23 · 8:00 PM

Prospect Hill

Weekly standup & cheap drinks

After Hours at the Market Basket

After Hours at the Market Basket One-time only

Wed, Sep 23 · 8:00 PM

Bay Village • $$

Campy grocery drag spectacle

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Frequently asked questions

How are these cabarets in Boston chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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