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THE LILYPAD

Website: lilypadinman.com

Calendar: lilypadinman.com/events

ABOUT

The Lilypad is an 80-capacity music venue and event space in Inman Square at 1353 Cambridge Street. Seated shows accommodate approximately 60 people. The room features 6 taps and a selection of canned beers and wine.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Expect avant-garde, experimental, jazz, and original music from local and regional artists. The venue specializes in original material and hosts live performances up to 7 nights a week. The atmosphere is DIY and community-oriented, drawing musicians and audiences from Boston's creative underground.

HISTORY

Founded in 2005, The Lilypad has served as a hub for experimental and avant-garde music in the Boston area. The venue has received recognition as an award-winning performance space and remains a gathering place for Cambridge's independent music community.

Sources:

[1] lilypadinman.com [2] lilypadinman.com [3] cambridgeusa.org [4] yelp.com [5] indieonthemove.com

UPCOMING SHOWS

THIS WEEK (12) NEXT 4 WEEKS (30) COMING SOON (0)

Monday

7:00pm, 8:00pm — Elan Mehler Trio jazz vibes
8:30pm, 10:00pm — Jerry Bergonzi Quartet get loud
10:00pm — The Fringe avant-garde

Tuesday

7:00pm, 9:30pm — Bruce Gertz Quintet jazz vibes
10:00pm — Community Care fundraiser support local

Wednesday

8:15pm, 10:00pm — Gill Aharon Trio jazz vibes
10:00pm — The Lilypad Variety Show open mic

Thursday

10:15pm — Folk Storytellers Showcase storytellers

Friday

7:00pm, 10:00pm — Moviola / Sleepyhead / Thalia Zedek indie night
10:00pm — WasiaFest party time

Saturday

7:30pm, 9:30pm — Veronica Lewis rock out
10:00pm — Lane / The P.A.'s / Jack O. Lantern let's go

Monday - 3/2

7:00pm, 8:00pm — Elan Mehler Trio jazz night
8:30pm, 10:00pm — Jerry Bergonzi Quartet get loud
10:00pm — The Fringe avant-garde

Tuesday - 3/3

10:00pm — Jam Session with Nick Brust and Liz Sinn jam session

Wednesday - 3/4

7:00pm, 8:00pm — Bert Seager's Heart of Hearing jazz vibes
8:15pm, 10:00pm — Gill Aharon Trio jazz vibes
10:00pm — The Lilypad Variety Show open mic

Thursday - 3/5

10:00pm — Kai Rush / Anthony Napolitano / LKF music night

Friday - 3/6

7:30pm, 9:30pm — Sam Saomek - 'A GREAT MERCY' - Album Release Show album release

Sunday - 3/8

7:30pm, 9:30pm — Stace Brandt & Jasper Jones come jam

Monday - 3/9

7:00pm, 8:00pm — Elan Mehler Trio jazz night
8:30pm, 10:00pm — Jerry Bergonzi Quartet get loud
10:00pm — The Fringe avant-garde

Tuesday - 3/10

7:00pm, 9:30pm — Point 01 Percent indie vibes

Wednesday - 3/11

8:15pm, 10:00pm — Gill Aharon Trio let's go
10:00pm — The Lilypad Variety Show open mic

Thursday - 3/12

7:45pm, 9:45pm — YAFFA soul vibes

Friday - 3/13

7:30pm, 9:30pm — Dogs on Shady Lane good tunes

Saturday - 3/14

7:30pm, 9:45pm — Justin Schaefers indie night
10:00pm — Project Red Party feat. Fanta Vibez, ISHA!, Karim, 1ndy and Ashanti Eva Davenport party time

Sunday - 3/15

4:00pm, 5:45pm — The Grand Undoing-Record Release Party album launch
6:00pm, 7:50pm — Allan Chase Quintet jazz vibes
8:00pm, 10:00pm — Joe Hunt Group jazz night

Monday - 3/16

7:00pm, 8:00pm — Elan Mehler Trio jazz night
8:30pm, 10:00pm — Jerry Bergonzi Quartet get loud
10:00pm — The Fringe avant-garde

Tuesday - 3/17

12:00pm, 2:45pm — Live at the Druid presents St. Patricks Day LIVE st. patricks

Wednesday - 3/18

7:00pm, 8:00pm — Jesse Gallagher + Steve Fell singer-songwriter
8:15pm, 10:00pm — Gill Aharon Trio jazz vibes
10:00pm — The Lilypad Variety Show open mic

No shows listed.

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