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THE LILYPAD
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This week at The Lilypad: Mon 10/12 — Elan Mehler Trio, Mon 10/12 — Jerry Bergonzi Quartet, Mon 10/12 — The Fringe. Upcoming: Mon 10/19 — Elan Mehler Trio, Mon 10/19 — Jerry Bergonzi Quartet.
ABOUT
The Lilypad is a 97-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.
UPCOMING SHOWS as of 10/12/2026
Monday
- 7:00pm — Elan Mehler Trio get jazzy
- 8:30pm — Jerry Bergonzi Quartet let's groove
- 10:00pm — The Fringe fringe vibes
Tuesday
- 7:30pm — Point 01 Percent get funky
Wednesday
- 8:15pm — Gill Aharon Trio chill out
- 10:00pm — The Lilypad Variety Show open mic fun
Thursday
- 10:00pm — Vahco Before Horses / Tall City / Mobdividual let's rock
Friday
- 7:30pm — Sneaky Miles dance with me
- 10:30pm — Phoenix Davis Album Release Show / Mads Jupiter celebrate music
Saturday
- 3:30pm — Pablo Ablanedo Octet(o) swing it
- 7:30pm — The Talking Hearts Album Release Show! let's party
Sunday
- 6:00pm — Charlie Kohlhase's (Expanded) Explorers Club Plays The Music Of John Tchicai explore sounds
- 8:00pm — Joe Hunt Group let's jazz
- 10:30pm — Elanor Moss mellow tunes
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