Massachusetts has a vibrant nightlife and music scene, but most venues in the state cater to the 21 and older crowd. Older teens who are looking for fun on the weekends but are unable to legally buy a drink can still dance, hang out with friends or take in live music at bars and night clubs around Massachusetts.
The Paradise opened in 1977 and is one of the top music venues in Boston. Most shows at "the Dise" are either for all ages or for the 18-and-older crowd, and a lounge is adjacent to the music hall. The Front Lounge at Paradise has flat-screen televisions, music, food and a bar, and is an ideal meeting spot or place to hang out with friends before a show. Among the artists who have graced the stage at the Paradise over the years are Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Blondie, The Pixies, Coldplay, Billy Joel and others.
Paradise Rock Club
967 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
617-562-8800
thedise.com
Rise is a members-only club that accepts guests 18 and older. As of September 2010, the only way to become a member of Rise is have another member recommend you, but members can bring non-member guests to the party. The party at Rise doesn't stop until the wee hours of the morning, as doors open at 1:30 a.m. and close at 7 a.m. at the latest, from Friday to Sunday. This dance club prides itself on its open and friendly atmosphere, and its tenets are "originality, diversity, generosity, faith, compassion, love, respect and optimism."
Club Rise
306 Stuart St.
Boston, MA 02116
617-423-7473
riseclub.us
All shows at T.T. the Bear's Place are 18 and over, and this music venue features both big name bands and local up-and-comers. As of September 2010, Boston magazine has named T.T. the Bear's Place among its "Best of Boston" in 2001, 2001, 2007, 2008 and 2009. T.T. the Bear's has a capacity of 270 people, so prepare to enjoy a sweaty, loud and authentic punk music experience at this club.
T.T. the Bear's Place
10 Brookline St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-492-0082
ttthebears.com
