Club Passim, Boston

Name: Club Passim
Address: Boston, United States
Telephone: +1 617-492-7679

#15 among attractions in Boston

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Nestled in the heart of Harvard Square, Club Passim stands as a cultural beacon in Cambridge, Massachusetts, renowned for its intimate live music experiences. This legendary venue has been a staple in the Boston music scene for decades, offering audiences the chance to witness performances from both burgeoning talents and established artists in a close-knit setting.

Club Passim's history is rich with musical lore, having been a launching pad for some of the most iconic folk and acoustic acts since the 1960s. It began as Club 47 and eventually evolved into the Passim we know today, maintaining its commitment to fostering a community around music and the arts. The venue's cozy atmosphere, with its small stage and close quarters, allows for a unique connection between performers and the audience, making each show an unforgettable experience.

The venue operates as a nonprofit organization, which not only showcases live music nightly but also runs a music school, artist grants programs, and community outreach initiatives. Club Passim has been instrumental in the careers of many musicians, contributing to the vibrant tapestry of Boston's cultural life.

Coordinates: 42°22'27"N, 71°7'12"W

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Cambridge (Harvard Square)Boston United States

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+1 617-492-7679

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Club Passim – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grolier Poetry Bookshop, The Harvard Coop, Brattle Theatre, General MacArthur Square.

~1160 ftSE
Shopping, Bookshop
Grolier Poetry Bookshop, Boston
6 min walk • The Grolier Poetry Book Shop is an independent bookstore on Plympton Street near Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Although founded as a "first edition" bookstore, its focus today is solely poetry.
~230 ftS
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
2 min walk • The Harvard Library is the umbrella organization for the Harvard University libraries and their shared services, such as access, preservation, digital infrastructure, digital imaging, and discovery services. The Harvard Library is nearly 400 years old, making it the oldest library system in the United States.
~480 ftSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Brattle Theatre, Boston
3 min walk • The Brattle Theatre is a repertory movie theater located in Brattle Hall at 40 Brattle Street near Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The theatre is a small movie house with one screen.
~380 ftNE
Square
General MacArthur Square, Boston
2 min walk • General MacArthur Square is a 0.2-acre, V-shaped park in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, owned by the city. The city's first 24-hour, freestanding public toilet was installed in the park in 2015.
~650 ftNE
Church
Holden Chapel, Boston
4 min walk • Holden Chapel is a small building in Harvard Yard on the campus of Harvard University. Completed in 1744, it is the third oldest building at Harvard and one of the oldest college buildings in America.
~410 ftNW
Church, Georgian architecture, Baroque architecture
Christ Church, Boston
2 min walk • Christ Church, at Zero Garden Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. Built in 1760–61, it was designated a National Historic Landmark as one of the few buildings unambiguously attributable to Peter Harrison, the first formally trained architect to work in the British colonies.
~470 ftE
Square
Massachusetts Hall, Boston
3 min walk • Massachusetts Hall is the oldest surviving building at Harvard College, the first institution of higher learning in the British colonies in America, and second oldest academic building in the United States after the Wren Building at the College of William & Mary.
~760 ftSE
Square, Colonial revival architecture
Porcellian Club, Boston
4 min walk • The Porcellian Club is an all-male final club at Harvard University, sometimes called the Porc or the P.C. The year of founding is usually given as 1791, when a group began meeting under the name "the Argonauts", or as 1794, the year of the roast pig dinner at which the club, known first as "the Pig Club" was formally founded.
~210 ftNE
Church
First Parish in Cambridge, Boston
2 min walk • First Parish in Cambridge is a Unitarian Universalist church, located in Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is a Welcoming Congregation and a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association.
~860 ftE
Monuments and statues
Harvard Bixi, Boston
5 min walk • The Harvard Bixi is a 17-foot high, 27 ton Chinese marble stele with a turtle pedestal located at Harvard University, north of Boylston Hall and west of Widener Library in Harvard Yard, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
~820 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
American Repertory Theater, Boston
4 min walk • The American Repertory Theater is a professional not-for-profit theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1979 by Robert Brustein, the A.R.T. is known for its commitment to new American plays and music–theater explorations; to neglected works of the past; and to established classical texts reinterpreted in refreshing new ways.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Club Passim?

Nearby attractions include First Parish in Cambridge, Boston (2 min walk), The Harvard Coop, Boston (2 min walk), General MacArthur Square, Boston (2 min walk), Lumen Eclipse, Boston (2 min walk).

How to get to Club Passim by public transport?

The nearest stations to Club Passim:

Metro

Harvard • Lines: Red (2 min walk)
Porter • Lines: Red (26 min walk)

Bus

Harvard Square (3 min walk)
Massachusetts Ave @ Holyoke St • Lines: 1, 69 (4 min walk)

Train

Porter (25 min walk)