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Live theater by kids, for kids, for over fifty years. Based in downtown, the group performs shows in various locations. Call for schedules, times, and locations. If you happen to be or know a kid in 4th grade or older, ask about auditions. Acting classes for kindergarteners through high-schoolers, including some musical theater options, are run through the Children's Theatre, with scholarships and financial aid available. Creative Arts Camp for grades 2-7 offered over the summer. Tickets $10-22. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Clery's is an Irish bar and restaurant located a block from Copley Place at the corner of Dartmouth and Columbus in the South End neighborhood of Boston. Clery's serves traditional Irish fare in it's rustic dining room. Clery's previously was awarded the 2002 Best of Boston award for Best Neighborhood Bar. It is part of the same management group that owns Dillons, The Black Rose, and Coogan's here in Boston. Sample menu items include: Ultimate Nachos ($10), Maryland Crab Cakes ($9), Black and Bleu Burger ($8), and Back Bay Chili ($5). The restaurant features a bar with 16 draught beers, as well as a full bar menu. On select nights partake in some karaoke or dance the night away with DJ Rhythm Nights. Located downstairs is the perfect nook for your company functions. This private and roomy space features a full bar and dance floor. This place will fill you up without breaking your bank!

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The Boston Ballet is a world-famous ballet company that has been in existance here in Boston for over 40 years. The cast of the ballet are completely professional national and international dancers. The Boston Ballet is the most well-known dance company in the Boston area, the Ballet's annual production of The Nutcracker (Nov.-Jan.) is a favorite among children and their parents. Pre-performance lectures and demonstrations for selected Tu performances of its various ballet choices, as well as backstage tours. Admission $39-98; student rush tickets available 1hr before Wang Center performances ($15). Call or check the website for ticket times and information on special showings. $20 College Student Rush Tickets available at the Wang Center Box Office 2 hours before performance. Valid for most shows, does NOT include The Nutcracker. (cash only; 1 ticket per student with ID)

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City Stage Company is located within the Boston Center for the Arts complex in the South End. City Stage Company's mission is to bring theatre arts to the community-family oriented programs allow children to be involved in theatre, as well as see theatre performances. The company is well known for it's daily show offered at Boston Children's Museum. The City Stage Company also works to serve needy communities throughout the metro and greater Boston area. The performances encourage audience participation, as professional actors create fun and engaging ways to bring young people into the fun. Educating: City Stage Co. offers free, intensive performing arts education programs for urban kids during the school day and after school. Students develop critical thinking skills, a sense of teamwork, discipline, and creativity - and they have fun. More than 2,000 kids participate in the education programs each year.

SpeakEasy Stage Company has recently been awarded the Pavilion Resident Theatre for the Boston Center for the Arts. SpeakEasy Stage Co. is known for its Boston premieres of plays and musicals fresh from Broadway and Off-Broadway. The company is located within the BCA campus on Tremont St in the South End. To find out more and see what the season has in store, check out their website at www.speakeasystage.com

The mission of The Theatre Offensive is, "To form and present the diverse realities of queer lives in art so bold it breaks through personal isolation and political orthodoxy to help build an honest, progressive community." This company was founded in 1989 by Abe Rybeck(an actor himself). Originally a gay men's theatre group, The Theatre Offensive was called the "United Fruit Company." The Theatre Offensive is based out of the BCA's complex in the South End of Boston. Check out their website at www.thetheatreoffensive.org

Initiated in 1965 with the purchase of a Tremont St. block, the Boston Center for the Arts is the largest non-profit organization dedicated to supporting all types of artists in their creative endeavors. This 4-acre complex houses the Mills Gallery, The Cyclorama, the Calderwood Pavillion, 2 rehearsal spaces and artist studios open to public viewing. The theaters host a frequently changing array of contemporary performances; check the website calendar for upcoming events. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.