Brighton Music Hall

If your idea of a perfect night out involves belting show tunes at full volume, you've found your people. Broadway Rave transforms Big Night Live into a dance party where the DJs swap Top 40 hits for Broadway anthems from shows like Wicked, Hamilton, Mamma Mia!, Six and plenty more. Costumes, spontaneous sing-alongs and dramatic choreography aren't just encouraged—they're practically inevitable. Whether you're a lifelong theater kid or simply know every word to a handful of cast albums, this is one of the few nights where breaking into song makes you fit right in.

Emo After Work offers a midweek excuse to lean into the songs you probably still know every word to. Part concert, part nostalgia-fueled hangout, the event taps into the emo and pop-punk era with a format built around shared memories rather than a typical club night. The early evening start makes it an easy stop after work, with plenty of time to catch up with friends before the night gets going. For anyone who spent the 2000s and 2010s with headphones full of dramatic guitars and diary-like lyrics, this is a chance to revisit that soundtrack in a room full of people who get it. It’s less about discovering a new band and more about enjoying a familiar scene that has never really disappeared.

25 Years of Fenway Recordings celebrates a quarter century of independent music with a lineup that reflects the label’s long-running commitment to creative, boundary-pushing sounds. The anniversary show brings together performances from Consonant, Roger Miller, Minibeast, BigTime, and more for a night that feels like a gathering of musicians and longtime supporters rather than a typical showcase. Fenway Recordings has spent decades supporting artists who exist outside the mainstream, making this a chance to experience the community and experimentation that have shaped its catalog over the years. For longtime followers, it’s a chance to reconnect with a familiar corner of Boston’s music scene. For newcomers, it offers a glimpse into the kind of inventive work that often thrives away from bigger stages.