Joe Block Quintet: There Is Always Hope album release show

Fri · Oct 23·5 PM·Middle East - Corner/Bakery, Cambridge, MA

Adderall XR performed at Middle East – Corner/Bakery, Cambridge, MA, all ages.

Fri · Oct 23·7 PM – 8:30 PM·Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall, Longy School of Music, 27 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA

Longy students premiere original jazz and contemporary works—chamber, progressive rock, folklore, singer‑songwriter—featuring improvisation at the Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall, free with advance registration.

Fri · Oct 23·6 PM – 9 PM·Toad, 1920 Massaachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, 02140

Live rotating music acts with cold drinks at Toad, Cambridge, from 6‑9 PM each Friday.

Fri · Oct 23·7 PM – 11 PM·Club Passim · Cambridge

Carsie Blanton performs at the Crystal Ballroom with The Burning Hell opening, Club Passim, Cambridge.

Sun · Oct 25·1 PM – 1 PM·The Mad Monkfish, Cambridge

Milton Academy Jazz Combos perform at 1 PM in the Monkfish Concert Series, The Mad Monkfish, Cambridge.

Sun · Oct 25·3:30 PM – 3:30 PM·The Mad Monkfish, Cambridge

Milton Academy Jazz Combos perform at The Mad Monkfish in Cambridge.

Mon · Oct 26·7 PM – 8 PM·The Lilypad, 1353 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, 02139

Elan Mehler Trio performs at The Lilypad, Cambridge, seated concert; tickets $15, $10 for students.

Fri · Oct 23·3 PM – 4:30 PM·Off The Beaten Path Food Tours · Cambridge

Harvard Square Chocolate Tour (Off The Beaten Path Food Tours) — explores historic Harvard Square, shares chocolate facts, and samples treats from hidden city gems, with surprises.

Fri · Oct 23·3:30 PM – 5 PM·The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA

Baroque Italian horror giallo “The Bird with the Crystal Plumage” screens in 35 mm at The Brattle Theatre, English subtitles provided.