Randi Millman News Today

The Cut — a spacious, well-appointed 500-capacity room smack dab in the middle of the city — opened its doors on Jan. 13 with a belated 80th birthday concert for the "Godfather of Boston Punk."

We’ve combed the calendar for 2024 highlights so you don't have to.

Opening in January, The Cut has Willie Alexander, Richard Thompson, and Shemekia Copeland lined up to play the venue, which has a standing-room capacity of 500.

The gastropub officially launched Monday, and artists start their performances in the new year — with “everything from rock and roll, blues, jazz.”

After 16 years, the beloved neighborhood tavern and live music venue is closing.

The beloved East Cambridge restaurant and venue closes on March 31 after a 16-year run. Musicians who played there over the years share their memories of what made this space special.

“Art and careers need rooms where they can grow and Atwood's provided that for so many amazing artists.”