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The Lizard Lounge is an intimate 21+ music club tucked beneath a Cambridge Common restaurant, located at 1667 Massachusetts Ave in Cambridge, MA. With a cozy 105-person capacity, it’s known for its vibrant weekly programming, including Poetry Jam & Slam, a Sunday open mic, and a monthly drag brunch. The venue has a storied history, celebrated a 25th anniversary, and reopened on Sept 30, 2022 after a COVID closure. Whether you’re catching a solo set or a lilting ensemble, secure your seats for a close-up music experience that’s distinctly Cambridge.

Parking is straightforward with a free parking lot reserved for customers directly behind Cambridge Common and The Lizard Lounge. For transit, the venue sits near the MBTA Red Line, about a 5–10 minute walk from Harvard Square or Porter Station, with multiple bus options. While public seating isn’t published on a formal chart, the room is described as intimate with small tables around a central stage, and many attendees either standing or seated at nearby tables—creating a friendly, crowded cocktail-table vibe. Nearby hotels and dining provide convenient options for before and after shows, ensuring a seamless night out in Cambridge.

Seating & Venue Layout

Capacity: 105 people
Public seating chart not published
Intimate setup with small tables around a central stage
Many attendees are standing or seated at nearby tables in a cozy, cocktail-table arrangement

Parking & Transportation

Free parking lot reserved for customers directly behind Cambridge Common/The Lizard Lounge
Closest transit: MBTA Red Line (Harvard Square/Porter Station, 5–10 minute walk)
Multiple bus routes serve the area

Nearby Hotels & Restaurants

Make your Cambridge night seamless with nearby lodging and dining options. We’ve highlighted reputable choices for a comfortable stay and great pre- or post-show meals.

Harvard Square Hotel — 110 Mount Auburn St
Kendall Hotel — 350 Main St
The Charles Hotel — One Bennett St

Notable Events & History

Weekly Poetry Jam & Slam
Sunday Open Mic
Drag Brunch — last Sunday of each month
25th anniversary celebration and retirement of Jeff Robinson
Reopened September 30, 2022 after COVID closure

Artist & Venue Connectivity

The Lizard Lounge has fostered a deep community of performers and attendees. For acts and shows, we keep you informed with direct connections and current schedules. Follow official channels for updates and tickets.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 1667 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 (basement under Cambridge Common).
Venue type: intimate, 21+ music club located below a Cambridge Common restaurant.
Capacity: 105 people.
Seating/chart: public seating chart not published; venue is described as intimate with small tables around a central stage and many attendees standing or seated at nearby tables (crowded cocktail-table setup in older reviews).
Parking: free parking lot reserved for customers directly behind Cambridge Common/Lizard Lounge.
Transit: near MBTA Red Line; ~5–10 minute walk from Harvard Square or Porter Station; multiple bus options serving the area.
Nearby hotels: Harvard Square Hotel (110 Mount Auburn St), Kendall Hotel (350 Main St), The Charles Hotel (One Bennett St).
Notable events hosted: Poetry Jam & Slam weekly, Sunday open mic, and drag brunch (last Sunday of each month); the venue celebrated a 25th anniversary and the retirement of Jeff Robinson; reopened Sept 30, 2022 after COVID closure.

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