Cheap and Free Things to Do in Boston at Night

A night out in Boston doesn’t have to cost $80. These are the cheapest good options we’ve found, with prices from each venue’s own site.

Free

• ICA Free Thursday Nights, 5–9 PM. Free for everyone; reserve the free ticket ahead.
• Club Café in the South End: trivia Tuesdays 8–10 PM and karaoke Wednesdays 8 PM–midnight, both with no cover. The Broadway Hump Day sing-along (Wednesdays) is no cover too.
• Everything else that’s free this week is on the free events page.

Under $20

• A movie at the Brattle: tickets run about $13.50 to $19.50 for repertory classics and new releases in an 1890 theater.
• College students: Improv Asylum sells $20 tickets with a valid student ID at the box office on show day.

Around $25–35

• Laugh Boston: shows from about $25 plus fees, with no food or drink minimum.
• Club Passim: most shows $30, fees included, and less for members.

How to skip ticket fees

• Club Passim waives its $3 processing fee if you buy at the box office.
• Roadrunner sells fee-free tickets to future shows at its box office on show nights.
• The Wilbur validates parking at the 660 Washington Street garage.