The Somerville Theatre

This movie theater shows fairly cheap 2nd-run movies as well as live musical acts. It was built as a vaudeville theater and had several smaller theaters added over time. When it's time to relieve yourself after the film, don't miss the Museum of Bad Art. It's advertised as the world's only museum dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition and celebration of bad art in all its forms. Admission to the MOBA gallery is free with your ticket. Oh, and in addition to the usual movie theatre concessions, they also serve beer.

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Address: 55 Davis Sq
Getting there: T: Davis
Website: somervilletheatreonline.com (opens in a new tab)

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