May 16, 2026

The Big Annual BAR Party | May 16, 2026 | DOOR TIX ONLY

Celebrate the launch of Issue 16 at our annual fundraiser party! This year, we're taking over Lou's in Harvard Square for a chic evening of mixing, mingling, and dancing. All proceeds will benefit our writer fund.

Purchase Tickets

When

May 16, 2026

7:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Where

Lou’s 13 Brattle St. Cambridge, MA 02138

Cost

$30–$100

Our biggest party and fundraising event of the year returns on Saturday, May 16, 2026. We’ll celebrate the launch of Issue 16 and fundraise to support our writer fund.

7:00 – 8:30 PM | VIP Preview Party
Presented by art_works


Preview ticket holders will enjoy exclusive cocktails and bites, performances, and music.
Only 100 tickets available! This will sell out. 

8:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Print Subscriber Entry — Free 
Print subscribers and members of the BAR giving circle will receive a direct link to claim your ticket and purchase a +1 ticket. Individual tickets will not be sold for this entry time. 

10:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Dance Party — $30 TICKETS AT THE DOOR
Dance to tracks by DJ Baby Indiglo & Cakewalk
Includes a copy of Issue 16 (a $21 value) 

Host committee ticket packs and other sponsorship perks are still available. Learn more here

Dress code:
Festive attire! Bring your best for the dance floor. 

This is a 21+ event

Subscribers and members, reach out with any questions at events@bostonartreview.com

Sponsored By

Hosted By

Ché Anderson, Sonya Bhabhalia, Cyrus Dahmubed, Ruth Erickson, Jennifer Gilbert, Julian Phillips & David Goldsztajn, Hudson Group, Graffito SP, Alyssa Kollmeyer, Christine & PJ O'Donnell, Linda Pagani, John Ravenal & Virginia Pye, Gloria Sutton, Catherine Truman