The Rockwell

Shit-faced Shakespeare®: Macbeth
2023-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Rockwell
“Something wicked drunk this way comes…”
That’s the line right?! It is in our version of this Shakespeare classic and it’s back at The Rockwell in the spring of 2023 and you won’t want to miss this — a little crazier, a little zanier, and of course a little drunker.
Taking a break from the comedic side of things, the Boston Bastards plunge into the hearty world of tragedy with their hit show Shit-faced Shakespeare®: Macbeth. Upon hearing the weird sister’s prediction, Macbeth and his tiger wife take matters into their own hands and manage to burn down everything in their wake. Well, almost. Fair is foul and foul is fair in this tale of prophecy gone slightly off the rails
With a genuinely drunken professional actor selected at random every night, no two shows are ever the same. Shit-Faced Shakespeare seeks to introduce a new generation of theatre-goers to the works of the Bard by reviving the raucous, interactive and vibrant nature of Elizabethan theatre with a very modern twist – reminding them as we go to always enjoy Shakespeare responsibly.
Thursdays 18+ Fridays and Saturdays 21+
Running Thursday-Saturday April 27-June 24.
As of Spring 2023 masks are still required for Shit-faced Shakespeare productions.
*****
Doors at 6:15pm
Show at 7:00pm
Ticketing; General Admission | $30 | 18+ on Thursdays/21+ Friday/Saturday – PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility; The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

SOLD OUT: Dustin Nickerson Live!
2023-06-24 21:30 - 23:30
Dustin Nickerson live at The Rockwell!
*****
Doors at 9:00pm
Curtain at 9:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $20 | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Dustin Nickerson Live! *2nd show added!*
2023-06-25 14:00 - 15:30
Dustin Nickerson live at The Rockwell! Second show added due to popular demand!
*****
Doors at 1:30pm
Curtain at 2:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $20 | All Ages
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Rated PG Tour (21+)
2023-06-25 19:30 - 22:30
Malik Elijah, Kinrose, and Leo The Kind live at The Rockwell!
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Malik Elijah:
Malik Elijah is a Maryland – born musical artist whose sound is difficult, in the best way, to put in a box. Pulling inspiration from a wide range of musical styles, he has something in his bag for everyone. 2022 was a year of growth for Malik, opening for EARTHGANG on their BIODEGHETTABLE tour as the Pigeons & Planes select artist, dropping sophomore mixtape DETOUR that reached 1 million streams within the first two months of release, and growing his monthly listeners from 30L to a consistent 150K+. According to This Song Is Sick, he is one of the “Independent Rappers You Should Know”, and has received co-signs from outlets such as Daily Chiefers, Show & Tell, ShrekKnowsRap, and more. 2023 will be a big year, so get your ticket now to hop on board the Lijah Express.
Kinrose:
Hailing from the DMV, Kinrose embodies everything that makes the region a budding hotbed of rising hip-hop names to know, the quirky and confident style combined with lyrics that are cheeky, off-center, and stacked with flavorful entendre. The ultra-fresh and independently magnetic sound promises to spellbind your ears on any spin. His debut EP easygrowing saw critical acclaim across the playlist and blogosphere and announced Kinrose as a rising star in alternative hip-hop.
*****
Doors at 7:00pm
Show at 7:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $12 Early Bird / 15$ Advanced / 20$ Day of Show| 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Trap Beat Tranny Presents: Boston Marriage
2023-06-27 20:30 - 23:00
Boston Marriage: A Performance Art and Variety Show

Join Trap Beat Tranny (Boston’s fave rapper on a Greyhound) and friends (just friends we swear!) for two separate evenings full of shows! Pooling together the freshest local queer talent for an all performance art mediums variety show, Boston Marriage aims to showcase the spice that gives Boston’s queer community life. Each night will feature an entirely different lineup of performers, opening after a pre show audience freestyle session and closing with Trap Beat Tranny rapping the house down into a dance party. Come with a look or come as you are, come for the fun and stay for the after party.

Doors at 8:00pm
Show at 8:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $15 advanced| 18+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Rainbowleaf Presents! Zola Simone & Friends
2023-06-29 20:30 - 23:00
ZOLA SIMONE PRIDE EVENT @ THE ROCKWELL!
ZOLA SIMONE is joined by KEMIC, NECTARINE GIRL, FRCKLS, YA MAIN REGRET & CHLOE CRYSTAL TAYLOR for a 2023 PRIDE Performance presented by Rainbowleaf.
Rachel Suigeneras hosts!
Come CELEBRATE PRIDE with us!!
*****
Doors at 8:00 pm
Show at 8:30 pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $15 advanced | 18+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Kenny's Bachelor Party (21+)
2023-06-30 20:00 - 23:30
When Kenny’s friends asked, “are we going to Vegas for your bachelor party?” he responded, “no, we’re doing a show.” Kenny’s Bachelor Party is Los Angeles comedian Kenny Gray’s real-life actual bachelor party. Featuring improv, sketches, and hilarity inspired by the many embarrassing things Kenny has done in his life. Featuring comedians from LA, Boston, and NYC. It is sure to be a hoot.
Note: there will be zero strippers (but far too many comedians).
*****
Doors at 7:30pm
Show at 8:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | Free | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

The Moving Target Tour with Desi Alexander!
2023-07-06 19:30 - 22:00
Come check out comedian Desi and a funny cast of comics as they grace The Rockwell’s stage this summer on their Moving Target Tour – Boston!
You don’t want to miss this!
*****
Doors at 7:00pm
Show at 7:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $30 | 18+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Come to Pass: The Hip Hop Opera (21+)
2023-07-07 20:00 - 23:00
Come to Pass: The Hip Hop Opera
Performances by Frank Knight and Allure.
Starring: BrandieBlaze. TayShawnTaylor. DutchRebelle. B.Dolan. Amanda Shea. TrapBeatTranny. Axestrumentals. MoePope.
(with music from Tim Hall, Jon Glass, Axestrumentals, and Rediculus)
*****
Doors at 7:00pm
Show at 8:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $25adv; $30dos | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Something Sneaky, Superdown, and Luddites (21+)
2023-07-08 20:00 - 23:00
Something Sneaky, Superdown, and Luddites @ The Rockwell!
*****
Doors at 7:30pm
Show at 8:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $15 advanced / $18 day of show | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Jes Tom: Less Lonely (21+)
2023-07-09 18:30 - 20:00
Jes Tom performs an hour of standup comedy on sex in the face of death, gender transition on the brink of oblivion, and the search for love at the end of the world.
Jes Tom is a stand-up comic, actor, and writer, gleefully providing the trans, queer, Asian American, millennial twink perspective that everyone never knew they wanted. They are a story editor on HBO Max’s OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH. Jes can be seen & heard in the Hulu Feature CRUSH, HBO Max’s LOVE LIFE, Adult Swim’s TUCA & BERTIE, and on their own digital series DEAR JES, for Netflix’s The Most. Their writing has been published by Reductress, Shondaland, and Condé Nast’s Them, and they wrote for the Audible/Broadway Video series HOT WHITE HEIST, produced by Alan Cumming. Jes has been featured in The New York Times, Vice, Ozy, Forbes, NowThis, Vulture’s Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2021, and were selected as a New Face at the 2021 Just For Laughs Festival.
*****
Doors at 6:00pm
Show at 6:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $20 advanced / $25 day of show | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Mallcops; Anything is Everything; Sorry MA & Good Sleepy (21+)
2023-07-11 19:30 - 22:30
Beloved Boston-based Mallcops are joined by Anything is Everything, Sorry MA, and Good Sleepy to create a must-see lineup here at The Rockwell.

Anything is Everything – self-proclaimed “Chicago’s Wurst Punk Band” – is a four piece outfit formed in 2018 with one plan: rule the world. The band is touring only limitedly at this time, so don’t miss this rare opportunity to catch them live.
Sorry MA, another local favorite, brings an alt-pop punk vibe, showcasing Alex on Bass and with lead-vocalist Ashley on Rhythm Guitar.
Rounding out the evening is Good Sleepy, who began as a DIY attempt out of Worcester County. The band began to push a sound that was dramatic and heavy-hitting accompanied by sparkly, dream-like riffs to accomplish their ambiance. Good Sleepy is actively and regularly performing live shows in the Northeast, featuring three acoustic LP1 songs and three full songs off their new LP.
*****
Doors at 7:00pm
Show at 7:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $15 adv | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

SOLD OUT Ezra Furman solo show!
2023-07-13 20:00 - 23:00
ONCE Somerville brings us an Ezra Furman Solo Event!
*****
Doors at 7:00pm
Show at 8:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $15 advanced / $18 day of show| 18+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Improv Boston Live at the Rockwell!
2023-07-14 21:30 - 23:00
They’re back once again!
The Most Hilarious, Fast Paced, and Truly Original show you’ll see in Boston. Join our National Touring Cast at the Rockwell Theater!
The ImprovBoston cast seamlessly and hilariously immerses you into the most interesting scenes one could ever ask for.
Our improvisers will take you on a laugh filled journey, and the best part: it’s all inspired by you, our audience.
This show has never been seen before and will never be seen again.
We’ve been called the “masters of comedy” by the Boston Globe and been voted “Best of Boston” by The Phoenix, The Improper Bostonian, and The Weekly Dig, and our performers have included film stars, Emmy Award-winning comedians, and acclaimed producers, directors, musicians, and writers. Our alumni are featured on The Daily Show, America’s Got Talent, Funniest Wins, Real Time with Bill Maher, Last Comic Standing, and John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight, to name a few.
*****
Doors at 9:00pm
Show at 9:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $25 advanced | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Smoke & Shadows: A Monthly Variety Revue
2023-07-15 21:30 - 23:30
Smoke & Shadows returns on July 15 with special guest Miss Marina Elaine! She returns to our stage from the Sunshine State for a second time with her big blue eyes and vicious side.
Our gorgeous host Aglam B is also back after a spell! Our featured comedienne Emily Rukowski will keep you laughing through the night and the funky three-piece band Populace brings the tunes. More gorgeous burlesque to be announced this week. Stay tuned and see you all there – we don’t know what the weather will be like, but it’s always the hottest night of the month at Smoke & Shadows.
*****
Doors at 9:00pm
Show at 9:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $28 | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Indie Night Live!
2023-07-16 20:00 - 23:00
Indie Night Live Presents…
BOSTON INDIE NIGHT
A night of live music from your favorite indie bands.
Originals, covers, & classics at every show!
With Trash Rabbit, Rohna, Nectarine Girl, and Cameron Lane
*****
Doors at 7:00pm
Show at 8:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $12 advanced / $16 day of show | All Ages
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

NICE, a fest
2023-07-22 12:00 - 23:00, 2023-07-23 12:00 - 23:00
It’s gonna be another NICE summer! We’re so excited to once again be a part of NICE, a fest 2023 happening HERE at The Rockwell July 20-23! Tickets are available now at niceafest.com.

*****

7/21 5pm – 12am
7/22 12pm – 12am
7/23 12pm – 11pm

Blocked & Blessed (21+)
2023-07-26 20:00 - 22:30
Blocked & Blessed: An Unhinged Evening for Pop Culture Lovers
Join TikTok phenoms Emily Rose and Meredith Lynch for an unforgettable night of guilty pleasures and gossip.
*****
Doors at 7:00pm
Show at 8:00pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $20 advanced / $25 day of show | 21+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.

Comedy x Music
2023-07-27 19:30 - 22:00
July is for summer music, memorable nights and — inappropriate laughter! We have a phenomenal headliner CINDY CRAWFORD CULT who is an “unmissable musician wielding satire and music that brings you to your feet!”
If that’s not enough, the best comics in Boston: GARY PETERSEN, BIG D, CAROLINA MONTESQUEIU, ZACH STEWART!
With a LIP SYNC by IMANI!
Finally, your host and producer who loves the game and playing games, DEBY XIADANI!
JOIN US FOR A ONCE IN A LIFE TIME SHOW…JULY 27th at 7:30PM at THE ROCKWELL!
*****
Doors at 7:00pm
Show at 7:30pm
Ticketing: General Admission | $15 Advanced / $20 Day of Show | 18+ PROPER ID REQUIRED
Accessibility: The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible.
