3. Live music at Toad: OK, so there's nothing animal-friendly about this tiny Porter Square club other than its name. But trust us on this one. The beer is interesting, the music is free, and the good vibes flow. Eddie Vedder even made a surprise appearance here last year. The Better Man can't be wrong. 1912 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-497-4950. toadcambridge.com

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