Without the neon fanfare and sloshed singles of Jillian's or The Rack, Flat Top Johnny's is a straightforward, quality pool hall. Winner of Boston Magazine's Best in Boston award every year since 2000, its 12 tournament-sized pool tables host Kendall Square professionals, academics, and veritable pool-sharks alike. Those humiliated by their lack of skill can hang out at the dart boards or video games. A full bar also offers 12 different beers on tap (domestics $3.50, imports $4), as well as sandwiches ($6.95), salads ($4.95-6.95) and typically greasy appetizers like Mexican potato boats ($6.95) or Nine Ball Nachoes ($7.95). Tables are $6/hr before 6pm daily, $10 after 6pm Su-Th and $12 after 6pm F-Sa. Tu night is ladies' night: a woman pays half price for a table. Free pool W nights after 11pm. 9 ball tournament M nights at 6 7pm. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

This funky, 1980s-meets-art-deco theater falls somewhere between the Brattle and Loews. The best new foreign and “independent” films play at Kendall, which is bright, clean, and replete with an espresso bar. This theatre is certainly more plush in its interior than many of its rare film-projecting counterparts, but you'll consequently pay a bit more in ticket prices. Validated parking $2.70/4hr. Admission $9.25 for adults, $6.50 for children and seniors. All seats $6.50 at the first show of the day. Discount card: 5 admissions for $33; not good for admissions F-Sa after 6pm. Call 617-333-FILM to purchase tickets in advance (punch #081 for express service). This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Shine Restaurant and Lounge. Serves lunch and Dinner. Friday Nights is Gay and Lesbian night.

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R.I.P B-SIDE, NOVEMBER 3, 2008 A Cambridge Institution noted for their hardboiled eggs offered as bar snacks to hungry patrons in need of some protein. Voted Best of Boston. Serving Lunch, Dinner and Brunch. Open for: Lunch Tues-Sat 11:30-4:00

         Dinner 7 Nights 5:30-12:00
         Brunch Sat 11:30-4:00
                Sun 11:00-4:00    

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Dim lighting, dark wood paneling, chill crowd, and good music (live band). Patrick, one of the owners, is super friendly. It has a lot of the elements that make Irish and British style pubs so comfortable and welcoming, but it has a real American feel to it. The food is tasty, the beer list interesting (not as voluminous as Bukowski down the street, but its varied and interesting enough to warrant mention! Good selection of microbrews mixed in with some nice imported choices). 24 beers on tap. Atwood's can help you realize that it's OK to wear a toga on a Wednesday. Atwood's proves that you can never eat too much bacon. Check out their annual Bacon Eating Contest in the spring. The only negative is that their choice of locations is a bit out of the way but it is close to Inman Square. Its a bit of a hike from any actual T stop (although its on the #69 bus route). Go there to eat. Go there for a drink. Go there because you haven't got anything else to do that evening and you don't feel like sitting at home.

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The Simoni Memorial Rink is one of the 20 rinks in the greater Boston area which are operated by the Division of Urban Parks and Recreation. Please call the rink, check the website, or call [617.727.4708] for public skating hours, classes, rental availability, and fees. General Admission: $4.00 Rental Skates: $4.00