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This classic art house theater in Harvard Square still shows the Rocky Horror Picture Show every Saturday at midnight; the film made its US debut here years ago. It was, for a time, a large theater with a single massive screen. They now have more screens and more typically mainstream movies, but also oldies and art house flicks, and the interior is still somewhat vintage and not like you would see in a more modern megaplex.

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Beadworks's eye-catching, color-categorized inventory always includes a divine selection of semi-precious and freshwater pearl strands, Swarovski crystal beads and components, American and European art glass, and sterling silver and gold-filled findings. The culturally-diverse beads and findings frequently include African trade beads, Balinese and Hill Tribe silver, Czech and Indian glass, and Chinese enamel and cloisonné. Beadworks also carries a full range of tools, books, kits, and ready-made jewelry. For those who like to bead in groups, the store hosts parties, events, and a variety of jewelry-making classes ($35-55 per 1.5hr class). This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

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The Border packs patrons in eights days a week, with lines stretching around the corner and down the street. On weekends, a vibrating beeper at this local hot spot will signal your entrance into the cajun-popcorn-promised-land after what can sometimes be a 2hr wait. A bottomless basket of homemade chips and salsa graces each table, but be careful: the entrees are both tasty and filling, if not mammoth. While Tex-Mex seems to be the name of the Border Cafe's game, their Cajun dishes are more delicious and inventive than somewhat predictable enchiladas and the like. Complete vegetarian menu. Take out available. Most entrees $7-12. With a waiting area packed tighter than a Japanese subway car, Border certainly looks like the place to be. Like the restaurant, the bar is always lively and packs in college kids drinking to forget they're students and young professionals drinking to forget they aren't. Pass the (long) time waiting for a table with any of a number of delicious margaritas ($5+). The late-night menu (appetizers, chips) starts at 11pm, F-Sa at midnight. Fire hazard? I don't see any fire hazard. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Though Cambridge, 1 is in the heart of the Square, it's somehow off the Harvard-student radar. Instead of hitting Border Café yet again, show off your savvy and try this classy dinner-and-drinks spot. The building was once a fire station (hence the name), but these days the only fires are in the kitchen, underneath Cambridge, 1's famous grilled thin-crust pizzas. Toppings include fontina, grilled chicken, manchego, cilantro oil, baby arugula, and even Maine lobster. Sadly, Cambridge, 1 holds only a beer and wine license, so boozin' is pretty basic. Pizzas: half $6-13; whole $11-15. Salads $5-9. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Template:Art Gallery Harvard Square's lesser-known Coop is home to a three-level show room for offbeat arts and crafts by over 200 American artisans. Find the safe but unique gift for your significant other's visiting mother, like beautiful wall hangings (around $30), paintings, mostly pearly and metalwork jewelry (from $21 glass earrings to $300 chokers), textiles, glass, chenille and velvet scarves ($70+), relaxation fountains, and a selection of thrown pottery (gorgeous mugs $20). Oct. features an Art-to-Wear show, and the Coop hosts an additional show each spring with a varying theme. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

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