In a new location, Cheapo Records, is full of the same great and ecclectic clientele, it's always had. This is a great place to browse or buy the lastest CD's or vinyl around.

Welcome to the secret society of the Cambridge elite. The Enormous Room is so exclusive, it doesn't even have a sign on the door. Look for the door next to Central Kitchen with an elephant on it and head up the stairs to a spacious expanse of avant-garde heaven. Depending on the DJ of the night, funk, house, soul, or blues plays in the background while grad students sit cross-legged around “enormous plates”—trays of appetizers including hummus and grape leaves, goat cheese-pine nut briouats, salmon skewers, and anything the chef feels like adding ($14, vegetarian $12). Drinks are more than reasonable, so feel free to sample the ever-popular Stoli Raspberry ($6). This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

This is a small shoe store with lots and lots of shoes. With both crazy shoes and practical ones...there's a little bit of everything in here.

With a menu that changes “at the whim of the chef,” Central Kitchen is a trendy restaurant and bar that provides a fresh alternative to Harvard Sq. establishments. This modern French- and Mediterranean-influenced bistro puts a creative flair on its 6 appetizers and 6 entrees, all featuring fresh seafood, meats, or organic vegetables. Try the “Mussles from Brussels” or duck confit with spiced rhubarb ($10) to start, while the steak frites ($25) always garners praise. Reservations recommended F-Sa. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Has an all you can eat luncheon buffet for $6.95. Good services. This place although never packed, definitely is worth a stop by. It's got nice big windows which make the dinning room really nice midday. Conveniently located right in Central Square.

A small dance company that performs contemporary dance/theatre.

Engage your BODY in an exercise that is natural for women of all ages, shapes, sizes, and fitness levels. Open your MIND to empowerment, healing, and transformation through our unique teaching method. Let us help you to hold your SPIRIT sacred as you dance the Divine into being. Join us and experience belly dance for body, mind and spirit! Ongoing classes, drop-ins welcome...The Body: It's a Great Place to Be!

Boston's best source for new and used music (RECORD and CD) including SOUL,OLDIES,ROCK,JAZZ,HIP-HOP, and more. Conveniently located in Central Square on the RED LINE and OPEN EVERY DAY. MON,TUE,WED, and SAT: 11-7.THU-FRI: 11-9.SUN:11-5.

The local store of the national chain, this store provides DVD and Video game rentals.

This Store, provides home and office furnishings, both new and used, at reasonable prices. Good place for college students. and people looking to pick up some inexpensive furnishing for a new home or apartment.

Remember that childhood dream you had of becoming a belly dancer? Or that nightmare you had about dancing ballet naked in front of an audience of your peers? Whether it's for a one-off session or a semester-long enrollment, Dance Complex can help you realize your dreams, although your deep-seated psychological problems and tendencies toward public nudity are best left at the door. A vast schedule of African, tap, salsa, yoga, Indian, hip hop, modern, and more fills the 6 spacious dance studios of this facility run by volunteers and artists alike. Classes cost $8-13 each (usually 1-2hr). Their unique work-study program allows you to earn credit to put toward lessons or rehearsal for every hour you work. You can see the detailed schedule here.
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Anyone looking to be tied up with something other than sourcebook reading should pay a visit to this famed local sex shop, which will satisfy any desires for leather blindfolds ($25), ergonomic “sports cuffs” ($25), and all the whips, chains, and other “fun stuff to hit people with” you'd ever want. Put on your own late-night circus with acrobatic love swings ($140), glow-in-the-dark condoms ($1), and every manner of lingerie with holes, straps, and padding in all the right places. A wide variety of toys for him and her, including the very popular Osaki Twister vibrator ($30). Prep for life on the red carpet with inflatable dolls modeled after various A-listers of ill repute (J-Ho “Famous Fanny” doll, $30). Ask for help from the friendly, helpful staff, or browse at your own risk. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Template:Liquor Store Libby's sells a wide selection of domestic and foreign beers, though sadly, none of that delicious Juicy Juice. For patriots, Rolling Rock and Bud will cost $5.50/6-pack, while imported brews start at $7/6-pack (Killian's). Libby's is a lifesaver with a full stock of liquors and inexpensive international wines (Rum Roberto $9.50/L, Johnny Walker Black $43/L, Australian Merlot $7/.75L). The store also carries an excellent selection of mixers, gift-size bottles of many favorite brands, pocket-sized nips ($1-4), and some finer champagnes behind the counter. Don't visit after you have already done some partying, as the clerks refuse to sell to those who stumble in. No kegs. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Looking for some serious streetwear? This hip-hop infused store is heavy on men's designer wear and sportsgear, with pricey labels such as Polo and Lacoste. Men can find just about any team's colors on jerseys ($75+, clearance $50) and baseball caps. Limited selection of North Face outerwear for women. Hunt around for more affordable clearance items (T-shirts $3-5, denim jackets $14). A variety of 501s and other denim blues line the back wall, while Timberlands, Adidas and more can be found for your dancing feet. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Pearl deservedly calls itself the largest arts and craft discount supplier in the world. With 3 floors of beautiful craft, illustration, and fine art supplies, everyone from beginning sculptors to master woodworkers can find their holy grail. Take your pick of a maddening variety of brushes, markers and pens on the main floor, or head to the enormous downstairs space for photo frames, seasonal merchandise, portfolios, and glittering odds and ends. The less artistically inclined will delight in fun childhood items like doll sets, glow-in-the-dark star ceiling stickers, “The Last Supper” paint by numbers, and lots and lots of Play-Doh, while VES concentrators can take their time choosing between a wealth of acrylics and oil paints upstairs. Seasonal sales mark down a wide variety of items. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. One of the better known art supply stores in the area, this store boasts three floors of art insanity. If you can find what you're looking for, it's a great place to know about. For anyone interested in arts or crafts, it's pretty much the place to be. This is the perfect spot to hit on a dreary day; everything you'd need for a rainy day project is here. Here's hoping it's one that takes you through the afternoon. All items are 20% or more off list price.

Couches, beds, tables, closets, and even office furniture—Putnam's got it all. The store sells both “gently used” and new pieces. Considering the huge size of the furniture and multi-piece combinations, this place is more for furnishing apartments than filling dorm rooms, but the abundance of random pieces is more student friendly. Used sofa and love seat combos start at $249; prices for bedroom sets go all the way up to $2500. Delivery charges vary by piece, mileage, and floor ($60+). This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Template:Grocery If you think you'll be impressing all your friends with exotic spices and saris from your last trip to India, think again: it's probably all conveniently stocked at Shalimar. In addition to the variety of foodstuffs sold in bulk, Shalimar also sells a wide variety of ready-made sauces so that you too can feign mastery of korma. Not interested in cookbooks and do-it-yourself dosa batter? The small eatery in the back serves reasonably-priced pakora, samosas, sweets, and combo specials ($6.25-8) for eat-in or take-out. Bollywood fans can stay in touch with the latest via the ever-growing library of video rentals ($20 deposit, $1/rental), while those who actually want to look the part can dive into the haven of authentic saris ($50-100), bindis, and jewelry. Also stocks DVDs, CDs, and casette tapes. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Template:Shoe Store Family-owned and operated since 1957, this dancers' paradise specializes in men's and women's shoes and apparel for everything from ballet to ballroom to exotic. With tap shoes, neon plastic platforms, thigh highs, and everything in between, Teddy has it all, including an impressive size range from children's to women's size 16. Pretty pink leotards, skimpy lingerie ($30-100), and feather boas ($20) make this an ideal shopping destination for afternoon warm-ups and themed parties alike. Shoe dyeing is free with purchase, $10-15 for drop-off. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.