Club Passim's Cambridge basement incubates its share of acclaimed folkies and other musicians angling for renown. Bluesman Taj Mahal played here in his early days; other alumni include Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Shawn Colvin, though not Bruce Springsteen, who was turned down for rocking just a bit too hard. No alcohol is served, and the place doubles as the earth-friendly Veggie Planet restaurant. Tu night is open mic. Cover $8-25; member discount $2+. Casual. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

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Folk music is alive and well at Passim Folk Music and Cultural Center. Perhaps not a first thought for kids' entertainment, Passim offers free, monthly programming for kids ages eight to 12.

Veggie Planet is good for you, politically correct, and delicious into the bargain. Located in Club Passim, this small restaurant has an upbeat bohemian-meets-treehugger feel and a waitstaff to match. When things get busy in the club, service can be a little slow, but the creative, extremely tasty vegetarian food redeems all. The pizzas (half $6, full $10-11) are made on an irregular, robust dough, or can be served on rice as an alternative. All feature premium ingredients like portobella mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil. Named for the owner's pizza-loving cat, the “Lunch/Dinner for Henry” is a heavenly combination of butternut squash, caramelized onions, and goat cheese. Vegans can also request tofu cheeses and milk-free ingredients. Follow up your meal with one of the unpretentious, homey desserts, which change regularly and are posted on the chalkboard. Live music from the club next door accompanies Sunday brunch (11am-3pm), which serves old favorites like pecan sticky buns and waffles ($7). Takeout is available, but the pizza dough is best fresh from the oven and it would be a crime to let it get cold and soggy en route. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.