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May 16, 2026

The Big Annual BAR Party | May 16, 2026

Celebrate the launch of Issue 16 at our annual fundraiser party! This year, we're taking over Lou's in Harvard Square for a chic evening of mixing, mingling, and dancing. All proceeds will benefit our writer fund.

Purchase Tickets

When

May 16, 2026

7:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Where

<p>Lou&#8217;s 13 Brattle St. Cambridge, MA 02138</p>

Cost

$30–$100

Details

Our biggest party and fundraising event of the year returns on Saturday, May 16, 2026 where we’ll celebrate the launch of Issue 16 and fundraise to support our writer fund.

7:00 – 8:30 PM | VIP Preview Party — $100
Presented by art_works


Preview ticket holders will enjoy exclusive cocktails and bites, performances, and music
Only 100 tickets available! This will sell out. 

8:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Print Subscriber Entry — Free 
Print subscribers and members of the BAR giving circle will receive a direct link to claim your ticket and purchase a +1 ticket. Subscribe before May 10 to get on the list.

10:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Dance Party — $30 (early bird)*
Dance to tracks by DJ Baby Indiglo
Includes a copy of Issue 16 (a $21 value) 

*Tickets will go up to $40 one week before the party

Host committee ticket packs and other sponsorship perks are still available. Learn more here

Dress code:
Festive attire! Bring your best for the dance floor. 

This is a 21+ event

Subscribers and members, reach out with any questions at events@bostonartreview.com

Sponsored By

Hosted By

Ché Anderson, Sonya Bhabhalia, Cyrus Dahmubed, Ruth Erickson, Jennifer Gilbert, Julian Phillips & David Goldsztajn, Graffito, Hudson Group, Christine & Patrick O'Donnell, John Ravenal & Virginia Pye, Gloria Sutton