Artist Development Complex
The Artist Development Complex, (http://www.adcmusic.com/) and Mill Street Brews, 18 Mill St., +1 508-761-6900, (http://www.millstreetbrew...). Three clubs on two floors in one building. Lots of entertainment. Local, regional, and national acts performing on multiple stages. There's stuff going on here practically every night of the week.
Sturbridge Coffee Roasters Cafe
Sturbridge Coffee Roasters Cafe, 210 Hamilton St. in the Flat Iron Building, +1 508-765-5520, (http://www.sturbridgecoff...). Music and poetry on various nights of the week. Best coffee around. Period.