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What to Do at Night in Boston

This post covers things to do at night in Boston, including a top 10 list, free, as well as family-friendly activities.

We also cover restaurants, museums, and sites that are open late. Let's get started!

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TOP 10 ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS AT NIGHT

The following section will cover our top ten things to do in Boston after the sun goes down. 

For more ideas, make sure to read our master post covering some of the best things to do in Boston .

Don’t forget that some of the best places with late hours will be included on most Boston tourist passes . 

1. Go to a Concert

There are a lot of great concert venues in Boston that welcome some of the most notable musical artists in the world.

Below we list a few key venues, but you can find a full concert schedule here .

For concerts in a specific month, check our monthly things to do posts .

2. Attend a Sporting Event

Boston is definitely one of the biggest sports towns in America.

Not only do they have some of the best teams in the country, but the fans in this city are some of the most supportive you’ll ever see.

Most of these teams offer night games whenever they are in season.

• Red Sox | Baseball (April – September)
• Celtics | Basketball (October – May)
• Bruins | Hockey (October – May)
• Revolution | Soccer (March – October)
• Patriots | Football (September – December)

As you can see, no matter when you choose to visit Boston, there will probably be at least one sporting event to attend.

To find out more about the specific games you can see, make sure to read our monthly things to do posts . 

3. Go on a Sightseeing Tour

Just because the sun has gone down doesn’t mean you can’t take a tour of the city.

There are still quite a few places you can visit and learn about after dark.

Here are a few of the best tours available at night in Boston:

Beacon Hill Crime Tour  

This pay-what-you-wish walking tour covers some of the most notorious criminal histories that have taken place in the Beacon Hill area.

Ghost Tours  

In a city this old, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there are more than a few ghost tours in Boston. Haunted history outings are available as either walking tours or bus tours.

We offer a pay-what-you-wish ghost tour on Friday and Saturday at 7pm during the summer season.

Evening Cruise  

If you’re interested in seeing the skyline of Boston from the water, consider taking either a dinner cruise or a sunset cruise.

Don’t forget that you can always take a self-guided tour of the Freedom Trail for free whenever you want. This is a great opportunity that is available both day and night.

4. Get a Tourist Pass

Some of the best nighttime attractions in this city are included with Boston tourist attraction concession passes . These passes can save you up to 55% off retail prices.

Here are some of the activities you can enjoy with these services:

• Museum of Science
• Museum of Fine Arts
• Boston Red Sox Game
• Boston Children’s Museum
• Six Flags New England
• Institute of Contemporary Art
• Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

5. Grab a Drink at the Cheers Bar

Boston is the home of the original bar which was the inspiration for the hit television show Cheers, and you can still visit this Beacon Hill establishment today.

While it doesn’t look exactly like it did on TV, there is a second Cheers bar that was opened up in Quincy Market after the success of the show, and it is designed to look like the bar depicted on television.

In addition to various pub grub and beer, you can also purchase an authentic Cheers mug while you’re here!

If you’re looking for a different kind of food or drink, make sure to read our section covering the best restaurants and food to eat after dark in Boston.

6. See a Musical

No matter when you choose to visit Boston, chances are that you’ll find at least a few musicals to attend.

There are several great venues in or nearby the city.

These theaters are known for hosting fairly major productions such as Hello, Dolly and Les Miserables .

For specific months, read our monthly things to do posts  or browse this  performance calendar  to attend.

7. Enjoy a Night at the Museum

There are quite a few museums you can visit after dark in Boston. Some of them close up early, but others have fairly late hours.

Here are a few of our favorite examples:

• Children’s Museum | Open until 9 pm
• Boston Fire Museum | Open until 8 pm
• Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | Open until 9 pm
• Museum of Fine Arts | Open until 10 pm
• Museum of Science | Open until 9 pm

Families can learn about even more fun activities for kids in our family-friendly activities section . 

8. Go on a Brewery Tour

Boston is home to a lot of great breweries, and some of them offer tours in the evening.

While Samuel Adams provides special VIP tours which can run into the early evening, you’ll have to pay for admission to get a look behind the scenes.

For a free alternative, Night Shift Brewing Company offers tours at 7 pm on Friday and Saturday night.

This is an excellent opportunity that won’t cost you a dime, and you’ll get to see how they make their beer.

The only thing they ask for in return is a donation to the Greater Boston Food Bank!

For even more great activities you can enjoy without worrying about your budget, make sure to check our section devoted to free things to do at night in Boston. 

9. Go Shopping at Prudential Center

Located in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, the Prudential Center is one of the best malls in the entire city.

In addition to offering several popular stores to shop at, they also provide special events throughout the year.

This shopping center is open until 9 pm from Monday – Saturday each week.

Don’t feel like shopping? This is far from the only attraction open at night in Boston.

There are several additional locations you might want to consider visiting after the sun goes down, but we can’t cover them all here.

If you’re looking for more places you can visit after dark, make sure to read our list of the best nighttime attractions and museums in Boston. 

10. Enjoy a View of Boston

There are several great places to get a good look at the skyline of Boston.

One of the most historic locations is the Bunker Hill Monument , which is a 221 ft tall obelisk that you can climb to the top.

You'll need a pass to do this, but they are free! Just go to the Bunker Hill Museum and ask for a pass.

If you're willing to go a bit out of the way, consider a trip to Mount Auburn Cemetery in West Cambridge for almost unbeatable views of the city skyline.

Another option is at Piers Park in East Boston. While you won't get a view from above, it is one of the best places to see the skyline from below.

Make sure to read our full post covering Boston tourist passes to learn more about how they work.

Bonus: See a Live Stand-up Comedy Show

For those seeking fun things beyond the usual landmarks and museums, Boston's live music and comedy clubs offer plenty of laughter.

This city, known for its landmarks like the Boston Tea Party Ship and Boston University, is also a hub for stand-up comedy.

Spend an evening in the North End or downtown Boston, where many comedy clubs are tucked away, offering a different kind of Boston Common experience.

There are also well-known comedians who come to this city every now and then, performing at major theaters across the city. Check this list of Boston comedy specials to see what's happening right now!

After the show, enjoy the Boston skyline from one of the rooftop bars. It's a unique way to experience the Boston Harbor's vibrant seaport life.

FREE THINGS TO DO AT NIGHT

In the following section, we will provide a list of fun activities you can enjoy after dark in Boston. Be sure to read our other sections as well for free evening activities.

And for any time of day, read our master post on free things to do in Boston  and our free museums in Boston post.

If you’re working with a strict budget and you want to keep your costs low, consider some of the following options:

• Stargaze at the Coit Observatory .
• Laugh at an open mic comedy show.
• Watch a movie at the Hatch Shell .
• Enjoy a concert at the Berklee Performance Center .
• Take in the sights at the viewing platform at Top of the Hub .
• Learn about the history of firefighting at the Boston Fire Museum .
• Appreciate the architecture on a Boston Public Library tour .
• See what’s available at the Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
• Learn about Astronomy at the Museum of Science.
• Walk the historic Freedom Trail .

You’ll find even more information about these and other activities you can enjoy without paying a dime on our master post for free things to do in Boston .

THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS AT NIGHT

This section will provide a list of great things parents can do with their children after the sun goes down in Boston.

Take a look at our top 10 section to find even more ideas like going to a musical, attending a sporting event, visiting the Skywalk Observatory. 

For more family-friendly activities any time of day, be sure to read our master post on things to do with kids in Boston .

If you’ve got any teens in the family, our pay-what-you-want Beacon Hill Crime tour might actually be one of the best activities for you to try.

This outing focuses on true crime stories from throughout the history of Boston, giving older kids an excellent opportunity to learn about some of the creepier things that have happened in the area – and perhaps even play detective to try and solve a crime!

For even more great ideas, consider some of the following family-friendly opportunities:

• Aim for a strike at the bowling alleys .
• Get a little spooked on a Haunted Bus Tour .
• Enjoy the view on a sunset cruise .
• See the whole city from the Skywalk Observatory .
• Go stargazing at the Coit Observatory .
• Pick up a souvenir at the Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
• Explore the Boston Children’s Museum exhibits .
• Catch a movie at the Hatch Shell .
• Learn about modern Astronomy at the Museum of Science .
• Appreciate some paintings and sculptures at the Museum of Fine Arts.

If you want to learn about these and more attractions you can visit with your kids after dark, make sure to read our full post covering things to do with kids in Boston .

MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS WITH LATE HOURS

There are a lot of great sites to see and activities to enjoy in this city, but many of them close up when the sun goes down.

Thankfully, there are still quite a few attractions you can visit after dark.

This list will cover most of the museums and other locations with late hours in Boston.

Many of these attractions are included with a Boston tourist attraction concession pass . 

Limited Night Hours

• Open until 10 pm Wednesday – Friday
• $1 on Friday Night from 5 pm – 9 pm
• Open until 9 pm on Friday
• Open until 9 pm on Thursday
• Open until 8 pm on Friday
• Open until 9 pm on Thursday and Friday
• Open until 8 pm Monday – Thursday
• Summer events that start at 7 pm - 8 pm
• Open until 8 pm when in season
• Night games and other events regularly
• Night games regularly during the Summer
• Open until 9 pm Monday – Thursday
• Open until 9 pm Monday – Saturday

Always Open After Dark

• Available to the public 24/7
• Offers concerts starting at 8 pm
• Open until 10 pm each night
• Films run until midnight or later
• Open until 2 am at Quincy Market
• Shows start at 7 pm or later
• Open until 2 am
• Shows begin at 7 pm - 8 pm

If you’re looking for even more places you can visit after dark, make sure to read our top 10 section for great theatres and concert venues.

RESTAURANTS AND FOOD AFTER DARK

Most restaurants are open after the sun goes down, so we won’t bother to list every single establishment in the city.

Instead, this section will provide a breakdown of the best foods in Boston and where you can find them after dark. 

Clam Chowder

This may be one of the most popular dishes in the Northeast, and most restaurants in Boston serve at least one chowder. Here are some of the more popular options:

• Open until 2 am each night
• Open until 12 am each night

This city may not be known for its pizza, but thanks to the sizeable Italian community in Boston, there are quite a few great pizzerias.

We actually cover one of these locations on our pay-what-you-want Little Italy food tour , making it easier to discover the best Italian restaurants with ease.

Here are some of the best places to grab a slice after dark:

• Open until 11 pm
• Open until at least 10 pm each night
• Open until at least 11:30 pm each night
• Open until at least 9 pm most nights

Thanks to Boston’s location right next to the ocean, they have excellent seafood - including lobster.

We have a post detailing some of the best places for lobster in Boston .

Here are a few of the best places to get Lobster after dark:

• Open until 9 pm each night
• Open until at least 11 pm each night

NOTE: Most of the restaurants that serve clam chowder also have at least one Lobster dish.

Family-Friendly Restaurants

If you’re looking for a place to take your family, there are several great options to consider, we cover a variety of great kid-friendly restaurants in our post about things to do with kids in Boston .

That said, here are some of the best establishments for families with late hours:

• Open until at least 1 am most nights
• Open until 11 pm Sunday – Thursday

Before you head out to the restaurant, you may want to look into any promo codes or deals that could be available at the establishment of your choice.

Several of the tourist attraction concession passes include 10-25% off at select restaurants.

This is one of the best ways to save money on food while you’re visiting the city.

THINGS TO DO BY MONTH AT NIGHT

There are a lot of activities and events that only happen during specific months of the year.

If you want to learn more about what’s going on when you visit, make sure to read our post covering all the different things you can do in Boston during the month of your trip.

Does Boston have a good nightlife?

Yes, Boston has an active nightlife that ranges from pub crawls in the city's downtown area to chilling by the Charles River. Unique experiences like the Boston Strangler gravestones tour also add an exciting twist to the city's night scene.

Is Boston good for clubbing?

While Boston may not be traditionally known for clubbing in the same way as some other cities, it still offers plenty of fun-filled evenings.

The city has unique establishments like the Union Oyster House where you can enjoy a night of socializing and good food, and the energetic student life from universities like Harvard also contributes to an active nightlife.

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Our boats board at the Lechmere Canal, which is directly outside the doors at the canal side of the CambridgeSide Mall. Park in the CambridgeSide Mall Parking Garage then proceed to the first floor and the ticket booth and boat can be found outside on the canal side of the mall.

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Take Interstate 93 exit 26 for Storrow Drive / North Station Keep right at the fork, follow signs for 28 North / Leverett Circle / North Station Slight right at Nashua St Turn left onto Nashua St Take the 1st right onto MA-28 North / Monsignor O’Brien Highway At the next light turn left onto Edwin H Land Boulevard At the next light turn right onto CambridgeSide Place Park in the CambridgeSide Mall Parking Garage. Our boats board at the Lechmere Canal, which is directly outside the doors at the canal side of the CambridgeSide Mall

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Take Interstate 93 exit 26 toward Storrow Drive / North Station Keep left at the fork, follow signs for MA-28 North / Leverett Circle / North Station Slight right at Nashua St Turn left onto Nashua St Take the 1st right onto MA-28 North / Monsignor O’Brien Highway At the next light turn left onto Edwin H Land Boulevard At the next light turn right onto CambridgeSide Place Park in the CambridgeSide Mall Parking Garage. Our boats board at the Lechmere Canal, which is directly outside the doors at the canal side of the CambridgeSide Mall

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Take Route 90 – Mass Pike Exit Left at Cambridge/Allston Tolls – follow signs to Cambridge Proceed through lights and over River Street Bridge (Charles River) Immediately turn right at other end of bridge and travel East on Memorial Drive Stay on Memorial Drive – The CambridgeSide mall is approximately 3 miles on the left across from the Sonesta Hotel

Park in the CambridgeSide Mall Parking Garage. Our boats board at the Lechmere Canal, which is directly outside the doors at the canal side of the CambridgeSide Mall

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Take the Green Line “E” train to Lechmere Station Exit the train, cross Mcgrath highway and Cambridge St. After crossing Cambridge St., walk down First Street St. Take a left at Canal Park and this will take you into the Lechmere Canal  Follow the footpath to the right, the docks are located outside the canal side doors at the CambridgeSide Mall.

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Boston's Morning Newsletter

More than 50 events to 'wake up the night' in boston, from beer gardens to a kung-fu film fest.

Editor's Note:  This is an excerpt from WBUR's daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox,  sign up here . 

With Gov. Maura Healey  in Chicago  for the Democratic National Convention, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll will be acting as governor today — until the afternoon, when she’ll  also  head off to the Windy City. (In case you were wondering, that leaves Secretary of State Bill Galvin in charge until Friday, when Healey returns.)

Now that we’re all on the same page about who’s presiding over the commonwealth, let’s get to the news:

Some have nicknamed Boston the “city that sleeps early,”  but a slew of new nightlife events may start to rewrite that narrative. Earlier this month, the Boston mayor’s office announced the 42 recipients of the city’s “Wake Up the Night” grant,  a pilot program  that gave locals up to $10,000 to help fund programming to add richness to their neighborhoods’ nightlife.

• When does the party start? “We’ve got over 50 events that will happen throughout the city in the next few months,” said Corean Reynolds, Boston’s director of nightlife economy,  in an interview yesterday with  Radio Boston .  “And we’re really excited because it’s not just traditional nightlife… like bars, restaurants, and nightclubs.”
• So, what kind of events are we talking? They range from comedy nights, beer gardens and jazz concerts to trivia, late-night cafes, teen socials and a pop-up opera. A few of them even start as soon as this week, like this  nighttime kayaking event at Piers Park  on Aug. 22 and a  kung-fu film festival at the Chinatown Gate  kicking off Aug. 23. The full list of awardees — and, more importantly, the events they’re planning to host —  can be viewed here.
• The burning question: Some say a lack of liquor licenses in the city is one of Boston’s biggest roadblocks to a robust nightlife. Although a bill that would have added more than 200 liquor licenses  was recently put on ice  in the state legislature, Reynolds said she has “full faith that some resolution will come from that particular situation. We’re encouraging people to apply for a liquor license.”  Check out  Radio Boston’s  full conversation Reynolds, our very own “night czar,” here.

Pour one out for Cambridge Brewing Company.  The storied establishment announced it will close up shop in December after 35 years of serving local craft beer to customers in Kendall Square. Owner and original brewer Phil Bannatyne, 68, told  The Boston Globe  he’s looking to retire. The brewery, which first opened in 1989, is best known for serving up brews with unmistakably Cantabrigian names like “Charles River Porter,” “Regatta Golden Ale” and “Cambridge Amber Ale.” Over the next four months, head over to grab one and  test out the brewery’s fall menu  before they close their doors for good.

• In other restaurant news: After less than a year of operation in Boston’s Fenway, Chef Douglass Williams’ French brasserie D.W. French has closed. In its place, Williams is  opening up his fourth location  of Italian restaurant chain, MIDA. It’s set to open in October.

Goodbye, Pink House:  The Plum Island Pink House, a landmark in Newbury, is scheduled to be demolished by the end of the year, after receiving no bids at a public auction.

• The Pink House,  built in 1925 , was purchased by US Fish and Wildlife Service in 2011. While some locals are  rallying to save the the aging building , US Fish and Wildlife says the house contains too many contaminants to be safely used or inhabited. The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island plans to restore the salt marsh it sits on after razing the building.

We’re giving some celebratory quacks  to the  Duck Boat that became a rescue boat yesterday . A toddler got past the safety railing along the Cambridge-side riverfront near the Museum of Science and Royal Sonesta Hotel, and fell into the water. His father dove in after him and  the two were stuck in the river . A duck boat staffed by two captains doing safety drills spotted the pair clinging to a rock and brought them aboard. “We were happy to be in the right place at the right time,” said Tom Vigna, director of marketing for Boston Duck Tours.

P.S.— L.L. Bean’s Bootmobile received a  glamorous closeup in The New York Times  during its trip down to Revere Beach this summer. Apparently, driving a boot going 65 mph from Maine to Massachusetts isn’t always easy. “If we need to decompress, we will hide in the Bootmobile,” Mandee Flanders, one of the boot’s nine drivers, told the Times.

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Revel in the elements in our last outdoor First Fridays of the season. Wear your atmospheric ensemble (reds, blues, or earth tones encouraged) for a night of art, drinks, live music from Mint Green , waterfront views, and (ba-dee-ya) dancing in September with DJs Towfu and  Mozes . Plus, create your own wind catcher and very down-to-earth pet rock.

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Things To Do In Boston at Night

Back in 1775, the best thing to do in Boston at night was to mount a horse and ride through town warning the public that British colonial forces were approaching to attack. Over 240 years and an earth-shattering revolution later, nighttime activities in Boston have changed considerably. Next time you have a night or two to spend in Beantown, make sure you check out our list of the best things to do and see at night in one of America’s most historic (and fun) cities!

Boston Summer Nights Tour & Charles River Cruise

Experience the vibrant energy of Boston’s nighttime scene with Old Town Trolley’s Boston Summer Nights Tour & Charles River Cruise! Embark on a unique journey through the city’s captivating streets aboard the renowned Old Town Trolley as the stars begin to shine. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Boston’s iconic landmarks, then set sail on the tranquil waters of the Charles River for a breathtaking cruise under the night sky. Let the city lights illuminate your adventure as you create unforgettable memories in the heart of Boston’s nightlife.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

Close to the cruise port , this National Historic Landmark once served as a marketplace for fishermen, merchants and vendors and as a sounding board for American revolutionaries like Samuel Adams, James Otis and others to rally support for their efforts. Established in 1743, Faneuil Hall is now home to 100 shops, including locally owned boutiques and national recognized retailers, as well as a large assortment of pushcarts featuring art and other unique items. Faneuil Hall also boasts numerous restaurants and pubs to choose from in the Quincy Market Food Colonnade. If your nighttime itinerary calls for eating, drinking, and being merry, then you have arrived!

Ghosts & Gravestones Tour

The original “frightseeing®” tour had its beginnings in Boston in 1998 when public interest in the supernatural was at an all-time high. With national recognition from The Today Show, The Sci-Fi Channel, and The Travel Channel, this excursion into Boston’s spooky past is the ultimate nighttime activity for some serious thrills and chills! Enjoy exclusive nighttime access to one of two famed cemeteries like the Granary Burying Ground , where John Hancock, Paul Revere and Samuel Adams are buried, retrace the steps of the notorious Boston Strangler, and much more as costumed “Gravediggers” guide you on a spine-tingling night ride aboard the Trolley of the Doomed!

Boston Celtics Basketball Game

Boston’s passion for history extends to its pro sports teams which feature one of the most fervent fanbases in the country. Since 1957, the Celts, as the faithful affectionately call them, have racked up a record 17 NBA Championship titles and remain one of basketball’s most storied franchises. If you want to experience a night of hoops and hooplah, a visit to The Garden is a must to include on your nighttime activity calendar!

Boston Red Sox Baseball Game

One of the shrines to ‘America’s Past Time,’ Fenway Park is home to the beloved Boston Red Sox. Generations, since 1912, have enjoyed a day out in the old ball field shagging foul balls and munching on peanuts and Cracker Jacks while enthusiastically rooting for a BoSox win. While you’re there, head on over to section 42, row 37, seat 21. The lone, red seat found there commemorates the longest home run ever recorded – a moonshot that measured 502 feet by Hall of Fame and all-time Red Sox great, Ted Williams!

Eat At Time Out Market Boston

For a great ballpark bite, Fenway covers all the bases. With the grand opening of Time Out Market in the summer of 2019, this legendary ballpark is now home to world-class eats as well. Inspired by a similar endeavor in Lisbon, Portugal, this upscale food hall is sure to please the palette of every member of your family . The 25,000-square-foot space comprises 15 food and beverage concepts from some of Boston’s top chefs and multiple bars serve craft beers and wine for the adults to enjoy. Middle-Eastern fare, classic lobster rolls, off-the-hook burgers, and even vegan delights can be found here. Take me out to the ballgame, indeed!

Outdoor Movie Screenings In The Summer

As bitterly cold as Boston can get in the inclimate winter months, outdoor activities are generally a no-no. But when the frost melts away, Boston comes out to play and one of the favorite things locals like to do is grab their lawn chairs and picnic baskets and head to one of the many outdoor movie screenings happening all over the city. Whether it’s the Hatch Shell, the Family Film Festival at the Prudential Center, Summer Movie Nights in the Parks, or the Boston Harbor Hotel’s Movies by Moonlight, your things to do at night in Boston list should include cinema under the stars.

Walk The Freedom Trail

At only two and a half miles in length, this demarcated trail, winding through the streets of Boston, highlights the most important places and events that lead to the War of Independence and the birth of a nation. The trail was designed so that the average visitor can follow it with little effort.

Boston is a big urban center, and like many throughout the world, nighttime activities are never in short supply. Catch the sun setting on the Charles River , cruise the waterfront, and take part in the endless possibilities in one of America’s most distinctive and inspiring cities!

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What Has Comedian Dane Cook Been Up To Lately?

Heading out on a new tour, the Boston-bred comic talks Kowloon brawl jokes, TikTok laughs, and tells us about his latest projects.

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Comedian Dane Cook doesn’t care if you think he’s funny. He doesn’t even care if you heckle him. After all, the thick-skinned Arlington native has been through his share of trials and tribulations over the course of his career, including a period in the late aughts when he caught his half-brother and sister-in-law embezzling money from him. Now, the entertainer is back in a big way—he’s launching his Fresh New Flavor tour at the end of this month, is producing and starring in a new movie, Guys Night , and is currently working on a documentary about his family drama. We recently caught up with him to talk about Boston comics, cancel culture, and the eternal power of a fart joke.

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Why do you think so many great comedians are from Boston?

It’s funny, because growing up in Boston, I felt like everybody was a comedian, regardless of whether they actually had a mike in their hand. The ball-busting was porch by porch, summer night by summer night. It’s the environment and the fandom throughout our years of harrowing sports debacles. It hardened everybody. At least where I grew up, everybody was trying to one-up each other and bust chops. The big joke was going into a friend’s house, and there were six table settings and, like, nine kids. What’s the pecking order? Who’s Mom’s favorite?

How has your comedy changed over the years?

Well, anytime it starts to change, I go back to Boston and fix it to get right back to exactly what I’m supposed to be doing in the first place. I’m a cutup. I’m supposed to say the thing that’s wrong. I have to remind myself of that. I landed back in Boston last year to end my Perfectly Shattered tour at the Wilbur, and I was watching the news an hour before my show. There was a brawl at the Kowloon , and I opened with that for about 15 minutes. I don’t know if I’ve ever been funnier than talking about what I think a brawl at the Kowloon looked and sounded like. It brings me right back to what I think standup is at its core: reactionary and a little bit too much, a little over the top, a little unnecessary.

How do you navigate the current climate where comics get canceled for saying anything remotely offensive?

I don’t pay attention, and I don’t care. When Dave Chappelle spoke his mind on his Netflix special or Shane Gillis got canned from SNL , they made a comeback. The Tom Brady roast , I’ve never laughed so much in my life. I kept saying, “I can’t believe this is live. Comedy is back right now. Right now .” And they’ll never take it away from us again, because enough comics have gone through the wringer of people dissecting their bits. Judging an excerpt of a comedy routine is like trying to defend somebody for a crime, but you’re only allowed to use a tenth of the evidence. With an excerpt, it’s impossible to know where somebody’s heart and soul is. There will still be comedians who misstep, but as far as silencing or tampering with the freedom of speech of comics, that’s over.

So how do you decide if something’s inappropriate?

What I personally did is, a few years ago, I said, “If it hasn’t happened to me, if it isn’t how I see the world, I ain’t sayin’ it. But if it happened to me, and I experienced it, I’m saying it.” That’s my truth. As a comic, I believe that if you’re observing and reporting on things that are actually happening, just like in journalism, it’s fair game. I didn’t write the story, but I’m telling you what happened.

Do you believe the old saying, “Time plus tragedy equals comedy?”

Absolutely. I’m doing a documentary right now, talking about putting my brother in prison during what was the most harrowing time of my life and career. It was the height of my comedy career and the depth of personal tragedy and betrayal. And in the documentary, not only am I laughing at some of the things I went through, but I’m enjoying being entertaining, telling people how I got clobbered, literally eviscerated, by that betrayal.

Does comedy come from a place of anger or pain?

No, I’ve never subscribed to that. There’s certainly something to be said for overcoming trauma and overcoming challenges. You know, a lot of good comedy has come from being bullied or minimalized. But I think it’s really more about understanding people and interpreting those clunky, human moments that we all experience.

When was the last time you snorted from laughing too hard?

Probably just lying in bed with my wife. We’re both scrolling TikTok, showing each other things, and it’s still the funniest thing in the book when the guy comes out on his front porch, and he doesn’t know the whole porch is black ice. He just takes a header and ends up halfway down the driveway. I’m a sucker for slapstick. I was also listening to some old Patrice O’Neal bits , and I laughed out loud, and on the same day, some old Opie and Anthony clips of them playing the Mel Gibson tapes where he’s yelling at his wife, and it was all just so twisted and demented. I had a good long day of laughing at all that content.

Any thoughts on shows like Hacks or The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel , where they show how the standup sausage is made?

I think Hacks is wonderful. I had the real privilege of sharing the stage a couple of times with Hannah Einbinder . She was like, “I’m such a huge fan,” and that made me feel great. I forget that I’ve been around for a minute, but we had this fun back and forth talking each other up. With Maisel , I’m so far behind, but I love it. I grew up loving films like The King of Comedy . Anything that kind of pulled back the curtain of funny people in the world of show business I was infatuated with. In fact, I’m developing something now that’s kind of similar, and I’ve never had so much fun failing miserably trying to get something off the ground.

Here’s my SmartLess podcast question: What’s your process?

Okay, this is my favorite question because I wish you could get me and 10 other comics on a call and say, “How do you write? What do you do?” Because it’s so different. I found out in 1997 that if I wrote something down, when I looked at it again, I’d say, “I am unfunny. I stink.” I realized that when I wrote something down, I hated it and thought it was terrible, but if I went on stage and just tried it on a dead Monday night somewhere, there was hope. If I organically talk about the first thought I have, instead of trying to write 10 things that I don’t even know if they’re funny or not, it’s better.

What’s your technique for dealing with hecklers?

I had a heckler moment a few weeks ago, and she said something about my wife, something about my relationship. And I got really angry. But I learned something in therapy years ago. When someone makes you angry, respond with honesty. So I enjoy that process. Instead of just hammering them, I’m gonna invite them to the table, so to speak. I treat the heckler like, “I know you needed to get something off your chest.” I’ll invite them in, we’ll go back and forth, and at the end of all that, I’ll hit them with some final zinger. But if you’re talking about people who are just disruptive and rude—they’re ruining the show for people around them—I will tattoo them with verbal parries and thrusts. They’ll never outlive it. I get emails from people 10 years later, saying, “We still talk about the night Jonathan got drunk at your show, and you just scarlet-lettered him.”

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Who’s the funniest person you know?

It remains Dave Chappelle. He makes me laugh. I had the luxury of doing TD Garden with him back in October. He asked me to be a surprise guest, and I hadn’t been back on stage at the Garden since I did Vicious Circle . I do my 20 minutes, and I just killed, honestly. Dave is on another frequency, but I turned to my wife and I was like, “No way is Dave going to be better.” But he comes out and my wife and I were wiping tears away. I was giving him a standing ovation mid-set.

Who’s the comedian that you weren’t around for but you’d most like to meet?

Oh, man, George Carlin. At times in my career, when there was a lot of pushback against me and people were not happy to see I was succeeding, he inspired me. I’d remember Carlin doing the Hippy Dippy Weatherman and then the day that he went on television and killed it. He brought the cardboard cutout and threw it out of the frame, and said, “He’s dead. I’m not this guy.” And he literally kind of killed his career, but he allowed himself to say, “I’m changing, and if you don’t like it, I don’t give a rat’s ass.” I would go to the Museum of Television and Radio over in Beverly Hills and dial up that clip. For years, if I was feeling really low, or scared, or ostracized, I’d remind myself that we’re all growing, and we can all change. If I could ever sit at George Carlin’s knee and ask questions, I would revel in that.

What was your worst moment on stage ever?

I was in a comedy group, and we did the Garden in 1992 as part of WBCN’s Rock of Boston show. Phish was the closing act. They put us on not at the beginning of the show but two-plus hours into it, right after the Spin Doctors and before Phish. Being huge Phish fans, the entire crowd threw lighters and sandals. I got a welt on my neck. I got hit so hard with a lighter that I swear to you, if it hit me in the eye, I would have lost my sight. Whenever I describe it, I say, “You ever see the opening of Saving Private Ryan ? Yeah, picture that, but with sandals and lighters.”

Do you miss doing film? It’s been a while since you appeared in a feature.

I’m gearing up to do one now. I’m carnivore dieting to get myself down to fighting weight. I’m starting in August. It’s the first movie I’ve done in probably 10 or 12 years. I love comedy. I’m always going to do that, but I love the collaborative process of film. But for the most part, the stuff that I was being sent was either really derivative of what I’d already done or just really watered down, and I was like, “Okay, I could take a million bucks and do this movie, but then my fans are going to be like, ‘Dude, what the fuck is this?’”

Is voice-over work the easiest payday ever?

It’s the most convenient payday, but I wouldn’t say it’s easy. I was working on Planes , and it was especially tricky because I was replacing an actor who had been fired. John Lasseter thought my voice had the boyish whimsy he wanted. The amount of work that went into doing it right and giving those animators what they needed was a lot more work than I thought. So yes, you roll in in your pajamas, and there’s no hair and makeup. But after that first take, you very quickly start to realize that this isn’t just about putting on a cute voice. You gotta land it, and it’s really, really intricate work.

Biggest personal extravagance?

I turned into a bit of a sneaker-head over the past couple of years. Podcasting became so in vogue that I realized you can’t go on a podcast with the same sneakers every time, so I started buying a new pair every time, and I think I probably have about 200 pairs now in my closet.

Are fart jokes inherently funny?

Oh, yeah. Fart jokes work, especially if there’s a sound effect in there. If the line that follows is original, then you’ve got yourself a winner.

Do you have a personal motto?

Breathe and believe.

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We’re Funny!

The Boston area’s biggest export just might be comedians.

Number of The White Lotus episodes in which we got to enjoy Norwell native Jennifer Coolidge in her portrayal of Tanya McQuoid.

Year that comedian Ayo Edebiri—of Big Mouth and The Bear fame—graduated from Boston Latin School, where she was a member of the Yellow Submarine Improv Troupe.

Number of standup specials Canton native Bill Burr has released.

Number of times Brookline’s own Conan O’Brien served as president of the Harvard Lampoon before becoming an SNL writer and going on to fame as a late-night television host.

Number of comedians—Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Mindy Kaling, and B.J. Novak—who starred in The Office and hail from the Boston area.

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