The Rat Reunion: Celebrating The 50th Anniversary of The Rathskeller
MOVED TO RAIN DATE: Sunday, September 22, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$25.00
$25.00 Advance | $30.00 Day of Show / Door
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Bellforge Arts Center proudly presents: The Rat Reunion: Celebrating The 50th Anniversary of The Rathskeller. Known as "The Rat," this iconic punk rock club in Kenmore Square, Boston, was the epicenter of Boston’s punk rock scene. It hosted local legends like DMZ, The Atlantics, and The Neighborhoods, while also attracting major bands like The Police, The Ramones, and Talking Heads.
Join us for an unforgettable event featuring live performances by Nervous Eaters, The Dogmatics, and Tree. Explore "The History of the Rat" exhibit from the David Bieber Archives and hear legendary tales from The Rat, shared by our host, Oedipus (WBCN). Enjoy food and beverages available for purchase, with the added convenience of free parking.
3:00pm DOORS OPEN4:00pm TREE5:00pm THE DOGMATICS6:00pm NERVOUS EATERS
"The Rat was a special place in time. More than a club, a state of mind. When a group of amorphous outcasts created a community centered around an underground music that became our soundtrack. A scene never to be duplicated. A streetlight spotlight demi-monde."
Oedipus