center for arts in natick (tcan)

CollegeParentsMA

We have been to TCAN multiple times and have been members for several years. The atmosphere (seating, acoustics, ambience, facilities, snack bar) are all top notch. Parking is plentiful and free in the evening. There are several good restaurants within walking distance. The facility gets top acts and the ticket prices are very reasonable. Ordering is straightforward on the web site and there are not multiple, exorbitant add-on fees. TCAN also hosts plays and family/children events. We highly recommend TCAN.

LindaNatick

Love the atmosphere(old firehouse). Free parking. Good entertainment and classes.Reasonable pricing. Can enjoy a glass of wine or a beer during the show.

U6450JMnancys

How many other towns can boast the re-use of an old firehouse as a cultural mecca for musical acts, theater and comedy from around the country right here in little old Metro West Boston. So many dedicated people bringing wide variety of artists to adults, classes and summer camps to kids. Natick, we are blessed!

davidbD8026HO

Being up close to the performers is great. This is in the old fire station in downtown Natick. Most of the people that act as ushers are volunteers and are very friendly

nlc58

This is one of my favorite music venues -- intimate, informal, professionally managed, good concessions, an obvious community effort. And affordable for a high level of performance. I gravitate to the singer/songwriter category, and have seen major artists appear (sometimes on a repeat basis). TCAN also has classical concerts by young musicians, theater productions, jazz, and a special series that lets teens showcase their bands (Rock off Main Street). I always see someone I know in the audience, an added benefit.

rosemaryd603

I was initially attracted to TCAN for rock, b;ues and indie music - excellent artists, incredibly convenient, low prices - but have found lots of other stuff. TCAN has a classical series that features young chamber artists (be the first to see the stars of the future), opera, excellent community theatre and kids shows. Free parking within 50 yds of the site, good selection of restaurants within walking distance. Beer and wine at many of the events. You get a great outing without driving into Boston and paying for parking.

LinuxTraveler

Wide variety of programming for adults & families. Great folk performances from new & legendary talent

NicoleC360

This is a small little theatre in Natick Center. It's as expected for a town concert hall. Intimate and small but clean and pleasant. I took my son here for a children's concert and it was the perfect venue. Will definitely be back.

236PaulaM

TCAN is the heart of Natick's cultural center! There is something for everyone at TCAN..great venue, great programs for all ages, just fun, fun, fun! They are also very generous to the community working with schools, a program called "A Child in Every Seat", always special things going on....inexpensive to become a member.....you could do something different almost every week of the year...come & join our town & enjoy everything this gem has to offer!

LucyS780

This place, refitted into the old firehouse in Natick center, is a jewel ! They attract wonderful performance artists like Tom Rush, Jake Shimabukuro and his amazing , contemporary Ike, and many others who have long been tops in their genre. All I can say is GO ! And join !

SybilUSA

Community fellowship created the renovated forestation in Natick transforming it into the Center for the Arts, which features classical music, rock, blues, folk and jazz, as well as music and theater for children, art and photography exhibitions, and comedy and theater for adults. There is truly an event for every artistic and entertainment taste and the sound system works! It is a comfortable and inviting community space--come share in the spirit!

tbw880

Fortunate to live in a town with such a great venue for live music---this old brick fire house, reclaimed as a small concert hall, where MAGIC happens: folk, jazz, classical, comedy, drama and children's plays as well as local artist's paintings/photography hanging in the halls---what a gift to the folks of Metro west Boston.

ScottM299

Stumbled upon thi splace 5 years ago. It's a great, affordable place to watch good talent. Not a bad seat in the house but great sound/production. The stage is pretty small so the theater productions need to be a bit creative but I have seen adult and kids theater productions here and they are great. never seen a bad show there - and its affordable, can park easily nearby etc. If you enjoy live music I would recommend checking out the schedule and giving it a try.

frugalyankee

TCAN in Natick is a jewel. It's a great venue that has a varied, interesting schedule of performers and plays. Great people running it and volunteers. Very popular ad well-known groups come (Joan Osborne, Bella Fleck, Tom Rush, Patty Larkin, Lisa Marie Pressley......) , up and coming stars like Grace Kelley and Smokin Joe Robinson. Great veunue, great acts, great people.

JoeDR

This was my first time in this venue. Great place to see a show. Not a bad seat anywhere. Peter was terrific. What an opportunity to see him perform in such an intimate venue.