Red Room at Cafe 939

Red Room at Cafe 939 is a state-of-the-art, all-ages, student-run music venue and coffee house. Located at 939 Boylston Street, the 200-person capacity concert venue showcases Berklee's emerging student talent, local artists, as well as national acts seeking a more intimate, personal space in which to perform and connect with their fans. 

 

Troy Roberts

Troy Roberts

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Troy Roberts: Perspectives on Improvisation
(EST)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Saxophonist and composer Troy Roberts explores various techniques and directions in improvisation.

Admission
Free
Latin Music Studies

Latin music studies festival 

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Latin Music Studies Concert
(EST)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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This performance celebrates the global impact of Latin music through Berklee’s world-renowned faculty, talented students and alumni, and vibrant community of artists and industry leaders.

Admission
Free
Original Bands Showcase

Musicians

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Berklee Songwriting Department Presents
Original Bands Showcase
(EST)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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The Original Bands Showcase, presented by Berklee's Songwriting Department, features four Berklee College of Music bands playing 30-minute sets of original music in various genres.

Admission
Free
BAILEN

BAILEN

Band

BAILEN: SWIM!!! At Your Own Risk Tour
(EST)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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BAILEN is a songwriting-forward, indie pop/folk-rock band that has captivated audiences with their musical dynamism and the three-part “blood harmony” of siblings Julia (guitar), Daniel (bass), and David (drums). 

Roots Roadshow promo

Roots Roadshow 

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American Roots Music Program presents
Roots Roadshow 2026
(EST)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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The Roots Roadshow series, presented by the American Roots Music Program at Berklee College of Music, explores and celebrates America’s rich musical heritage.  

Admission
Free
Maya Kaya

Maya Kaya

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Maya Kaya's Senior Recital
(EST)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Oboist Maya Kaya presents her senior recital, performing classical, electroacoustic, and improvised music as well as alt pop.

Admission
Free
A performance inside of the Red Room at Cafe 939
Manuel Garcia: Kasilda's Blues Rock
(EST)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Guitarist Manuel Garcia presents a blues rock performance drawing on the sound of the 1970s.

Admission
Free
KHENSANI

KHENSANI

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KHENSANI: Uthando Olungaka—A Love So Great
(EST)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Vocalist KHENSANI presents her senior recital exploring the meaning of love through music from her home country, South Africa, featuring original compositions, Afropop, and Afrojazz classics.

Admission
Free
A performance inside of the Red Room at Cafe 939
Three of a Kind: Manuel Valcarce's Senior Recital
(EST)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Pianist Manuel Valcarce presents his senior recital in three parts: a trio, a piano-vocal duet, and a small jazz ensemble. The program features original compositions.

Admission
Free
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Performance Studies Showcase flyer

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The Professional Performance Division Presents
Performance Studies Showcase
(EST)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Performance Studies Showcase features the diverse offerings of Berklee's Professional Performance Division. Exploring everything from semantics to country music, the program highlights a vibrant spectrum of styles, including ambient and pop.

Admission
Free