Today

1. Reach 55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144 (Hobbs Building). Dedicated Crystal Ballroom entrance on the building front between Mr. Crepe and the Somerville Theatre entrance; signage above door reads HOBBS BUILDING. Ballroom is on the second floor — one flight of stairs; elevator just beyond the stairs. Government-issued ID required for live events. Age: many shows 21+; 18+ and all-ages noted on sales page; under 15 at all-ages shows must be with parent/guardian unless noted. Box office usually opens ~1 hour before that day's performance.

   by 7:00 PM

   Doors open — be here to beat the entry line.
2. Showtime

   ~8:00 PM

   Estimated start for tobi lou.

   Using the venue-listed show start of 8:00 PM because no separate headliner set time is listed.

3. Show ends

   ~9:55 PM

   An estimated 115-minute show puts the main exit wave here.

   Estimated

4. Head home

   Pick the exit window that fits how you want the night to end.

   • Beat the encore rush

     9:40 PM

     Leave before the final songs if avoiding the first exit wave matters more than the full ending.

     Low confidence

   • Likely final song window

     9:55 PM

     Best estimate for the main crowd release based on show pacing.

     Low confidence

   • Low-stress exit

     10:15 PM

     Wait for the concourse and rideshare surge to thin before leaving.

     Low confidence

Times are estimates — arrival steps use straight-line walking distances, and end times shift with encores, pacing, and overtime. Pad in a buffer for security lines, traffic, and will-call, and double-check restaurant hours before you go.