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Boston's Best Upcoming Dinner Theater Performances

Who doesn't love a meal during a show? There's never a need to feel hungry with these five amazing dinner theater performances coming up in and around Boston! Many of the shows are themed and interactive which makes them great group outings and birthday parties. So what will you choose; an evening as a Lord and Lady, mobsters, flappers, or present day music fans? You decide!

Mystery Cafe
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BadaBingo
Riccardo's Ristorante
175 North St.
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 307-4998
mysterycafe.com

Friday, Aug. 21, 2015

Enjoy a three-course meal while laughing hysterically at the Mystery Cafe and Dinner Show in the heart of Boston's North End. Soon playing the Mystery Cafe's well loved BadaBingo show. The show is a full Italian dinner complete with mock mobsters and gangsters! Oh yeah, and live music bingo is part of the mix as well, so if you're ready for an energetic, family style meal in one of Boston's favorite restaurants, you will definitely enjoy this show. Not able to catch the show on August 21? No worries, Mystery Cafe also hosts this show on select other Friday nights and can also do the show during the day as part of a corporate or group outing.

Dinner Detective
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Dinner Detective Murder Mystery
30 Washington St.
Somerville, MA 02143
(866) 496-0535
www.thedinnerdetective.com

Ongoing

This interactive murder mystery is more than just a show, it is a meal, a game, comedy and professional theater all in one! Dinner Detective Murder Mysteries are shown across the country, but the Somerville version is not to be missed. Though this event is held most weekends, the tickets sell out far in advance, so make sure to check your calendar and book your tickets as soon as possible. The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery is also great as a private event.

Medieval Manner
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Medieval Manor Theatre
246 E. Berkeley St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 423-4900
www.medievalmanor.com

Ongoing

With five regular showtimes in Boston, Medieval Manor is one of the longest running and most popular dinner theater activities. This two-hour show includes a six course meal, or feast as they call it in the Manor, that patrons eat with their hands in order to bring the real spirit of the Dark Ages alive. Tickets also include your choice of a pitcher of beer, carafe of wine, or pitcher of virgin mead. With low per-person reservation costs, Medieval Manor Theater is a great option for birthday parties, corporate events, or even a nontraditional bachelor or bachelorette party.

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Murder Mystery Dinner
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The Murder Mystery Company in Boston
120 Quarry St.
Quincy, MA 02169
(888) 643-2583
murdermysterydinnerboston.com

Ongoing

You could be sitting next to a murderer! The crowd is full of suspects during this hilarious murder mystery production. Dress in your best 1920's attire to fit the theme and help the actors solve this ridiculous case while enjoying a delicious dinner. With show dates throughout August and September, there are lots of great opportunities to see the performance and enjoy an uproarious evening.

Cuisine En Locale
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Cuisine en Locale 
156 Highland Ave.
Somerville, MA 02143
cuisineenlocale.com

Various

Cuisine en Locale is a farm to table restaurant and event hall just outside of Davis Square. The event space is used for a variety of types of theater, music, and shows, so is perfect for people that like to try out new foods and new arts and culture each week. Though they don't have an extended list of upcoming shows, their calendar, which is frequently updated with events, can be found on their website. Keep tabs by checking back often or by following them on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram where maintain lively presences and feature photos, event information and more!

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Cameron Bruns is the founder of BostonGreenBlog.com and co-author of Just Us Gals Boston. She lives in Boston's North End, where her goal is to promote ethical, stylish, and sustainable lifestyle choices to all Boston residents. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.

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