Fantastic venue! Every seat is a great seat. All of the volunteers are awesome! The acoustics are outstanding. Every venue is truly professional. You will not be disappointed! The cookies can feed a family!
Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)
508-647-0097
Listing Manager:
David Lavalley
TCAN is a community arts organization. Located in the building that was once the Natick Central Fire Station, TCAN features a performance area, which seats 290, and hosts more than 300 shows and classes every year. It hosts open mic nights, comedy shows and performances by national touring artists and also features an art gallery. Family programs and after-school theatre workshops are also hosted here.
- Hours: Box office & gallery Tue - Sat, 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
- Handicap Accessible: Yes
- Founding Date: 1997
- Ticket information: Discounts offered for members, buy tickets online or by phone.
- Buy tickets online [link]: www.natickarts.org/tcan_ticketsales.php
- Student discounts: Yes
- Senior discounts: Yes
- Private parties: Yes
- Food/drink: Yes
- Parking: Free lot, On-street: free
- Music specialties: Blues, Classical, Folk, Jazz, Rock
- Which performer or group that has visited the venue is the most interesting or memorable?: Artists appearing at TCAN have included Don McLean, Judy Collins, Paula Poundstone, John Sebastian, George Winston, Tom Rush, Peter Wolf, Colin Hay, Paula Cole, Dave Mason and many others. Children's after-school theatre and summer workshops available.
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I'll never forget the first time I stepped foot into TCAN. I was hooked for life. This unique, high-quality and intimate space is the perfect setting for many a memorable evening. Whether it be catching local talent-"Rock Off Main, a theatrical performance-"TCAN Players", or more nationally recognized acts transending a variety of musical genre. Not to mention it's continuing regional and community based mission of inclusion, supporting other local non-profit and fantastic kids programs.
Great venue! My daughter's 1st dance recital was held here & they used the seating area as the stage & the stage as the seating area as well as some of the usual seating area - so the view was great!! Really enjoyed the show!
TCAN has it all - quality performers, local, regional and national. Folk, bluegrass, blues, jazz, rock, classical. Also community theater...Sherlock Holmes anyone? For teens, TCAN has its own version of "Battle of the Bands", sponsored by Berklee College of Music. And let's not forget kids programs.
The historic restored firehouse and great people and outsanding artists provide a memorable experience.
TCAN provides excellent performances in widely diversified programs. The facility was conceived and built to provide artistic experiences in the community in a professional venue, supporting both the professional and amateur artist/performer. They have been successful in the quality of the venue, performers and performances.
The Center for Arts in Natick is a fabulous venue for catching live performances. The beautifully restored facility and state of the art lighting and sound system, coupled with the comfortable, intimate seating make attending any performance truly memorable. The stature of the artists that choose to perform at this particular venue speaks volumes about the mark TCAN has made in the MetroWest area. Great programming, affordable ticket prices, and free parking in downtown Natick make for a winning combination!
Larry Streeter, TCAN Member
This is the best place to hear live music and see performers "up-close-and-personal". TCAN brings in very professional level performers including many of my personal favorites. I have also been introduced to some amazing "new-to-me" performers from other parts of the country and the world. The acoustics, seats, site lines, and atmosphere of TCAN are wonderful. I am a member of TCAN and my husband and I attend many concerts since this is my favorite venue and location. Friendly staff/volunteers, free easy parking, good restaurants nearby.
Arlene Handschuch
TCAN has no legitimacy since it was STOLEN from the creator of the place, MIchael Moran !
This is a fantastic venue for any performance! We go at least 4-6 times a year, usually for music. There isn't a bad seat to be had and the acoustics are great. The level of performance is excellent. Maria Tecce, a jazz vocalist, was a knock-out show and helped us discover new talent. TCAN can't be beat!
Janet Hirsch
Thank you to the wonderful volunteer in the box office, (and her little dog too), for helping us get such great seats.
Amazing performers, friendly and helpful staff and volunteers. just the prefect night out.
I continue to be pleasantly surprised by the high quality of the entertainment where there's always something for everyone.Parking is never a problem and every seat allows for easy viewing. The acoustics couldn't be any better.
It appears that TCAN is run by volunteers that are highly courteous and most professional at all times. Last, but not least, the cookies are large and delicious!!
Allan Checkoway
I have seen a great many shows at TCAN and others around the Metrowest area. But TCAN performance space is the gem. The size and acoustic quality is phenomenal. There is no better place to see a live performance in Metrowest. Performers appreciate all the effort put into this space and enjoy performing. The true benefactors are audience.
I look forward to there upcoming lineup.
Professional and friendly venue. Convenient location with parking and decent restaurants nearby. Quality and diverse programming. A true gem for Metrowest
Awesome place to see a show, very intimate.....
Awesome friendly staff.... just a great time !!!
Parking is plentiful, easy to get to, and - best of all - easy to get out of. Not a bad seat in the house. The small room gives you an intimate setting. A wide range of acts. Highly enjoyable. Volunteers are uniformly courteous, and refreshment prices are very reasonable.
TCAN is my favorite venue! Location, variety, energy, and awesome building. Best of all the staff makes us feel like family. Thanks!
Nice venue and great location. Wide range of shows. Good prices.
Like it a lot!
Great location, great space, great staff, great shows. What more do you want?? (I'm a member!) :)
We haven't been regular patrons, but after each show we have left feeling very glad we had attended. I am also finding more & more events that I want to see or hear. I am pleasantly surprised with the number of name performers that I can see at TCAN. Great place to visit also.Lot of character.