Originally built in 1914, the Somerville Theatre is a throwback to an era when the neighborhood lineup included a diverse array of entertainment options ranging from opera to silent movies to vaudeville. The current incarnation offers a similar eclectic mix of flicks and up-and-coming rock ‘n’ roll acts. However, it’s the theatre’s reverence for performers like the Magnetic Fields, comedic troupes like the Jonas Brothers and movie marathons like the upcoming Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival that maintains this haunt’s street cred. MORE INFO: More than a million dollars' worth of renovations later, the Somerville Theatre is no longer just a national historical landmark—it's now a plush national historical landmark. In addition to its regular showings of second-run mainstream and independent films, the theatre also features live plays and concerts of all genres (tickets through TicketMaster, usually $20-40). They also boast the cheapest weekday matinees in the city for a mere $4. Also check out their affiliate Capitol Theatre for continued screenings. Films $6.50, seniors and children $4.50 before 6pm; prices vary for musical and theater events. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Longing for that hard-to-find cigar or tobacco for your traditional Indian Hookah pipe? Robbins Cigar is the place for you. This cigar-cigarette shop offers a great selection of scratch-off lottery tickets and friendly customer service. Robbins also sells adult magazines in the back and snacks/sodas in the front.

Antonia's captures the essence of all that is “cute.” Overlooking Davis Square, this cozy Italian Bistro sets the tone for a quiet, romantic evening on the town. A favorite among Davis locals, Antonia's offers a tasty and afforable menu, with options that cater to all tastes. The appetizers include the crowd favorite fried calamari ($7.45), as well as Antonia's Salad ($6), a specialty salad of chicken cutlet, mozzarella, basil, and roast pepper. Choose among the wide assortment of entrees, though the linguine frutti d'mare ($15) and alla matriciana ($9) come highly recommended. Diners on the go can enjoy a range of hot and cold subs ($4-6). Entrees $8-16. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

This popular college hangout serves above-average pizza pies and pitchers of beer, Mike’s Restaurant is in the heart of Somerville’s thriving Davis Square scene. Because of its location (on the corner of Elm Street and Highland Avenue) and wide, open windows, Mike’s is the perfect spot for people watching. It’s also a great place to catch a Red Sox or Patriots game with your group of buddies.

A favorite congregation place of the Davis Square neo-hippie and grunge-cum-intellectual crowd, this charming Toscanini's-owned coffeehouse is a refreshing change from the sterile, corporate environment of the nearby Starbucks. Decorated in elementary-school watercolors with black-and-white photography, Someday Cafe is like a reassuringly cushy living room in which to sip your java ($1.50-4). Snacks like chocolate chip cookies and ice-cream sandwiches ($3.50) sustain patrons in for the long-haul. Toscanini's ice cream $3-5.25. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

This 15,000 square foot fitness facility recently opened in Davis Square. Located on the 2nd floor of 1 Davis Square next to a new CVS, the cutting-edge Boston Sports Club boasts all new, state-of-the-art equipment with audiovisual entertainment, a sauna, towel service, a group exercise studio and a kid’s playroom with babysitting.

The newest addition to the yuppification of Davis Square, this cleaner-than-average CVS/Pharmacy carries all of your personal-care needs like shampoo, face products, toothpaste and a cutting-edge photo processing center for digital/traditional photos. CVS also offers prescription medication, over-the-counter medication, cards, gifts, household needs, etc. It’s staffed by a board-certified pharmacist who staffs the counter to answer any questions about the prescribed medications.