What’s Happening at Great American Beer Hall This Week (Jan 14–19)
The Great American Beer Hall (GAB) in Medford, MA is hosting a full week of live music, DJs, themed events, and playoff football. This week’s highlights include Country Line Dancing, DJ Afro Beats, NFL Playoffs Saturday, The One Night Stands live, and the marquee matchup Patriots vs Texans.
If you’re looking for things to do near Boston this week—or the best beer hall to watch football—here’s everything happening at GAB.
Country Line Dancing Night — Tuesday, January 14
Kick off the week with Country Line Dancing at the Great American Beer Hall.
Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just showing up for the vibes, this night is all about:
Country music
High-energy crowd participation
Cold beers and wide-open space to dance
GAB’s size and layout make it one of the few beer halls near Boston that can comfortably host large, interactive dance nights.
🎧 DJ Afro Beats — Friday Night
Friday night turns the beer hall into a party with DJ Afro Beats spinning high-energy Afrobeat, hip-hop, and global dance music.
Why this night hits different:
Late-night DJ set in a massive beer hall environment
A crowd that skews social, energetic, and ready to move
A beer selection that keeps flowing well past kickoff time
If you’re searching for Friday night events near Boston that aren’t a typical club scene, this is your move.
🏈 NFL Playoffs Saturday — All Day
Saturday is for football.
The NFL Playoffs take over the Great American Beer Hall with:
Wall-to-wall TVs
Stadium-level sound
Plenty of seating for groups
A beer list built for long games
GAB is one of the best places near Boston to watch NFL playoff games with friends—especially if you want the energy of a crowd without being crammed into a small sports bar.
🎸 Live Music: The One Night Stands — Saturday Night
After the playoff games, stay for live music from The One Night Stands on Saturday night.
Expect:
High-energy covers
A packed dance floor
A full beer hall crowd rolling straight from football into live music
This is a classic GAB Saturday: sports → beers → live band → late night energy.
⭐ Game of the Week: Patriots vs Texans
The highlight of the week is Patriots vs Texans, and there’s no better place to watch than inside a full beer hall.
Why Patriots games at GAB stand out:
Massive screens visible from anywhere in the hall
A crowd that actually cares about the game
Game-day beers, food, and atmosphere that feels close to the stadium
If you’re searching for where to watch the Patriots near Boston, this is it.