O’Brien’s Pub is giving Boston’s creative community a new place to work—and the Wi-Fi and coffee are completely free. The longtime Allston music venue launches The Day Shift on Tuesday, September 22, transforming its space into a no-cost daytime hub for musicians, writers, designers, photographers, promoters, and anyone working on a creative project.
A new place to get work done (with free coffee)
The Day Shift runs every Tuesday through Thursday from 11 AM to 4 PM at O’Brien’s Pub in Allston. Expect shared tables, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary coffee—without a membership.
Guests can bring a laptop, notebook, demo, pitch deck, screenplay, or any work-in-progress, then settle in before the venue returns to its usual nighttime role as one of Boston’s most beloved spots for live music.
The details
- When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 11 AM–4 PM, beginning September 22
- Where: O’Brien’s Pub, Allston
- Cost: Free
- Who it’s for: Boston-area musicians, artists, writers, photographers, designers, promoters, managers, and other creatives
No RSVP, membership, or purchase is required—just show up, find a table, and get to work. Learn more via O’Brien’s Pub on Instagram.