“It’s a big number,” said Wooster, referring to the loss of income, adding that Passim’s landlord has allowed the club to defer some rent payments. Income from food and drinks has evaporated, and the folk club had to lay off a large portion of its staff. Many of Passim’s livestreamed performances have been well attended, and the organization has started a fund to assist artists through the crisis.Įven so, Wooster estimated that income from ticket sales (now logged as donations) is about half what it was before. Jim Wooster, executive director of Harvard Square’s iconic Club Passim, said the venue has been helped by a loyal audience that’s in the habit of donating to the nonprofit. “Unfortunately, the things that make these places so special is the very thing that’s going to mean we can’t open them for a long time.”Ĭlub Passim in Harvard Square has had to lay off staff. “I am hopeful that we will, but I’m not confident,” she said. “I try to remain optimistic, but some some days that’s easier than others,” said Heslop, who worried some of the venues won’t reopen. It had to furlough or lay off scores of staff, and outdoor dining will likely end come the colder weather. Still, she said the company had to return a pair of Paycheck Protection Program loans after realizing it wouldn’t qualify for forgiveness.
She added the company, which also includes the restaurants Christopher’s and Cambridge Common, has managed to do a little business by opening a patio at Cambridge Common. Holly Heslop, who co-owns Cambridge Eats & Beats, the parent company of Lizard Lounge and Toad, said its business is “hanging on by a thread.” Poindexter said that since his family owns the building, Wally’s will likely re-open eventually.
Yaovi Ayeh of Boston listens to the Christian Conti Quartet at Wally's Cafe in 2019.
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