The best book, hobby & craft shops in Cambridge

“Denton folks, when your dice need new luck or your deck needs that one elusive single, Portals Games & Comics delivers with board games, card singles, RPGs, minis, paints, manga and puzzles, plus a comics pullbox and friendly events just over in Easton.”

From the Easton newsletter, September 25, 2026

“MICA College Store is Baltimore’s art pantry, loaded with brushes, gouache and acrylics, sketchbooks, printmaking supplies, stretcher bars, and raw materials from fabric and foam to wood, plus student-made goods, tech, and MICA 200 merch. Perfect excuse to restock this week and actually start that project.”

From the Baltimore newsletter, August 28, 2026

“Baltimore Music Company keeps it all in-house with stringed instrument repair and restoration, Plek services, paint and finish work, and pedalboard/rig building that tames cable sprawl and tone chaos. Give your guitar or bass some love this week, your future gigs will thank you.”

From the Baltimore newsletter, September 24, 2026

“Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).”

“Whether your trusty fiddle needs a tonal adjustment or you’re hunting for a violin, viola, cello, or a freshly rehaired bow, Perrin & Associates Fine Violins has the know-how to make you sound like you actually practiced. Rentals, repairs, and instrument care tips to get you playing happier this week. Check it out.”

From the Baltimore newsletter, September 18, 2026

“The Sound Garden-Baltimore is a sprawling indie record store Germantown collectors love, with over 100,000 hard-to-find new and used records, CDs, and DVDs, constant new arrivals, an artist-signed section, and the option to sell your vinyl, CDs, and movies when it's time to purge.”

From the Waldorf newsletter, September 4, 2026