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March 2008 Events Calendar

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE SCHEDULES

Saint Patrick's Day 2022 Parades

2024 PARADE DATES & TIMES

Pawtucket, RI:Saturday, March 2, 2024 - - Noon
Cape Cod, MA:
Saturday, March 9, 2024 - - 11:00 am
Hartford, CT:Saturday, March 9, 2024 - - 11:00 am
Providence, RI:Saturday, March 9, 2024 - - Noon
New Haven, CT:Sunday, March 10, 2024 - - 1:30 pm
Worcester, MA:
Sunday, March 10, 2024 - - Noon
Newport, RI:
Saturday, March 16, 2024 - - 11:00 am
Dublin, Ireland: Sunday, March 17, 2024 - - Noon

Abington, MA:Sunday, March 17, 2024 - - 1:00 pm
Boston, MA:Sunday, March 17, 2024 - - 1:00 pm
Holyoke, MA:
Sunday, March 17, 2024 - - 11:10 am
Portland, ME:Sunday, March 17, 2024 - - Noon
Scituate, MA:Sunday, March 17, 2024 - - 1:00 pm
West Warwick, RI:Sunday, March 17, 2024 - - 1:00 pm
Manchester, NH:Sunday, March 24, 2024 - - Noon

PARADE DETAILS HERE




JFK Library & Museum Boston

Special Exhibit
Service and Sacrifice: World War II – A Shared Experience

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston | Hours: Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
AD: $18 | Seniors/Students: $12 | Ages 12 & under: Free, Discounts for Veterans
1 866 JFK-1960 | 617-514-1600 | jfklibrary.org | Exhibit details

Those who served in World War II did so for a variety of reasons, the universal draft being a major factor. They viewed their service through different lenses while sharing the experience of trying to win a war. For Americans of color, service in a war to "preserve democracy" was an ironic counterpoint to the suppression of their civil liberties at home. Women who were able to work in different capacities within the Armed Forces for the first time were greeted with hostility by their male counterparts. For all those involved, the war opened different avenues and changed perceptions. As a result, countless servicepeople went on to shape and change post-war American society. This exhibit will tell the stories of a few of the many.




Irish Flag Raising Lawrence 2022

March 1

Irish Flag Raising
Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations

Lawrence City Hall
Common Street, Lawrence
FREE event | 11:00 a.m.
Click here to view full schedule
div8aoh.homestead.com | lawrenceheritage.org

Irish Flag Raising across from City Hall – Common St. @ 11 a.m. Sponsored by Division 8 AOH. Irish Heritage Month is supported in part by a grant from the Lawrence Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. AOH Membership, write to:  Division 8 AOH Organizer, PO Box 1407, Lawrence, MA 01842 (e-mail) - organizer.




Silver Spears Irish Showband

March 2

Lawrence Hosts 152nd Saint Patrick’s Day Banquet & Dance
As part of Irish Heritage Month Celebrations

Lawrence Lodge of Elks
652 Andover Street, Lawrence, MA
6:00 - 11:00 p.m. | Contact: Charles Breen: 508-328-0323
Click here to view full schedule
div8aoh.homestead.com | lawrenceheritage.org

Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner. Dancing to the Silver Spears Irish Show Band from 6-11 pm. Awarding of the Richard Cardinal Cushing and Irishman and Irishwoman of the Year Awards. For more information contact Charles Breen at 508 328 0323. Sponsored by Division 8 AOH – Handicap Accessible.




Biribá Union

March 2

Rockport Music Presents: Global Journeys Series
Biribá Union

Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA
978-546-7391 | $22 - $36
7:30 p.m. | Buy Tix
rockportmusic.org

Mike Block (cello, vocals), Christylez Bacon (beatbox, guitar, rhymes), and Patricia Ligia (electric bass, pandeiro, vocals) form a dynamic trio, blending original music with global influences to form a fresh and accessible sound. Each member of the collective brings influences and repertoire from their diverse backgrounds, such as Brazilian, hip-hop, classical, jazz, bluegrass, funk, and pop styles.




Holyoke Dobbins Tartan Party

March 2

Holyoke:
Dobbin's Tartan Party: A Fundraiser!

Holyoke Merry Go Round
221 Appleton Street, Holyoke, MA
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | details here

holyokestpatricksparade.com

Save the date and get ready to buy your favorite Tartan apparel including some new items! The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round is located in historic Holyoke, MA, alongside Heritage Park Visitor's Center. Funds raised will go towards the Parade.




Holyoke: Marshal Mania Fundraiser

March 2

Holyoke: Marshal Mania Fundraiser

Gateway City Arts
92 Race Street, Holyoke
6:30 - 10:30 pm | $20 | Contact: Jeff Walsh – 413-530-3944
E-mail: Jeffwalsh127@gmail.com
holyokestpatricksparade.com

Join the Marshal Mania Fundraiser at Gateway City Arts in Holyoke for a great evening while supporting the efforts of the St. Patrick's Committee of Holyoke as they raise funds for the St. Patrick's Day Parade. The evening opens with Eavesdrop covering alternative and rock tunes from the 70's to present. Followed by the U2 Tribute Band - Unforgettable Fire (pictured). Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 8:00 p.m. Enjoy food, a cash bar and raffles - and help make the 2023 parade a day to remember!




Áine Minogue in Concert

March 2

Celebrate St. Pat's season
with Áine Minogue

Sudbury Meeting House
First Parish of Sudbury
327 Concord Rd., Sudbury
7:30 p.m. | viewcy.com | aineminogue.com

Áine Minogue is an award-winning harpist, singer, arranger and composer who has entertained presidents and prime ministers. She has traveled extensively to perform at concerts across the United States and around the world. Join Áine to celebration St. Patrick's month in music song and story. Áine has been nominated for several awards for her work as a record producer. Her recordings include Were You at the Rock, To Warm the Winter's Night, The Mysts of Time, Between the Worlds, Circle of the Sun, The Twilight Realm, Celtic Meditation Music, Celtic Pilgrimage, Celtic Lamentations, and Close Your Eyes, Love




Easter Rising

March 3-24

Exhibit: "1916: A Year that Changed Irish History"
Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations

Lawrence Heritage State Park Visitors Center
1 Jackson St, Lawrence, MA
FREE event | Handicap Accessible
Click here to view full schedule
div8aoh.homestead.com | lawrenceheritage.org

The exhibit, "1916: A Year that Changed Irish History" opens on March 3th and is sponsored by Division 8 AOH. The Visitor Center is located in a beautifully restored 1840s boarding house that features two floors of interactive exhibits that tells the tale of Lawrence, one of the nation’s first planned industrial cities.




Lawrence Irish Heritage Month

March 3

White Fund Lecture with Author John Cashman
Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations

Lawrence Heritage State Park
Visitors Center, 1 Jackson St, Lawrence, MA
2:00 pm | FREE event | Handicap Accessible
Click here to view full schedule
div8aoh.homestead.com
lawrenceheritage.org

White Fund Lecture – Maine author, John Cashman will discuss his historic novel, The Survivor: An Irishman's Story" at Lawrence Heritage State Park Visitors Center, 1 Jackson St., Lawrence, MA @ 2:00 pm. This lecture is sonsored by Division 8 AOH, Free and handicap accessible.




Karan Casey at Blackstone River Theatre

March 3

BRT Presents: Karan Casey
With Niamh Dunne and Sean Og Graham

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
3:00 p.m. | 401 725-9272 | $28 or $31 at the door | brtri.org/concerts

Legendary Irish folk singer Karan Casey has released 12 albums to date and has toured extensively throughout North America, Europe and Japan singing songs charged with a sense of social responsibility in a career spanning more than 25 years. A founding member of traditional supergroup Solas, Casey draws inspiration from a wide range of sources from the personal to the historical and political, touching on themes of family, loss, love, the empowerment of women and Irish revolutionary struggle.




ICC Set Dancing

March 4, 11, 18, 25

ICC Presents:
Set Dancing with Cait Bracken

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
6:30 pm | $5 donation at the door | Adults (16 & up)
781 821-8291
irishculture.org

Every Monday throughout the year (except Holidays), the ICC presents set dancing with Cait Bracken at 6:30pm. Set dancing is a form of social dancing which has been popular in Ireland for over 150 years. Sets are danced by four couples in a square.  No previous dancing experience or partner required! No registration required for this class.




Green Road, JP Sinnott

March 8

ICC Presents: An Irish St. Patrick's Day Celebration with
Green Road & Irish Soprano Clodagh Kinsella

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
7:30 pm | $40, ($35 for members), $10 (ages 12-18) | Buy Tix
781 821-8291 | irishculture.org

After last year's sold out concert, you'll be delighted to hear of Green Road's return to the ICC for a rousing St. Patrick's celebration. (Lead singer, JP Sinnott pictured). With sold-out shows across the U.S., Green Road is one of Ireland's hottest bands, and there's a double treat, as soprano Clodagh Kinsella also returns to sing some of the best Irish-American standards, made famous by tenors John McCormack and Frank Patterson. What a perfect kick-start to the St. Patrick's celebrations!




Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy

WIN FREE TIX!
March 9

Music Worcester Presents:
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy

The Hanover Theatre
2 Southbridge Street, Worcester, MA
978-546-7391 | AD: $49 - $65, Students/Youth: $25 | 8:00 pm
musicworcester.org | Buy Tix

When it comes to the finest, most dazzling Celtic music you'll hear this St. Patrick's Day season, look no further than fiddlers Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, whose careers as virtuosic musicians and exemplars of Cape Breton music have made them international stars on the concert and festival circuit. Hear for yourself, when this dynamic, married duo perform on Saturday, March 9 at the exquisite Hanover Theatre in Worcester, the only New England stop on their national tour.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW WINNER!




March 9

ICC Presents:
St. Patrick's Céilí with Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive
Canton, MA
2:00 - 5:00 pm | $15 Admission includes Tea & Coffee
781 821-8291
Register here
irishculture.org

Join the fun and dance your way into the St. Patrick's Day festivities at the Irish Cultural Centre for a St. Patrick's Day Céilí by the wonderful Reynolds-Hanafin-Cooley branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.




Trevor Sexton & Ger O'Donnell

March 9

ICC Presents: Trevor Sexton & Ger O'Donnell Live in Concert

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
Meet & Greet: 6:00 p.m: $40 | GA: 7:00 p.m: $30
781 821-8291 | irishculture.org | Register here

Although relatively new to the scene as a duo, 2023 has seen Trevor Sexton & Ger O'Donnell become a sensation – selling out shows nationwide on the back of their online popularity. With influences spanning Bob Dylan, Bob Marley and Pete Seeger, the work of Trevor Sexton is created with intent, crafting songs through storytelling to give voice to his life experiences. Ger O’Donnell, a music educator, arranger and composer has worked his way from classical flute and fife to rock and strings, reaching the coveted No 1 slot in the Irish charts for his singles ‘Turquoise Ink’ and ‘Talk about the Heroes’.




March 9 (2 shows)

Bridget's - An Irish Tradition Presents:
Andy Cooney's Irish Celebration

Laura Center for the Arts (YMCA)
97 Mill Street, Hanover, MA
$42 | Discount for groups of 10 + | 3 pm & 7pm
Tix & Info: 508 285-9700 | Email: lorraine1dennis@mac.com

Famed tenor Andy Cooney surrounds himself with the finest in Irish entertainment. The show features Andy along with Irish Folk Singer Ciara Fox, Irish Comedian "The King of Blarney" George Casey, the Guinness Irish Band & Emerald Fire Irish Dancers. Enjoy an exhilarating, distinctive blend of Irish music, laughter, and dance which creates an evening designed to please the entire family. It's going to be a great night out!




Daimh - Music from Scotland

March 9

BRT Presents: Daimh - Music from Scotland

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
7:00 p.m. | 401 725-9272
$26 or $31 at the door| | brtri.org/concerts

With a reputation as giants of the Bagpipes and Fiddle, Angus Mackenzie and Gabe McVarish lead the melodic powerhouse with fellow founder member Ross Martin underpinning the groove on the Guitar. The Band are joined by Murdo "Yogi" Cameron on Mandola and Accordion to complete the instrumental line up. Daimh have always had the renown and notoriety of working with some of the finest Gaelic singers in Scotland and the current line up only serves to cement that distinction with the addition of the Gaelic firmament's most rapidly rising star, Ellen MacDonald on vocals. Recent accolades include last year's award for the "Best Folk Band in Europe" at the prestigious Folkherbst competition in Germany and most recently winner of "Folk Band of the Year" at the Scottish Traditional Music Awards.




Reagle Music Theatre The Magic Of Ireland

March 9-10

Reagle Music Theatre Presents:
The Magic Of Ireland: A St. Patrick's Day Concert

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston
617 Lexington Street, Waltham
Buy Tix: March 9: 4:00 pm | But Tix: March 10 - 2:00 pm
781 891-5600 reaglemusictheatre.org

Get ready to experience the enchanting allure of Ireland with Reagle Music Theatre's The Magic Of Ireland: A St. Patrick's Day Concert. The spellbinding performances of Reagle's Broadway and Boston talent will transport you to the heart of the Emerald Isle. Headlined by Dublin's own Ciarán Sheehan (Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables), Kathy St. George (Broadway's Fiddler on the Roof, Off Broadway: I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change), Jennifer Ellis (RMT's Wonderful Town, Carousel), and Rick Sherburne (RMT's Oklahoma, West Side Story), this holiday concert features traditional Irish melodies, comedy, poetry, and more! The cast includes The Harney Academy Irish step dancers showcasing the rich tradition of Irish dance with their precision and grace. Don't miss it!




Áine Minogue

March 9

Áine Minogue in Concert

Wellfleet Preservation Hall
335 Main St., Wellfleet
3:00 p.m. | aineminogue.com

Áine Minogue is an award-winning harpist, singer, arranger and composer who has entertained presidents and prime ministers. She has traveled extensively to perform at concerts across the United States and around the world. Join Áine to celebration St. Patrick's month in music song and story in the beautiful Sutton Room at the Peabody Essex Institute. Áine has been nominated for several awards for her work as a record producer. Her recordings include Were You at the Rock, To Warm the Winter's Night, The Mysts of Time, Between the Worlds, Circle of the Sun, The Twilight Realm, Celtic Meditation Music, Celtic Pilgrimage, Celtic Lamentations, and Close Your Eyes, Love




Breaking Trad

March 10

ICC Presents: Breaking Trad:
David Doocey, Donal Murphy & Mike Galvin

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
3 pm | $25, | Buy Tix
781 821-8291 | irishculture.org

Get ready to be blown away by the mesmerizing performances and energetic tunes of Dónal Murphy (Accordion), David Doocey (Fiddle) and Mike Galvin (Guitar/Vocals). The band has toured extensively around the world, performing at major festivals and music venues with Four Men and a Dog, De Dannan, Dance star Michael Flatley, Sean Keane, Tim O Brien, Alison Krauss, Gráda and many more. Their music has been described as "Dazzling," "'unorthodox and unique," and "high octane." This is a fantastic opportunity to hear live music at its best and to celebrate the St. Pat's season!




Unraveling the Myth of Sgt. Alvin York

March 10

White Fund Lecture with James P. Gregory Jr.
Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations

Lawrence Heritage State Park
Visitors Center, 1 Jackson St, Lawrence, MA
2:00 pm | FREE event | Handicap Accessible
Click here to view full schedule
div8aoh.homestead.com | lawrenceheritage.org

White Fund Lecture with Author, James P. Gregory Jr. Mr. Gregory will discuss his book "Unraveling the Myth of Sgt. Alvin York: The Other Sixteen," at Lawrence Heritage State Park Visitors Center, 1 Jackson St., Lawrence, MA @ 2:00 pm. Lawrence native, Patrick Donohue is noted prominently in this book. This lecture is sonsored by Division 8 AOH, Free and handicap accessible.




Dine Out Boston - Jessica mading

March 10-23

Dine Out Boston

Various Venues in Greater Boston
Meet Boston
Lunch: $22, $27, $32 and Dinner: $36, $41, $46, $55
Exclusive of beverage, tax and gratuity
DineOutBoston.com | Participating Restaurants

Formerly known as Restaurant Week Boston®, Dine Out Boston offers some of Boston's finest dining. Try a new restaurant or get back to an old favorite. Enjoy a multi-course prix fixe lunch or dinner served at one of the participating restaurants. Each participating restaurant selects one of the three price options. Be sure to enter to win the Dine Out Boston Photo Contest for a chance to win a $100 restaurant gift card. Also, check back for the Dine Out Boston Auction: dobauction.com, opening on March 13, and bid on $100 restaurant gift cards to support charitable partners.
(Photo credit: Jessica Mading)





Socks In The Frying Pan

March 10

BRT Presents: Socks In The Frying Pan

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
7:00 p.m. | 401 725-9272
$28 or $31 at the door | brtri.org/concerts

“Socks in the Frying Pan, a simply stupendous new band from Ireland that has been at the top of my top ten list for a couple of months now”– Irish American News. “They remind me particularly of another Ennis based ensemble, early Stockton’s Wing not in line–up but in attitude and musical daring… a successful and highly promising debut.”– Irish Music Magazine (John O’Regan)




March 10
Spectacle Live Presents:
Red Hot Chilli Pipers

Cary Memorial Hall
1605 Mass Ave., Lexington
7:00 p.m. | $29 - $69
spectaclelive.com

It’s The Red Hot Chilli Pipers – an internationally renowned ensemble consisting of pipers, guitarists, keyboards, and drummers -- who have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing  to Melbourne and everywhere in between with musicianship of the highest order and a passion for pipes that will leave you breathless.  The band has four music degrees from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and all the pipers and drummers have played  at the top level in bagpiping.




ICC Presents: 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebrations in Boston

March 12

ICC Presents: 4th Annual
St. Patrick's Day Celebrations in Boston

University of Massachusetts Club
1 Beacon Stree, #32nd Floor, Boston
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | 781 821-8291
irishculture.org
Register here

Join the Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston for an evening of Irish music, song & dance to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and to honor Deirdre & Bob Leger with the annual 'Gradam Dóchais' for their outstanding contributions and philatrophic work with the Boston & New England Rose of Tralee over the past 38 years.


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Irish American Partnership

March 13

Irish American Partnership (IAP) Presents:
St. Patrick's Day Celebration 2024

Rose Kennedy Ballroom
InterContinental Hotel
510 Atlantic Avenue, Boston
8:00 - 9:30 a.m. | irishap.org

The Irish American Partnership is honored to welcome the Taoiseach of Ireland, Leo Varadkar TD as the keynote speaker. Enjoy an inspiring program celebrating this most Irish of days, with musical performances, guest appearances, and messages of thanks. Contact Clodagh at clodagh@irishap.org or 617-723-2707 to find out about tax-deductible sponsorship opportunities. It is a wonderful way to give back while gaining a brand advantage with a highly influential audience providing new business opportunities. 




AOH Food Pantry

March 13

AOH National Hunger Month Food Drive
Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations

Lawrence Lodge of Elks
652 Andover Street, Lawrence
Click here to view full schedule
div8aoh.homestead.com | lawrenceheritage.org

AOH National Hunger Month Food Drive: Please consider donating canned goods and non-perishable food items. All food items received will be donated to a local food pantry.  TIME: 6 pm – 7:00 pm at the Lawrence Lodge of Elks, 652 Andover Street, Lawrence MA. Sponsored by Division 8 AOH – Handicap Accessible.




Jeffrey Rosen, CEO and President of the National Constitution Center

March 13

JFK Library Forum:
The Pursuit of Happiness

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Smith Hall, Columbia Point, Boston + Online
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | jfklibrary.org | Register here

Jeffrey Rosen, CEO and President of the National Constitution Center, discusses his forthcoming book The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America, which explores what "the pursuit of happiness" meant to our nation's Founders and how that famous phrase defined their lives and became the foundation of our democracy. Mary Sarah Bilder, Boston College professor of law, moderates. Enjoy food and drink purchases at the Café before the Forum.




Silver Spears Irish Band

March 15

Lawrence Hosts 54th Annual Saint Patrick's Day Luncheon
As part of Irish Heritage Month Celebrations

Lawrence Lodge of Elks
652 Andover Street, Lawrence, MA
Noon | Contact: Jack Lahey: 603-560-8192
Click here to view full schedule
div8aoh.homestead.com | lawrenceheritage.org

Saint Patrick’s Day Luncheon at the Lawrence Lodge of Elks. Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage featuring a New Caterer (Simply Elegant Catering), with entertainment by the Silver Spears Irish Show Band at noon. Awarding of the Honorable John E. Fenton Citizenship Award. Contact: Jack Lahey: 603-560-8192. Sponsored by Division 8 AOH – Handicap Accessible.




Irish Pastoral Centre Music

March 15

Irish Pastoral Centre:
St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Florian Hall
55 Hallet St, Boston
3:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | $30 | Buy Tix
617 265-5312 | ipcboston.org

Join the Irish Pastoral Centre on March 15th at Florian Hall to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Annual Mass & Blessing of Shamrocks. Corned Beef Dinner will be served following the service with music & dancing with Erin's Melody. It's a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Pre-registration is required.




Pop Up Gaeltacht at the ICC

March 16

ICC Presents: Pop Up Gaeltacht

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
5 - 8 p.m. | Register here
781 821-8291 | irishculture.org

Enjoy a fun-filled evening of conversation, music, and laughter. Grab a pint, mingle with fellow Irish language enthusiasts, and practice your conversational skills. Don't worry if you're a beginner - everyone is encouraged to participate and learn together. Experience the warmth of Irish hospitality and the joy of speaking in Irish. Whether you're reconnecting with your roots or simply curious about the language, the Pop Up Gaeltacht at the ICC Pub promises to be a memorable night!




ICC St Patrick's Weekend, March 16 & 17, 2024

March 16-17

ICC Presents: St. Patrick's Day Festival Weekend
Live Music, Song & Dance

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
March 16 - Family Day: 11 am - 5 pm
March 17 - St. Patrick's Day Festivities: 11 am - 9pm
781 821-8291 | irishculture.org

Join the ICC for an unforgettable weekend of St. Patrick's festivities. Enjoy Family Day on the 16th (11 am-5 pm) with music by Strawberry Hill & Slainte, Irish step dance performances, crafts, face painting and games - there's something for everyone to enjoy (AD: $25, CH: $10). Food & Beverage available for purchase. Later, enjoy live music, more Irish dancing & a pop up gaeltacht throughout the building until 9pm.
On the 17th - enjoy live Irish Music and dancing all day long! Corned Beef & Cabbage served all day with limited pub menu including Irish food, Irish beers. AD: $20, U12 Free, includes all-day entertainment access and reentry with wristband, not including F&B. Entertainment includes: 11am: Yokeshire, 12:30pm: Petrocelli Dance, 1:30pm: O'Shea Chaplin Dance, 2pm: Adam Hendey, David Healy & Niamh Healy, ICC Set Dancers, 5pm: Greene-O'Leary Dance, 5:30: Bumper Irish Trad, Amy Law & Torrin Ryan, 6pm-9pm: Skeaf Bridge, 7:30: Harney Pender Keady Dance. It's all happening at the ICC on St. Patrick's Weekend!




Greene-O'Leary School Of Irish Dance

March 16

JFK Library Presents:
Greene-O'Leary School Of Irish Dance
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Smith Center
Columbia Point, Boston
10:30 - 11:30 am
jfklibrary.org | Register here

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, visit the JFK Library and enjoy a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Exuberant dancers demonstrate athleticism, skill, and poise while presenting traditional and contemporary styles of Irish dance. Stop by the Museum Store after and pick up something special from the new Irish collection.




Irish Film Festival Lawrence

March 16

Irish Film Festival Lawrence
Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations

Lawrence Heritage State Park Visitors Center
1 Jackson Street, Lawrence
FREE event | 10:00 am | Click here to view full schedule
div8aoh.homestead.com | lawrenceheritage.org

Irish Film Festival Lawrence at Lawrence Heritage State Park Visitors Center, 1 Jackson St., Lawrence, MA  @ 10.00 am. Sponsored by Division 8 AOH  (FREE) - Handicap Accessible. View full schedule




clovers

March 16

St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations

St Patrick Parish Center
David Burke Way, Lawrence, MA
5:00 pm | Click here to view full schedule
div8aoh.homestead.com | lawrenceheritage.org

Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration at Saint Patrick Parish Center, David Burke Way, Lawrence, MA @ 5 pm. For tickets and more information please call (978) 683-9416 - Handicap Accessible. View full schedule




Rose Clancy

March 16-17

Celtic Crossroads Concert: A Celebration of
Celtic Songs, Tunes & Spoken Word

South Harwich Meetinghouse
270 Chatham Road, Harwich, MA
508 364 -0139
southharwichmeetinghouse.com

Join Celtic Crossroads at the beautifully restored South Harwich Meetinghouse for a Celtic Crossroads Concert to celebrate St. Patrick's season. Featuring Rose Clancy, Director, along with John Alden, Max Cohen, Brendan Dolan, Bailey Ford, Jonathan Ford, Sarah Ford Marchio, Thomas Marchio, Christopher Marchio, with Shanachie Dennis Cunningham and other special guests. Don't miss this wonderful event!




Holyoke Road Race

March 16

Holyoke: St. Patrick's Road Race

143 Maple Street, Holyoke
Start (Maple & Lyman St.): | 1:00 pm
Sign up for 10K Road Race here | 2 Mile Walk here | FAQ

holyokestpatricksroadrace.org

Kick off the Holyoke Parade Weekend with an epic block party! A free shuttle service will be running from Holyoke Community College to the starting area. Major Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Women's winner. Awards winners will be announced and notified via text if they win. Winners can pick up their prize at Race Headquarters following the race. Prizes that are not picked up will be mailed. See Race Map.




WIN FREE TIX!
March 17

Ireland With Michael - A St. Patrick's Day Celebration


The Cabot
286 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA
7:00 pm | $47.50 - $79.50
Buy Tix | thecabot.org

Acclaimed Irish tenor Michael Londra brings the beautiful sounds of Ireland to Beverly on March 17 at 7 p.m. Michael's concert is based off the TV show, Ireland with Michael. He has brought the show to over 20 countries as both producer and lead singer. He has been a featured guest singer with Irish supergroups De Dannan and Téada and has performed with Judy Collins for the Kennedy family at the JFK 50 celebrations to honor President John F. Kennedy's trip to Ireland in 1963. His recording of "Danny Boy" is now regarded as "one of the best recordings in history," with over 6 million views on YouTube. Instead of watching online, here is your chance to catch him live at The Cabot on St. Patrick's Day - what could be better!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW WINNERS!




THIRST by Ronán Noone

WIN FREE TIX!
February 23 - March 17

Lyric Stage Boston Presents:
THIRST by Ronán Noone

Lyric Stage Boston - Celebrating 50 Years!
140 Clarendon Street, 2nd Floor, Boston
Located on the 2nd floor of the YW building at the corner of Clarendon & Stuart Streets.
Parking | lyricstage.com | Buy Tix

Written by Ronán Noone and directed by Courtney O'Connor, Thirst is a compelling story about two Irish immigrants - a disappointed cook whose shuttered heart only blooms when she has a bottle in her hand and a vibrant young maid who survived a trip on the Titanic. They work gloomy, daily chores alongside a resilient American chauffeur with a troubled past. As tensions rise, high-spirited humor and harsh cynicism boil over as the trio confront abandoned dreams and heart-breaking misfortunes. Underneath it all, hope is not as far away as it seems.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW WINNERS!




St. Patrick's Day Breakfast Hosted by Senator Nick Collins

March 17

St. Patrick's Day Breakfast
Hosted by Senator Nick Collins

Ironworkers Local 7 Union Hall
South Boston
stpatricksdaybreakfastboston.com

State Senator Nick Collins hosts the 2024 Annual St. Patrick's Day Breakfast - live on Sunday March 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ironworkers Local 7 Union Hall in South Boston. The event will be Livestreamed on both Caught In Southie and Boston Neighborhood Network and broadcast locally on BNN. The event will also be broadcast live on WROL Irish Radio 100.3 FM and 950 AM. Senator Collins reminds us, "Today, we also celebrate the important history of the Revolutionary War and the Evacuation of British Troops from Boston. In this spirit of Evacuation Day, we honor the members of the United State Armed Forces and their families."




Holyoke: St. Patrick's Day Parade

March 17

Holyoke:
St. Patrick's Day Parade

Kick off - 11:10 a.m.
Starts: Downtown Holyoke
Contact Information

holyokestpatricksparade.com

The parade begins at Kmart Plaza on Rt. 5 (Northampton Street) and ends on High Street. Road closures typically begin 1 hour hour prior to kick off. The parade is 2.65 miles long and can take up to 3 hours.
2024 Awards: Grand Marshal Award | John F. Kennedy Award | Citizenship Award | Ambassador Award | Thomas F. Rowan Award | George E. O'Connell Award | Daniel J. Gallivan Award | Float 2023 Award | Music 2023 Award. Read editorial here.




Open the Door for Three

March 17

BRT Presents: Open the Door for Three

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
7:00 p.m. | 401 725-9272
$28 or $31 at the door | brtri.org/concerts

BRT is excited to present Open the Door for Three on St. Patrick's Day weekend! Open the Door for Three is fiddle player Liz Knowles, uilleann piper Kieran O'Hare, and Dublin-born singer and bouzouki player Pat Broaders. Their music is a rare combination of unearthed tunes from centuries-old collections, newly composed melodies, fresh arrangements of songs old and new, homages to the musicians and bands they grew up listening to, and the unmatched energy of a trio of good friends playing great Irish music together.




Aine Minogue

March 17

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day
with Áine Minogue

Wright-Locke Farm
78 Ridge St, Winchester, MA 01890
3:00 p.m. | wlfarm.org | aineminogue.com

Áine Minogue is an award-winning harpist, singer, arranger and composer who has entertained presidents and prime ministers. She has traveled extensively to perform at concerts across the United States and around the world. Join Áine to celebration St. Patrick's Day in music song and story at Wright Locke Farm's beautiful new, acoustically gorgeous, barn for an enchanting evening of music, storytelling, and tradition that is appropriate for all ages in celebration of St. Patrick's Season!




Aisling Gallery & Framing

March 17

Aisling Gallery & Framing Presents:
Open House with Live Irish Music

229 Lincoln Street (Route 3A)
Hingham, MA 02043
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | 781 749-0555
info@ aislinggallery.com | aislinggallery.com

Aisling Gallery & Framing is excited to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Sunday, March 17. Join in the fun with an Open House from 6-8 p.m., allowing time to catch up with old friends and make new ones. The festivities begin at 6pm and include live Irish music along with drinks and refreshments. Everyone welcome. The Tryder sisters played the Irish fiddle in 2023 - more music surprises this year. A perfect St. Patrick's night treat!




Celtic Woman 20 Anniversary Tour

WIN FREE TIX!
March 21

Celtic Woman:
20 Anniversary Tour

Chevalier Theatre
30 Forest St., Medford Square
Medford, MA
8:00 p.m. | Tour Dates
chevaliertheatre.com | celticwoman.com

The Celtic Woman 20th Anniversary Tour, featuring Mairead Carlin, Muirgen O'Mahony, Tara McNeill and Emma Warren, will be delighting audiences with their fresh blend of traditional and contemporary Irish music that echoes Ireland's rich musical and cultural heritage, while reflecting the vibrant spirit of modern Ireland. Grab your tickets fast for this very popular St. Patrick's Day treat.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW WINNER!




Eileen Ivers

WIN FREE TIX!
March 21

Rockport Music Presents:
Eileen Ivers

Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA
978-546-7391 | $29 - $46
8:00 p.m. | Buy Tix | rockportmusic.org

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day week with fiddler extraordinaire Eileen Ivers and her band Universal Roots. Eileen’s Irish and American roots shine throughout the evening’s beautiful mix of traditional Celtic songs and poems along with foot stomping roots music. The ensemble, with a broad array of instrumentation, features Matt Mancuso (lead vocals, guitar, trumpet, fiddle), Buddy Connolly (button accordion, whistles, piano, vocals), Lindsey Horner (upright and electric bass, baritone sax, vocals), Dave Barckow (lead vocals, percussion, guitar), together with Eileen on fiddle, mandolin, banjo and live looping.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER TO WIN FREE TIX!




March 21

JFK Library Forum:
Inundation District

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Smith Hall, Columbia Point, Boston + Online for the panel discussion
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | jfklibrary.org | Register here

Enjoy an in-person only screening of Inundation District, a new film exploring the implications of Boston’s decision to build the Seaport District along its coast at sea level, followed by a panel discussion about the threats of climate change with Joe Christo, Managing Director of the Stone Living Lab, and Sanjay Seth, Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor for Climate and Equity in EPA Region 1, moderated by filmmaker and Boston Globe reporter David Abel. The post-film conversation will be available both in-person and online, and will begin streaming at 7:20 pm. Enjoy food and drink purchases at the Café before the Forum.




Gaelic Storm fiddler Natalya Kay

WIN FREE TIX!
March 22

Bill Blumenreich Presents: The Mighty Tour 2
Gaelic Storm + The High Kings

Premier Theater
Foxwoods Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, CT
8:00 p.m. | $50 - $80 | foxwoods.com | Buy Tix

The Mighty Tour 2 features two powerhouse bands - Gaelic Storm and The High Kings, as they reunite on The Mighty Tour 2 to help celebrate the season. Based in California, Gaelic Storm has been on the road since forming in 1995, spurred to worldwide acclaim by their appearance in the blockbuster film Titanic. While The High Kings have been one of Ireland's most popular exports, touring around the world while releasing 10 albums and two live DVDs. Specializing in traditional Irish music, The High Kings have an authentic sound and mastery of Irish traditional ballads and tunes that has brought them acclaim wherever they perform. (Pictured: Gaelic Storm fiddler & Massachusetts native Natalya Kay)
CLICK HERE TO ENTER TO WIN FREE TIX!




Dave Try

March 23

ICC Presents: Dave Try Live At The ICC Pub

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive | Canton
6:00 p.m. | FREE

RSVP | irishculture.org

Get ready to sing along to your favorite tunes and dance the night away! Dave Try is known for his incredible performances and is sure to leave you wanting more. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to see him live for his only ICC date this summer at the ICC Pub.




Celtic Woman North American Tour

WIN FREE TIX!
March 23

Celtic Woman:
20 Anniversary Tour

Mohegan Sun Arena
Uncasville, CT
7:30 p.m. | Tour Dates
Buy Tix | celticwoman.com

The Celtic Woman 20th Anniversary Tour, featuring Mairead Carlin, Muirgen O'Mahony, Tara McNeill and Emma Warren, will be delighting audiences with their fresh blend of traditional and contemporary Irish music that echoes Ireland's rich musical and cultural heritage, while reflecting the vibrant spirit of modern Ireland. Grab your tickets fast for this very popular St. Patrick's Day treat.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW WINNER!




ETE

March 23

BRT Presents: ETE - Music from Quebec

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
7:00 p.m. | 401 725-9272
$23 or $27 at the door | brtri.org/concerts

Awarded the OPUS prize for "Discovery of the Year 2017-18" among many other accolades since its debut album in 2017, É.T.É., comprised of Élisabeth (fiddle, step-dancing, vocals), Thierry (bouzouki, vocals, podorythmie), and Élisabeth (cello, vocals) is quickly winning over the hearts of listeners worldwide. With lovely vocal harmonies, deep groove, and rich instrumentation, É.T.É. (French for summer) is an explosive trio on stage, transforming the nostalgia of a kitchen party into an unforgettable show experience that celebrates the joie de vivre of Québecois culture.




Gaelic Storm

March 23

Bill Blumenreich Presents: The Mighty Tour 2
Gaelic Storm + The High Kings

Chevalier Theatre
30 Forest St., Medford Square, Medford, MA
8:00 p.m. | $37 - $67
chevaliertheatre.com | Buy Tix

The Mighty Tour 2 arrives in Beverly in time to salute the St. Patrick's Day season. After the success of The Mighty Tour last year, powerhouse duo bands Gaelic Storm and The High Kings reunite on The Mighty Tour 2 and plan to rock the house at The Chevalier Theatre to help celebrate in true Irish style. Grab your tickets fast - the show is almost sold out. If you miss out, you can always try your luck above as they are also playing in Connecticut at Foxwoods Resort & Casino on the 22nd and we're even giving away a pair of tix!
(Gaelic Storm fiddler Natalya Kay pictured)




Terri Kelley

March 24

Celtic Melodies - Pianist Terri Kelley And Vocalist Bill Donelan
Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations

Lawrence Public Library
Sargent Auditorium, 51 Lawrence Street, Lawrence
2:00 p.m. | FREE | Handicap Accessible
Click here to view full schedule
div8aoh.homestead.com | lawrenceheritage.org

Join pianist Terri Kelley (pictured) and vocalist Bill Donelan for an all-new program of Celtic melodies. Enjoy ancient Gaelic aires to contemporary songs at Sargent Auditorium at 2:00 p.m. Presented by Division 8 AOH, (FREE) – Handicap Accessible.




JFK Library Forum

March 25

JFK Library Forum: The East Wing: Expanding First Ladies' Impact From Jacqueline Kennedy To Jill Biden

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Smith Hall, Columbia Point, Boston + Online for the panel discussion
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | jfklibrary.org | Register here

Anita McBride, Director of the First Ladies Initiative at the American University School of Public Affairs and co-author of Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History-Making Women; Barbara Perry, professor and co-chair of the Presidential Oral History Program at the University of Virginia's Miller Center and author of Jacqueline Kennedy: First Lady of the New Frontier; and Elizabeth Rees, doctoral candidate at Oxford University, discuss the evolution of the role of the First Lady from the Kennedy administration through the present day. Enjoy food and drink purchases at the Café before the Forum.




March 30

Co. Roscommon Association Presents:
Woman and Man of the Year

Irish Social Club of Boston
119 Park Street
West Roxbury, MA
7:00 - 11:00 p.m. | $10 (available at the door)
Contact: Richie Gormley 617-327-7777

The Co. Roscommon Association of Boston invites you to join in its annual celebration on Saturday, March 30 at 7 p.m. Presentations will be made to honor the Woman (Aoife Griffin) and Man (Pat Kelly) of the Year. Light refreshment with coffee and tea served. Musical entertainment of the evening by Erin's Melody with Margaret Dalton. Special congratulations to Aoife Griffin our dear friend from the Irish Cultural Centre.




Hubby Jenkins

March 30

BRT Presents: An Evening With Hubby Jenkins
Member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
7:00 p.m. | 401 725-9272
$21 or $25 at the door | brtri.org/concerts

Hubby Jenkins is an American multi-instrumentalist who studies and performs old-time American music. Jenkins was a member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, playing instruments including guitar, banjo, and bones. Their album Leaving Eden was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Folk Album in 2012. He later was part of the Rhiannon Giddens band. The two groups played a major role in the revival of Black string band tradition. Jenkins has been nominated for Grammy and Americana awards.




Dave Try

March 30

ICC Presents: Dave Try Live At The ICC Pub

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive | Canton
6:00 p.m. | FREE

RSVP | irishculture.org

Get ready to sing along to your favorite tunes and dance the night away! Dave Try is known for his incredible performances and is sure to leave you wanting more. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to see him live for his only ICC date this summer at the ICC Pub.




March 30

ICC Presents:
Easter Egg Hunt & Family Fun Day

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive
Canton, MA
irishculture.org

Enjoy a day with the whole family at the Irish Cultural Centre of Great Boston. Join in the Easter Egg Hunt and have your photo taken with the Easter Bunny. It's a fabulous way to spend time with the little ones and to enjoy crafts, activities and games for the kids. What a perfect way to spend Easter! More details to come.




Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance

CANCELLED
"Due to circumstances beyond our control Michael Flatley's Lord Of Dance: 25th Anniversary Tour has cancelled all 2024 tour dates within the USA & Canada."

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance - 25th Anniversary Edition

The Hanover Theatre & Conservatory for the Performing Arts
2 Southbridge St., Worcester
877 571-7469 | 7:00 p.m. | $53.40 - $99
thehanovertheatre.org

For a quarter of a century, Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance has been dazzling audiences across the globe with its unique combination of high-energy Irish dancing, original music, storytelling and sensuality. Since its premiere 25 years ago, it has become one of the most successful touring productions in entertainment history, having been seen by over 60 million people. For its 25th-anniversary tour fans can expect new staging, new costumes, and choreography, plus cutting-edge technology, special effects and
remarkable lighting. You are in for a treat!




Lord of the Dance

CANCELLED
"Due to circumstances beyond our control Michael Flatley's Lord Of Dance: 25th Anniversary Tour has cancelled all 2024 tour dates within the USA & Canada."

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance - 25th Anniversary Edition

Lowell Memorial Auditorium
50 East Merrimack Street, Lowell
8:00 p.m. | $49 - $99
lowellauditorium.com | Buy Tix

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance has been dazzling audiences across the globe with its unique combination of spectacular Irish dancing, original music and storytelling. It has become one of the most successful touring productions in entertainment history, having been seen by over 60 million people. Join Lord of the Dance in Lowell as it celebrates its 25th anniversary with a new breathtaking show!




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