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The MBTA’s Ferry Service in Boston Harbor is a terrific way to experience the beauty and hidden treasures of historic Boston Harbor, while also visiting downtown Boston, neighborhoods such as Charlestown, East Boston and South Boston, and surrounding cities and towns including Lynn, Winthrop, Quincy, Hingham and Hull. For daily commuters, taking the ferry is…
The majestic Boston Harbor Hotel (BHH) along the city’s waterfront has embarked on a dynamic new chapter in its storied legacy, with a series of bold renovations and an expansive vision for the future. Boston’s only Forbes Five-Star waterfront hotel is reaffirming its place as one of the city’s most iconic and forward-looking destinations, with…
Boston is buzzing all summer and fall with hundreds of amazing events taking place downtown, in Back Bay, and all of the city’s neighborhoods and surrounding cities and towns. This year is a great time to Meet Boston, a city that never gets old. HOZIER IN CONCERT June 23-24 Ireland’s acclaimed artist Hozier performs “Unreal…
Greater Boston is a vibrant place for live theater, literary events, cultural activities and more. Here is a sampling of upcoming theater, comedy and literary events in the coming months. Bravo! THEATER AND COMEDY Actress Aimee Doherty in Hello Dolly at Lyric Stage Boston Through June 22Theater: Hello Dolly (images above by Mark S. Howard.)Music…
MILTON MUSIC FESTIVALJune 28-29Governor Hutchinson’s Field, Adams St., Milton A pleasant, care-free way to welcome the arrival of summer is at the Milton Music Festival, held at Governor Hutchinson’s Field atop Adams Street, looking out at Boston Harbor. The free, family-friendly event brings Milton residents and folks from neighboring Dorchester, Quincy and Canton together. The…
BOSTON HARBOR HOTELVision For the Future Since opening at Rowes Wharf in 1987, Boston Harbor Hotel (BHH) has been universally acclaimed by the hospitality industry, hotel guests and diners, corporate partners and travel media. A member of Preferred Hotel Group, BHH is Boston’s only waterfront Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond hotel. Its award-winning architecture and…
The New England states played a central role in the American Revolution, especially in the early years of the war. This summer, as America 250 prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding in 2026, Machias, Maine and Charlestown, Massachusetts commemorate their distinctive roles in the Revolutionary War. BATTLE OF MACHIAS On June…
A visit to the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston is always inspiring. Encircled by local colleges, cozy small restaurants and the stunning Back Bay Fens, a natural parkland designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the exterior setting is almost as beautiful as the museum itself! The front entrance to MFA on Huntington Avenue is…
MARTHA SHERIDANTOURISM TITAN Meet Boston President and CEO Martha Sheridan, recently won the prestigious 2025 ICON Award, presented annually by Boston University School of Hospitality. The award recognized Sheridan as an “Experience Innovator” who creates new and transformative paradigms in hospitality. As a seasoned tourism leader of more than three decades, Sheridan “has reimagined Boston’s…
Award-winning, Boston-based playwright Ronán Noone is teaching an online course on the fundamentals of Playwriting. “Domestika hired me to teach a two-hour video course in playwriting,” Ronán says. “The videos have lessons, tips, short lectures and fun in-class examples of plays that will open writers up to ideas on structure, character, plot, and how to…
The Stage at Suffolk DownsSaturday, September 6 & Sunday, September 7, 2025 Enter here for a chance to win a pair of tickets for both days – 5 lucky winners! Excitement is building throughout New England and beyond for the two-day Seisiún, Irish Music, Arts and Cultural Festival coming to The Stage at Suffolk Downs…
The Irish Cultural Centre is a perennial winner when to comes to sports – one of Ireland’s greatest pastimes! From Gaelic games to golfing and running, there’s always something afoot at the Centre. GAA Games Each summer the Centre hosts the exciting summer season of Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) games, including football, hurling and camogie….
For a true measure of the region’s vibrant Irish cultural scene, visit the Irish Cultural Centre this summer and fall. Operating from its beautiful 61-acre facility in Canton, MA, the Centre has been the cultural, social and sports hub of the region’s Irish community since it opened in 1999. Summer especially shines, with a steady…
New England comes alive each summer and fall with hundreds of performances by extraordinary musicians, singers, dancers and storytellers. The concert and festival circuit is especially vibrant as touring bands from around the world play alongside amazing bands from the region. Read about some of our favorite concerts and outdoor festivals coming up from June…
Boston’s most iconic public monument, the Shaw Memorial, was officially unveiled on May 31, 1897. The homage to the 54th Black Infantry Regiment of Boston is considered one of America’s most significant Civil War memorials. It was the first public monument to accurately depict black soldiers in military uniform. The memorial was created by immigrant Augustus…
Join the Irish Cultural Centre in the marquee tent on Sunday, August 24 for a delightful evening of music and song with Andy Cooney and his band! Andy Cooney has nine Carnegie Hall sellouts under his belt, and also filled The David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center with The New York Tenors. His outstanding voice…
Discover why Boston truly is a music city as Hozier comes to Fenway Park for two performances! Monday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. – Tix: $127 – $188 Tuesday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. – Tix: $105 – $188 Live Nation and the Boston Red Sox are excited to welcome Hozier to America’s Most Beloved…
David ‘Indiana Jones’ Keohan and Tom ‘The Headhunter’ Higgins join forces for an afternoon of lectures, live demos, Q&As, and meet & greets! Featured in numerous documentaries, Irish TV shows, and podcasts, David Keohan shares how his personal journey brought him closer to Irish folklore, history, language, tradition, and identity. Come and listen to the tale…
Boston Harborfest is a proud tradition celebrating Boston’s maritime and revolutionary history. With hundreds of activities over Independence Day week at Boston’s most iconic historic landmarks, this family-friendly event is one of the country’s largest Fourth of July festivals. Activities include the annual opening ceremony in Downtown Crossing, historical reenactments, arts market, Chowderfest, live musical…
Dark Crushes, the New England-based powerhouse, foursome, revisit the 80s, and put their own spin on gems from the decade’s matchless bands, including The Clash, The Cars, The Smiths, REM, New Order, The Replacements, The Violent Femmes, and The Cure. Enjoy well-curated nostalgia and a perfect opportunity to dance the night away in the ICC…
Irish organizations flourish throughout greater Boston and across New England, with a range of subjects such business and philanthropy, immigration and religion, women’s networking, music and culture, county clubs and sports teams. Here are four of these Irish organizations to know about. Irish American Partnership The Irish American Partnership kicks off its summer season on…
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 four price options. Dine Out Boston is presented…
Courtesy of National Park Service. Photo Credit: Procon Consulting (Ted Fiffy)
The Boston chapter of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCE) (Irish Musicians Association) welcomes Master Fiddler Gerry O’Connor to CCE Boston Music School for a live, in-person workshop, on Thursday, May 22nd at the Canadian American Club in Watertown! Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, this is a rare chance to learn from…
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