A Sankofa Journey: The African in America

John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum 397 Main St, Hyannis, MA, United States

The John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum is proud to welcome an exhibit of mixed media works by artist Robin J. Miller, who specializes in African American heritage themes. Robin Miller’s works includes a variety of materials – paper, fabric, paint, threads, beads and stone. Due to popular demand, this special exhibit runs through June 2025.

ICC Presents: Our Steps, Our Story – An Irish Dance Legacy Archive

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

In an interactive talk at the Irish Cultural Centre, Butler will lead the audience through the origins of her Our Steps archival project, which currently has over 200 + hours of video and audio resources consisting of never-before documented Irish dances and oral history interviews from Ireland, England, Scotland, Canada, and the United States. Select clips from the...

$23.18 – $28.52

Spectacle Live Presents: Shamrock Tenors

Lowell Memorial Auditorium 50 E Merrimack St., Lowell, MA, United States

Direct from Belfast, Shamrock Tenors are Ireland’s most exciting new music sensation. Proudly supported by Tourism Ireland, the group features performers from both sides of the community across Northern Ireland, with vocalists from London’s West End along with the country’s best multi-instrumentalists.  Their show takes you on a journey through Ireland’s most beloved classic songs, in...

Rockport Music Presents: Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas

Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street, Rockport, Massachusetts, United States

The acclaimed duo Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas return for a spectacular evening of cutting-edge fiddle and cello explorations of Scottish traditional and global music. " … you would think they'd been playing together for centuries. While his fiddle dances, her cello throbs darkly or plucks puckishly, soaring sustains, windswept refrains and sudden, jazzy explosions."...

$29 – $39

Celtic Spirit: Eileen Ivers and Plymouth Orchestra

Plymouth Memorial Hall 83 Court St, Plymouth, MA, United States

What’s better than an evening with Eileen Ivers? An evening with the fiery fiddler, her red-hot band, and our masterful orchestra! The Grammy-awarded, Emmy-nominated, 9-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion and former Riverdance star returns to Plymouth with a musical vengeance for a Celtic collaboration with the full Phil force! Better together? You bet! Celtic Spirit lights a match...

$30 – $100

Art Exhibit at Milton Public Library

Milton Public Library 476 Canton Ave, Milton, MA, United States

The Milton Public Library is hosting an art exhibit in the Wotiz Gallery from May 1 through June 30 of the paintings of artist Bruce Ravelson, a Milton resident and active member of the local arts community.  Ravels facilitates Open Studio sessions at the Milton Art Center, where artists of all levels are welcome to...

Free

ICC Presents: Irish-American Country Social Dancing

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

Instructor Winnie Henry and her team bring a regional favorite to the Irish Cultural Centre by popular demand. This special event takes place after Monthly Mass and is open to all ages with no experience required! Lessons are from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. You will learn the Seige of Ennis and quickstep, and how to...

$10

Kevin Doyle’s Roscommon Soles

Blackstone River Theatre 549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI, United States

The show will feature Kevin Doyle, National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellow; Sheila Falls, American & All-Ireland fiddle champion and director of Gaelic Roots at Boston College; Joey Abarta, multiple award-winning artist on uilleann pipes; John Coyne, noted vocalist and bouzouki player from the Boston area; Josh Kane, original cast member of Roscommon...

$25

Comhaltas Irish Music Session at Canadian American Club

Canadian American Club 202 Arlington St, Watertown, MA, United States

The Boston chapter of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (Irish Musicians Association) holds its monthly session on the first Sunday of the month, and features live Irish music and song, dancing, plus refreshments. Since its founding in 1975, Boston’s CCÉ branch has evolved to become one of the largest branches of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann with a membership of...

ICC Presents: Set Dancing with Cait Bracken

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

Every Monday throughout the year (except Holidays), the ICC presents set dancing with Cait Bracken at 6:30 pm. 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. Open to beginners and dancers with some experience, this is...

$5

Little Feat: Strike Up The Band Tour

The Chevalier 30 Forest St., Medford, MA, United States

The members of Little Feat emerged from the pandemic with their sense of humor, chops, and collective joy in playing intact. Over the past 3 years, they’ve focused tours on their epic live album Waiting for Columbus and re-issues of their 2nd through 4th albums and audience response has been rapturous. 2024 will see the release of...

$67 – $97

Quincy Presents: Taste of the South Shore

Hale Family YMCA 79 Coddington Street, Quincy, MA

Enjoy tastings from the area's top restaurant chefs, caterers, bakeries, wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Cast your vote for the best bite & sip. Participate in silent auctions & purchase raffle tickets – win gift cards to participating Taste restaurants. This year, The Taste will include a beer & beverage garden, sports-themed games, reserved "box seating"and...

Spectacle Live Presents – Al Stewart & Livingston Taylor

Cary Memorial Hall 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA

The Scottish-born singer-songwriter, Al Stewart, has released nearly 20 introspective and lyrically powerful records featuring brilliant backing musicians (Jimmy Page, Phil Collins, Richard Thompson, Peter White, etc.). His biggest platinum successes, “Year Of The Cat” and “Time Passages”, were released in 1976 & 1978 respectively. He’s had several top 20 singles, including the above-mentioned titles,...

$39 – $79

ICC Presents: Jennifer Comeau’s ‘A Moon In All Things’

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

Jennifer Elwell Comeau’s debut novel, set in 1820s County Galway Ireland has been called, “atmospheric and beguiling” by Kirkus Reviews. Join author and singer-songwriter Jennifer for an engaging evening of reading, storytelling, travelogue and music. Hear the origin story of A Moon in All Things and be inspired by Jennifer’s own story of journeying from “Engineer to...

Tanglewood Marionettes: The Dragon King

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum Columbia Point, Boston, MA, United States

Journey below the sea in this story of fantasy, courage, and wonder from Chinese folklore. Tanglewood Marionettes bring to life fantastic sea creatures and a fearless grandmother who goes in search of the Dragon King when things go amiss in the land above.

JFK Hyannis Museum: Guided Kennedy Legacy Trail Walk

John F Kennedy Hyannis Museum 397 Main St, Hyannis, MA, United States

Join a guided, accessible walk through the village of Hyannis and explore the rich Kennedy history on Cape Cod. Learn about the Kennedy family history in Hyannis Port. See key sites where President-Elect John F. Kennedy met the world press and campaign workers the day after the 1960 election. Learn about the Peace Corps, the...

$25