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Do you have a pet? Chances are the answer is yes. Around 66% of U.S. homes include at least one companion animal—that’s 86.9 million households. These homes have included the White House, which dogs, cats, horses, goats, birds, rodents and reptiles have called home. Through objects, photos, letters, recordings, film and interactive display, this exhibit... 
Now playing in the Scudder Family Center for Civic Engagement weekdays at 11:30 a.m. Free with museum admission. JFK The Three Miles – Directed by Pamela Finn, Galway, Ireland. In June 1963, President John F. Kennedy made a visit that would change America and the rest of the world’s perception of Ireland. Kennedy referred to... 
Born two weeks after his father was elected President of the United States, John F. Kennedy Jr. grew up in the spotlight. At Hyannis Port on Cape Cod, at the White House during his father’s presidency and years later in Manhattan, JFK Jr. captivated the world. John, his wife and her sister all died in... 
Join the Irish Cultural Centre for the annual 50/50 Grand Raffle! 1 ticket = 5 chances to win Up to $60,000 - 1st Prize = 50% of the pot, - 2nd Prize = $5,000 - 3rd Prizes = Three 3rd prize winners, $1,000 each! A maximum of 2,500 tickets to be sold. Tickets are available...
$100
Join the Irish American Partnership on Monday, June 1 for the Irish American Partnership’s annual Chicago Golf Tournament at Sunset Ridge Country Club. The Tournament is a wonderful opportunity to play one of Chicago’s finest courses, and to compete for a spectacular first prize of roundtrip tickets to Ireland, while impacting the lives of thousands... |
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This event consistently sells out so grab your tix fast! Register here. Check-in & Breakfast - 7:00 - 9:00am Shotgun Start - 9:00am Reception - 3:00pm In the spirit of giving back, Meet Boston proudly supports the Pine Street Inn, and its iCater and Housekeeping programs. Reception and hole sponsorship opportunities are available. Foursomes are available... |
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Free Boston Chilling Music Festival! Opening Day at Lawn on D! This free-to-attend festival offers a low-key experience unlike any other, featuring live music, lawn games, cold beer, and chill vibes. From 1:00 – sundown. Music kicks off at 3. Headlined by Laundry Day! Joined by Lily Fitts, Toledo, Ali McGuirk and Lightfoot. Hosted by Matt Shearer. Open to...
Free
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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. $10 members/$15 non-members. Remember to bring your own mug. Since its founding in 1975, Boston’s CCÉ branch has evolved to become one of the...
$10 – $15
Back by popular demand, Donegal-based, vocal power-house quartet, Onóir make their second LIVE appearance at the Irish Cultural Centre! Contemporary Irish folk group Onóir formed in 2020, when Donegal musicians Tom McHugh, Declan Gaughan, Deane Connaghan, and Diarmaid McGee, joined forces to create a contemporary version of the famous Irish folk ballad; “The Auld Triangle”,...
$39.19
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Join the JFK Hyannis Museum in the Scudder Family Center for Civic Engagement at the JFK Hyannis Museum to welcome author Scott Ferson to discuss his book How the Democrats Lost America: Making Sense of the 2024 Election and the Future of American Politics. Book signing following the event. About the Author Scott Ferson has watched and...
Free
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Join the Irish American Partnership on Wednesday, June 10 at Foster's Pavilion at the Boston Harbor Hotel for the annual Young Partners Summer Social celebrating 40 years! The Young Partners connects an emerging generation of supporters by creating social and professional networking opportunities through a shared connection to modern Ireland, and a commitment to the...
$40
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The Comhaltas Boston Irish Music School is holding workshop masterclasses with three world-class Irish traditional musicians on June 11, 2026 at the Irish Pastoral Centre in Adams Village, Dorchester. Classes for youth/beginners take place from 5-6:30 p.m. and intermediate/advanced classes from 7-9 p.m. The featured instructors include:Cathal Hayden – internationally acclaimed fiddle and banjo master...
$25 – $50
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Founded in 1737, the Charitable Irish Society (CIS) is the oldest Irish organization in North America. Please check back for updates as details are provided. Meanwhile, be sure to save the date in your calendar for what promises to be an unforgettable Bloomsday celebrations with Charitable Irish Society members, family and friends. Click here to... 
The FIFA Fan Festival™ Boston will take place over 16 days during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage matches, beginning June 12 and running through June 27. The FIFA Fan Festival will operate daily, with programming aligned to match schedules, including live broadcasts of 2-3 matches per day. The FIFA Fan Festival™ Boston is located... 
Coffee @ The Kennedy Museum Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution – V.P. of Advancement Samuel Harp & Jessica Costella, Director of Events Development Join the museum for a cup of coffee and hear about exciting developments at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution from their V.P. of Advancement Samuel Harp & Jessica Costella, Director of Events Development. Learn...
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Kick off a summer of soccer with the Boston Fan Zone at the Lawn on D! Catch select matches on outdoor screens throughout the Grove at the Lawn on D, the Pavilion Tent and in the 400 Lot on D. Enjoy lawn games, an elevated menu in The Grove at the Lawn on D, food...
Free
Judy Collins has long inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Six decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in...
$77 – $144
Join the JFK Hyannis Museum in the Museum’s courtyard to commemorate the 100th birthday of the building that now houses the JFK Hyannis Museum. Opened in 1926, the same year that Joe and Rose Kennedy spent their first summer in the Malcolm Cottage in Hyannis Port with their growing family, the stately brick building has witnessed...
Free
The 75th annual Flag Day celebration carries on a proud patriotic tradition in Quincy started by the Koch Club. Enjoy the parade, flag-raising and fireworks. |
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The Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre has an open Irish traditional music session on the second Sunday of each month, with local and visiting musicians playing dance music and singing songs. 
A Take It Outside Concert The Dashing Rock Trio, based on the isle of Nahant in Boston Harbor, explores the music of the Celtic nations and beyond with varied instrumentation, including fiddle, nyckelharpa, flute, whistle, guitar, accordion, Scottish smallpipes and voice. Elizabeth Ketudat, Dave Cabral, and Sarah MacConduibh have performed together for decades in multiple...
$15
Tickets start at $46! Interested in buying 10+ tickets? Email or call Isabel Nichols (inichols@spectaclelive.com or 617-531-1257 x3) It’s hard to imagine a band just coming into their own after 20 years of success, but that’s exactly what makes a true anomaly. Gaelic Storm, a multi-national, Celtic juggernaut grows stronger with each live performance, and after two decades and over...
$44 – $90
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Kick off a summer of soccer with the Boston Fan Zone at the Lawn on D! Catch select matches on outdoor screens throughout the Grove at the Lawn on D, the Pavilion Tent and in the 400 Lot on D. Enjoy lawn games, an elevated menu in The Grove at the Lawn on D, food...
Free
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South Shore Art Center is delighted to announce that they are currently planning a marvelous 2026 Arts Festival for Father’s Day weekend on Cohasset Town Common. The 71st Arts Festival will re-center the focus on art, the craft exhibitors and the community. Click here to view the music lineup throughout the festival: ssac.org/arts-festival FOOD VENDORS Del’s... |
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The Dorothy Quincy Homestead hosts its Teddy Bear Picnic for children and families, so bring your blanket, book and picnic basket! Activities include scavenger hunts, colonial-era games, story time and a “bear hunt.” |
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Join the Irish Pastoral Centre (IPCC) on June 21st to celebrate Irish culture and tradition with the monthly traditional Irish music session. It's a great way to welcome the summer season! All musicians, singers, dancers and listeners welcome! Tea/Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. Click here for more IPC events. |
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Amazing live concerts return to hallowed Fenway Park this summer, a perfect place to get into the spirit of Boston. Opening concert is June 22 with Mumford & Sons, and final concert is August 14 with Chris Stapleton. See full schedule. 
Live Nation and the Boston Red Sox are excited to welcome Mumford & Sons to America’s Most Beloved Ballpark on Monday, June 22, 2026. The show, part of the Nucar Fenway Concert Series presented by Wasabi Technologies, will also feature special guests Lord Huron and Dylan Gossett. Mumford & Sons has partnered with PLUS1 to... |
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Kick off a summer of soccer with the Boston Fan Zone at the Lawn on D! Catch select matches on outdoor screens throughout the Grove at the Lawn on D, the Pavilion Tent and in the 400 Lot on D. Enjoy lawn games, an elevated menu in The Grove at the Lawn on D, food...
Free
Live Nation and the Boston Red Sox are excited to welcome RÜFÜS DU SOL to America's Most Beloved Ballpark. The Tuesday, June 23, 2026 show, part of the Nucar Fenway Concert Series presented by Wasabi Technologies, will also feature special guest Maribou State. Other amazing live concerts return to hallowed Fenway Park this summer, a... |
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Kick off a summer of soccer with the Boston Fan Zone at the Lawn on D! Catch select matches on outdoor screens throughout the Grove at the Lawn on D, the Pavilion Tent and in the 400 Lot on D. Enjoy lawn games, an elevated menu in The Grove at the Lawn on D, food...
Free
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Three of Ireland’s top vocalists—Don Stiffe, Ger O’Donnell & Trevor Sexton—bring unmatched harmonies, power, and heart to the ICC! Ger O'Donnell is a true multi-instrumentalist, perhaps best known for his voice and mastery of the acoustic guitar, but also for many other wonderful and unusual instruments and studio production. He has exploded on to the...
$33.85 – $55.20
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Kick off a summer of soccer with the Boston Fan Zone at the Lawn on D! Catch select matches on outdoor screens throughout the Grove at the Lawn on D, the Pavilion Tent and in the 400 Lot on D. Enjoy lawn games, an elevated menu in The Grove at the Lawn on D, food...
Free
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Thursday, July 2, 2026 Public Announcement & Kick-Off NOON @ The Summer Street Stage With Mayor of Boston, Michelle Wu, President & CEO of Meet Boston, Martha Sheridan, roving re-enactors, staff from the USS Constitution and the Massachusetts 215th Army Band. Re-Enactors & Entertainment 1:00- 6:00 PM @ The Summer Street Stage Enjoy free, local performances... |
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4th of July in Lowell starts at 6:30 pm. Enjoy Americana inspired hits, bubble magic by Bubbles McGee, face painting for all ages, and entertainment by Cirque de Light! Please Note: Capacity for this event is limited to 750 attendees to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Attendees will be admitted to the...
Free
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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. $10 members/$15 non-members. Remember to bring your own mug. Since its founding in 1975, Boston’s CCÉ branch has evolved to become one of the...
$10 – $15
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