The larger-than-life bronze statue of legendary quarterback Tom Brady is being added to the Irish Heritage Trail, a collection of…
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Join the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton for an evening of mulled wine, mince pies & treats as the Centre lights the Christmas tree to begin celebrations for the 2025 Christmas / Holiday season! Led by Chloë Agnew of Celtic Woman fame, enjoy Christmas carols by the ICC Chorus. After the tree lighting, head inside…
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Family life can get complicated and for the large Irish Catholic Flaherty family, complicated is an understatement. Though Ellen’s Boys are a big part of this dramedy, the real center of this production lies in Ellen, the stubborn, pushy, and interfering Flaherty matriarch in a powerful performance by Victoria Bond. Emotions run high with some…
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Since uncovering a missing bronze plaque to Commodore John Barry, tucked away in a Charlestown Navy Yard warehouse since 1981, we have been working with the Boston Art Commission and Boston National Historical Park for approval to refurbish the damaged bronze and find a suitable public setting for it in the Navy Yard in 2026,…
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On Wednesday, October 8th, the Irish American Partnership’s young professionals network – the Young Partners – will convene for the 2nd annual Speaker Series event in the John Foster Salon at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Beginning with a networking reception at 5:30 p.m., this program features the founder of Leader Kicking, Tadhg Leader in conversation with Cathal…
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Ireland’s leading folk group, The High Kings, are set to excite fans once again with the announcement of their Rocky Road Tour 2026. As global ambassadors of Irish heritage and storytelling, The High Kings have consistently brought the timeless tradition of folk music to audiences worldwide, earning them chart-topping success and widespread acclaim. With their…
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After last year’s success of In Bits – Jarlath Regan is back in America with a totally new barnstorming standup show like nothing you’ve ever seen before. “The jewel in the Irish comedy crown” (The Examiner), in a world of relentlessly bleak news and constant negativity, take a break and make space for laughter and…
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After a sold out world tour comedian and author David Nihill is back with his brand new show, Taking Tangents which promises to do exactly that. Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. He has lived…
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Join Irish harpist / singer Áine Minogue for an afternoon of soothing Celtic music, at the Thomas Crane Public Library in Quincy. “Áine Minogue…. A breath of fresh Éire” ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY “Áine Minogue….a balm for our times” BOSTON GLOBE “Musically compelling” LA TIMES “This Irish harpist combines a hypnotic Celtic spirituality and contemporary sophistication in…
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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…
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We can’t think of a better way to end our 25th Christmas season than by bringing back Harvey Reid and Joyce Andersen! Harvey has performed at BRT for longer than any other musician, going back to our days at the old Central Falls location. Joyce & Harvey’s spirited and reverent Christmas concert draws on traditional holiday repertoire, unknown…
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On the Trail is a modern acoustic band that explores everything from bluegrass to contemporary pop, from stunning instrumentals to beautiful traditional songs. The group was founded through their love of bluegrass and the band the Punch Brothers. They have already gained recognition and praise for their exploration and strong execution of the challenging music, as well as for their new original music. The…
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New Orleans jazz exponents Soggy Po Boys, native to New England, return to Blackstone River Theatre for a Saturday matinee show! Spreading the good news of New Orleans music across the northeast and beyond, the Po Boys formed in 2012 to shake the walls of a local club on a Fat Tuesday but have honed their…
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Zafarán crosses time and boundaries and incorporates musical traditions from around the Mediterranean, weaving together such diverse threads as Southern Italian chants, Sephardic love songs, Romani laments, and Turkish and Greek folk tunes. With driving rhythms, virtuosic improvisation, and the powerful voice of award-winning Italian singer Carmen Marsico, Zafarán bridges languages and cultures with their own eclectic…
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The Swedish phenomenon Symbio is regarded as one of the most prominent bands from the progressive Folk & World music scene today. Hearing this symphonic duo will make you doubt the fact that they are only two musicians on stage. This is music that you have never heard before — prepare for a mesmerizing and…
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Drenched in the emotions of blues, soul, folk and country music, roots singer-songwriter Kerri Powers uses her dramatically dark voice to mine the depths of romantic heartbreak and broken dreams in the edgy narratives of her songs. A native of rural Massachusetts, Powers sings the blues with such authentic, down-home grit that you might well think she’s from Mississippi. With “Love…
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Visit Marina Bay boardwalk on Sunday October 12th from 12-4 p.m., and enjoy an afternoon of shopping, sipping, sea views and fun! The Marina Bay Fall Market starts inside Break Rock Brewing and continues to Aria Salon and Spa. The afternoon finishes up at Capella Yoga and the Denise Hajjar Collection will also be open!…
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Kevin Hagan White, one of Boston’s most beloved and impactful mayors of the 20th century, was born on September 25, 1929 in Boston, the son of Irish-Catholic parents Joseph White and Patricia Hagan. He was raised in Jamaica Plain. Born into a political family – both of his grandfathers were well-known politicians – White followed…
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Join in the Quincy All Day Celebration on Saturday, October 4 from Noon – 6pm on Coddington Street from Quincy High School to Thomas Crane Public Library and at the Coddington Building for the 9th annual Quincy Food Truck & Music Festival! Enjoy food trucks, dessert trucks and beverage trucks! On the Main Stage: 12-1:45…
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Dennis Lehane is a Boston native and the author of 14 novels, including Mystic River; Gone, Baby, Gone; Shutter Island; and Small Mercies. His books have become international bestsellers, translated into over 30 languages. Five of his novels have been adapted into films, and among them, Lehane himself adapted The Drop. Lehane has also written…
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Government officials, collegiate hockey representatives and tourism officials gathered at the Massachusetts State House in Boston today to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Friendship Four ice hockey tournaments in Belfast, Northern Ireland and to announce upcoming schedules for 2026, 2027 and 2028. Launched in 2015, the Friendship Four is the first and only…
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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…
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For the first time, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is throwing a party just for the furry and feathered friends who once called the White House home. Families can enjoy hands-on, pet-themed activities—including a pet personality quiz, animal mask-making with local artists, and a “White House Pets” photo recreation station. We will…
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Join Wendy Northcross, Executive Director of the JFK Hyannis Museum, at the Cape Cod Maritime Museum for a special look at Presidential Summers – The Kennedys on Cape Cod, currently on display in the museum’s main gallery. This exhibit brings to life the magic of the Kennedys’ Cape Cod weekends, when President Kennedy would arrive by helicopter to be…
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Aer Lingus has announced its largest ever transatlantic summer schedule for 2026, part of an ongoing plan to expand its transatlantic network in response to demand and market opportunities. In summer 2026, Aer Lingus is introducing a third daily flight from Dublin to both Boston Logan and New York JFK. These additional flights will have a late…
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