Seisiún: 2 Days (Sept. 6-7) of Irish Music, Arts & Cultural Festival at The Stage at Suffolk Downs

Seisiun, Suffolk downs

Seisiún, a two-day Irish Music, Arts and Cultural Festival, is coming to The Stage at Suffolk Downs on Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7, 2025. This distinctive outdoor gathering of iconic and emerging Irish and American performers features beloved headliners The Pogues and Boston’s own Dropkick Murphys, along with amazing artists including Glen Hansard, The Hold…

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Rockport Music Presents: The Sweet Remains

Sweet Remains

The acclaimed folk-rock trio, which has amassed more than 65 million Spotify streams, returns to touring in support of their highly anticipated fifth studio album, Embers—a mesmerizing collection of acoustic-driven, three-part harmonies. A rare independent success, The Sweet Remains have surpassed 65 million streams on Spotify, earning a devoted global following. Formed by Rich Price…

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Rockport Music Presents: Big Richard

Big Richard

Big Richard brings their electrifying harmonies, fiery virtuosity and bold bluegrass energy to Rockport! Fresh off the release of their acclaimed debut album Girl Dinner, this all-female supergroup delivers a must-see night of high-energy musicianship and irreverent charm. Since exploding onto the Colorado scene in 2021, the four women of the supergroup Big Richard have…

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Rockport Music Presents: Hot Club of Cowtown

Hot Club Cowtown

Lauded for its “down-home melodies and exuberant improvisation” (The Times, London), the Hot Club of Cowtown has always woven a combination of seemingly disparate styles together to its own magical effect, remaining “conscious always that above all else, the music is for dancing and an old-fashioned good time” (New York Times). “An arsenal full of technique…

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Rockport Music Presents: AJ Lee & Blue Summit

AJ Lee and Blue Summit

AJ Lee & Blue Summit are an award-winning, energetic, charming, and technically jaw-dropping band quickly rising on the national roots music scene. “With citrusy melodies full of zest and spark, AJ Lee & Blue Summit demonstrate that California bluegrass is alive and well… AJ’s velvety vocals blend seamlessly atop the many textures and tones this…

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Rockport Music Presents: Sam Bush

Sam Bush

The “King of Telluride” delivers Rockport the high-energy, jazz and rock-infused newgrass that earned him an Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Sam Bush, a pioneering force in progressive bluegrass, has spent over five decades redefining the genre with his signature mandolin style and genre-blending approach. Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, he was immersed in…

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Rockport Chamber Music Festival Presents: Appalachian Spring

Parker quartet

PARKER QUARTET: Daniel Chong, violin | Ken Hamao, violin | Jessica Bodner, viola | Kee-Hyun Kim, cello Internationally recognized for their “fearless, yet probingly beautiful” (The Strad) performances, the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet has distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation. They are renowned for their fresh and unique approach to…

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Rockport Music Presents – Liz Longley

Liz Longley

Back by popular demand, singer-songwriter Liz Longley returns to Rockport with her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice in support of her latest EP It’s Me Again. Based out of Nashville, Longley’s deeply emotional music has earned accolades from some of the most prestigious songwriting competitions in the country, including the BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship Competition. For this…

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BRT Presents: Cécilia

BRT cecilia

Traditional music that causes a wonderful stir and fills to overflowing every venue – that is Cécilia! Widely recognized as three of Canada’s finest musicians, it is a pleasure to see how much enjoyment Timi Turmel, Erin Leahy, and Louis Schryer find in playing together. While honouring their heritage as Cécilia, their music making has…

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BRT Presents: Copley Street

Copley Street Nathan Gourley

Nathan Gourley, Joey Abarta, and Owen Marshall are three of the finest traditional musicians in the Northeastern U.S., bringing together fiddle, uilleann pipes, bouzouki, and guitar in a beautifully expressive and masterfully crafted sound. Their latest album, Copley Street 2, builds on the success of their acclaimed 2016 release, weaving together intricate tunes with deep musical chemistry and…

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ICC Presents: Author Patricia Falvey’s ‘The Famine Orphans’

patricia falvey

Patricia Falvey is the author of The Yellow House, The Linen Queen, The Girls of Ennismore and The Titanic Sisters. Born in Northern Ireland, she immigrated alone to the United States at the age of twenty. She now lives in Dallas, Texas and is a member of The Writers’ Garret, The Dallas Institute for Humanities…

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Comhaltas Irish Music Session at Canadian American Club

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…

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Art Exhibit at Milton Public Library

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…

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Forbes House Museum Lecture on Governor Boutwell

boutwell book, jfk hyannis

Author Jeffrey Boutwell lectures on George Boutwell (1818-1905), 19th century abolitionist and civil rights proponent and the youngest elected governor of Massachusetts. A distant relative of Governor Boutwell, author Jeffrey Boutwell’s book, “Boutwell: Radical Republican and Champion of Democracy” pays fitting tribute to one of the 19th century’s greatest champions of human rights.

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Seisiún: 2 Days of Irish Music, Arts & Cultural Festival at The Stage at Suffolk Downs

Seisiun, Suffolk downs

Seisiún, a two-day Irish Music, Arts and Cultural Festival, is coming to The Stage at Suffolk Downs on Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7, 2025. This distinctive outdoor gathering of iconic and emerging Irish and American performers features beloved headliners The Pogues and Boston’s own Dropkick Murphys, along with amazing artists including Glen Hansard, The Hold…

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Lawn on D Opens Its 2025 Season!

The Lawn on D, Boston’s most innovative and dynamic outdoor event space in the heart of the Seaport District, opens its 2025 season the first week of May. The 2.7-acre outdoor event space on D Street is right next to the Boston Convention and Exhibit Center, and is a perfect spot for conventioneers to unwind…

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Spectacle Live Presents – Al Stewart & Livingston Taylor

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,…

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Eire Society of Boston Honors Monica McWilliams

Eire Society

2025 Gold Medal Dinner and Award Ceremony honoring Monica McWilliams, Northern Irish academic, peace activist, human rights defender and former politician. In 1996, she co-founded the Northern Ireland Women’s Coalition (NIWC) political party and was elected as a delegate at the Multi-Party Peace Negotiations, which led to the Good Friday Peace Agreement in 1998. Join…

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Quincy Presents: John Fogerty Concert

john fogarty Quincy 400

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend John Fogerty is bringing his Celebration Tour to Veterans Memorial Stadium on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Special guest Hearty Har. Doors open at 5pm. For more information visit Quincy 400, MA This concert is part of Quincy’s 400th anniversary celebrations!  

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Quincy Presents: Darius Rucker Concert

darius rucker, quincy 400

Country superstar Darius Rucker will take the stage at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday, August 2, 2025 with special guest Austin Williams. This concert is part of Quincy’s 400th anniversary celebrations! This will be the Ultimate Darius Rucker Experience live at Veterans Memorial Stadium! It’s that time of the year where everyone wants to have…

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Free Jacks Quincy Day

Free Jacks Quincy Day

The Free Jacks are proud to call Quincy home, and in 2025, they’re celebrating Quincy’s 400th anniversary in true Free Jacks fashion—with a festival packed with rugby, music, food and local flavor! Join the Free Jacks as they honor the rich history, diversity, and community of Quincy, all while raising a pint, rocking out, and…

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Discover Quincy Presents: Flag Day – 74th Annual

Carrying on the tradition of the Koch Club! Parade: Steps off at the intersection of Hancock and Hannon Parkway. Heads north up Hancock Street through Quincy Center, behind the Church of the Presidents following Hancock Street north. The parade turns right onto Merrymount Parkway before wrapping up at Adams Field. Among the marching bands: Boston…

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Lyric Stage Boston Presents: Hello, Dolly!

hello dolly by Mark S Howard

May 16 – June 22  Various Times – No Shows on Mondays and Tuesdays A rose-colored musical masterpiece overflowing with pure joy that sparkles with the delights of what it means to be alive. Brimming with classic musical theater tunes, endearing characters, and good-humor all around, Hello, Dolly! is the perfect balm for the soul….

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JFK Hyannis Museum – Coffee @ The Kennedy Museum

A Sankofa Journey – Part III Join the Museum for an Inspiring Talk with Artist Robin Joyce Miller as She Presents Part III Through storytelling and her original poetry, guest speaker Robin Joyce Miller will bring her exhibit, A Sankofa Journey: The African in America, to life. This stunning mixed-media artwork exhibit is on display…

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