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Through May 30, 2010
“Moon Shot - JFK and Space Exploration” Exhibit

Through September 30, 2010
“The Making of the President” Exhibit

Through October 31, 2010
“Poetry and Power: The Inaugural Address of John F. Kennedy”

Check out these three great exhibits at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.

Through May 2

Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein

The Opera House
539 Washington Street, Boston
broadwayacrossamerica.com

The brains behind the laughter is mad genius and three-time Tony® winner Mel Brooks--who wrote the music, lyrics and co-wrote the book- along with his team from The Producers: five-time Tony-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman and three-time Tony-winning writer, Thomas Meehan.

May 2

Anthony Kearns Live in Concert at Mechanics Hall

Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street, Worcester
3:00 pm | $30 - $60
508 752-0888 | mechanicshall.org

Most notably known as a member of the highly successful, Irish Tenors, Anthony Kearns eclectic and surprising repertoire includes traditional Irish music, light and humorous operatic pieces, show tunes, and melodies of a "golden age." Presented by Mechanics Hall & Children's Friend, Kearns delivers something for everyone!

May 2

Irish Hearts for Haiti

Marriott Boston Quincy Hotel
1000 Marriott Drive, Quincy
617 696 8585 | irishheartsforhaiti.com

Boston’s Irish community is raising funds to provide care for the children of Haiti who are devastated in the aftermath of the recent earthquake. The event features local Irish bands and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Orphans, a non-profit group that has been helping orphaned and abandoned children in Haiti since 1987.

May 4-9

Steppenwolf’s August: Osage County

Colonial Theatre
106 Boylston Street, Boston
broadwayacrossamerica.com

The New York Times cheers, August: Osage County is flat-out, without qualification, the most exciting new American play Broadway has seen in years," and Time Magazine named August: Osage County the "#1 Show of the Year!"

May 5

Cinco de Mayo

Jose McIntyre’s Pub
160 Milk Street, Boston
617 451-9460 | irishconnection.com

Celebrate Mexico’s holiday in Boston’s only Irish-Mexican pub, serving a concoction of Mexican, Irish, vegetarian and classic New England food favorites.

May 7

Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre Presents:
Billly Connolly Live! - - WIN FREE TIX!

270 Tremont Street, Boston
1-866-348-9738 | citicenter.org | 8:00 pm
Friends of BITA save $15 on all tickets! Use Code: IRISH.
Special discounted prices: $48.00 (Regular $63.00) | $38.00 (Regular $53.00).
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Direct from a 4 week sold out run at London’s Hammersmith Apollo, the uncensored, uncut and as unpredictable as ever, comedian Billy Connolly brings his hilarious, oxygen-depriving NEW show BILLY CONNOLLY LIVE! to Boston's Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre for 1 night only!

May 7, 8, 14, 15, 16

Pilgrim Soul Productions presents:
Juno and the Paycock by Sean O'Case

Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre
19 Temple Street, Worcester
508 523-3773 | socialweb.net

A new production of this classic Irish play depicting family life and the political troubles of Ireland in the early 20th century.

May 7

Wine Tasting with an Irish Accent

Irish Cultural Centre at Elms College
291 Springfield Street, Chicopee

413 265-2537 | irish-cairde.org

May 15

The Saw Doctors

House of Blues Boston
15 Lansdowne Street, Boston
7:00 p.m. | 1-888-693-2583 | livenation.com

One of Ireland's most popular bands returns to Boston for a special performance at House of Blues!

May 18-22

The Dream Lives On: A Portrait of the Kennedy Brothers

Boston Pops
Boston Symphony Hall
301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston
$20 - $89 1 8:00 pm | 866 266-1200 | bso.org

Hear the world premiere of “The Dream Lives On: A Portrait of the Kennedy Brothers” by Peter Boyer (Ellis Island) and Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime), honoring the legacy of Massachusetts native sons John, Robert, and Edward Kennedy. “America’s Orchestra” and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus perform patriotic tunes and give an uplifting performance not to be missed!

May 21

Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band - - WIN TIX!
Support: Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile

Orpheum Theatre
1 Hamilton Place, Boston
7:30 pm | $25.50
1- 800-745-3000 | livenation.com | Buy Tickets

Influenced by classic songwriters such as Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen, and Opening touring slots with both Dylan and The Frames netted Ritter a good deal of attention, and led to his own sold-out headlining tour of Ireland. His sixth album — titled So Runs the World Away — in stores May 4th.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW WINNER OF FREE TIX!

May 22

Reagle Players Presents:
Barbra & Frank - - The Concert That Never Was

A Sensational Tribute to Streisand and Sinatra - - "A Match Made In Las Vegas"

May 23

An Gorta Mor Commemoration

Boston Irish Famine Memorial Park
Washington & School Streets, Boston
2:00 p.m. | Free | 617 872-6663
IrishHeritageTrail.com | bostonhibernian.com

The James Michael Curley Division 1, Ancient Order of Hibernians, is hosting a ceremony commemorating those who suffered during Ireland's Great Hunger of the 1840s. There will be a prayer service followed by a laying of a wreath in the memory of those who suffered. Prayers by Father Peter Nolan, Pastor of Most Precious Blood Parish, Hyde Park.

May 25-27

Maureen McGovern

Boston Pops
Boston Symphony Hall
301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston
$20 - $89 1 8:00 pm | 866 266-1200 | bso.org

Maureen McGovern, one of America’s most popular vocalists, performs a concert that features songs from her newest album, A Long and Winding Road, which finds her reconnecting with the songs that inspired her beginnings as a folk singer in the late ’60s.

May 25

Commemorating the Great Irish Famine and Choctaw Donation

Boston Irish Famine Memorial Park
Washington & School Streets, Boston | 1:00 pm | Free

Boston Public Library
700 Boylston Street, Copley Square | 5:30 pm | Free

Full details on the day's events here

May 26

JFK Forum - The Dream Lives On:
A Portrait of the Kennedy Brothers

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. | Free | Register here.
1 866 JFK-1960 | jfklibrary.org

Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart and composer Peter Boyer disc8uss and play their new composition honoring the Kennedy brothers. Christopher Lydon moderates.

May 30

Indian Ranch Presents: DooWop Shines for Haiti

Indian Ranch
200 Gore Road, Route 16, Webster
3:00-7:00 pm
508 943-3871 | Tickets | Directions | www.indianranch.com

Great music from the 50s and 60s to help the victims of Haiti.

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