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Greater Boston Stage Company Presents:
The Irish And How They Got That Way
Greater Boston Stage Company
395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA 02180
Various times | 781-279-2200
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Created by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt (Angela’s Ashes), this revue is a celebration of a heritage that confronts adversity with determination, good humor, music, and a love of life. McCourt’s wit, insight and boundless love for the Irish are underscored by music extending from Irish folk ballads to WWII standards, and more. Original musical arrangements by Rusty Magee and Directed by A. Nora Long. Be sure to pick a time to enjoy this special treat over the St. Patrick's Day Season!
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March 1
BRT Presents:
Runa
Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
3 p.m. | $30 adv / $34 day of show
401-725-9272
brtri.org
Celebrating 14 years together, Celtic-American Roots music "super group," Runa continues to push the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats. Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with the lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco and blues, they offer a thrilling and redefining take on traditional music.
March 1
Spectacle Live Presents:
Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Nashua Center For The Arts
201 Main St, Nashua, NH
$29 - $69 | 8:00 p.m.
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An internationally renowned ensemble, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, consisting of pipers, guitarists, keyboards, and drummers — have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing to Melbourne and everywhere in between with musicianship of the highest order and a passion for pipes that will leave you breathless. The band has four music degrees from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and all the pipers and drummers have played at the top level in bagpiping.
March 2
Spectacle Live Presents:
Red Hot Chilli Pipers
The Colonial Theatre of Laconia
609 Main St, Laconia, NH
$29 - $69 | 7:00 p.m.
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It's Bagpipes. It's Rock. It's Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland. An internationally renowned ensemble, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, consisting of pipers, guitarists, keyboards, and drummers — have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing to Melbourne and everywhere in between with musicianship of the highest order and a passion for pipes that will leave you breathless. The band has four music degrees from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and all the pipers and drummers have played at the top level in bagpiping.
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
ICC Presents:
Set Dancing with Cait Bracken
Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
6:30 pm | $5 donation at the door | Adults (16 & up)
781 821-8291
irishculture.org
Every Monday throughout the year (except Holidays), the ICC presents set dancing with Cait Bracken at 6:30pm. 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. No previous dancing experience or partner required! No registration required for this class.
March 4
ICC Presents:
Cherish the Ladies - Celebrating 40 Years!
Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
Meet & Greet: 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - $50
Doors: 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | $40
781 821-8291 | irishculture.org | Buy Tix
For four decades, Cherish the Ladies has captivated audiences worldwide as one of the most celebrated Irish music ensembles. Known for their exhilarating fusion of traditional Irish music, enchanting vocals, and energetic step dancing, they have won hearts across the globe. As the Boston Globe aptly puts it: "It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn't enjoy what they do!"
March 7
The Irish Tenors:
Ronan Tynan, Declan Kelly, Anthony Kearns
The Colonial Theatre of Laconia
609 Main St, Laconia, NH
$59-$99 |
7:30 p.m.
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The ever-popular Irish Tenors have performed all over the world, including the best venues in America - from Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Gardens and Carnegie Hall in New York to The Hollywood Bowl in California – they have blazed the trail from coast to coast stopping in nearly every city in between; thrilling audiences at every single stop with their enchanting Irish repertoire and charming personalities. Catch them live at The Colonial Theatre of Laconia to start your St. Patrick's Day celebrations!
March 7
ICC Presents:
Sina Theil in Concert
Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
$25-$35 | 7:00 p.m. |
781 821-8291
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Sina Theil is a German born, Irish based multi-instrumentalist, award winning artist, singer-songwriter, social media influencer, psychologist, health & wellness contributor to Irish Runner Magazine, yoga and running enthusiast, motivational speaker, TV and radio presenter and winner of several Irish music awards including “Rising Star of the Year 2022” awarded by the late Maryann McTeague Keifer at the American Celtic Listener Supported Music Awards. She started playing piano and composed her first songs at age 7. Back by popular demand, don't miss this chance to see her live at the ICC.
March 8
BRT Presents:
Newberry & Verch
Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
7 p.m. | $25 adv / $28 day of show
401-725-9272
brtri.org
Growing up, Joe Newberry and April Verch absorbed traditions of home and hearth–in his Missouri Ozarks and her Ottawa Valley of Canada. Although they are on the road much of the year, the two musicians are fond of saying that they are rarely homesick, because their music means they always have a bit of home with them wherever they go.
March 8
Rockport Music Presents: Danú
Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA
978-546-7391 | $47 - $65
8:00 p.m. | Buy Tix | rockportmusic.org
St. Patrick's Day celebrations start early this year in Rockport with a returning favorite, Danú! Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danú is one of Ireland's most cherished Irish folk bands and among the leaders of the new traditionalist movement in Celtic music. They have been thrilling audiences with their instrumental virtuosity, high-energy performances and a glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire for more than 25 years. Featuring Benny McCarthy, accordion/melodeon | Nell Ní Chróinín, pictured, vocals/penny whistle | Éamon Doorley, bouzouki | Oisín McAuley, fiddle | Tony Byrne, guitar | Ivan Goff, flutes/uilleann pipe/penny whistle | Billy Sutton, bodhran.
March 9
Spectacle Live Presents:
Máiréad Nesbitt
Jane Pickens Film & Event Center
49 Touro St, Newport, RI
$49 - $69 | 7:00 p.m.
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A Grammy® and Emmy® nominated artist and composer, Máiréad Nesbitt has enchanted millions around the world as the featured Celtic violinist and founding member of the globetrotting music phenomenon Celtic Woman. Loyal fans of all ages, across geographical and cultural boundaries far beyond the musical heritage of Ireland, have adored her beguiling stage presence and versatile instrumental talents. She is the featured violin soloist on eleven Celtic Woman albums that all reached the number one slot on the Billboard World Music Chart. Hailed as "A demon of a fiddle player" by the NY Times, Máiréad has emerged as one of Ireland's most in-demand musicians. Her multitude of awards include Irish Music Magazine's Best Traditional and Multi-Instrumentalist Artist awards.
March 9
ICC Presents:
Onóir - Direct from Donegal!
Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
4:00 - 6:30 p.m. | 781 821-8291
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Donegal Irish folk group Onóir formed in 2020, when 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. The video went viral, setting a new contemporary standard. Onóir (meaning Honor) are selling out venues and taking audiences on a unique musical odyssey with talent, onstage chemistry, excitement, and banter in a must-see show to kick-start your St. Patrick's season!
March 12
Spectacle Live Presents:
The High Kings
Plymouth Memorial Hall
83 Court St, Plymouth
$39 - $69 | 8:00 p.m.
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The High Kings continue to set the bar extremely high for Irish Folk bands across the world and are widely regarded to be at the forefront of the genre. The High Kings continue to perform to sell out venues across the globe to their ever-growing army of loyal fans that span generations. Back by popular demand, The High Kings are Finbarr Clancy, Darren Holden, Brian Dunphy and Paul O’ Brien. The High Kings formed in June 2007 when Brian, Darren, Finbarr and former member Martin Furey were asked to join a brand-new Irish ballad group by David Kavanagh after he had noticed a gap in the market for a band specialising in traditional Irish music. The rest as they say - is history.
March 12
Spectacle Live Presents: Alan Doyle
Nashua Center For The Arts
201 Main St, Nashua, NH
$29 - $59 | 7:30 p.m.
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Alan Doyle, actor, producer, best-selling author, and best-known as the lead singer for Newfoundland's beloved Great Big Sea, hardly needs an introduction. With 5 solo albums under his belt, Doyle has been touring the world with his ace six-piece band for the 10 years. In 2014, Doyle released his best-selling memoir Where I Belong, followed by A Newfoundlander In Canada in 2017, and All Together Now released in 2020. Doyle also found time to write music for and appear on CBC's Republic of Doyle as well as make a guest appearance on Murdoch Mysteries on CBC. With his 2022 live album "Here, Tonight" and a recent JUNO nomination for his 2021 album "Back to the Harbour," Doyle says, "I'm the luckiest guy I've ever even heard of. This was all I ever wanted, a life in the music business, singing concerts."
March 15
Rockport Music Presents:
Dervish
Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA
978-546-7391 | $25 - $36
8:00 p.m. | Buy Tix
rockportmusic.org
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with internationally acclaimed Irish folk band Dervish, who have been making Irish music for more than 30 years! Hailed as "an icon of Irish music" (BBC) for their dazzling live performances featuring stunning interpretations of traditional songs, you'll be dancing in the aisles and tipping your hat to the patron saint of Ireland all night long. "Dervish is simply brilliant." - The Guardian
March 15
BRT Presents: Old Blind Dogs
Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
7 p.m. | $28 adv / $32 day of show
401-725-9272
brtri.org
Old Blind Dogs has long been at the forefront of Scotland's roots revival, fusing dynamic percussion, polished vocals, soaring fiddle and stirring pipes. The current band line up has been settled for several years now and consists of four of Scotland's finest traditional musicians at the top of their game. Original member Jonny Hardie (fiddle/vocals) is joined by Aaron Jones (cittern/guitar/vocals), Ali Hutton (pipes/whistles) and Donald Hay (percussion/vocals) and collectively they comprise one of the hottest live tickets on the traditional Scottish music scene today.
March 16
St. Patrick's Day Breakfast
Hosted by Senator Nick Collins
Ironworkers Local 7 Union Hall
South Boston
stpatricksdaybreakfastboston.com
State Senator Nick Collins hosts the 2024 Annual St. Patrick's Day Breakfast - live on Sunday March 16 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Ironworkers Local 7 Union Hall in South Boston. The event will be Livestreamed on both Caught In Southie and Boston Neighborhood Network and broadcast locally on BNN. The event will also be broadcast live on WROL Irish Radio 100.3 FM and 950 AM. Senator Collins reminds us, "Today, we also celebrate the important history of the Revolutionary War and the Evacuation of British Troops from Boston. In this spirit of Evacuation Day, we honor the members of the United State Armed Forces and their families."
March 16
BRT Presents: Open the Door For Three
Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
7 p.m. | $28 adv / $32 day of show
401-725-9272
brtri.org
BRT is excited to present Open the Door for Three to celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend! Open the Door for Three is fiddle player Liz Knowles, uilleann piper Kieran O'Hare, and Dublin-born singer and bouzouki player Pat Broaders. Their music is a rare combination of unearthed tunes from centuries-old collections, newly composed melodies, fresh arrangements of songs old and new, homages to the musicians and bands they grew up listening to, and the unmatched energy of a trio of good friends playing great Irish music together.
March 17
Irish American Partnership (IAP) Presents:
St. Patrick's Day Celebration 2025
Rose Kennedy Ballroom
InterContinental Hotel
510 Atlantic Avenue, Boston
8:00 - 9:30 a.m. | irishap.org
The Irish American Partnership celebrates St. Patrick's Day in 2025. Check back for details on the keynote speaker. Please contact Clodagh at clodagh@irishap.org or 617-723-2707 to find out about tax-deductible sponsorship opportunities. It is a wonderful way to give back while gaining a brand advantage with a highly influential audience providing new business opportunities.
March 17
Spectacle Live Presents:
Dervish in Concert
The Flying Monkey
39 Main St, Plymouth, NH
$35 & up |
7:30 p.m.
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with internationally acclaimed Irish folk band Dervish. The band has been making Irish music for more than 30 years! Hailed as "an icon of Irish music" (BBC) for their dazzling live performances featuring stunning interpretations of traditional songs, you'll be dancing in the aisles and tipping your hat to the patron saint of Ireland all night long. "Dervish is simply brilliant." - The Guardian
March 22
Holyoke: St. Patrick's Road Race
143 Maple Street, Holyoke
Start (Maple & Lyman St.): | 1:00 pm
Sign up for 10K Road Race | 2 Mile Walk | FAQ
holyokestpatricksroadrace.org
Kick off the Holyoke Parade Weekend with an epic block party! Enjoy a free shuttle service from Holyoke Community College to the starting area. Major Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Women's winner. Awards winners will be announced and notified via text if they win. Winners can pick up their prize at Race Headquarters following the race. Prizes that are not picked up will be mailed. See Race Map.
March 23
Holyoke:
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Kick off - 11:10 a.m.
Starts: Downtown Holyoke
Contact Information
holyokestpatricksparade.com
The parade begins at Kmart Plaza on Rt. 5 (Northampton Street) and ends on High Street. Road closures typically begin 1 hour hour prior to kick off. The parade is 2.65 miles long and can take up to 3 hours.
2025 Awards: Grand Marshal Award | John F. Kennedy Award | Citizenship Award | Ambassador Award | Thomas F. Rowan Award | George E. O'Connell Award | Daniel J. Gallivan Award | Float 2024 Award | Music 2024 Award. Read editorial here.
March 23
BRT Presents: Máire Ni Chathasaigh & Chris Newman
Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
3 p.m. | $23 adv / $26 day of show
401-725-9272 | brtri.org
The celebrated virtuoso partnership of Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Chris Newman has brought its special musical vision to venues in 22 countries on five continents. Shows are a breathtaking blend of traditional Irish music, hot jazz, bluegrass and baroque, coupled with striking new compositions. Chris was named "Male Musician of the Year" in the 2019 Live Ireland Awards. Gradam Cheoil TG4, the national Irish-language TV station's Award for Irish Traditional Musician of the Year was presented to Máire in 2001. The Gradam is the highest, most prestigious honor for a traditional Irish musician and Máire is the sole harpist recipient date.
March 29
BRT Presents: Reverie Road
Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
8 p.m. | $28 adv / $32 day of show
401-725-9272
brtri.org
Reverie Road is a fresh, eclectic celtic combination, featuring fiddler Winifred Horan and accordionist John Williams (founding Solas members) alongside former Gaelic Storm fiddler Katie Grennan and Jazz and Raga pianist Utsav Lal (Young Steinway Artist). This powerful combination is made up of four of today's leading traditional and virtuosic folk artists who have captured the hearts of international audiences from studios to stages over the last three decades.
March TBA
Irish Flag Raising
Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations
Lawrence City Hall
Common Street, Lawrence
FREE event
| 11:00 a.m.
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Irish Flag Raising across from City Hall – Common St. @ 11 a.m. Sponsored by Division 8 AOH. Irish Heritage Month is supported in part by a grant from the Lawrence Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. AOH Membership, write to: Division 8 AOH Organizer, PO Box 1407, Lawrence, MA 01842 (e-mail) - organizer.
March TBA
Lawrence Hosts 153rd Saint Patrick’s Day
Banquet & Dance
As
part of Irish Heritage Month Celebrations
Lawrence Lodge of Elks
652 Andover Street, Lawrence, MA
6:00 - 11:00 p.m. | Contact: Charles Breen: 508-328-0323
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Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner. Dancing to the Silver Spears Irish Show Band from 6-11 pm. Awarding of the Richard Cardinal Cushing and Irishman and Irishwoman of the Year Awards. For more information contact Charles Breen at 508 328 0323. Sponsored by Division 8 AOH – Handicap Accessible.
March TBA
Dine Out Boston
Various Venues in Greater Boston
Meet Boston
Lunch: $22, $27, $32 and
Dinner: $36, $41, $46, $55
Exclusive of beverage, tax and gratuity
DineOutBoston.com | Participating Restaurants
Formerly known as Restaurant Week Boston®, Dine Out Boston offers some of Boston's finest dining. Try a new restaurant or get back to an old favorite. Enjoy a multi-course prix fixe lunch or dinner served at one of the participating restaurants. Each participating restaurant selects one of the three price options. Be sure to enter to win the Dine Out Boston Photo Contest for a chance to win a $100 restaurant gift card. Also, check back for the Dine Out Boston Auction: dobauction.com, opening on March 13, and bid on $100 restaurant gift cards to support charitable partners.
(Photo credit: Jessica Mading)
March TBA
AOH National Hunger Month Food Drive
Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations
Lawrence Lodge of Elks
652 Andover Street, Lawrence
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AOH National Hunger Month Food Drive: Please consider donating canned goods and non-perishable food items. All food items received will be donated to a local food pantry. TIME: 6 pm – 7:00 pm at the Lawrence Lodge of Elks, 652 Andover Street, Lawrence MA. Sponsored by Division 8 AOH – Handicap Accessible.
March TBA
Lawrence Hosts 55th Annual Saint Patrick's Day Luncheon
As part of Irish Heritage Month Celebrations
Lawrence Lodge of Elks
652 Andover Street, Lawrence, MA
Noon | Contact: Jack Lahey: 603-560-8192
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Saint Patrick’s Day Luncheon at the Lawrence Lodge of Elks. Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage featuring a New Caterer (Simply Elegant Catering), with entertainment by the Silver Spears Irish Show Band at noon. Awarding of the Honorable John E. Fenton Citizenship Award. Contact: Jack Lahey: 603-560-8192. Sponsored by Division 8 AOH – Handicap Accessible.
March TBA
Irish Film Festival Lawrence
Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations
Lawrence Heritage State Park Visitors Center
1 Jackson Street,
Lawrence
FREE event
| 10:00 am | Check back to view full schedule
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Irish Film Festival Lawrence at Lawrence Heritage State Park Visitors Center, 1 Jackson St., Lawrence, MA @ 10.00 am. Sponsored by Division 8 AOH (FREE) - Handicap Accessible. Check back for full schedule.
March TBA
St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations
St Patrick Parish Center
David Burke Way, Lawrence, MA
5:00 pm | Check back to view full schedule
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Saint Patrick’s Day Celebration at Saint Patrick Parish Center, David Burke Way, Lawrence, MA @ 5 pm. For tickets and more information please call (978) 683-9416 - Handicap Accessible. Full schedule to come.
March TBA
Celtic Melodies - Pianist Terri Kelley And Vocalist Bill Donelan
Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations
Lawrence Public Library
Sargent Auditorium, 51 Lawrence Street, Lawrence
2:00 p.m. | FREE | Handicap Accessible
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Join pianist Terri Kelley (pictured) and vocalist Bill Donelan for an all-new program of Celtic melodies. Enjoy ancient Gaelic aires to contemporary songs at Sargent Auditorium at 2:00 p.m. Presented by Division 8 AOH, (FREE) – Handicap Accessible.