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Runs through March 16

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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Through March 15

Dine Out Boston

Various Venues in Greater Boston
Meet Boston
Lunch: $22, 27, $32, $36 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 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.

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March 1

CPF Productions Presents:
Four Leaf Clover of Boston Comedy and Music

The Lynn Auditorium
3 City Hall Square, Lynn
Doors: 7:00 p.m. | Show: 8:00 p.m.
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Get ready for St. Patrick's season with some great Irish-American humor and live Irish music as the 4th Annual Four Leaf Clover of Boston Comedy and Music show comes to Lynn. Enjoy hilarious comedy and great Irish entertainment. Featuring some of the biggest Irish names in Boston comedy - Graig Murphy, James Dorsey, Christine Hurley and Will Noonan. Danny Gill and The Old Brigade provide the music so sit back and enjoy the jokes, sing along to some classic Irish tunes and get into the Irish spirit!
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March 1

Lawrence Hosts 154th 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: Jeff Sullivan: email: jdsullivan1@comcast.net or 603 479-5395
View full schedule
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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 1

Holyoke:
Dobbin's Tartan Party: A Fundraiser!

Holyoke Merry Go Round
221 Appleton Street, Holyoke, MA
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | details here
holyokestpatricksparade.com

Join the St. Patrick's Committee of Holyoke, along with PeoplesBank in bringing the spirit of the Parade/Road Race weekend to the Dobbin at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round. Admission: $5 per person or $10 per family includes Unlimited MGR Rides. The fun includes: Face Painting, Hair Braiding and Green Glitter, Raffle for Tartan Rocking Horse, Photo Booth + Food | Beer | Wine.

March 1

Holyoke: Marshal Mania Fundraiser

The Log Cabin
500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke
6:30 - 9:30 pm | $20
E-mail: Jeff Walsh or 413-530-3944 | E-mail: Johnny Driscoll or 413-530-3328
holyokestpatricksparade.com

Join the Marshal Mania Fundraiser at The Log Cabin for a great evening while supporting the efforts of the St. Patrick's Committee of Holyoke as they raise funds for the St. Patrick's Day Parade. The evening opens with Eavesdrop covering alternative and rock tunes from the 70's to present. Followed by the U2 Tribute Band - Unforgettable Fire (pictured). Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 8:00 p.m. Enjoy food, a cash bar and raffles - and help make the 2025 parade a day to remember!

March 2

Annual Wild Rover 4 MILE Classic Road Race:
Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations

Lawrence Lodge of Elks
652 Andover Street
Lawrence, MA
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March 2: 4 Mile Classic Road Race - 11 a.m.
Part of the Wild Rover Series.
View full schedule

March 2

Opening Reception And Exhibit: "The Rev. James T. O’Reilly and his Contributions to Lawrence and Beyond”
White Fund Lecture with Rev. Patrick Armano

Lawrence Heritage State Park
Visitors Center, 1 Jackson St, Lawrence, MA
2:00 pm | FREE event | Handicap Accessible
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Opening Reception And Exhibit on "The Rev. James T. O’Reilly and his Contributions to Lawrence and Beyond." White Fund Lecture with the Rev. Patrick Armano who will speak on the life of the Rev. James T. O’Reilly OSA and his contributions to Greater Lawrence. This lecture is sonsored by Division 8 AOH, Free and handicap accessible.

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 2, 9, 16-17, 23, 30

Connacht Band

Red Rooster Bar & Grill
510 Washington St, Wrentham, MA
connachtband.com

Connacht is the brainchild of percussionist Michael McDonagh. His father was the leader of the famed Connacht Ceili Band from Boston. Mike has gathered a group of musicians adept at playing sessions, festivals, weddings, corporate events, and pub gigs alike. This is a fresh take on traditional Irish music. The high energy beat combined with soulful songs and accompaniment is sure to delight any audience. Connacht will get you tapping your toes, singing along, and dancing around the room. Join the band on a special tour of Ireland from September 23-30, 2025 and keep the party going.

March 3

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 3

University of Massachusetts Club
1 Beacon Stree, #32nd Floor, Boston
5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | 781 821-8291
irishculture.org
Register here

Join the Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston for an evening of Irish music, song & dance to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and to honor Colin and Eithne Bell with the annual 'Gradam Dóchais' for their outstanding contributions and work with the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.

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 4-5

Rockport Music Presents:
An Intimate Evening with The Irish Tenors

Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA
978-546-7391 | $59 - $86 | 8:00 p.m. both nights
Buy Tix | rockportmusic.org

Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in grand style with The Irish Tenors, the legendary kings of Celtic music! Since their debut in 1998, these trailblazing icons have captivated audiences worldwide, from Radio City Music Hall to the Hollywood Bowl. Joined by a pianist and a string quartet, The Irish Tenors will bring their enchanting Irish ballads, rousing classics and soaring harmonies to life in an unforgettable intimate evening of music and celebration.

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 8

The Irish Tenors: 
Ronan Tynan, Declan Kelly, Anthony Kearns 

The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts
2 Southbridge St., Worcester
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Since they first joined voices, The Irish Tenors have made countless traditional treasures breathe with new life. Moreover, they've proven themselves gifted interpreters of a wide range of material, with such songs as "My Heart Will Go On" (from Titanic), "Fairytale Of New York" (previously recorded by Kirsty MacColl and The Pogues) and even Jimmy Kennedy's "South Of The Border (Down Mexico Way)". These songs live comfortably in their repertoire alongside "Danny Boy," Whiskey in the Jar" and "Fields Of Athenry."

March 8

41st Worcester Irish Festival

St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church Hall
102 Russell Street
Worcester, MA
11:00 am – 8:00 pm
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The 41st annual Worcester Irish Festival has a celebration for the ages with live music featuring The Belfast Cowboys band along with The Brennan Brothers. You are in for a treat with amazing Irish Step Dancers, Pipes & Drums Brigades, Food, Drinks & Fun For All to celebrate Irish Heritage Month in style!

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

ICC: Paddy Cullivan: "I Can't Believe It's Not Ireland"

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
Meet & Greet: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. | Doors: 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Show: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Tix: $40 | ICC Members: $30 | Pre-Show Meet & Greet: $45
781 821-8291 | irishculture.org | Buy Tix

Join Paddy Cullivan on a hilariously insightful journey through the history of partition and the Ireland of the future. 'Imagine this. It's 2032. The people have spoken on both sides of the border and Ireland is a brand new 32-county country. There's a new flag. A new anthem. There's even a new capital! As Unionists holiday in the south, discovering the imperial joys of 'Royal' Dublin - southerners discover the ancient landscape of Ulster beyond the retail outlets of Newry and Titanic Belfast. Magical things happen when you create a new country - where everything is on the table - and its exciting."

March 8

JFK Library Presents:
Celtic Bells - The Irish in Boston

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston
10:30 - 11:30 am
jfklibrary.org | Register here

In honor of St. Patrick's Day, come listen to the story of Irish immigrants in Boston. Celtic Bells weaves in songs and poems of work, humor, protest, longing for home, and longing to feel at home in America. Enjoy the lively music of the fiddle, bodhran (Irish drum), banjo, flute, guitar, and bagpipes.

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 8

Keys Community Room, Milton Public Library
476 Canton Avenue, Milton
2:00 p.m. | Details here

There will be a fun all-ages concert in advance of St. Paddy's Day on Saturday at the Milton Public Library, with Milton's own musician Brian Queally and his group, "BrotherB & the Other3." Brian plays flute and mandolin, Johnny Coe plays guitar, and Wynter Pyngal, fiddle and concertina. Wynter, Johnny and Brian play traditional Irish music and have an affinity for the music of Co. Clare, with its rich aesthetic and emphasis on melodic simplicity. Brian (Milton) and John (Dorchester and Milton) have played and performed together for more than 30 years. Wynter (originally from Wisconsin) graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2006, remained in Boston, and has performed with the group ever since.

March 8

Wellfleet Preservation Hall
335 Main St., Wellfleet, MA
3:00 p.m. | aineminogue.com

Áine Minogue is an award-winning harpist, singer, arranger and composer who has entertained presidents and prime ministers. She has traveled extensively to perform at concerts across the United States and around the world. Join Áine to celebration St. Patrick's month in music song and story at Wright Locke Farm's beautiful, acoustically gorgeous barn, for an enchanting evening of music, storytelling, and tradition that is appropriate for all ages in celebration of St. Patrick's Season!

March 8

Book Reading by Áine Greaney

Jabberwocky Bookshop
50 Water Street
Tannery Mill Bldg 1
Newburyport, MA 01950
ainegreaney.com

“Áine Greaney’s new collection of stories, Trespassers, is a powerful rendering of women in perpetual transition, straddling who they were and what they’ve become.”
— Ellen Scheible, author, Body Politics in Contemporary Irish Women's Fiction: The Literary Legacy of Mother Ireland

March 8-9

Reagle Music Theatre Presents:
The Magic Of Ireland: A St. Patrick's Day Concert

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston
617 Lexington Street, Waltham
Buy Tix: March 8 - 7:00 pm | But Tix: March 9 - 2:00 pm
781 891-5600 reaglemusictheatre.org

Get ready to experience the enchanting allure of Ireland with Reagle Music Theatre's The Magic Of Ireland: A St. Patrick's Day Concert. The spellbinding performances of Reagle's Broadway and Boston talent will transport you to the heart of the Emerald Isle. Headlined by Dublin's own Ciarán Sheehan (Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables), Rick Sherburne (RMT's Oklahoma, West Side Story), with step dance choreography by Liam Harney of the Harney Academy of Irish Dancing. The cast also includes Broadway performer Erica Spyres, fiddler Heather Swanson and bodhrán player Ryan Douglas, with music direction by Elliot Norton award winner Dan Rodriguez to ensure an unforgettable evening in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. 

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March 9

The Wilbur
246 Tremont St, Boston
617 248-9700 | 7:00 p.m. - Doors: 6:00 p.m. | $29 - $59
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After selling out last time he was in town, David Nihill is back at The Wilbur with his new show, Shelf Help. 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 and worked in twelve countries and visited over seventy. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant. Get ready for a great laugh!
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March 9

White Fund Lecture with Professor Richard Padova
Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations

Lawrence Heritage State Park
Visitors Center, 1 Jackson St, Lawrence, MA
2:00 pm | FREE event | Handicap Accessible
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White Fund Lecture – by Professor Richard Padova, M. ED, M. A on "A Geographical Look at Ireland" at Lawrence Heritage State Park Visitors Center, 1 Jackson St., Lawrence, MA @ 2 pm . This lecture is sponsored by Division 8 AOH, Free and handicap accessible.

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 9

Hingham Historical Society Presents:
John Hancock and the Outbreak of the Revolutionary War

Hingham Heritage Museum
34 Main Street, Hingham
seeplymouth.com | Lecture Series

In observance of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Hingham Historical Society’s lecture series will explore the saga of our nation’s founding drama. Entitled, ‘Revisiting the American Revolution,’ this seven part lecture series promises to explain the Revolution’s causes, how it was fought and won, and its ramifications for us today. Lecturers are all historians and scholars of the conflict who have published numerous works on various aspects of The American Revolution.  With a blend of social, political, economic, and military history, this lecture series will have something for all lovers of history.

March 9

"Wharf-rats and Irishies"
The Blackstone Canal and the Story of the Irish in Worcester

Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center
3 Paul Clancy Way, Worcester
(GPS use 115 McKeon Road)
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | discovercentralma.org | Details

Join us for a talk about the historic Irish community in Worcester. Discover how it emerged alongside the Blackstone Canal and how they overcame prejudice to leave a lasting impression on the city and its culture. Appropriate for ages 15 and up.

March 9 & 23

Irish Music Session

The Hibernian Cultural Center
Fiddler's Green Pub, Worcester
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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Enjoy a gathering of Irish traditional musicians for the purpose of celebrating common interest in the music by playing it together in a relaxed, informal setting, while in the process of generally beefing up the mystical cultural mantra that hums along uninterruptedly beneath manifestation of Irishness worldwide. Seisiuns are held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at Fiddler's Green Pub

March 12

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 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 13

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 14

Irish American Partnership (IAP) Presents:
St. Patrick's Day Celebration in Chicago 2025

Union League Club of Chicago
65 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL
8:00 - 9:30 a.m. | irishap.org

The Irish American Partnership celebrates St. Patrick's Day in Chicago on March 14 and in Boston on March 17, 2025. Dedicated to connecting Irish America and friends of Ireland to their heritage through targeted giving, the Partnership supporters have raised more than $57 million for young people and communities across the island of Ireland. For almost 40 years, donor generosity has equipped schools, universities, and organizations with the resources they need to educate and inspire, empowering young people, and building a more peaceful and equitable future.

March 14

Bill Blumenreich Chevalier Presents:
The High Kings & Mary Black

The Chevalier
30 Forest St. Medford, MA 02155
8:00 p.m. | $47 - $75 | chevaliertheatre.com

The High Kings continue to captivate audiences worldwide, selling out venues and amassing an ever-growing legion of loyal fans. Following the resounding success of ‘The Road Not Taken’ Tour, The High Kings have just announced the launch of the ‘Step It Out World Tour,’ which kicked off in Germany in November. Germany is a key market for The High Kings, ranking among the top five consumers of their music with the tour covering major cities - Munich, Stuttgart, Cologne, Hamburg, Berlin, and Karlsruhe, promising an unforgettable experience for fans. Mary Black is delighted to be returning to the USA for the first time in 8 years. Mary has become a dominant presence in Irish music, bringing her songs and music, to growing numbers of fans, not just in Ireland where she is hugely popular, but all over the world.

March 14

Lawrence Hosts 54th 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 14

St. Patrick's Party
with Rose Clancy Trio

Devil’s Purse Brewing Company
120 Great Western Rd., South Dennis
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with High-Energy Irish Music at Devil's Purse Brewing Company! Enjoy an unforgettable St. Patrick's Party in South Dennis, featuring the incredible talent of Rose Clancy, one of the Northeast’s most respected traditional Irish musicians. With her unique fiddle style influenced by Northern Irish, Scottish, and French Canadian traditions, Rose will bring the spirit of St. Patrick's Day to life in an energetic, foot-stomping performance that will have you dancing all night long!

March 14

Derek Warfield & Young Wolftones

Hibernian Cultural Center
19 Temple Street, Worcester
7:30 p.m.
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Details


A special group of Irish men and women have been responsible for preservation of the tradition of Irish ballad singing over the past 50 years. Derek Warfield is a distinguished name among them. Derek Warfield and The Young Wolfe Tones are bringing that musical tradition forward with a reverence for Ireland's past and the energy and optimism of a new generation of Irish musicians.

March 14

The Pourmen in Worcester

Off the Rails
90 Commercial St., Worcester
6:30 p.m. | $15 - $20 Reserved | Seating: $50 | discovercentralma.org

The Pourmen is a New Bedford, MA based band that blends diverse Celtic, Folk, Country and Punk Rock influences to craft heartfelt songs from the "Cobblestone Streets and Salty Pubs of the Whaling City" and always delivers a rousing live performance. The Pourmen was established in January 2013 and played their first hometown show on Saint Patrick's Day 2013. The band has since performed more than 300 shows at festivals, breweries, Irish pubs and other venues across the New England states encouraging folks to sing along to their tall tales and Irish classics

March 14

Irish Pastoral Centre
St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Florian Hall
55 Hallet St, Boston
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | $40 | Buy Tix
617 265-5312 | ipcboston.org

Join the Irish Pastoral Centre on March 14th at Florian Hall to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Annual Mass & Blessing of Shamrocks. Corned Beef Dinner will be served following the service with music & dancing with Erin's Melody. It's a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Pre-registration is required.

March 14-15

Traditional Irish Session

Firehouse Center for the Arts
Market Square
Newburyport, MA 
7:30 pm  -  9:30 pm | $25
northofboston.org

Enjoy a special evening to kick-off St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Relive the magic of the 2022 production of Once as North of Boston welcomes the cast back with its very own interpretations of all the Irish Trads – performed live. From your favorite drinking songs to moving ballads, this group effortlessly spins your favorite Irish tunes with breathtaking energy.

March 15-17

14th Annual Patriot Place Irish Festival
Rain or Shine - Free & Open to the Public!

Two Patriot Place, Foxborough MA
508 203-2100 | 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | patriot-place.com

Patriot Place celebrates the joys of Irish culture with a daylong festival featuring live performances by Irish musicians and step dancers, a full slate of free Irish-themed activities for the whole family, musical performances at Six String Grill & Stage, The Harp and Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel, as well as Irish step dancing performances from several talented local groups on the Dean College Stage. Throughout the festival, families can enjoy activities such as face painting, caricature artists, a balloon artist and more. Enjoy special appearances throughout the day, including the Providence Hurling Club and the Old Colony Highland Pipe Band. The Patriot Place Irish Vendor Village will also be lined with several authentic Irish merchants offering a wide variety of apparel and goods. It's a day of Irish celebration for the entire family!

March 15

St. Patrick's Celebrations
Four Leaf Clover Watercolor for Families

Cape Ann Museum
The Carlson Education Center
CAM Green
13 Poplar St, Gloucester
northofboston.org

Enjoy a Family Program: St. Patrick's Day Four Leaf Clover Watercolor. Learn about Irish history on Cape Ann. Find a four-leaf clover in a special "lucky" scavenger hunt, then make your own watercolor painting for Saint Patrick's Day using salt and other techniques.

March 15

St. Patrick's Day Trolley Tour
Good Witch of Salem

St. Patrick's Day Trolley Tour
2 North Street, Salem
northofboston.org

Embark on an enchanting adventure with the Good Witch of Salem and the mischievous Leprechaun aboard the Salem Trolley! The journey begins at The Good Witch of Salem's shop with a story time all about rainbows and Leprechauns. The Leprechaun's rainbow has vanished, leaving him without his magic. Children will help The Good Witch of Salem brew a "growth" potion that makes the Leprechaun grow in size! As the Leprechaun dashes through downtown Salem in search of rainbow pieces, we will follow clues and unravel riddles aboard the Trolley.

March 15-17

ICC Presents: A Family St. Patrick's Day
Live Music, Song & Dance

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
March 15 - Family Day: 10 am - 5 pm
781 821-8291 | irishculture.org | Details to come

Join the ICC for an unforgettable weekend of St. Patrick's festivities. Enjoy Family Day on the 15th (10 am - 5 pm) with music by Strawberry Hill & Slainte, Bell & Son, Irish step dance performances, crafts, face painting and games - there's something for everyone to enjoy (AD: $25, CH: $10). Food & Beverage available for purchase. Later, enjoy live music, more Irish dancing & a pop up gaeltacht throughout the building until 9pm.
On the 16th - enjoy live Irish Music and dancing all day long! Corned Beef & Cabbage served all day with limited pub menu including Irish food, Irish beers. AD: $20, U12 Free, includes all-day entertainment access and reentry with wristband, not including F&B. Check back for entertainment details: In 2024: 11am: Yokeshire, 12:30pm: Petrocelli Dance, 1:30pm: O'Shea Chaplin Dance, 2pm: Adam Hendey, David Healy & Niamh Healy, ICC Set Dancers, 5pm: Greene-O'Leary Dance, 5:30: Bumper Irish Trad, Amy Law & Torrin Ryan, 6pm-9pm: Skeaf Bridge, 7:30: Harney Pender Keady Dance. ICC on St. Patrick's Weekend!

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 15-16

Celtic Celebration

Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd., Sturbridge
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
discovercentralma.org

Celebrate cultural heritage through music, dance, storytelling, and poetry. Highlights include: fiddle tunes, a demonstration of the bagpipes, and music by Celtic musicians. Listen to Irish poetry and stories and share your own favorites. Learn about the Montgomery Guards, the first volunteer militia company in MA composed entirely of men of Irish descent. Enjoy step dancing performance by the Lee Irish Dance School (Sat) and learn a 19th-century dance with the Old Sturbridge Village Dancers (Sat). Listen to a performance on the harp by Shelley Otis or Cate Mahoney (Sun) and learn about the history of the Jack O' Lantern Tale.

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March 16

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy:
Four on the Floor

March 16

White Fund Lecture with Author Michael Connolly
Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations

Lawrence Heritage State Park
Visitors Center, 1 Jackson St, Lawrence, MA
2:00 pm | FREE event | Handicap Accessible
View full schedule
div8aoh.homestead.com | lawrenceheritage.org

White Fund Lecture – by Maine author, Michael Connolly. Connolly will discuss his book, "Ever the Twain Shall Meet" at Lawrence Heritage State Park Visitors Center, 1 Jackson St., Lawrence, MA @ 2 pm . This lecture is sponsored by Division 8 AOH, Free and handicap accessible.

March 16

Spectacle Live Presents:
Irish Comedy Tour

Plymouth Memorial Hall
83 Court St, Plymouth
$36 - $46 | 7:00 p.m.
spectaclelive.com | Buy Tix

The Irish Comedy Tour takes the party atmosphere of a Dublin pub and combines it with a boisterous, belly-laugh band of hooligans. The group's comedians and musicians, whose ancestors hail from the Emerald Isle, include Detroit native Derek Richards; Ohio's Michael Malone; Nova Scotia's Damon Leibert; and from Inchicore, a suburb of Dublin, Ireland Derrick Keane. Don't miss these hilarious Irish American comedians as they tear apart as well as validate all of the Irish myths and stereotypes.

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 16

Live in Concert:
Bailey's Mistake

Firehouse Center for the Arts
Market Square, Newburyport
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
northofboston.org

Formed along Maine's rocky coastline, Bailey's Mistake is a neo traditional, Celtic-inspired folk band playing ancient songs of the sea, Newfoundland, the auld sod, as well as New England. Powered by guitar, bagpipes, tinwhistle, bass and drums, the band's highly danceable music invites merry hearts to sing along and feel the power of ancient music as it translates into the 21st century.

March 16

Wright-Locke Farm
78 Ridge St, Winchester, MA 01890
3:00 p.m. | aineminogue.com

Áine Minogue is an award-winning harpist, singer, arranger and composer who has entertained presidents and prime ministers. She has traveled extensively to perform at concerts across the United States and around the world. Join Áine to celebration St. Patrick's month in music song and story at Wright Locke Farm's beautiful, acoustically gorgeous barn, for an enchanting evening of music, storytelling, and tradition that is appropriate for all ages in celebration of St. Patrick's Season!

March 16

Elm Park
284 Highland St., Worcester
10:30 a.m. | discovercentralma.org | Details

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the delightful Guinness Celtic 5K in Worcester, MA! Taking place on Sunday, March 16, 2025, this lively race celebrates the spirit of St. Patrick's Day with a fun-filled 5K course that welcomes both runners and walkers. The event kicks off at 11:00 a.m. from Elm Park, located at 284 Highland St, just a stone's throw away from the festive St. Patrick's Day Parade. Participants can also join the Kids Leprechaun Run at 10:30 a.m., perfect for children aged 12 and under, covering a distance of approximately 1/4 mile.

March 17

Irish American Partnership (IAP) Presents:
St. Patrick's Day Celebration in Boston 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 Street
Plymouth, NH
$35 & up | 7:30 p.m.
Buy Tix

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 17

An Evening with Máiréad Nesbitt

Firehouse Center for the Arts
Market Square, Newburyport
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | $50 | northofboston.org

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. 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 #1 slot on the Billboard World Music Chart.

March 18

Author Áine Greaney
Book Reading

Public Library
17 Elm Street, Salisbury
ainegreaney.com

“Áine Greaney’s new collection of stories, Trespassers, is a powerful rendering of women in perpetual transition, straddling who they were and what they’ve become.”
— Ellen Scheible, author, Body Politics in Contemporary Irish Women's Fiction: The Literary Legacy of Mother Ireland

March 20

An Irish Celebration with Ishna

Curtis Performance Hall
Tsotsis Family Academic Center
Assumption University Assumption University
500 Salisbury Street, Worcester
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
discovercentralma.org | Details

A festive journey through the Dance, Music & stories of Ireland. Fronted by husband wife duo Ciaran Nagle and Tara Novak (both of Riverdance and the Irish Tenors), ISHNA is a Contemporary Irish Folk Band. Members hail from around the world, bringing their different backgrounds to their musical explorations. Ishna's performance is energetic and uplifting, infusing new rhythms, vocal harmonies, and unexpected twists into the beloved music and stories of Ireland. Ishna captures the nostalgia of the old sod while having its feet firmly planted in the Ireland of today.

March 22

ICC Presents: Paul Byrom:
Isle of Hope Tour

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
VIP Meet & Greet After the Performance: $55.00
6:00 p.m. | General Admision: $35.00
781 821-8291 | irishculture.org | Buy Tix

Paul Byrom returns to the United States following the success of his latest album How Will You Remember Me. Enjoy Paul's exquisite tenor voice singing some of your favorite Irish classics, as well as some of his favourite mainstream songs and theatre classics, and some well known modern classics also. Suitable for all ages and musical tastes - join Paul for an unforgettable evening of singing and laughter to celebrate St. Patrick's season and all things Irish! Act fast as tickets are limited and you won't want to miss out on this musical treat.

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 22

Irish Film Festival Lawrence
Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations

Lawrence Heritage State Park Visitors Center
1 Jackson Street, Lawrence
FREE event | 10:00 am | View full schedule
div8aoh.homestead.com | lawrenceheritage.org

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 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 23

St. Patrick's Day 5 K
Plymouth

Mayflower Brewing Company
Plymouth
9:30 a.m.
events.racewire.com | seeplymouth.com

Runners will receive Long Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt (t-shirt guarantee deadline: must be registered by 3/9/2025), Finisher medal (NEW to 2025 – all registrants will receive a medal), 1 beer at the post-race party (Must be 21+ with a valid ID), Virtual Runners: Long Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt + medal (must be registered by 3/1/2025 at 11:59 PM – shirt & medal will be shipped to you before race day).

March 23

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
View full schedule
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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.

March 23

Irish Pastoral Centre:
St. Patrick's Day Music Session

Irish Pastoral Centre
540 Gallivan Boulevard, (Rear entrance) Dorchester
3:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | $40 | Buy Tix
617 265-5312 | ipcboston.org

Join the Irish Pastoral Centre on March 23rd at the IPC Hallet Street headquarters to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the monthly traditional Irish music session. It's a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Pre-registration is required.

March 24

Peabody Institute Library
82 Main Street, Peabody
7:00 p.m. | aineminogue.com

Áine Minogue is an award-winning harpist, singer, arranger and composer who has entertained presidents and prime ministers. She has traveled extensively to perform at concerts across the United States and around the world. Join Áine to celebration St. Patrick's month in music song and story at Wright Locke Farm's beautiful, acoustically gorgeous barn, for an enchanting evening of music, storytelling, and tradition that is appropriate for all ages in celebration of St. Patrick's Season!

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March 27

The Wilbur
246 Tremont St, Boston
617 248-9700 | 8:00 p.m. - Doors: 7:00 p.m. | $40 - $65
Parking | thewilbur.com | Buy Tix

Gaelic Storm takes a blue-collar, hard-nose approach to touring, consistently traveling the US and forging a unique path in the Celtic music world here and abroad. "You have to see us live. We are the true working-man's' band," says longtime member Ryan Lacey. "We still, and most likely always will, tour most of the year, and that's how we constantly hone our craft." This dedication to live shows dates back to the mid-1990s, when Gaelic Storm kicked off its' career as a pub band in Santa Monica, CA. One performance led to their discovery and the band appearing in the blockbuster film, Titanic. The rest is history!
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March 27

Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution
Lecture by Eric Jay Dolin

Andover Center for History and Culture
97 Main Street, Andover, MA 01970
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | northofboston.org

The bestselling author of Black Flags, Blue Waters reclaims the daring freelance sailors who proved essential to the winning of the Revolutionary War. The heroic story of the founding of the U.S. Navy during the Revolution has been told many times, yet largely missing from maritime histories of America's first war is the ragtag fleet of private vessels that truly revealed the new nation's character?above all, its ambition and entrepreneurial ethos.

March 28

Regina Delaney Irish Harpist

Forbes House Museum
215 Adams Street, Milton
7:00 - 8:30pm | Doors at 6:30pm
Buy Tix | orbeshousemuseum.org

Enjoy a stunning musical performance in the beautiful setting of the Forbes House Museum. Regina Delaney loves performing traditional Irish Harp music which she studied in Ireland and the U.S. Twenty years ago, Regina founded The New England Irish Harp Orchestra, which she continues to direct. She has produced eight CDs, and has performed on tour in Ireland, Germany, and the U.S. Regina teaches Irish harp in New Hampshire and MA to students of all ages. Light refreshments will be served following the performance.

March 28

ICC Presents:
Seán Keane - The Distinctive Voice of Ireland

Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
Meet & Greet: 6:30 p.m. | Doors: 7:00 p.m. | Show: 7:30 p.m.
Tix: $40 | ICC Members: $35 | Meet & Greet: $55
781-821-8291 | irishculture.org | Buy Tix

Shay Healy, songwriter, broadcaster and journalist, describes Seán Keane as "a storyteller, whose voice is the sound of everyman. Sometimes he can sound as lonely as an emigrant standing on the prow of a ship taking him away from his native homeland and more times he can sound like a cyber survivor, full of strength and valour that provides comfort to those who battle unequally with the hostile emotional landscape of the modern world. Seán Keane is a touchstone of great singing tradition. He is the past, the present and the future." Be sure to buy your tickets early because this show is sure to sell out.

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 29

Bill Blumenreich Chevalier Presents:
Air Supply: 50th Anniversary Celebration

The Chevalier
30 Forest St. Medford, MA 02155
8:00 p.m. | $69 - $115 | chevaliertheatre.com

2025 will bring more seemingly nonstop rousing performances of the smash hits by their powerhouse band. Under musical direction of lead guitarist Aaron McLain, the ensemble includes Mirko Tessandori (piano/keyboards/vocals), Pavel Valdman (drums) and Doug Gild (bass). Graham and Russell will mark their milestone with exciting projects in a variety of media. These include a biopic titled All Out of Love: The Air Supply Story, a Broadway comedy-drama musical featuring their songs (Lost in Love) and an as yet to be titled autobiography by Graham and Russell. The duo will also be releasing their 18th studio album A Matter of Time, produced by Brian Howes, along with a very special vinyl compilation.