Irish Events the Weekend of March 19-20 in New England: Concerts, Culture & Parades

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What's coming up the weekend of March 19-20 in the New England Irish community?  The Boston Irish Tourism Association has this list of recommendations, from concerts and cultural events to parades.  enjoy Irish American Heritage Month in New England. 


Concerts + Culture

March 19

Rockport Music Presents: Danú
Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main Street, Rockport, MA
978-546-7391 | $49 - $59 | 8:00 pm
rockportmusic.org | Buy Tix

One of Ireland’s most cherished Irish folk bands and among the leaders of the new traditionalist movement in Celtic music, Danú has been thrilling audiences with their instrumental virtuosity and powerfully emotive ballads for close to 20 years. The talented septet has successfully brought Celtic music back to its earthy, traditional roots while keeping a modern, youthful sensibility. The band has released seven records since forming in 1994, and has been voted Best Overall Traditional Act by Dublin magazine's Irish Music, as well as the Best Traditional Group twice in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Catch them live at the Shalin Liu in Rockport on Saturday, March 19th.


March 19

Blackstone River Theatre Presents: Téada
Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
8:00 pm | Advanced tix: $30 - $35 day of show
401 725-9272 | riverfolk.org

One of Irish traditional music's leading exponents, Téada is driven by a fascination for the timeless, expressive force of music inherited from previous generations of musicians. Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Russia, Israel and Australia, and is a past winner of "Best Young Irish Traditional Act" at Ireland's Music Awards.


March 19

Irish Film Festival Lawrence
Lawrence Heritage State Park Visitors Center
1 Jackson Street, Lawrence
FREE event | 10:00 am | Click here to view full schedule
div8aoh.homestead.com | lawrenceheritage.org

As part of the Lawrence Irish Heritage Month Celebrations, don't miss the 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. See full schedule here


March 19

The Clancy Tradition in Concert
Ridgefield Playhouse
Ridgefield, CT
ridgefieldplayhouse.org

The Clancy Tradition features Eugene Clancy - guitar and vocals, Rosemary Clancy - fiddle and mandolin, Mike Melanophy - button accordion, John Clancy - bass and Brendan Dolan - piano. The ensemble’s sound is rooted in the traditional Irish style, and the groups’ repertoire is peppered with French waltzes, American folk songs and Scottish influences. The group is joined by the award-winning Ashurst Academy of Irish Dance led by former leads of Riverdance & Lord of the Dance, Christina & Craig Ashurst.


March 19

ICCNE Presents: Family St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
Irish Cultural Centre of New England
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
9:30 am - 1:00 pm | $10
781 821-8291 | irishculture.org

Admission includes buffet breakfast until 11:30 a.m. Featuring live music by Dave Try. Plus, Irish Arts N' Crafts, Storytime with Princess Belle, Face Painting, and The Haley School of Irish Dance. Pub opens at noon for lunch.

Parades

Providence, RI:Saturday, March 19, 2022 - - Noon

Abington:Sunday, March 20, 2022 - - 1 p.m.

Boston:Sunday, March 20, 2022 - - 1 p.m.

Holyoke:Sunday, March 20, 2022 - - Noon

Scituate:Sunday, March 20, 2022 - - 1 p.m.

Find year-round information on the region's Irish and Celtic cultural activities at IrishMassachusetts.com.. 

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