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The Weekend: St. Paddy's Day Celebrations and More
Make plans for this weekend with this roundup of nearby events, including one pick just for kids.
No plans yet for this weekend? Check out these local events coming on Thursday through Sunday this week—and our pick for kids' event of the weekend.
To find more events (and add your own) check out our calendar.
When/Where: Thursday, March 15, 7 p.m. / , 307 Somerville Ave., Somerville, MA | Get Directions »
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Why Go: Join the Somerville Arts Council and dive in for a feast of Peruvian cuisine and culture at Machu Picchu. For $25, attendees will get a pisco sour (plain or passionfruit), appetizer of ceviche or causa limeña, and an entree of ají de gallina or quinoa stew. Veggie options available. Plus Brother Cleve spins Peruvian surf music and talks about pisco, Peru's most famous liquor.
Pricing: $25.
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When/Where: Thursday, March 15, 9:30 p.m. / , 45 Pleasant St, Malden, MA | Get Directions »
Why Go: Come celebrate the music of the Beatles with New England's only all acoustic Beatles Tribute Band. Heavy on the harmonies and easy on the ears, Glass Onion performs all your favorites and many deeper cuts as well.
Pricing: Free admission.
When/Where: Friday, March 16, 6 p.m. / Hilton Boston/Woburn, 2 Forbes Rd., Woburn, MA 01801.
Why Go: The 2012 Lights Up! Auction will be taking place Friday, March 16 and is presented by the Stoneham Theatre. Radio host Hank Morse will be the Auctioneer. Tickets are $75 per person or table of ten for $700 with sponsorships available. For more information, contact Kelly Gaudet at 781-587-7901 or kelly@stonehamtheatre.org.
Pricing: $75.
KIDS PICK—
When/Where: Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m. / 149 Pond St., Stoneham, MA | Get Directions »
Why Go: St. Paddy's Day may only come around once a year, but this March, Stone Zoo makes the spirit of St. Patrick last all month long. Bring family and friends to the Zoo every Saturday in March for fantastic cultural activities and experiences including folklore and legends, Irish step dancing, Gaelic football, and scavenger hunts. Animals partake in the fun with green-themed enrichment. On Saturday, learn about snakes and how they relate to the legend of St. Patrick with Stone Zoo’s educators.
Pricing: Stone Zoo Admission: Adults, $13; Seniors, $11; Children, $9; Children under 2 are free.
When/Where: Saturday, March 17, 7-11 p.m. / 54 Montvale Ave., Stoneham, MA | Get Directions »
Why Go: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Murphy Family, featuring The Wild Rovers performing live. This diverse Boston-based group boasts a wide variety of music that ranges from Popular, Country, Rock and Roll, to ethnic (specialty being IRISH). Also, enjoy the all you can eat buffet featuring the Murphy family “secret recipes." Tickets must be reserved in advance—call sales office at 781-438-8858.
Pricing: Dinner and Show $29.95 per person.
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