Through August 26, 2011
“Passing the Torch—The Inauguration of John F. Kennedy" Exhibit

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Columbia Point, Boston
9 am - 5 pm | $12 | $10 for seniors over 62 & students
$9 for children 13-17 | Free for children 12 and under
1 866 JFK-1960 | 617-514-1600
jfklibrary.org | Exhibit details here

This special 50th anniversary exhibit presents treasures from the ceremonial events building up to the inaugural -- JFK’s farewell to his home state of Massachusetts; his arrival in Washington at an inaugural eve gala -- and from the inaugural ceremony itself.

August 2–9

Inroads Ireland's GO SOUTH Tour - SOLD OUT!

2918 Stevens Street, Madison, WI 53705
$2,200 per person | 1-888-220-7711 | InroadsIreland.com | Full trip itinerary here

Come along with Inroads Ireland’s tours off the beaten track as we travel in small groups (14 or less) on Ireland’s back roads. The one week bus tour takes you to southern and western Ireland where you’ll discover ancient monasteries, Norman towers, and the Cliffs of Moher. Experience a mystifying solar alignment within a tranquil stone circle and explore the monastic ruins and beehive huts on the rocky spired island of Skellig Michael. Enjoy a traditional music session while sitting in a cozy pub. Stay in smaller towns like Baltimore, Kenmare, and Dingle in locally owned guesthouses and hotels and help support local economies. You’ll walk the land, capture the spirit, and have Ireland forever in your heart. Come along, we’d love to travel with you!

August 5

Lowell Summer Music Series Presents:
Punch Brothers

Boarding House Park
40 French Street, Lowell
7:30 pm | $21 advance, $25 day of | 978 970-5200 | lowellsummermusic.org | Tix

Grammy winner Chris Thile of Nickel Creek returns to our stage with the Punch Brothers modern bluegrass spectacular.

August 5-14

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston presents:
Sound of Music

Robinson Theatre
617 Lexington Street, Waltham
781-891-5600 | Groups: 781-894-2330 | reaglemusictheatre.org | Tickets

When postulant Maria proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain.  When Austria has been invaded by the Nazis, who demand the Captain's immediate service in their navy, the family makes a narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II. 

August 6

Lowell Summer Music Series Presents:
Toad the Wet Sprocket

Boarding House Park
40 French Street, Lowell
7:30 pm | $31 advance, $35 day of | 978 970-5200 | lowellsummermusic.org | Tix

Named in honor of a sketch by the Monty Python comedy troupe, this 4-piece band of Santa Barbara, CA high school cronies came to be known as Toad the Wet Sprocket in 1986. To this day, their mellow, melodic folk-pop sound made them one of the most successful alternative rock bands of the early 1990s.

August 6-14

Isle Inn Tours -- Celtic Footsteps

Isle Inn Tours
1023 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
$1495 | 1-800-237-9376 | isleinntours.com

Follow in the footsteps of legendary giants, and walk the path of the illustrious builders in the shipyard of the ill-fated Titanic. Explore the dramatic scenery of the majestic Cliffs of Moher, and the extraordinary history of Ireland's most notable cities. Cruise along Ireland's only fjord, and walk atop Ireland's only remaining walled city. Discover the megalithic passage graves of Newgrange, and delight in some of Ireland's liveliest entertainment in Dublin. This tour is both entertaining and educational!

August 11

Gaelic Storm

Wilbur Wilbur Theatre
246 Tremont Street, Boston
8:00 pm | $30 - $55 | thewilburtheatre.com | Tickets

Gaelic Storm pounds out infectious melodies and rhythms that pump new life into the traditions of Celtic music. Soaring instrumentals, inspiring lyrics and an energy that can pick you up. Their new album. Gaelic Storm is back in full-force with their newest album, ‘Cabbage.’ The record held the #1 position on the Billboard World Music Album Chart for 3 consecutive weeks in 2010.

August 11

An Evening with the Saw Doctors - - WIN FREE TIX!

Cape Cod Melody Tent
West Main Street, Hyannis
8:00 pm | $36 | 508 775 5630 | melodytent.org

back by popular demand, The Saw Doctors triumphantly return to the Cape Cod Melody Tent. Since their debut in 1988 when they opened for the Waterboys, the Saw Doctors have emerged as the most successful Irish rock band since U2.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER TO WIN FREE TIX!

August 12

An Evening with the Saw Doctors - - WIN FREE TIX!

Cape Cod Melody Tent
West Main Street, Hyannis
8:00 pm | $36 - $54 | 508 775 5630 | melodytent.org

Their rousing, robust rock features hints of Springsteen, Creedence and Hootie combined with the musical traditions of Ireland and the intensity of punk rock. It’s hard to separate out The Saw Doctors music from the atmosphere it creates, so high-spirited is the party vibe, so up-for-it the crowd, repeatedly raking over the vocals in a succession of rafter-shaking, word-perfect choruses. Join in the fun and don’t miss this show!
CLICK HERE TO ENTER TO WIN FREE TIX!

August 12

Lowell Summer Music Series Presents:
Rickie Lee Jones

Boarding House Park
40 French Street, Lowell
7:30 pm | $28 advance, $35 day of | 978 970-5200 | lowellsummermusic.org | Tix

Rickie Lee Jones is an innovative pop-jazz-singer-songwriter who won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 1979 for "Chuck E's In Love" and the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal for a Duo in 1989 with Dr. John on the classic "Makin' Whoopee!"  With fifteen albums to her credit, she will perform her earliest two albums in their entirety on this tour.

August 13

Lowell Summer Music Series Presents: Red Horse
(John Gorka, Lucy Kaplansky, Eliza Gilkyson)

Boarding House Park
40 French Street, Lowell
7:30 pm | $21 advance, $25 day of | 978 970-5200 | lowellsummermusic.org | Tix

Displaying their impressive talents as writers, singers and musicians, Red Horse shows why they are three of folk music's most popular artists and why their music speaks to fans of all generations. Celebrating the release of their new album, Red Horse will be touring at select venues and festivals throughout 2011.

August 14

Rock and Blues Concert Cruise Presents: Beatlejuice

Bay Sate Cruise Company
Departs: World Trade Center Pier
200 Seaport Blvd, Boston
3:00 until approx 6:00 pm (boards 2:00 pm) | 21 plus show | rockandbluescruise.com

$28 | Purchase tix here. Check back for details.
There is a cash bar and food concessions on board. Groups call 617 431-1175

August 14-19 & 21-26

Boston Restaurant Week

Various Hotels & Restaurants throughout Boston
$15.11 - $33.11 | bostonusa.com

Restaurant Week Boston® offers some of the finest dining at affordable prices.  2-course lunch for $15.11, 3-course lunch for $20.11, and 3-course dinner for $33.11. Try a new restaurant or get back to an old favorite with 3 course prix fixe meals being served at any of the 200+ participating restaurants.

August 19

Lowell Summer Music Series Presents:
Mavis Staples

Boarding House Park
40 French Street, Lowell
7:30 pm | $28 advance, $35 day of | 978 970-5200 | lowellsummermusic.org | Tix

Mavis Staples is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner and a National Heritage Fellowship Award recipient. VH1 named her one of the 100 Greatest Women of Rock and Roll and Rolling Stone listed her as one of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. You Are Not Alone earned her the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Americana Album.

August 20

Lowell Summer Music Series Presents:
Eileen Ivers

Boarding House Park
40 French Street, Lowell
7:30 pm | $21 advance, $25 day of | 978 970-5200 | lowellsummermusic.org | Tix

Fiddler Eileen Ivers has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today. She's been called a "sensation" by Billboard magazine and "the Jimi Hendrix of the violin" by The New York Times. "She electrifies the crowd with a dazzling show of virtuoso playing" says The Irish Times.

August 21

Rock and Blues Concert Cruise Presents:
Entrain with Sun Jones

Bay Sate Cruise Company
Departs: World Trade Center Pier
200 Seaport Blvd, Boston
3:00 until approx 6:00 pm (boards 2:00 pm) | 21 plus show | rockandbluescruise.com

$27 | Purchase tix here. Check back for details.
There is a cash bar and food concessions on board. Groups call 617 431-1175

August 26

Lowell Summer Music Series Presents:
Great Big Sea

Boarding House Park
40 French Street, Lowell
7:30 pm | $26 advance, $30 day of | 978 970-5200 | lowellsummermusic.org | Tix

Great Big Sea defines the energetic spirit of Newfoundland. They have created a new approach to Newfoundland folk music, combining their original music with the traditional Celtic sounds and instruments they had grown up with. They've continued to build audiences through their hard working approach to touring and performance, along with a genuine love for the music they perform.

August 27

Lowell Summer Music Series Presents:
Steven Page

Boarding House Park
40 French Street, Lowell
7:30 pm | $26 advance, $30 day of | 978 970-5200 | lowellsummermusic.org | Tix

 After 20 years and and selling 12 million albums as lead singer of Barenaked Ladies, Steven Page sets off on his own with a new band of multi-talented musicians. The show will feature songs from his new solo album Page One as well as BNL hits like "Brian Wilson," "The Old Apartment" and "It's All Been Done."

August 30–September 6

Inroads Ireland's GO SOUTH Tour - LIMITED SPACE!

2918 Stevens Street, Madison, WI 53705
$2,200 per person | 1-888-220-7711 | InroadsIreland.com | Full trip itinerary here

Come along with Inroads Ireland’s tours off the beaten track as we travel in small groups (14 or less) on Ireland’s back roads. The one week bus tour takes you to southern and western Ireland where you’ll discover ancient monasteries, Norman towers, and the Cliffs of Moher. Experience a mystifying solar alignment within a tranquil stone circle and explore the monastic ruins and beehive huts on the rocky spired island of Skellig Michael. Enjoy a traditional music session while sitting in a cozy pub. Stay in smaller towns like Baltimore, Kenmare, and Dingle in locally owned guesthouses and hotels and help support local economies. You’ll walk the land, capture the spirit, and have Ireland forever in your heart. Come along, we’d love to travel with you!

August 30-September 8

Isle Inn Tours -- Highlights of Ireland

Isle Inn Tours
1023 Queen Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
$1615 | 1-800-237-9376 | isleinntours.com

Travel back to the twelfth century as you explore a medieval castle; discover one of Ireland's most visited heritage sites; visit the fabled village of Blarney and kiss the famous stone; absorb some of Irelands most dramatic and breath-taking scenery; stand on the edge of Ireland and see the dramatic Cliffs of Moher; visit a gothic manor in the heart of the wild west; enjoy a pint of Ireland's most famous export while over-looking the capital city; and immerse yourself in an evening of authentic Irish entertainment!

August 30

Lowell Summer Music Series Presents:
Gregg Allman

Boarding House Park
40 French Street, Lowell
7:30 pm | $39 advance, $45 day of | 978 970-5200 | lowellsummermusic.org | Tix

Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famer Gregg Allman is a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, and a critically acclaimed solo talent with keyboard and guitar expertise and a distinctive voice. The current Gregg Allman Band lineup performing is: Bruce Katz, Jerry Jemmott, Steve Potts, Mark McGee, Jay Collins and Floyd Miles. This performance will be recorded for the national broadcast of eTown, heard locally on 92.5 The River.