ALERT: Cultural events in Massachusetts have been cancelled because of COVID-19. Please stay safe and well. We look forward to catching up again when this panedemic passes. |
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
ICCNE Presents:
Set Dancing with Cait Bracken
Irish Cultural Centre of New England
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
7:30-9:30 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 from 7:30-9:30pm. 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.
June 6
ICCNE Presents:
Joshua Tree in Concert
Irish Cultural Centre of New England
200 New Boston Drive, Canton
8:00 pm |
781 821-8291
irishculture.org
Considered the best U2 cover band in New England, Joshua Tree rocks the ICC as they play in the Marquee Tent for an unforgettable night of music. Bar & restaurant opens: 5:00 p.m. Concert: 8:00 p.m. Book your tix early for this very popular concert as Joshua Tree returns to the ICC.
June 8 - 15
Inroads Ireland's GO WEST Tour
5614 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 206, Washington, DC 20015
$2,737 per person | 202.370.7772 (world) | 888.220.7711 (US & Canada)
InroadsIreland.com | Full trip itinerary here
The west of Ireland is calling with this one-week, small group tour! Travel to the beautiful west coast island of Inishbofin and stay overnight for a wonderful island experience. Explore the dramatic cliffs, sea stacks, and massive interconnected blowholes. Marvel at border collies and their cunning sheep herding skills. Step back in time as you visit a medieval friary, a 15th Century Irish tower castle, and ancient portal tomb older than the Egyptian pyramids. Stay for two nights in lively Westport with great traditional Irish music, pubs, and shops. Roam through western Ireland, travel along the Wild Atlantic Way, and discover its best-kept secrets!
June 14
ICCNE Presents:
An Evening with Byrne and Kelly
Irish Cultural Centre of New England
200 New Boston Drive,
Canton
7:00 pm |
781 821-8291
irishculture.org
What began as Celtic Thunder's Neil Byrne and Ryan Kelly performing a series of shows together called 'Acoustic By Candlelight' back in 2012 has turned into what is now known as Byrne and Kelly. Driven by dynamic vocal harmonies, the duo seamlessly combines genres like traditional Irish and Americana to create a fresh, Celtic folk sound that has garnered comparisons to iconic folk-rock duos like Simon & Garfunkel and The Everly Brothers. The ICC welcomes back the ever-popular duo on June 14th!
June 15 - 22
Inroads Ireland's GO SOUTH Tour
5614 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 206, Washington, DC 20015
$2,744 per person | 202.370.7772 (world) | 888.220.7711 (US & Canada)
InroadsIreland.com | Reservations | Itinerary
For an authentic Irish experience, travel with Inroads Ireland tours off the beaten track in small groups (average 14-16 people) on Ireland’s back roads. The one week mini-coach tour takes you to the very best of southern Ireland where you’ll discover ancient monastic settlements with intricately carved Celtic crosses, round towers, and the Cliffs of Moher. Explore centuries old castles & experience a mystifying solar alignment within a tranquil stone circle. Enjoy a traditional Irish music session while relaxing in a cozy pub. Stay in small towns like Kenmare and Dingle, in locally owned guesthouses, and help support local economies. You’ll walk the land, capture the spirit, and have Ireland forever in your heart. This is Ireland done right!
June 19
Tanglewood Presents:
Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band
Tanglewood
Koussevitzky Music Shed
Lenox, MA
7:00 pm
bso.org
Presenting Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band: Warren Ham, Gregg Rolie, Steve Lukather, Hamish Stuart, Colin Hay and Gregg Bissonette.
June 20, 2020 (Raindate June 21)
Blackstone River Theatre Presents:
Summer Solstice Festival
Celebrating 10 Years!
Diamond Hill Park
Rte. 114, Cumberland, RI
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
$20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 children, under-5 free!
Check back to purchase tix!
| riverfolk.org
riverfolk.org |
Four stages of Celtic and world music plus Irish step dance, face painting and 40+ craft & food vendors! Entertainment includes: Atwater-Donnelly Trio, Mari Black Band, John Doyle & Mick McAuley, Genticorum, Winifred Horan (pictured) Trio, North Sea Gas, RUNA, The Gnomes, Vox Hunters, Kevin Doyle, Torrin Ryan & more! Plus a session tent run by Bob Drouin and a dedicated stage for Irish step dance featuring Tir Na Nog Irish Dance. Check back for updates as the 2020 lineup continues.
June 20
Tanglewood Presents:
Trey Anastasio
Tanglewood
Koussevitzky Music Shed,
Lenox, MA
7:30 pm |
bso.org
Presenting Trey Anastasio
With Pops Keith Lockhart conducting the Boston Pops.
Check back for details.
June 21
Tanglewood Presents:
Judy Collins | Arlo Guthrie
Tanglewood
Koussevitzky Music Shed
Lenox, MA
2:30 pm | bso.org
Presenting Judy Collins and Arlo Guthrie
Special guest Jesse Colin Young.
Check back for details.
June (2020 dates tbd)
6th annual Milton Music Festival
Governor Hutchinson's Field
184-224 Adams Street, Milton
Sat: begins 4 p.m. | Sun:
begins 1 p.m.
FREE | Refreshments available | wearemilton.org
The Milton Music Festival, organized by We Are Milton, is a two-day celebration. Please bring your lawn chairs, blankets & bug spray. The 2019 festival featured Jackson Blue hosting Kids Karaoke, Booty Vortex Funk & Disco Band, Mark Morris & the Catune, The Fenian Sons, Sean Brennan & the Skiffs (pictured), Curragh's Fancy, Erin's Melody as well as All Folk'd Up. Check back for the 2020 lineup. Don't miss the fireworks on Saturday night! Shuttle Parking from Labouré Parking lot, 303 Adams Street to the corner of Churchill and Adams as well as Hutchinson's St. and Adams St. Wheelchair coaches available.
June 22 - 29 - THIS TOUR IS SOLD OUT!
Inroads Ireland's GO NORTH Tour
5614 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 206, Washington, DC 20015
$2,721 per person | 202.370.7772 (world) | 888.220.7711 (US & Canada)
InroadsIreland.com | Full trip itinerary here
Travel to Ireland's Highlands - the north of Ireland - with this fantastic one-week, small group tour! Meander along the gorgeous Antrim coastline and be wowed by the wonderful geology of the Giant's Causeway. Explore a fairytale castle, beautiful gardens, and go to Ireland's most northerly point at Malin Head. See Belfast's amazing wall murals and enjoy refined comforts with a night's stay in an Irish Country Manor. Tour a magnificent lighthouse and take in the incredible views from the top. Visit the Irish-speaking town of Glencolmcille with its early Christian standing stones. Come and discover the unspoiled wonders in the north of Ireland!
June 29 - July 6
Inroads Ireland's GO SOUTH Tour
5614 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 206, Washington, DC 20015
$2,744 per person | 202.370.7772 (world) | 888.220.7711 (US & Canada)
InroadsIreland.com | Reservations | Itinerary
For an authentic Irish experience, travel with Inroads Ireland tours off the beaten track in small groups (average 14-16 people) on Ireland’s back roads. The one week mini-coach tour takes you to the very best of southern Ireland where you’ll discover ancient monastic settlements with intricately carved Celtic crosses, round towers, and the Cliffs of Moher. Explore centuries old castles & experience a mystifying solar alignment within a tranquil stone circle. Enjoy a traditional Irish music session while relaxing in a cozy pub. Stay in small towns like Kenmare and Dingle, in locally owned guesthouses, and help support local economies. You’ll walk the land, capture the spirit, and have Ireland forever in your heart. This is Ireland done right!