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If you're looking for ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Boston this March, why not check out one of these live St. Patrick's Day concerts and performances.

• Dervish
  What: Traditional Irish band Dervish performs at the Somerville Theatre.
  When: Saturday, March 1 at 8 pm
  Where: Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville
  Cost: $22 - $28
• Camerata Ireland
  What: This 30-piece Irish chamber orchestra celebrates Ireland and its musical history.
  When: Friday, March 7 at 8 pm
  Where: NEC Jordan Hall, 290 Huntington Ave, Boston
  Cost: $28 - $42
• Shining City
  What: This Tony-nominated Broadway hit by Irish playwright Conor McPherson presents a contemporary ghost story set in a Dublin therapist's office.
  When: Friday, March 7 thru Sunday, April 6
  Where: Boston University Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave, Boston
  Cost: $15 - $65
• Harpoon St. Patrick's Festival
  What: Kick of St. Patrick's Day week at Boston's largest brewery in Boston with an indoor waterfront festival. See performances from local Irish rock bands, and enjoy corned beef and cabbage and a selection of fresh Harpoon and UFO beer featuring Hibernian Ale. 21+.
  When: Friday, March 7 - Saturday, March 8
  Where: Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave, Boston
  Cost: $15 cover charge
• The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and Her Majesty's Coldstream Guards
  What: Celebrity Series of Boston presents the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, pipers, drummers, and highland dancers who perform Irish, Scottish, English, and Welsh music.
  When: Saturday, March 8 at 2 pm
  Where: Boston Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston
  Cost: $32 - $50
• If You're Irish
  What: Frank McNamara's "If You're Irish" features a full orchestra, large chorus, and three soloists from Ireland: tenor Derek Moloney, soprano Deirdre Shannon, and fiddler Cora Smyth.
  When: Friday, March 14 at 7:30 pm
  Where: Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 East Merrimack St, Lowell
  Cost: $26.50 - $46.50
• The Chieftains
  What: Get in the St. Patrick's Day mood with the fun, traditional Irish music of the Chieftains.
  When: Friday, March 14
  Where: Boston Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston
  Cost: $47 - $58
• Synthesis: An Evening of Contemporary Celtic Dance
  What: Kick off your St. Patrick’s Day weekend with an evening of modern Celtic dance, featuring Darrah Carr Dance, Turnstyles Dance Project, and Nicholas Yenson.
  When: Friday, March 14 at 8 pm
  Where: Dance Complex, 536 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge
  Cost: $14 - $17
• A Little Bit of Ireland
  What: Reagle Players presents their 9th edition of "A Little Bit of Ireland."
  When: Friday, March 14 – Sunday, March 16
  Where: Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington St, Waltham
  Cost: $35 - $42
• Lord of the Dance
  What: World-famous dancer Michael Flatley performs at the Lowell Auditorium.
  When: Sunday, March 16 at 7 pm
  Where: Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 East Merrimack St, Lowell
  Cost: $29.50 - $49.50
• Dropkick Murphys
  What: Local favorites the Dropkick Murphys perform at the Paradise Rock Club. 18+.
  When: Sunday, March 16 and Monday, March 17
  Where: Paradise Rock Club, 969 Commonwealth Ave, Boston
  Cost: Sorry! This event is now sold out!
• A St. Patrick's Day Celtic Sojourn with Brian O'Donovan
  What: WGBH presents an evening of Irish music, song, and step dance, including performances by Karan Casey, Buille, John Spillane, Kieran Jordan Dancers, Amanda Cavanaugh, and Sean Gannon.
  When: Monday, March 17 at 7:30 pm
  Where: Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville
  Cost: $26 - $49