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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Boston's famous Beehive Jazz Club


The 3rd annual St. Patrick’s Day festivities at the Beehive Jazz Club in Boston kicks off on Wednesday, March 17, from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m, featuring Celtic band Tri.

Tri consists of award-winning bagpiper Matthew Phelps, fiddler Doug Lamey and guitarist Cliff McCann. They’ll be joined by step dancers Pamela Campbell and Christine Morrison.

Beehive Chef Rebecca Newell has created several Irish-inspired specials including corned beef and cabbage flatbread with sauerkraut and cheese, Finann Haddie Smoked fish & chips, and Grilled Lamb Chops with colcannon mashed potatoes.

There is no cover charge and dinner reservations are recommended.

The Beehive
541 Tremont Street
Boston MA 02116
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For more details on Irish music in greater Boston year round, visit IrishBoston.

For more details on jazz in Massachusetts year round, visit MassJazz

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