St. Patrick's Day Planner

3484 Washington St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (map)

On the 17th, bagpipers will perform at various times throughout the day.

160 State St, Boston, MA 02109 (map)

Quincy Market favorite opens at 8am on the big day and will be offering up live music and traditional fare.

1505 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122 (map)

The first bar in the U.S. to serve Guinness is hosting Irish step dancing at 7pm, and a DJ takes over at 9pm.

224 Market St, Brighton, MA 02135 (map)

Revelers can enjoy live music and free corned beef sandwiches all day long.

1230 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 (map)

Harvard Square hangout will be serving inviting Irish fare (leg of lamb, lamb and beef Shepherd's Pie), plus there'll be a DJ from 10pm to 2am.

541 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

While not a traditional pub, this South End hot spot's "Bee Irish" event, from 5pm to 2am, features live music, a special Irish-themed menu and no cover charge. The event is co-sponsored by the Boston Irish Tourism Association.