The semi-annual tradition known as Dine Out Boston returns for its winter edition, giving eager foodies the opportunity to try out prix fixe lunch and dinner specials at both new and old favorit

 In what has become an annual pre-St. Patrick’s Day tradition, the Dropkick Murphys, Boston’s favorite Celtic punk band, return to the House of Blues for five shows from March 12–15, accomp

 Winter-weary New Englanders have watched more than eight feet of snow fall this season, so an event like the Boston Flower & Garden Show couldn’t arrive soon enough. An annual harbinger of

 For the 115th year, South Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade turns the streets of the Hub’s historically Irish neighborhood a lovely shade of green. Held on the Sunday closest to the actual

 Harvard Square’s Winter Carnival culminates with the Chinese New Year Celebration. Ring in the Year of the Goat as well as the 60th anniversary of Hong Kong Restaurant, which hosts the festivi

 Celebrate the coming spring on the South Boston waterfront with the Harpoon St. Patrick’s Festival. Sample the newest seasonal and Ireland-inspired brews while enjoying live music, food (inclu

  Although Valentine’s Day has passed, there’s still plenty of romance left in town. Boston Ballet’s production of Val Caniparoli’s Lady of the Camellias (refer to listing, page 13)

  Many fiction readers have explored imaginary realms in their minds. The more literal-minded among us, however, sometimes need a bit more guidance, which explains the large collection of re