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Dropkick Murphys perform March 14-17 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway and March 17 at House of Blues. (Ben Stas for The Boston Globe/The Boston Globe).

Thursday

• The Doyle Community Park in Leominster gets a starring role in “The Parenting,” streaming on Max.
• Actor Jack Quaid feels the pain in the new action-packed flick “Novocaine,” opening in theaters.
• Emmy winner Amanda Seyfried leads the new crime thriller “Long Bright River,” debuting on Peacock.

Friday

• Actor and comedian Margaret Cho brings the laughs with a live show at the Wilbur.
• Canton comic Bill Burr is back with his new stand-up special “Drop Dead Years” on Hulu.
• Brian Tyree Henry stars in the new crime drama “Dope Thief,” premiering on Apple TV+.
• The St. Patrick’s Day weekend tradition continues as the Dropkick Murphys play MGM Music Hall at Fenway March 14-16, and House of Blues on March 17.

Saturday

• Local Pogues tribute act The nÓgs performs at McGonagle’s Pub in Dorchester and Remnant Satellite in Cambridge.
• Allston’s O’Brien’s Pub gets into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with performances by another Pogues cover group, Bar Dust.
• The Patriot Place Irish Festival returns for its 14th year with a free day of Irish music and step dancers, family-friendly fun, plus an appearance by Pat Patriot.

Sunday

• Somerville’s Bow Market celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a fun run, lawn games, crafting activities, Celtic music, and more.
• Rising indie folk-country star Jobi Riccio takes the stage at Club Passim in Cambridge.

Monday

• City Winery gets in on the St. Patrick’s Day fun with a holiday showcase of Celtic music artists from Massachusetts.

Ongoing

• “Parade,” the musical based on the story of 1913 lynching victim Leo Frank, continues its run at the Emerson Colonial Theatre through March 23.

Last Chance

• Apollinaire Theatre Company’s production of “Hedda Gabler” ends its stay at Chelsea Theatre Works on Sunday.

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