Thurs., Dec. 4, 6-9 p.m. – Annual Irish Network Boston Chrstmas Party, Faneuil Hall, Complimentary bar and hors d’oeuvres, free for members who have paid $50 annual dues.
Fri., Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. – Pauline Wells, “Home for Christmas” lineup of talented musicians and singers, including the band Devri. To benefit”Cops for Kids with Cancer,” Norwood Theatre, 109 Central St, Norwood. Tickets $27 for adults and $24 for seniors/students, 781-551-9000. … Tony Kenny’s Christmas Time in Ireland, 7:30 p.m., Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College. 978-837-5355 | merrimack.edu.
Fri., Dec. 5/6 – Cape Cod Christmas Shoppers Weekend, featuring The Tom Lannigan Band, Cape Cod Irish Village 822 Main St., South Yarmouth, MA 02664. 508-771-0100 to book or more information: capecod-IrishVillage.com.
Sat., Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m. – Concern Worldwide Christmas Ball, Hyatt Regency Boston. Tickets $150. boston-irish-christmas-ball.ticketleap.com/boston-ball/. … Irish Cultural Centre presents “The Irish Pub” Film Documentary, 8 a.m. irishculture.org. $10, (pre-booking advised), 781-821-8291.
Sun., Dec. 7 – County Donegal Association of Boston Christmas. Please call for more information: Colm McDaid, 617-698-7112, or Michael McCarron, 617-696-1702. … Larry Reynolds Memorial Scholarship Fund Fundraiser Ceili, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Canadian-American Hall, 202 Arlington St., Watertown, MA. Donation suggestion $12 at the door. 781-664-4555, canadianamericanclub.com. … Mary Coughlan Live, 8 p.m., The Burren, 247 Elm St., Somerville. Tickets $20, 617-776-6896, burren.com.
Tues., Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m. – Gaelic Roots Christmas Concert. The Eire Society of Boston and The Charitable Irish Society celebrate the Christmas season, Cadigan Alumni Center, Brighton Center. After the concert, adjourn to The Green Briar pub for appetizers and a cash bar. Info: Connie Koutoujian, 781-899-3140.
Wed., Dec. 10, 7 p.m. – Tony Kenny Christmas Show, Irish Social Club, 119 Park St., W. Roxbury, Tickets $20. 617-327-7306 or 617-549-9812.
Fri., Dec. 12, through Sun., Dec 21 – Christmas Celtic Sojourn with Brian O’Donovan. At multiple venues, including Boston, Rockport, and Worcester, and New Bedford. Tickets, info: WGBH.org/celtic.
Sat., Dec. 13 – Brendan Grace - Live on Stage, Concannon’s Village, Norwood. Also featuring music by Erin’s Melody. 617-939-3744, brendangrace.com. … Christmas Social dance with Fintan Stanley, Arlington K of C Hall, 15 Winslow St. Arlington. Info: 978-664-4652, 781-326-0388. … New England Irish Harp Orchestra Concerts, at multiple locations: Concord, NH, Durham NH, Mattapoisett, MA. Times and locations at neiho.org. … ICCNE’s 2014 Annual Drawing & Holiday Open House, 6 p.m., Irish Cultural Centre of New England, Canton, 781-821-8291, irishculture.org.
Sun., Dec 14, Noon – Irish Cultural Centre of New England’s Christmas Brunch with Santa, ICCNE campus, Canton, 781-821-8291, irishculture.org. … Somerville Jingle Bell 5K Run & Walk, 11 a.m., Davis Square. baevents.com/jinglebell/.
Wed., Dec. 17, 6 p.m. – BIBA Christmas Party. Boston Irish Business Association after-work event, MJ O’Connor’s Park Plaza location. bibaboston.com.
Wed., Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve – Burren New Year’s Eve Party, featuring fiddler Helena Delaney and in the Back Room, cover band Red Square. The Burren Pub, 247 Elm Street, Davis Square, Somerville, 617-776-6896 | burren.com.