3-16-2023 11:24pm

What To Do around Westwood This Weekend - Friday, Mar 17 to Sunday, Mar 19

Darlene Cancell Editor

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St. Patrick's Day is Friday, Persian New Year is Monday, and there's lots of celebrating this weekend! Head to Canton for an all-day St. Patrick's Day celebration or Scituate for a St. Patrick's Day parade. Stop by the public library on Saturday to learn about Persian New Year and enjoy some treats.

It's also an exciting weekend for Westwood's high schoolers and their families. Westwood High School students perform in their spring musical, Twelfth Night. Xaverian Brothers High School competes for the state championship title in the MIAA Division 1 Ice Hockey state final.

Those are just a few highlights. Read on for more ideas to help fill your weekend with entertainment!

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St. Patrick's Day All-Day Celebration - Fri Mar 17 11:00 am

The Irish Cultural Centre

Enjoy a program of live music and Irish dancing, along with Irish food and vendors all day long. [more details]

WHS Performing Arts Department Spring Musical: Twelfth Night - Fri Mar 17 7:30 pm

Westwood High School

The Westwood High School Performing Arts Department offers a musical take on Twelfth Night, with music and lyrics by Shaina Taub.
[more details]

Friends of the Library Book Sale - Sat Mar 18 9:00 am

Dedham Public Library

The Friends of the Library Book Sale is being held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. [more details]

Coffee with the Candidate - Sat Mar 18 10:00 am

Muffin House Cafe

JoAnna French is running for Westwood School Committee!
Meet up at Muffin House to meet JoAnna, ask her questions, and learn more about her vision for the future of Westwood Schools. [more details]

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Winter Farmers & Artisan Market - Sat Mar 18 10:00 am

Dedham Town Hall, Senior Center

Every Saturday through March, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a market of local and artisan food, gifts, and products is held in Dedham. [more details]

Persian New Year - Sat Mar 18 1:00 pm

Westwood Main Library

All are welcome to enjoy treats and learn about the national New Year celebrated in Iran, Afghanistan and the Kurdish regions of Iraq, Turkey, Syria, and Central Asia. [more details]

WHS Performing Arts Department Spring Musical: Twelfth Night - Sat Mar 18 2:00 pm

Westwood High School

The Westwood High School Performing Arts Department offers a musical take on Twelfth Night, with music and lyrics by Shaina Taub. [more details]

Bluegrass Concert: Hope Valley Volunteers - Sat Mar 18 7:30 pm

Open Book Coffeehouse

Bluegrass music with infectious melodies, rhythms and harmonies from The Hope Valley Volunteers comes to the Open Book Coffeehouse at the Canton Public Library. [more details]

Trivia Fun Night at ATC - Sat Mar 18 8:00 pm

Ahavath Torah Congregation

Some people think they know it all. Come and prove it, at Trivia Fun Night. There will be great trivia prizes, a cash bar, and snacks! A dessert buffet is included. [more details]

State Finals Hockey: Xaverian v. Pope Francis - Sun Mar 19 1:00 pm

TD Garden

Xaverian Brothers High School (12-8-0) takes on Pope Francis Preparatory School (16-2-3) in the MIAA Division 1 Boys Ice Hockey State Championship game. Ticket purchase includes admission to ice hockey games throughout the day at TD Garden. [more details]

Scituate St. Patrick's Parade - Sun Mar 19 1:00 pm

Gates Middle School (start of parade)

Event organizers bill the St. Patrick's Parade on the Irish Riviera as the largest St. Patrick's parade on the South Shore. St. Pat's Plunge at Humarock Beach takes place at noon. [more details]